Barcelona defender Jules Koundé is optimistic about his teammate Lamine Yamal’s future at the club. After Yamal’s impressive performance at Euro 2024, where he made history as the youngest player to score at the tournament, there is great anticipation for what he can achieve in the upcoming season. Koundé expressed his belief that Yamal will
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Manchester City and Atlético Madrid have reached an agreement for the transfer of striker Julián Álvarez, with the LaLiga side splashing out up to €95 million ($104m) for the Argentine forward. This deal marks City’s record departure, as they are set to make a significant profit on the initial £14m investment they made when signing
Manchester United’s shirt sponsor Snapdragon has shown interest in potentially purchasing the naming rights for the club’s new stadium. Snapdragon recently signed a three-year deal worth £180 million to become United’s front of shirt sponsor, replacing TeamViewer. The tech company’s parent company, Qualcomm, is open to the idea of attaching their brand to the stadium
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti remains unfazed by his team’s winless preseason, stating that results are not the main focus during this period of preparation. Despite suffering a 1-0 defeat to AC Milan and a 2-1 loss to Barcelona, Ancelotti is focused on building up the team’s fitness and integrating missing players back into the
Charlotte FC is on the verge of finalizing a deal to sign Tim Ream, a United States men’s national team player and Fulham defender. The talks between Charlotte FC and Tim Ream have been ongoing for over two months, and the two parties are now ironing out the last details to complete the transfer. Tim
Paris Saint-Germain has successfully secured the services of talented teenage midfielder João Neves from Benfica. The 19-year-old has inked a five-year contract with the reigning Ligue 1 champions after undergoing a thorough medical examination. This acquisition marks PSG’s second signing of the summer, with the earlier addition being Russian shot-stopper Matvey Safonov from Krasnodar. Neves’s
Jack Grealish, the 28-year-old midfielder at Manchester City, is faced with a dilemma as he considers his future at the club. Despite wanting to fight for his place in Pep Guardiola’s squad this season, there are reports suggesting that he could be tempted by a January switch if he continues to remain on the periphery.
Atlético Madrid recently announced the signing of striker Alexander Sørloth from Villarreal on a four-year contract. The 28-year-old Norway international had an impressive season with Villarreal, scoring 26 goals in all competitions, with 23 of those goals coming in Laliga. His performance placed him second in the league’s scoring charts. The transfer fee for Sørloth’s
West Ham United is on the verge of securing a deal to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Niclas Füllkrug for a reported fee of €26 million, with additional add-ons bringing the total to €30 million. The 31-year-old is set to undergo a medical after successfully negotiating terms with the Hammers. Füllkrug, who scored 20 goals in
Enzo Maresca, the manager of Chelsea, expressed his frustration after his team conceded two early goals in their 4-2 loss to Manchester City. He emphasized the need for his team to be “stronger” when they concede, highlighting the importance of not letting in multiple goals in quick succession. Maresca acknowledged the impact of conceding goals
Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, has recently hinted at the possibility of deploying Jadon Sancho as the central striker for the team. This decision comes in light of the injury to Rasmus Hojlund, who is expected to be out for six weeks due to a hamstring injury. During the pre-season games, Sancho
Manchester United is reportedly in talks with Paris Saint-Germain to sign defensive midfielder Manuel Ugarte. The Red Devils have already reached personal terms with the 23-year-old and are now working on a deal with PSG. However, the Premier League side may need to offload some players before finalizing the transfer due to financial constraints. PSG
When MLS club LAFC introduced Olivier Giroud as their newest star, it marked the beginning of a new era for the French striker. His decision to join LAFC was influenced by the advice of former rival Zlatan Ibrahimović, who emphasized the attacking style of play in the MLS. Giroud, a seasoned professional with 11 major
Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski has expressed concerns regarding the excessive amount of football that players are required to participate in. He believes that the packed competition calendar is ultimately leading to a decline in the quality of the games. FIFA has recently offered to hold talks with global football leagues and player unions to address