Manchester United fans have been warned by Erik ten Hag to brace themselves for a slow start to the season. Due to international commitments, key squad members such as Bruno Fernandes, Lisandro Martinez, and Alejandro Garnacho were absent during the U.S. tour. Ten Hag emphasized the importance of not taking risks with players ahead of
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In a surprising move, former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has signed with Fiorentina as a free agent. The Serie A side made the announcement on Friday, revealing that the 33-year-old has agreed to a one-year contract, with the option to extend for another season. This decision comes after de Gea decided to part
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed that the club had no choice but to accept Atlético Madrid’s offer for Julián Álvarez because the player expressed his desire to leave. Guardiola emphasized that he does not believe in forcing players to stay if they are not happy, even though contracts can be broken. This decision
Barcelona has successfully secured the signature of RB Leipzig’s dynamic forward, Dani Olmo, in a significant move for the Catalan club. The deal, valued at an initial €55 million ($60m), with potential add-ons amounting to €7m, ensures Olmo’s arrival at Camp Nou. This marks Barcelona’s first major signing of the summer, underlining their commitment to
Manchester United’s Antony has openly shared the challenges he faced in transitioning from a difficult upbringing in Brazil to becoming a Premier League footballer. Despite the heavy criticism he has received for his performances since his move to Old Trafford from Ajax for a hefty sum of £85 million in 2022, the 24-year-old has expressed
Recent reports have confirmed that U.S.-born Mexico international Julián Araujo is on the verge of making a move from Barcelona to English Premier League club Bournemouth. The 22-year-old has found it challenging to break into Barcelona’s first team for the upcoming season, prompting the club to actively pursue a transfer before the summer transfer window
Valencia sporting director Miguel Angel Corona recently revealed that they decided to pull out of negotiations with Atletico Madrid regarding the transfer of midfielder Javi Guerra. This surprising turn of events occurred when they discovered that Atletico’s agreement to sign Guerra was contingent on them backing out of a deal with Chelsea for Conor Gallagher.
As the 2024-25 Premier League season looms, one of the burning questions is whether Arsenal will be able to finally clinch the title and surpass Manchester City. With an impressive second-place finish and 89 points in the previous season, Arsenal seems poised to make a strong push. However, to surpass City’s high standards, they will
Inter Miami head coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino confirmed that Lionel Messi will not be playing in the team’s Leagues Cup round-of-32 match against Toronto FC. The Argentine superstar has not yet trained with the team since returning from Copa América due to an ankle injury. Martino mentioned in a news conference that Messi is improving
The summer transfer window is in full swing, and Arsenal has their sights set on Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino. Fabrizio Romano reports that discussions are ongoing between the two clubs regarding a transfer fee exceeding €25 million for the 28-year-old. Both Atlético Madrid and Barcelona have been informed of Merino’s decision to prioritize a
In a recent press conference, Erik ten Hag expressed his reluctance to take unnecessary risks with his players ahead of the Community Shield clash against Manchester City. With Leny Yoro and Tyrell Malacia already ruled out, the availability of key defenders such as Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelöf, Luke Shaw and Aaron Wan-Bissaka remains uncertain. This
Atlético Madrid’s recent agreement with Chelsea to sign Conor Gallagher for approximately €40 million is a significant move for the club. This deal showcases Atlético’s ambition to strengthen their squad and compete at the highest level. Gallagher’s arrival potentially adds quality and depth to Atlético’s midfield, providing manager Diego Simeone with more options in that
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca recently made headlines for his decision to give Enzo Fernández the captain’s armband during a preseason friendly with Real Madrid. Despite the racist scandal that emerged following Fernández’s Copa América win with Argentina, Maresca defended his choice by stating that Fernández is respected within the squad. This move sparked controversy, especially
Manchester City recently revealed their new away kit for the upcoming 2024-25 Premier League season, and it is a design that harkens back to a bygone era. The ultra-bright yellow and navy blue stripes pay homage to the jersey worn during the 1998-99 season. At that time, City was far from the powerhouse we see