Arsenal midfielder Charlie Patino has left the club to join La Liga 2 team Deportivo de La Coruna. The move was confirmed in a statement on Arsenal’s website on Monday: “Charlie Patino has joined La Liga 2 side, Deportivo de La Coruna, in a permanent transfer.” The club added, “We thank Charlie for his contribution during his time with us and wish him all the best in his next chapter with Deportivo de La Coruna.” Patino, who joined Arsenal in 2015 and signed his first professional contract in October 2020, made his first-team debut in December 2021. The 20-year-old spent…
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Pep Guardiola has praised Lionel Messi as the most complete center-forward in football history, while downplaying comparisons with Erling Haaland. In an interview with beIN Sports, Guardiola emphasized that, despite Haaland’s impressive form, Messi remains unparalleled. When asked if Haaland was the best center-forward ever, Guardiola responded, “The most complete center forward ever seen is Lionel Messi.” This statement followed Haaland’s spectacular hat-trick in Manchester City’s 4-1 comeback victory over Premier League newcomers Ipswich Town. Ipswich took an early lead with a goal from Sammie Szmodics, but Haaland quickly equalized with a penalty. He then scored again before Kevin De…
Napoli star Victor Osimhen has set conditions before he will consider a move to Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia. According to reports from Pulse Sports, Al-Ahli has made a significant offer of €65 million for the Super Eagles striker. While negotiations between the two clubs are ongoing, Chelsea also remains in the race to sign Osimhen. Despite Napoli’s approval of the deal, Osimhen has not yet agreed to join the Saudi Arabian side. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Nigerian forward is seeking a substantial salary package and a specific release clause in his contract before accepting the move. Romano…
Arsenal enters the 2024/25 Premier League season aiming to surpass their previous two seasons of finishing in 2nd place, having narrowly missed out on the title last year by just two points on the final day. Despite a solid debut season from Kai Havertz, who scored 14 goals and provided seven assists in 51 appearances across all competitions, the key question is whether he can deliver enough goals to propel Arsenal to the title, particularly with Manchester City as a major competitor. In transfer news, Arsenal are reportedly leading the race to sign Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, ahead of Chelsea. Other…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti praised midfielder Federico Valverde for his outstanding performance in their 3-0 La Liga victory over Real Valladolid on Sunday. Real Madrid earned their first win of the season at the Santiago Bernabeu, with goals from Valverde, Brahim, and Endrick securing the result. In his post-match interview, Ancelotti emphasized Valverde’s importance to the team, stating, “Federico Valverde is irreplaceable,” according to Diario AS. He added, “Toni Kroos has chosen the perfect player to take the number eight jersey.”
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has indicated that he could consider a move to Saudi Arabia in the future. The 32-year-old Brazilian was linked with a transfer this summer, with Saudi clubs showing interest. In an interview with The Times, Alisson revealed he had the opportunity to join a Saudi club but decided to stay in the Premier League for now. However, he acknowledged the appeal of the lucrative offers being made to other players. Alisson said, “I never reached the stage of discussing wages. It was just interest, but seeing the amounts other players are receiving is tempting. That’s natural.”…
Victor Osimhen’s potential move to Chelsea has encountered a setback due to his high wage demands of £500,000 per week. The Nigerian striker, a key player for Napoli, is expected to leave the Italian club this summer. However, Chelsea is reluctant to meet his salary expectations, which has put the transfer in jeopardy. Osimhen currently earns £1.29 million per month under his Napoli contract, which he signed in December 2023 following a standout 2022/23 season. Despite his desire to leave Napoli, Osimhen is not willing to accept a pay cut to join Chelsea, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Although…
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has suggested he might leave the Premier League club when his current contract expires at the end of this season. Despite the uncertainty, the Dutch defender has expressed that he is not worried about his contract situation. Speaking to Sky Sports, Van Dijk said, “I’m very calm about my future. I want to have another great season and continue to be an important player for the club. What happens next? We’ll see, but I’m not concerned. There’s no reason for me to think about anything else right now because I have the entire season ahead…
Swedish football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, who led England from 2001 to 2006, passed away on Monday at the age of 76 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, according to his agent. “He passed away peacefully this morning with his family around him at his home,” Eriksson’s agent, Bo Gustavsson, told AFP. Eriksson, who coached numerous high-profile teams and guided England to the World Cup quarter-finals in 2002 and 2006, had announced in February 2023 that he was stepping back from public life due to “health issues.” In January, he disclosed to Sveriges Radio that he was suffering from pancreatic cancer…
Former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has praised Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee, comparing his style of play to Karim Benzema’s. On the Planet Premier League podcast, Fabregas noted that Zirkzee, who came off the bench to score the winner in United’s 1-0 victory over Fulham, excels by dropping deep and participating in build-up play. Fabregas remarked, “Manchester United were somewhat unconvincing against Fulham, but Zirkzee made a significant impact. As a striker, he plays like Karim Benzema—a false nine who drops deep and joins the attack late. He has a knack for finding the goal and is a great addition.”
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has acknowledged that he is still far from finalizing his preferred starting XI. Since his arrival at Stamford Bridge, Maresca has overseen two competitive matches: a 2-0 defeat to Premier League champions Manchester City and a 2-0 victory over Servette in the UEFA Conference League play-off. For these games, Maresca used different starting line-ups. As Chelsea prepares for their upcoming league match against Wolves on Sunday, Maresca emphasized the importance of daily performance in training when selecting his starting XI. He stated, “I decide the first XI based on how players train each day. If they…
Alex Iwobi netted the decisive goal in Fulham’s 2-1 victory over Leicester City at Craven Cottage on Saturday. It was Iwobi’s 225th Premier League appearance. He scored the winning goal with 20 minutes left on the clock, thanks to an assist from Antonee Robinson. Iwobi played the full match, as did his international teammate Calvin Bassey for Fulham. Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi also completed the game for the visitors.
Dani Olmo has been unveiled as a new Barcelona player, but he remains unavailable for selection due to registration issues. Olmo’s transfer from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig to Barcelona was officially announced on August 9, with the La Liga giants reportedly paying £51 million for the Spaniard. Despite the announcement, Olmo has not featured in any of Barcelona’s three matches this season. The delay in his debut is due to Barcelona’s ongoing financial difficulties, which have prevented them from registering the new signing. The club had hoped to finalize his registration before their league match against Athletic Club, but this…
Former AC Milan manager Fabio Capello has cautioned Atalanta against selling Ademola Lookman, warning that it could jeopardize the team’s chances of winning trophies this season. Lookman, who scored a hat-trick in Atalanta’s 3-0 UEFA Europa League final victory over Bayer Leverkusen in May, has been named the club’s best player for the past two seasons. The Nigerian winger has recently been linked with moves to Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal. Lookman missed Atalanta’s Serie A match against Lecce after boycotting training due to PSG’s interest but returned to training on Thursday and is expected to play in their upcoming match…
Spain’s Euro 2024 winner, Mikel Merino, has completed his medical and is on the verge of becoming an Arsenal player. This news was shared by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on X, where he wrote, “Mikel Merino has completed his medical as a new Arsenal player, with clubs exchanging documents to seal the deal. €32m fixed fee, €5m add-ons, and a contract until June 2028, with an option for a further season.” Merino, who was in the final year of his contract at Real Sociedad, was reportedly eager to join Arsenal. He featured in all of Spain’s matches during their Euro…
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has criticized three of his players following their 2-1 loss to Brighton on Saturday. After a 1-0 win in their Premier League opener, United traveled to the Amex Stadium looking to continue their good form. However, a first-half goal from former United striker Danny Welbeck gave Brighton the lead. Although Amad Diallo equalized, Brighton secured a late winner through Joao Pedro. United also had a goal from Alejandro Garnacho disallowed after Joshua Zirkzee was deemed offside. For Brighton’s winning goal, Antony’s weak attempt at a tackle allowed Simon Adingra to create space, while Diogo…
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has advised Aaron Ramsdale to seek a new club this summer. Ramsdale has not started a Premier League match for Arsenal since March 9, serving as a backup to David Raya, who was signed by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. Martinez, who left Arsenal for regular playing time in 2020, spoke to the Daily Telegraph, saying: “It’s a different situation for Aaron since he joined for a significant fee and was initially the No 1 for Arsenal, which I never had. When a player of his quality drops to the bench after playing regularly, he should…
Chelsea are considering Everton’s 27-year-old England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin as a more affordable alternative to Napoli’s 25-year-old Victor Osimhen due to the Nigerian striker’s high wage demands (Sun). Osimhen’s relationship with Napoli has deteriorated after an altercation at a nightclub in Naples (Chronicle NG). Real Sociedad are in advanced negotiations to sign former Germany defender Mats Hummels, who is currently a free agent after leaving Borussia Dortmund at the end of last season (Athletic – subscription required). Everton forward Neal Maupay, 28, is interested in returning to France with Ligue 1 club Nice (Nice-Matin via Get Football News France). Brentford…
Former Manchester United defender and Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville has commended Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya for his outstanding performance in Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday. According to reports, Raya’s remarkable goalkeeping and quick reflexes prevented Villa from scoring in the 54th minute, with Neville describing his saves as the “moment of the match.” Raya’s heroics were on display when he saved two attempts in rapid succession from Amadou Onana and Ollie Watkins. Neville was particularly impressed by Raya’s ability to seemingly “come from nowhere” to make the saves, stating, “How Raya reacts, wow. He comes from…
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the fastest person ever to reach 30 million YouTube subscribers. Ronaldo’s YouTube channel, UR Cristiano, launched on August 21, and quickly gained over one million subscribers within 90 minutes, setting a record for the fastest-growing channel. As of now, the channel boasts 30.1 million subscribers. This impressive achievement has left both industry experts and fans amazed. Ronaldo’s online presence is formidable, with 112.6 million followers on X, 107 million on Facebook, and 636 million on Instagram.