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Álvarez to Atlético Madrid Stalls Over Salary

Negotiations between Julián Álvarez’s agent and Atlético Madrid are ongoing, but a deal to bring the Argentine striker to the Spanish capital has yet to be finalized. A significant hurdle in the talks is the player’s salary demands. Recent reports suggest Álvarez has received a lucrative €10 million net salary offer from Paris Saint-Germain, which […]

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Troost-Ekong Seals Saudi Arabia Move

Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong is set to embark on a new chapter in his career after agreeing to join Saudi Pro League side Al Khalood. The 30-year-old centre-back has opted for a fresh challenge following a stint with Greek champions PAOK. Both clubs have reached an agreement on the transfer fee, while Troost-Ekong has […]

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Maresca Responds to Ancelotti’s Chelsea Remark

Maresca Rejects Ancelotti’s Patience Plea Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has responded to praise from former boss Carlo Ancelotti, who backed the Italian to succeed at Stamford Bridge but urged patience.  Maresca, whose side have endured mixed results in pre-season, including heavy defeats to Manchester City and Celtic, insisted that it’s too early to judge his […]

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Alvarez’s City Exit Nears Completion with £81m Deal

Man City to Rake in £81m from Alvarez Sale Manchester City are set to make a substantial profit on their investment in Julian Alvarez, with Atletico Madrid agreeing to pay a fee of up to £81m for the Argentine forward.  Negotiations between the two clubs accelerated rapidly in the past 24 hours, culminating in a […]

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Osimhen’s High Wage Demands Complicate Chelsea Pursuit

Osimhen Wage Demands Stalling Chelsea Move Chelsea’s pursuit of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has hit a significant roadblock, with the Nigerian international unwilling to compromise on his salary demands.  According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Blues are continuing negotiations with Napoli, who are keen on a potential swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku. However, Osimhen’s […]

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Adeyemi Rejects Juventus Overtures, Commits to Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi has emphatically quashed speculation linking him with a move to Juventus. The German international has reaffirmed his commitment to the Black and Yellows, dismissing any notion of a departure this summer. Recent reports had suggested that Juventus were keen on acquiring the young forward, with personal terms reportedly agreed between […]

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Chelsea’s Conference League Play-off Opponents Confirmed

Chelsea Face Tough Play-off Road to Conference League Chelsea have been drawn against either SC Braga or Servette FC in the play-off round of the Europa Conference League. The Blues will face the loser of the Braga-Servette tie, with the first leg scheduled for Thursday, August 22nd, and the return match a week later.  The […]

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Ancelotti Angry at Bellingham No-Show

Ancelotti Frustrated by Bellingham Snub Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has expressed his displeasure with Jude Bellingham after the English midfielder failed to answer his calls during the pre-season. The Italian coach revealed that he had to resort to using Vinicius Jr’s phone to get in touch with the young star. Bellingham is currently on […]

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Messi Earns High Praise from Former Premier League Manager

Flores Crowns Messi the Greatest of All Time Former Watford manager Quique Flores has unequivocally declared Lionel Messi the greatest footballer of all time, ending the debate between the Argentine and Cristiano Ronaldo in his eyes. The long-standing rivalry between the two football icons has captivated fans worldwide, but Flores, in an interview with Diario […]

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Osimhen Not Keen on Chelsea Switch

Chelsea’s Osimhen Pursuit Stalled Chelsea’s hopes of acquiring Napoli striker Victor Osimhen have hit a significant roadblock. Despite the Nigerian forward being widely expected to depart the Serie A champions this summer, reports indicate that he is not enthusiastic about a potential move to Stamford Bridge. Earlier negotiations between Chelsea and Napoli centered around a […]

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