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Arsenal Confirms Departures of 22 Players

Arsenal Announces Departures: 22 Players to Leave the Club Arsenal confirmed a significant roster shakeup on Monday, announcing the departures of 22 players at the end of their contracts this summer.   The statement included a list of departing players, categorized as both men’s and women’s teams (Vivianne Miedema was previously announced).   Confirmed Departure: Mauro Bandeira […]

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Hummels ponders future as contract nears end

Despite his contract expiring this month, Mats Hummels remains undecided about his next move. Retirement seems off the table for the veteran defender.  While a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia or Major League Soccer might be tempting for some, Hummels has his sights set on staying in Europe. He prioritizes either extending his contract with […]

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Joselu’s Future Uncertain: Talks to Begin Despite Emotional Moment

Joselu’s future at Real Madrid remains unclear. The striker acknowledged his uncertainty, stating, “I don’t know where I will be next season. Now we will talk about that.” This comes after an emotional scene where he expressed his determination, referencing his son’s tears with the motivational quote, “if you can dream it, sometimes you can […]

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Rangers Manager Praises Talented Defender Leon Balogun

Rangers Retain Leon Balogun: Veteran Defender Signs Extension Rangers manager Philippe Clement expressed his satisfaction with Leon Balogun’s decision to extend his contract with the club, keeping him at Ibrox until the end of the 2024/25 season. Balogun rejoined the Gers last summer for a second stint.  Clement highlighted Balogun’s contributions beyond his defensive skills: […]

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Adarabioyo to Become First Signing for Incoming Chelsea Boss Maresca?

Chelsea swoops in on Tosin Adarabioyo, nearing deal as Newcastle falters Chelsea are on the verge of signing defender Tosin Adarabioyo, with negotiations entering the final stages. This comes after weeks of Newcastle United pursuing the free agent, but the Blues have emerged as the clear favorites. However, both clubs remain cautious until the deal […]

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Kimmich’s Future at Bayern Uncertain: “Talks Will Take Place”

Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich has made it clear that his future at the club is not solely his decision. “It doesn’t just depend on me,” he said. “What does the club want?” Kimmich did however acknowledge his preference: “FC Bayern remains my first point of contact,” and revealed ongoing discussions, “Talks will take place […]

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Doom or Glory? Ex-Red Predicts Maresca’s Fate at Chelsea

Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore isn’t impressed with Chelsea’s reported appointment of Enzo Maresca as their new manager.  Collymore believes the decision to move on from Mauricio Pochettino was a mistake and predicts Maresca’s job could be in jeopardy by Christmas.  In his CaughtOffside column, Collymore stated: “It’s an underwhelming appointment. Chelsea should have kept […]

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