Nine years and four Champions League wins later, to date, Gareth Bale will leave Real Madrid when his contract expires this summer. Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed the same, while his agent has ignited talks of a Championship switch. Gareth Bale may or may not get a final bow-out at Santiago Bernabeu when Real Madrid play Real Betis in their final league game of the season, but manager Carlo Ancelotti believes that the Welshman’s contributions over the last nine years won’t be forgotten. Bale will cut his ties with Los Blancos later this summer when his contract runs out, following which he will…
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With new manager Erik ten Hag set to begin his work shortly, Manchester United have been linked with several of his current and former players as they look to overhaul multiple areas of their squad. Turnovers in key backroom positions, a managerial change, and several first-team players leaving mean the Red Devils are expected to go through a busy few months ahead of the commencement of the 2022/23 season. Incoming transfers are high on the agenda as always, with the media linking the Premier League giants to several current and former AFC Ajax players. As per the Telegraph, ten Hag, who will…
The Blues virtually secured third place in the 2021/22 Premier League with a 1-1 draw against Leicester City at Stamford Bridge. Thomas Tuchel’s men had already qualified for next season’s Champions League group stage earlier this week following Arsenal’s loss at Newcastle United. However, they can finish fourth, still, provided they lose and rivals Tottenham win and cover a +18 goal difference on the final matchday. Chelsea fell behind in the sixth minute itself as James Maddison, given space in between the lines, whipped a shot past Edouard Mendy at his near post – and it seemed as if the Blues’ recent home…
Liverpool have scheduled a trophy parade on May 29, the day after the UEFA Champions League Final, to celebrate the Men’s senior teams FA Cup and EFL Cup wins – at least. The LFC Women’s team will also celebrate winning the FA Women’s Championship. Liverpool have confirmed that they will host a trophy parade the day after the UEFA Champions League Final on May 28, regardless of the outcome of the match. The Reds will travel to Paris to participate in the trophy bout against Real Madrid, whom they suffered a loss to at the same stage of the competition…
Still in the pursuit of a historic quadruple, Liverpool are already preparing to bolster their squad for next season. Jurgen Klopp’s side have been in contact with Ajax’s winger Antony who could move to a bigger club this summer. Liverpool continue to be in the race for a historic quadruple. After winning the League Cup as well as the FA Cup, both times at the expense of Chelsea on penalties, Liverpool now have their sights set on the Premier League title as well as the UEFA Champions League final against Real Madrid in Paris on May 28. In the Premier…
Manchester United are considering a move for Lazio’s midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic if their proposed deal for Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong succumbs. The Red Devils are said to turn their attention to the 27-year-old who has been a target for the Premier League giants for “many years,” reports Sky. United will be in the lookout for at least one midfielder with Matic and Pogba being reported to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season. As per the reports, Lazio president Claudio Lolito recently claimed that the club turned down a 119 million pounds for the Serbian midfielder, though it…
Some major reshuffling is underway at Chelsea with several key first-team defenders on their way out. Marcos Alonso and Cesar Apzilicueta are both linked with FC Barcelona again, while the Blues are hoping to bring in Jules Kounde. As per Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona are in advanced negotiations with Alonso over a summer transfer. The Blaugrana have earmarked the Chelsea star as potential cover at left-back, and the Spaniard wants to return to his native country, 12 years after leaving it, to resume his playing career. A former Real Madrid youth player, Alonso could be available to Barca on the cheap…
The 2021/22 Premier League leaders City are contemplating making a move for Brighton and Hove Albion’s breakout star Marc Cucurella. The Spaniard joined the Seagulls last summer and is expected to be available for a 30 million pound transfer fee. Despite being in pole position to win their fourth league title in five years, Pep Guardiola’s side are already eyeing major overhauls for the summer ahead. Stalwarts such as Ilkay Gundogan, Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus, and Riyad Mahrez are linked with exits – with all of their respective contracts expiring next summer – while veteran midfielder Fernandinho will reportedly leave the club this summer. The Citizens have already secured…
Goalkeeper Kevin Trapp was the hero for Eintracht Frankfurt, with his important saves in extra time and later, the penalty shootout, as the Bundesliga side beat Rangers to win the 2021/22 UEFA Europa League – their first European cup win in 42 years. Rafael Santos Borre’s winning spot-kick brought a European cup back to Frankfurt for the first time since 1980, sparking wild celebrations in Seville, where Die Adler beat Scottish champions Rangers to lift the trophy and back home in the old town square. During their run-in, Oliver Glasner’s men had beaten Barcelona and West Ham United, and their dominant display during the early stages of the final at…
Todd Boehly and his consortium’s takeover of Chelsea FC remains on track despite reports earlier this week claiming a major hitch in the deal. The soon-to-be owner of Chelsea, and his co-owners, have also received the all-clear from the Premier League. After another set of nervy days for the Chelsea faithful, the news about the impending takeover of the club is positive again. Rumors emerged earlier this week that the takeover process involving a consortium of investors is under the threat of falling apart due to disagreements between the UK government and Roman Abramovich regarding some key issues – but…