Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Mamadou Sarr from BlueCo group club Strasbourg ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. The news was confirmed by renowned football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano in a tweet on Monday. According to Romano, the 19-year-old center-back has agreed to join the Premier League side, with a deal valued at €15 million, including add-ons. “Chelsea agree to sign Mamadou Sarr from BlueCo group club Strasbourg for next season (25/26),” Romano tweeted. “Package worth €15m with add-ons included. Deal set to be sealed, as reported by @FabriceHawkins. The 2005-born center-back has already agreed to the move.” Sarr,…
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Manchester City have announced the signing of Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens, marking the 20-year-old centre-back as their first acquisition of the January transfer window. Khusanov, who could become the first player from Uzbekistan to feature in the Premier League, joins the club for a reported fee of €40 million (£33.6 million). He has signed a long-term contract that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until at least the summer of 2029. Expressing his excitement about the move, Khusanov told the club’s official website:”I’m absolutely delighted to be joining Manchester City, a club I’ve admired for a long time. “This…
Uruguayan footballer Robert Carmona, 62, holds the title of the world’s oldest living professional football player, according to a report by Marca. His remarkable feat has earned him official recognition from the Guinness World Records. Carmona’s football journey began in 1976, and since then, he has played for 49 teams, amassing over 2,000 appearances. Despite his age, his love for the game remains as strong as ever, and he continues to play without a formal contract, relying on verbal agreements with clubs. Though his salary is modest and doesn’t offer financial security, Carmona supplements his income through sports-related activities and…
Pep Guardiola has issued a warning that Manchester City are nearing the performance levels that have made them the dominant force in English football over the past decade. City delivered a scintillating display on Sunday, thrashing Ipswich Town 6-0 at Portman Road. Goals from Phil Foden (2), Mateo Kovacic, Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland, and James McAtee propelled the reigning Premier League champions back into the top four after starting the day in eighth place. Despite some lingering areas for improvement, Guardiola expressed satisfaction with his team’s progress as they aim to secure Champions League qualification for next season. “We are…
Ruben Amorim has cautioned Manchester United’s players and supporters that the difficult times are far from over, following their 3-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion. The loss marked United’s sixth home defeat of the Premier League season and the fourth under Amorim’s tenure. Speaking candidly in his post-match press conference, Amorim didn’t shy away from harsh truths, suggesting that the current squad might be the weakest in the club’s 147-year history. He also warned that more struggles lie ahead, reaffirming his commitment to his methods and approach, regardless of the ongoing results. “I’m clear about this: I’m not going…
Ruben Amorim has openly suggested that Manchester United’s current squad could be the weakest in the club’s illustrious 147-year history. The manager voiced his frustrations after a disappointing 3-1 home defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion, marking United’s sixth home loss of the season. The defeat came just days after Amad Diallo’s late hat-trick against Southampton narrowly spared the club further embarrassment. Goals from Yankuba Minteh, Kaoru Mitoma, and Georginio Rutter, aided by a costly mistake from goalkeeper Andre Onana, sealed United’s latest setback. Speaking to the media post-match, Amorim didn’t hold back:“In ten Premier League games, we’ve won two.…
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has strongly condemned the racist chanting aimed at Alejandro Balde by Getafe supporters, describing it as “unbelievable” and “completely wrong.” The young left-back endured racist abuse during the first half of Barcelona’s 1-1 draw in Madrid, prompting him to inform the referee about the incident. Speaking to reporters after the match, Balde shared his thoughts:”Today I received racist insults. I don’t think this should keep happening. It happened in the first half, and I informed the referee. He activated the protocol, and there were no further incidents in the second half.” Addressing the media after the…
AC Milan official Zlatan Ibrahimovic has confirmed that the club is working on a deal to sign Kyle Walker from Manchester City, the reigning Premier League champions. Walker has expressed his desire to leave City this month and has already approved a move to Milan, who submitted their first official bid earlier this week. According to Fabrizio Romano, the clubs are negotiating a loan deal for Walker, with Milan aiming to secure an option to make the transfer permanent in the summer. Ibrahimovic, who now serves as a senior advisor to Milan after a legendary playing career, acknowledged the club’s…
Manchester United suffered another home defeat on Sunday as Brighton & Hove Albion triumphed 3-1 at Old Trafford. The visitors took the lead within the first five minutes after a long ball from Carlos Baleba sent Kaoru Mitoma through. Mitoma squared the ball to Yankuba Minteh, who had an easy tap-in to give Brighton the early advantage. Bruno Fernandes equalized from the penalty spot midway through the first half, but Brighton regained the lead just after the hour mark when Mitoma tapped home at the back post. The match was sealed midway through the second half, as another costly mistake…
Real Madrid responded emphatically after conceding a goal just 26 seconds into the match, securing a 4-1 victory over Las Palmas at the Santiago Bernabeu. Fabio Silva’s early strike put Madrid on the back foot, and with mounting pressure on coach Carlo Ancelotti from the Spanish media, the last thing he needed was an early setback. However, his team quickly regained control, dominating the match and ensuring they took full advantage of slip-ups from Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. Kylian Mbappe equalized from the penalty spot after Rodrygo was fouled, and the French forward played a key role in turning the…