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[ad_1] An exasperated Carlo Ancelotti refused to discuss the recent report that long-time Real Madrid target Kylian Mbappe’s contract actually expires in 2024, not 2025. Real believed they had agreed a deal to sign Mbappe on a free transfer this summer, only for the Frenchman to surprisingly agree to a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain which was advertised as a three-year deal until 2025. However, L’Equipe have now claimed that Mbappe’s contract is only for a guaranteed two years, with the 2024/25 season actually an option which can be triggered by the player himself and not by the Ligue 1 side. Unsurprisingly, that sparked aRead More →

[ad_1] Arsenal are pushing hard to tie Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and William Saliba down to new long-term contracts, 90min understands. The talented trio are all out of contract in 2024 – meaning their deals have less than two years to run – but are seen as a key part of Mikel Arteta’s plans as he ushers in a new era at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners are currently top of the Premier League table, after winning five of their opening six games, and Saka, Martinelli and Saliba have all played significant roles in their early season success. Agreeing a new contract with Saka hasRead More →

[ad_1] Tottenham head coach Antonio Conte has warned Son Heung-min that he is not undroppable after an underwhelming start to the season. The 30-year-old shared the Premier League’s Golden Boot with Mohamed Salah last season and scored 28 goals in all competitions for club and country, but is yet to get off the mark in his seven 2022/23 outings. Son’s performances as a whole have fallen way short of the standards he set himself last season, when Conte admitted that he would have been ‘crazy’ to even consider resting or dropping the South Korean because of his form. But with Dejan Kulusevski’s January arrival backedRead More →

[ad_1] Brighton chief executive Paul Barber has admitted that Graham Potter’s departure to join Chelsea leaves new signing Billy Gilmour in a tricky situation. Young midfielder Gilmour left Chelsea for Brighton on Deadline Day in a deal worth around £9m, believing he would get more minutes under Potter at The Amex than he would under Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge. Tuchel is even reported to have urged Gilmour to choose Brighton as Potter would be able to help his development, all while Chelsea owner Todd Boehly tried unsuccessfully to keep the Scot. Just a few days later, however, Tuchel was relieved of his duties atRead More →

[ad_1] Kylian Mbappe‘s contract with Paris Saint-Germain was advertised as a three-year deal but the last of those three years is now understood to be optional, with Mbappe himself holding the power to decide whether to trigger it or not. Jurgen Klopp convinced Liverpool to make a move for Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde in the final days of the transfer window, but the Spanish side had absolutely no interest in discussing a sale. Cristiano Ronaldo rejected a summer move to Saudi Arabia that would have seen him pocket a col £211m per year. The Manchester United forward is now reconsidering that offer as heRead More →

[ad_1] LAFC Academy product Christopher Jaime became the team’s first player to sign an MLS NEXT PRO contract.  “This is a significant moment for our Club as a next step in our professional pathway for our young, talented academy players like Chris,” said LAFC Co-President and General Manager John Thorrington. “It is testament to the hard work of everyone involved – our technical staff, scouts, and coaches but particularly speaks to the sacrifices made by Chris and his family. We are pleased to see Christopher continue to develop in our system as one of the players on our inaugural MLS Next Pro roster.” LAFC recentlyRead More →

[ad_1] USMNT figure Ricardo Pepi opened up about his recent time in Germany with FC Augsburg, revealing ‘it was quite a tough time’ after finding it difficult to adapt.  The striker completed the move from Major League Soccer’s FC Dallas to Augsburg in January, breaking club record with transfer fee of $20m. But the American quickly experienced a downturn in form, going from 13 goals and three assists to the bench.  “It was quite a tough time. A different country, a different culture and a different competition. It was honestly a lot at the same time,” Pepi told Voetbal International. “My feeling was that IRead More →

[ad_1] Santos Laguna goalkeeper Carlos Acevedo revealed he looks up to Liga MX and El Tri figure Guillermo Ochoa, adding ‘I know what he represents to Mexican football, and to myself as a fan’. Acevedo has faced the Club America goalkeeper on several occasions in Liga MX, but only recently began interacting with Ochoa on a national team setting.  The Santos Laguna only debuted with El Tri on December 8, 2021, become a keen option as third-choice goalkeeper for head coach Gerardo Martino in just under a year. But despite the limited timeline, Ochoa has already become a source of inspiration and guidance for Acevedo.Read More →

[ad_1] Many on the outside have given up on Charlotte FC’s MLS Cup Playoffs hopes, but those within certainly haven’t. The expansion club have enjoyed plenty of highs during their debut seasons in the league, but went into Saturday’s clash with defending champions NYCFC on a run of five defeats in their last six games. The gap between themselves and the top seven in the East was widening, but luckily, NYCFC were the last team Charlotte beat and they managed to repeat the feat thanks to Daniel Rios’ fifth-minute goal at Bank of America Stadium. Six points now separate CLTFC from the Playoffs with justRead More →

[ad_1] Tottenham are back in Champions League action on Tuesday when they travel to Sporting CP. Spurs were due to face Manchester City on Saturday but the game and the rest of English football’s schedule was postponed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. In their last outing, Antonio Conte’s side beat Marseille 2-0 thanks to two headed goals from Richarlison. GK: Hugo Lloris – Spurs were a nervy wreck on their return to the Champions League last week and Lloris’ display between the sticks didn’t help. Needs an assured performance as captain. CB: Cristian Romero – Surprisingly subbed off before full time last againstRead More →