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Rodri joins Barcelona for €70m and targets Champions League immediately
The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner is leaving Manchester City after seven seasons to sign with FC Barcelona for approximately €70 million. Even before the official announcement, Rodri displayed his ambitions upon arriving in Barcelona.
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Fofana Set to Leave: Lyon and Roma Close to €35M Deal
Forced to balance its books under DNCG supervision, Olympique Lyonnais is on the verge of selling Malick Fofana to AS Roma for a total estimated at €35 million, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
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Atletico Madrid's Metropolitano to host 2027 Champions League final for second time
UEFA has confirmed Atletico Madrid's Estadio Metropolitano as the venue for the 2027 Champions League final on June 5, beating out Baku's Olympic Stadium after a protracted two-stage bidding process that began in 2023.
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Guardiola reveals divorce confession to players after exhausting decade at Man City
Pep Guardiola has opened up about his separation from ex-wife Cristina Serra in a new documentary, revealing he told his Manchester City squad about the split mid-season and admitting the demands of the job left him exhausted after 10 years and 20 trophies.
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Man City chairman admits he was too angry to speak to Guardiola after 10-change Leverkusen defeat
Khaldoon Al Mubarak revealed he was furious with Pep Guardiola for making 10 changes in Manchester City's 2-0 Champions League home loss to Bayer Leverkusen in November, calling it "one of the lowest points" of the manager's reign.
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Manchester United reject Galatasaray's audacious £56m bid to prise away Bruno Fernandes
Manchester United have moved swiftly to rebuff an approach from Galatasaray for captain Bruno Fernandes, with the club insisting the Portuguese midfielder is not for sale despite a £56million release clause in his contract.
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Adeyemi scores on Barcelona debut after Man United snubbed £26.5m move
Karim Adeyemi marked his Barcelona debut with a goal and an assist in a 5-2 pre-season win over FC Basel, weeks after Manchester United opted against signing the German winger despite reported interest.
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Barcelona eye Gyokeres transfer as Arsenal striker loses starting place to Havertz
Barcelona are reportedly weighing a move for Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres, just one year into his five-year deal, after Kai Havertz reclaimed the starting striker role for the Gunners' biggest matches — including the Champions League final against PSG.
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Barcelona target Gyokeres as shock alternative after Atletico block Alvarez move
Barcelona have identified Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres as a potential signing after Atletico Madrid refused to sell Julian Alvarez. Spanish outlet El Chiringuito reported the Catalans could move for the Sweden international within hours.
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OL in Istanbul: Fonseca calls up Tolisso and new signings, Sulc and Merah absent
Olympique Lyonnais have unveiled their squad for the Champions League playoff first leg against Fenerbahçe on Tuesday in Istanbul. Paulo Fonseca can count on new signings Bidstrup and Athekame, but will be without Pavel Sulc and Khalis Merah.
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Haaland officially certified: four Guinness World Records for City and Norway feats
Erling Haaland has been awarded four Guinness World Records certificates at the Etihad Stadium, recognising his records in the Champions League, Nations League, Premier League season goals, and fastest century of Premier League strikes.
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Bouaddi agrees Man City move as £85m deal for Lille teenager nears completion
Manchester City are on the verge of signing 18-year-old Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for £85m, with the teenager having told his club he wants to join. The deal, which would keep him at the Etihad until 2031, follows the departures of both Rodri and Bernardo Silva.
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Manchester United enter Ibrahim Mbaye talks as Liverpool withdraw from £42m PSG winger race
Manchester United have made contact with Paris Saint-Germain over 18-year-old winger Ibrahim Mbaye after Liverpool pulled out of the running, deterred by the potential combined cost of signing both Mbaye and Bradley Barcola.
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Barcelona sound out Mikautadze and Lautaro as £65m Álvarez pursuit remains blocked
Barcelona have made contact with Villarreal striker Georges Mikautadze's camp and held talks over Lautaro Martínez as Atlético Madrid continue to block Julián Álvarez's proposed move to Camp Nou, with Villarreal seeking up to €65m for the Georgian forward.
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Lyon discovers potential third qualifying round opponents in Champions League draw
Fourth in Ligue 1 last season, Paulo Fonseca's side will be seeded in Monday's Champions League third qualifying round draw. Union Saint-Gilloise, Sparta Prague, NEC Nimègue and the winner of Sturm Graz-Heart of Midlothian are among the possible opponents.
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Olise wants to leave Bayern for Real Madrid despite record 27-goal season
According to L'Équipe, Michael Olise has decided to join Real Madrid at the end of a record season with Bayern Munich (27 goals, 33 assists in 68 matches). The transfer is valued between €200 and €250 million.
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Real Madrid open to selling Camavinga as Manchester United hunt defensive midfielder
Real Madrid could allow Eduardo Camavinga to leave this summer amid interest from Manchester United and Manchester City, according to reports. United, who have already spent around £83m on Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, are seeking more conservatively priced options to complete their midfield rebuild.
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Openda Struggles at Juventus as Lyon and Lens Battle for His Loan
With just two goals in 34 appearances for Juventus this season, Loïs Openda is being pushed out by Turin. Olympique Lyonnais and RC Lens are competing to sign the Belgian forward on loan, but his €600,000 monthly salary is complicating negotiations.
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Lopes inspires Shamrock Rovers' historic comeback to reach Champions League second round
Roberto 'Pico' Lopes returned from Cape Verde's World Cup campaign to captain Shamrock Rovers to a 5-1 second-leg win over Floriana, overturning a 2-0 deficit — a first in League of Ireland European history.
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Friedkin-Mourinho Cold War Could Hand Endrick to Lyon Over Roma
AS Roma has made Endrick their top priority to strengthen their attack, but the fallout from José Mourinho's January 2024 sacking weakens their bid. Olympique Lyonnais, their direct rival, could capitalize if Real Madrid agrees to loan the Brazilian.
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