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Player or staff contract extension.
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Red Bull confirms Hadjar alongside Verstappen for 2027 after impressive debut season
Red Bull has secured Isack Hadjar for a second season alongside Max Verstappen in 2027. The Frenchman, returning this weekend in Azerbaijan after a three-race injury absence, has earned the extension following a composed debut campaign at the senior team.
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Arteta agrees new Arsenal contract worth more than £10m a year until 2029
Mikel Arteta has reportedly agreed an improved deal with Arsenal that will take him into his tenth year as manager, surpassing his current £10m annual salary. The news comes as teenager Marli Salmon withdraws from England U18 duty with an unspecified injury.
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Lewis Hall signs Newcastle extension and reveals Man United interest never unsettled him
Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall has committed to St James' Park until 2031, dismissing suggestions that Manchester United's summer pursuit affected his focus. The 21-year-old credited new head coach Matthias Jaissle as a decisive factor in his decision to stay.
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Sale's Sanderson reveals 'extremely stressful' battle to retain Curry twins and key stars
Alex Sanderson has described the pressure of simultaneously recruiting nine new players and fighting to keep Sale Sharks' core group, including the Curry twins and Bevan Rodd, beyond next summer.
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Hall signs five-year Newcastle deal, calling snub of Man Utd a 'no-brainer' under Jaissle
Lewis Hall has committed to Newcastle for five more years despite Manchester United's summer interest, crediting new head coach Matthias Jaissle's ambition and impact as the key factor in his decision.
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Arteta agrees new Arsenal contract with pay rise beyond £10m-a-year base salary
Mikel Arteta has reached an agreement with Arsenal on a new contract that will take him into a tenth year at the club, with his salary set to exceed his current £10m-a-year base plus bonuses.
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Hall reveals Jaissle's vision was the 'no-brainer' that kept him at Newcastle over Man United
Lewis Hall has explained why he rejected Manchester United's summer pursuit, saying Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle's ambitions convinced him to stay and sign a long-term contract. The 22-year-old left-back has since earned a recall to the England squad.
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Baxter reveals Exeter will open Henry Slade contract talks within weeks
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has confirmed he will sit down with England centre Henry Slade within the coming weeks to discuss activating the second year of his current deal, citing family ties, an enhanced England contract, and strong current form as factors in his favour.
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Henry Pollock signs multi-year deal to stay at boyhood club Northampton
Henry Pollock has committed his future to Northampton Saints on a new multi-year contract, ending months of speculation over the 21-year-old England and Lions back-rower's next move.
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Mac Allister refuses to guarantee Liverpool stay as contract talks remain unresolved
Alexis Mac Allister has again stopped short of committing his long-term future to Liverpool, saying 'a lot can happen' in the two years remaining on his contract after the club declined to open renewal talks over the summer.
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Hall signs Newcastle deal to 2031 and insists Manchester United interest never unsettled him
Lewis Hall has committed his future to Newcastle United until 2031 with no release clause, dismissing any suggestion that summer-long interest from Manchester United affected his focus or performances.
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Freire credits 11-year coaching reunion for first-round TKO of Choi at UFC 331
Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire stopped Doo Ho Choi by first-round TKO at UFC 331 in the final fight of his UFC contract, crediting a reconciliation with veteran boxing coach Edelson Silva — estranged for 11 years — for reviving his career.
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Spain locks in World Cup-winning coach De la Fuente until 2032 to cover home tournament
Spain's football federation has unanimously extended Luis de la Fuente's contract through 2032, keeping the World Cup-winning coach in charge for the 2028 and 2032 European Championships and the 2030 World Cup, which Spain will co-host.
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De la Fuente signs record six-year Spain extension after back-to-back major titles
Luis de la Fuente has committed to Spain until Euro 2032 in the longest contract ever agreed for a national team head coach, following back-to-back triumphs at Euro 2024 and the 2026 World Cup.
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Costa gives UFC three-option ultimatum over final contract fight as Ankalaev volunteers
Paulo Costa has gone public with a contract dispute, demanding the UFC honour a three-round deal for his last fight or release him. Light heavyweight contender Magomed Ankalaev swiftly responded, offering himself as the opponent.
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Van Poortvliet nears long-term Leicester deal as Tigers lock down squad ahead of new season
England scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet is in advanced talks over a new long-term contract with Leicester Tigers, with the 25-year-old's current deal set to expire next summer. The news follows fly-half Billy Searle's recent renewal and ongoing negotiations with Lions forward Ollie Chessum.
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Henry Pollock set to sign £400,000-a-year Northampton contract after Hearn's Instagram slip
England flanker Henry Pollock is expected to put pen to paper on a new two-year deal with Northampton Saints worth around £400,000 a season, after boxing promoter and agent Eddie Hearn inadvertently revealed the timing on Instagram.
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Sinckler extends Toulon deal until 2029, ending hopes of Premiership return
Kyle Sinckler has agreed a two-year contract extension with Toulon, ruling out a move back to the Gallagher Premiership and keeping him ineligible for England selection until at least 2029.
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Lewis Hall signs Newcastle contract until 2031 and scores to seal comeback win over Hull
Lewis Hall marked a landmark week by netting in Newcastle's 2-1 victory over Hull City, days after signing a new contract until 2031 and earning a recall to the England squad.
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Munoz reveals Premier League physicality shock after £34.5m Liverpool move
Victor Munoz has admitted the physical intensity of the Premier League caught him off guard after joining Liverpool for £34.5m, while Emile Heskey has challenged Alexis Mac Allister to prove his worth on the pitch to earn a new contract at Anfield.
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