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Sweden midfielder Lucas Bergvall has signed a new contract with Tottenham just three months after telling the club he wanted to move away. Head coach Roberto de Zerbi says the 20-year-old still has his best football ahead of him. Meanwhile, Richarlison remains in a contract dispute after his proposed switch to Vasco da Gama collapsed.
Matt
·6 min read
James Rodríguez is officially a new Atlético Nacional de Medellín player. The Colombian international midfielder was presented on Friday in an online event, where he said the club’s history convinced him to return to Colombian football after almost two decades. The national team captain arrives with the ambition to win the league and compete again for the Copa Libertadores.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has placed Joao Pedro among the elite strikers in world football. He compared the Brazilian's style to Karim Benzema and said he is already at Erling Haaland's level. The forward started the season with the Premier League Player of the Month award.
Natilla·5 min read
Barcelona has shifted its attention from signings to contract renewals after a busy summer window. Marc Bernal, Gerard Martín, Xavi Espart and Brian Fariñas are in line for improved terms following their increased roles under Hansi Flick. Deco has also confirmed the club wants to extend Raphinha, though talks have not started yet.
varela·5 min read
Kylian Mbappé has no doubts about his Ballon d'Or candidacy. In a wide-ranging interview with France Football, the Real Madrid forward argued that no player outperformed him last season and dismissed the idea that a lack of collective trophies should count against him.
Javi·7 min read
Nasser Al-Thani, son of the sheikh who owns Malaga CF, has left an unpaid bill of around €532,000 at the Dorchester Hotel in London. A British court has allowed the seizure of a Fiat 500 Abarth Tributo Ferrari that covers only a small fraction of the debt. The amount is more than double the salary of several players in the current Malaga squad.
Matt·4 min read
Kobbie Mainoo did not play a single minute at the World Cup and spent a summer of deep frustration with England. The midfielder has returned to Manchester United with renewed maturity and established himself as an undisputed starter for Michael Carrick. His role in midfield will be decisive in the Manchester derby against City.
InfoBlaugrana·7 min read
Ismail Kartal remains in charge of Fenerbahce after president Aziz Yildirim refused to accept the resignation the coach announced following the Champions League draw with Roma. The Turkish club confirmed the 65-year-old will lead the team into Monday's Super Lig match against Gaziantep FK. Yildirim downplayed Kartal's decision and said the club is a family.
Natilla·6 min read
Franco Mastantuono announced himself in Serie A with a stunning hat trick as Fiorentina won 4-2 away at Venezia. The Argentine playmaker, on loan from Real Madrid, scored twice in the space of a minute in the first half and completed his treble late on. The win gives Fiorentina their first points of the season and leaves Venezia bottom of the table.
varela·6 min read
Dean Huijsen is enjoying his best form since joining Real Madrid. The young center-back is the only outfield player to have featured in every minute of the team's five official matches this season. Huijsen credits his improvement to the daily demands of José Mourinho, with whom he previously worked at Roma.
Javi·6 min read