🚨 Chelsea star eyes future return, Sesko scores AGAIN, Klopp speaks out on Slot arrival, latest on Ten Hag's future, & more
🚨 Chelsea star eyes future return, Sesko scores AGAIN, Klopp speaks out on Slot arrival, latest on Ten Hag's future, & more
Today's round-up, featuring Chelsea, Liverpool, Man United and much more!
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Today’s top stories:
Klopp has had his say on Slot replacing him as Liverpool manager
Plus more from Man United, PSG and Tottenham
Arsenal
Arsenal director Edu: “We have renewed 100% of players we wanted to renew. Players don’t want to leave anymore, which makes my life easier. Players want to be at a place where they can challenge for big things. They love it! I’m proud of our team.”
Cristiano Ronaldo on Arsenal’s title hopes ahead of today’s dramatic final day in the Premier League…
Has Declan Rice been in touch with West Ham players as he looks for a big favour from his old club today?
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Barcelona
Xavi: “The president Laporta has sent me positive messages, nothing else. Full focus on tomorrow’s game. I feel good, I’m happy, it’s great to be Barca manager as it’s the best club in the world. I’m sure things can go very well in the future for our project.”
Xavi and Laporta talks will be important to determine the Barcelona manager’s future - more details in Fabrizio Romano’s latest column.
Rafael Marquez has been asked about replacing Xavi as Barcelona manager…
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen have made history finishing the entire Bundesliga season unbeaten. 28 wins, 6 draws and 0 defeats. They’re also 51 games unbeaten in all competitions and two games away from an Invincible Treble, with the Europa League and DFB Pokal finals to follow.
Bayern Munich
Despite internal talks and contacts in March and April, Roberto de Zerbi will not become the new Bayern manager. Max Eberl confirmed that the new head coach will not be Italian, internal decision 100% guaranteed. De Zerbi and Bayern decided not to proceed already weeks ago.
Bayern director Eberl: “We talked a lot together with Tuchel. The discussions were open and very transparent. But a decision was made and the topic is now over. It wasn’t just one point. We talked about the entire topic and it is very complex.”
Bologna
Thiago Motta on his future: “I’ll meet with Bologna president in the next few days to make my final decision. It’s time to decide now, but we’ve to discuss internally and respect all parties involved.”
Borussia Dortmund
Mats Hummels was emotional at the end of the game yesterday. The experienced German defender is out of contract in June and despite recent talks, there’s still no final decision over his future.
There was also a standing ovation for Marco Reus at the end of Dortmund’s game yesterday. End of an era. A beautiful moment as Reus got a goal and an assist in his final home game in front of the Dortmund fans.
Brighton
Roberto de Zerbi: “I am very sad to be leaving Brighton, but I am very proud of what my players and staff have achieved with the support of everyone at the club and our amazing fans in the past two historical seasons. We have agreed to end my time at Brighton so that the club and I can continue to work in the way that suits each of us best, following our own ideas and visions, as well as our work and human values. I have really enjoyed an intense and challenging two years working in the Premier League, not least competing in four major competitions this season. Leaving now provides me with time to take a break before deciding on my future plans.”
De Zerbi is NOT leaving Brighton because he already has his next job lined up - more info in Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive column.
Brighton are prepared to look for a new solution for Mahmoud Dahoud in the summer transfer window as he’s returning after Stuttgart six-month loan. Stuttgart won’t trigger the buy option clause.
Chelsea
Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement to sign Brazilian gem Estevao Willian - Palmeiras are ready to accept a final bid worth €40m plus €25m add-ons. More info in Fabrizio Romano’s latest column.
What next for Conor Gallagher? Chelsea still haven’t discussed a new deal for the midfielder, according to Fabrizio Romano in his exclusive column.
Thiago Silva will say goodbye to Chelsea fans today as he’s joining Fluminense in June...but he’s really planning to return to Chelsea one day in a different role. He loves the club, the city, and his plan is already something concrete in his mind.
Confirmed: Bernardo Cueva has left Brentford to join Chelsea as their new set-piece coach starting from next season. Chelsea will pay £750k compensation.
Mauricio Pochettino: “We’re not going to celebrate and take a picture finishing 5th or 6th and Europe. It’s not enough for the club, owners, sporting directors or the players. It’s not enough for us.”
Juventus
Juventus have not made contact with any other manager than Thiago Motta so far. He’s the manager they want for their new project — three year contract until June 2027 has been already offered. Work in progress, waiting for his decision.
Gleison Bremer has been linked with Manchester United but could a change in manager at Juventus have an impact on his future?
Liverpool
Mohamed Salah’s Jurgen Klopp tribute ahead of his final game today was truly heart-warming!
Plus this Klopp farewell montage will have Liverpool fans in pieces ahead of this emotional day!
Jurgen Klopp on Liverpool’s future under Arne Slot: “A really good manager is coming in, the club is in good hands. People might worry about the future but I’m not. I really want the club to do well. I’m not thinking: my God, how will that all go? No, no... it’s fine!”
Klopp on his future: “It will be a long break, for sure. It might even be it. My time in England is definitely over because I will not coach another team here. If I manage again, it will not be around the corner.”
Thiago Alcantara’s priority is to stay in Europe and compete again at the highest level, finally back to regular training and fit after recent injury. Thiago already received several approaches from extra European clubs, but he will give priority to Europe now.
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Manchester City
Phil Foden has won the award as Premier League Player of the Season 2023/24 after 17 goals and 8 assists in 34 Premier League games.
Lucas Paqueta to Manchester City is still viewed as a perfect signing for Pep Guardiola’s project, but how likely is a deal? Fabrizio Romano takes a look in his exclusive column.
Pep Guardiola confirms he will be Man City manager also next season: “Yes, I’ve a contract and I want to be here. My plan is to be here next season, yes or yes.”
Manchester United
Erik ten Hag’s future will be decided after the FA Cup final - more info in Fabrizio Romano’s latest exclusive column.
Manchester United want to sign a centre-back this summer, as well as other positions, and they want their manager to be involved in signings, even if he won’t have the final say.
Rasmus Hojlund: “Manchester United is so big, the Premier League is so huge... people are obviously more focused on you than before. It was hard at the beginning. Now, I am much calmer, I no longer worry too much about what is said. I know that I am a good player and that if I get chances, I will score a lot of goals.”
Erik ten Hag on Man United not playing Champions League next season: “I’m sure Man United is a very attractive club. Of course, you want to play the highest levels but if you want to go into a project in a club like United... it’s a very attractive club for every player.”
PSG
“Did you see Xavi situation? Barca job could be available again…” Luis Enrique: “I don’t know, I don’t comment. I’m obsessed with tv shows in French. I’m only following things happening in France.”
Nordi Mukiele is expected to be among players set to leave PSG in the summer transfer window as Carlos Soler and others. PSG want to bring in a new right back as backup option for Hakimi and Mukiele could leave, after being close to Bayern move in January.
RB Leipzig
Benjamin Sesko scored again… and it’s a goal or assist in each Bundesliga game he started since January 27 - 11 goals, 2 assists in 13 games.
Xavi Simons scored again for RB Leipzig, making it 10 goals and 16 assists this season. Simons will decide his future before the Euros as PSG won’t sell him…but a new loan solution for next season remains likely, with the player having a say on his next chapter.
Sevilla
There’s a happy ending to the Jesus Navas story as he announced he was leaving Sevilla after not being offered new deal…He’s now signed a lifetime contract with the club after speaking to the president! He will stay until December and after he can work in any job role for Sevilla. Navas will play for FREE as his salary from now to December will be donated to the Sevilla foundation.
Sporting Lisbon
Viktor Gyokeres scored a brace for Sporting last night - he completes the season with 29 goals and 9 assists in the Portuguese league, and a total of 43 goals and 16 assists in all competitions. It will also be time to decide his future soon after an incredible first season for the Swedish striker at Sporting.
Tottenham
Are Spurs Serial Losers?
Timo Werner wants permanent Tottenham transfer this summer after his loan spell with the north London club.
Ange Postecoglou: “If I’m not happy about something, I’m going to say I’m not happy. We’ve lost 5 out of 6 games. I’m gutted. But am up for the fight? Absolutely, mate. I love it. The biggest fight I’ll have here is when we get close to success. That will be the biggest one.”
West Ham United
Lucas Paqueta to Manchester City is still viewed as a perfect signing for Pep Guardiola’s project, but how likely is a deal? Fabrizio Romano takes a look in his exclusive column.
Has Declan Rice been in touch with West Ham players as he looks for a big favour from his old club today?
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