Speaking in a press conference on Wednesday, Marseille manager André Villas-Boas hinted that he might make 28-year-old right-sided utility man Bouna Sarr the club’s captain next season, having tried him out in this role recently. “I was very happy to give him the captain’s armband, the other day, because I view him as a leader….
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2,000 to 3,000 PSG fans expected to cheer the team on from directly outside the Parc des Princes tonight
Le Parisien report that between 2,000 to 3,000 PSG supporters will be taking part in a rally just metres outside of the Parc des Princes on Wednesday evening as their team plays Borussia Dortmund behind closed doors in a crucial Champions’ League encounter. The Paris authorities yesterday gave their authorisation for this initiative to take…
Thomas Mangani – Angers extension talks at a dead end
Speaking to L’Équipe, 33-year-old Angers central midfielder Thomas Mangani discussed his current contract situation, with the player’s existing deal expiring in June. After 5 years with Angers, you are coming to the end of your contract. How are you dealing with this situation? Quite well. My representatives have already begun to speak with Angers and other…
Arsenal in constant contact for Axel Disasi (Reims)
L’Équipe report that Premier League side Arsenal are in constant contact with the entourage of 22-year-old French central defender Axel Disasi, who currently plies his trade at Ligue 1 side Reims. AS Monaco were in conversations in January to sign the player, but the arrival of Robert Moreno as manager ultimately led Oleg Petrov to…
Montpellier considering a move for Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa (Lyon)
Speaking in an interview with France Bleu, Montpellier Chairman Laurent Nicollin confirmed that they are assessing the possibility of making a summer move for their former central defender and current 30-year-old Lyon player Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa. “We have gone to see him two or three times with the Lyon reserves. Aside from that, we have to see…
Midfielder Kays Ruiz-Atil (17) gives PSG ultimatum
Speaking in an Instagram post, 17-year-old midfielder Kays Ruiz-Atil appeared to give his club PSG an ultimatum about his future, with the two parties having been engaged in protracted professional contract discussions for some time. “If PSG do not want to allow me to train with the 1st team, there are other clubs. Things are not…
PSG President Al-Khelaifi shows admiration for Aleksander Ceferin & Sir Alex Ferguson
Speaking in an interview with France Football, PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi discussed his admiration for UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin and ex-Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson. “I do not want to list a top 5 (best football operators), and even less to vex those who I would not cite, but I can mention Aleksander Ceferin, who…
Leeds & Southampton competing with PSG for right-back Thierno Baldé
Our colleagues at L’Équipe report that PSG have made a professional contract proposal to 17-year-old right-sided and central defender Thierno Baldé. Talks are ongoing about the offer on the table, but St Étienne, Southampton and Leeds United have all also initiated contact for the teenager. Baldé somewhat took Tanguy Kouassi’s starting berth in the PSG U19s…
Official | PSG announce the signing of Mauro Icardi on a permanent basis
Ligue 1 champions PSG have today announced the arrival of Argentinian striker Mauro Icardi on a 4-year contract from Inter Milan. Les Parisiens were able to negotiate the final fee down from their initial €70m option to buy out of the loan to €50m plus bonuses, which Inter Milan agreed to owing to the COVID-19…
Matthieu Dossevi made a free agent following Toulouse relegation
32-year-old Togo attacker Matthieu Dossevi will become a free agent on June 30th following the relegation of Toulouse to Ligue 2, owing to a clause in his contract that allowed him to leave TFC for nothing were they to no longer be in the French first division, according to RMC. The player made the most crosses…