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…
Chelsea in talks with Brentford winger Saïd Benrahma
RMC Sport report this afternoon that Premier League side Chelsea have entered into talks with Brentford winger Saïd Benrahma’s entourage about a possible summer move. Frank Lampard’s side have also formally expressed interest in the player to the Championship club, but have yet to submit a bid as it currently stands – the 2nd division…
Baptiste Guillaume set to terminate Angers deal, join Valenciennes
La Voix du Nord report that Ligue 2 side Valenciennes are in advanced talks to sign 25-year-old attacker Baptiste Guillaume. The attacker is in the process of reaching a mutual termination agreement with Le SCO, although the kinks still have to work out, but he still has to agree wages with VAFC. Guillaume is super…
PSG’s Qatari owners are watching the potential Saudi acquisition of Marseille very closely
Click:chinese fan dance props Le Parisien report that Qatari bosses are surveying the ongoing attempts made by unnamed Saudi Arabian investors, behind Toulon Rugby Club’s ex-owner Mourad Boudjellal’s bid to acquire Ligue 1 side Marseille and potential future rivals to PSG, very closely. The outlet claims that QSI view this potential development, should Frank McCourt…
Exclusive | Alexy Bosetti: “I’m looking for a team that has a good project to go up to Ligue 2.”
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Get French Football News, 27-year-old French striker Alexy Bosetti who is seeking to make a return to France following an experience in the United States with El Paso Locomotive, discussed his plan for the future. How do you look back on this experience at El Paso? The first year was…
Illan Meslier: “I didn’t expect to be heading to the Premier League!”
Speaking in an interview with L’Équipe, 20-year-old French goalkeeper Illan Meslier reacted to making his move from FC Lorient to Leeds United permanent. A year ago, you left for an adventure by quitting Lorient for Leeds, without any playing time guarantees. I have had a superb experience. In any case, when everything is going well in…
Midfielder Jordan Adéoti to join Norwegian side Sarpsborg 08
L’Équipe report that 31-year-old midfielder Jordan Adéoti is poised to join Norwegian side Sarpsborg 08 after leaving Ligue 2 club Auxerre on a free transfer in June. After 230 professional matches in France, Adéoti is poised to have his first footballing experience abroad. The Norwegian club had ex-Lyon player Jérémy Berthod with them between 2013…
Houssem Aouar on Man City match: “A job interview, no, no, but it is always flattering to be linked to such teams.”
Speaking at Friday’s pre-match press conference ahead of Saturday’s Champions’ League quarter-final clash with Manchester City, Lyon attacking midfielder Houssem Aouar was asked about press reporting linking him with a move to his opponents. “A job interview no, no, but it is obviously always flattering to hear your name being associated with such teams… To…
Official | Lorient sign Trevoh Chalobah on loan without an option from Chelsea
Ligue 1 side FC Lorient have on Tuesday announced the loan signing of 21-year-old English defensive talent Trevoh Chalobah from London side Chelsea, without an option to buy. Chalobah, who can play as a defensive midfielder or at the heart of a back four, will add cover for Les Merlus, but should not be expected…