Marseille enquire for Dalbert (Inter Milan)

Marseille manager Rudi Garcia continues to push for the signing of a new option at left-back, according to La Provence. OM have recently made an approach for 25-year-old left-back Dalbert of Inter Milan – they would be seeking a loan deal of sorts almost certainly, for a player who was purchased in the summer of 2017 Read more about Marseille enquire for Dalbert (Inter Milan)[…]

Official | Abou Diaby announces his retirement from professional football at 32

Speaking exclusively to RMC tonight, former Arsenal and Marseille midfielder Abou Diaby has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 32. “It was time, it had been coming. For a certain number of years now it has been difficult for me to come back. I have had multiple fitness coaches, at one point Read more about Official | Abou Diaby announces his retirement from professional football at 32[…]

Lyon President Aulas: “We will allow only 1 player who has interest to leave this summer.”

Speaking in an interview with Téléfoot, Lyon President Aulas discussed next week’s monster clash with Barcelona, the summer transfer window, Bruno Génésio’s future and more. On the manager situation at Lyon: Bruno (Génésio) has spoken: he said that his priority is to stay. So that’s a good thing. My decision is not taken, otherwise I would Read more about Lyon President Aulas: “We will allow only 1 player who has interest to leave this summer.”[…]

Olivier Giroud: “It is frustrating… I know that I will only play Europa League football.”

Speaking to RTL, French international and Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud discussed his lack of playing time with the London club this season. “Of course it is frustrating. Today, I feel like there is no competition since January. It is like that, I know that I will only play in the Europa League and I will try Read more about Olivier Giroud: “It is frustrating… I know that I will only play Europa League football.”[…]

Patrick Vieira & Youcef Atal are to stay at OGC Nice – Technical Director Gilles Grimandi

Speaking at his unveiling press conference as Ligue 1 side OGC Nice’s new Technical Director, former Arsenal player and scout Gilles Grimandi asserted that both manager Patrick Vieira and much lauded right-back Youcef Atal would be at the club for the 2019/20 campaign. Click Here: qld maroons shirt On Vieira: “He will be with us Read more about Patrick Vieira & Youcef Atal are to stay at OGC Nice – Technical Director Gilles Grimandi[…]

Ligue 1 on alert for ASEC Abidjan’s 17-year-old attacker Abdul Faissal Tapsoba

L’Équipe report that a host of Ligue 1 clubs are weighing up a move for U20 Burkina Faso attacker Abdul Faissal Tapsoba. The 17-year-old, who plies his trade with ASEC Abidjan in the Ivory Coast, has been watched by scouts from Saint-Étienne, Lille, Toulouse and Strasbourg extensively over the last few months. RB Salzburg are Read more about Ligue 1 on alert for ASEC Abidjan’s 17-year-old attacker Abdul Faissal Tapsoba[…]

Lyon deny claims of Juninho – Sabri Lamouchi double-ticket hiring

Olympique Lyonnais moved last night to deny claims made by L’Équipe that they were negotiating the potential arrivals of Juninho as General Manager and Sabri Lamouchi as 1st team coach for next season. RMC report that Lyon President Aulas was in Los Angeles last week, for a business meeting. Juninho, who has undergone a very difficult Read more about Lyon deny claims of Juninho – Sabri Lamouchi double-ticket hiring[…]

Marseille Sporting Director Andoni Zubizarreta wants to make André Villas-Boas the new manager

L’Équipe report that Marseille Sporting Director Andoni Zubizarreta intends to appoint André Villas-Boas as the club’s new manager following the announcement of the departure of Rudi Garcia. The former Barcelona Sporting Director as of last night was optimistic about a deal being done and he is very impressed by AVB’s methods and FC Porto and Read more about Marseille Sporting Director Andoni Zubizarreta wants to make André Villas-Boas the new manager[…]

Mino Raiola – Antero Henrique met over De Ligt again today

Mino Raiola sat down with PSG Sporting Director Antero Henrique today in an attempt to complete the transfer of Matthijs de Ligt from Ajax, according to RMC. Raiola is in Paris, the outlet claims to have run into the agent in a Paris hotel today and the Henrique – Raiola meeting was intended as an attempt Read more about Mino Raiola – Antero Henrique met over De Ligt again today[…]