Speaking in an interview with Le Télégramme, City Football Group’s Managing Director of Global Football, Brian Marwood, explained the organisation’s strategy following their acquisition of Ligue 2 leaders ESTAC Troyes and subsequent formal cooperation agreement with French 4th division side Vannes OC. How would you describe the City Football Group project? The City Football Group has Read more about Brian Marwood explains City Football Group’s decision to partner with Vannes[…]

German sides SC Freiburg and Bayer Leverkusen have been scouting 20-year-old versatile midfielder Eric Junior Dina Ebimbe in recent weeks, according to our colleagues at Foot Mercato. The outlet claims that both sides have made informal contact with the French talent’s entourage – Dina Ebimbe is currently on loan at Dijon from PSG for the season. Read more about Bayer Leverkusen & SC Freiburg interested in Eric Junior Dina Ebimbe[…]

Speaking to reporters following AS Monaco’s 0-0 draw with Ligue 1 leaders Lille, manager Niko Kovac explained that he felt Les Dogues did not set up to try to win the match. “My impression is that Lille came here to play for a draw. They played on the counter. It was a game of chess. Read more about Niko Kovac calls out Lille: “They came for the draw.”[…]

Speaking in an interview with RMC Sport, France and PSG attacker Kylian Mbappé discussed how he feels about an eventual Champions’ League title and the upcoming World Cup. “The Champions’ League, it has a very important place for me. The World Cup, having won it early, it is something that you can’t necessarily wrap your head Read more about Kylian Mbappé compares how he feels about the Champions’ League to the World Cup[…]

Speaking in an interview with CNEWS, Brazilian and PSG attacker Neymar admitted that he would like to become a professional poker player after his playing career as a footballer is over. “It is true, it is true. It is one of the things that I like to do the most. I feel very comfortable and I Read more about Neymar would like to become a professional poker player after his football career[…]

RMC Sport report that 20-year-old Argentinian attacking midfielder Thiago Almada has agreed in principle to join Marseille this summer, however the Ligue 1 club is going to have some major work to do when it comes to attempting to negotiate a fee with Velez Sarsfield. The provisional agreement struck between Almada and Marseille centres around Read more about Thiago Almada gives green light to join Marseille[…]

Speaking in an interview with L’Équipe, French youth international and Hoffenheim attacker Georginio Rutter chose to speak against his former club Rennes, who allowed him to join the German side in January after the 19-year-old made it clear that he had no intention of signing a new contract, with his deal with the Brittany side expiring Read more about Georginio Rutter hits out at Rennes[…]

Speaking in an interview with L’Équipe, Lyon attacker Memphis Depay discussed whether he was satisfied with his spell at OL, ending when his contract expires next month, having warm words for President Jean-Michel Aulas in the process. “When I look back, today, what is missing is a trophy. It is very difficult, for me, to say Read more about Memphis Depay loves Lyon President Aulas: “He puts his heart & spirit at the service of the club.”[…]

Foot Mercato report that Ligue 1 side Marseille have made an approach for versatile Strasbourg defender Anthony Caci. He has caught the eye of OM’s Head of Recruitment Matthieu Louis-Jean who appreciates the player’s versatility, able to play in both full-back positions. Caci is expected to be available for between €4m and €5m, with just Read more about Marseille enquire for Anthony Caci[…]

Speaking in an interview with Voetbalmagazine, Belgian international and Lyon central defender Jason Denayer’s agent, Jesse De Preter, put pressure on the Ligue 1 side, with his client having just 12 months remaining on his current contract. “Denayer is receiving offers from big teams, but he is under contract with Lyon, who are also a high Read more about Jason Denayer’s agent puts pressure on Lyon: “He has all the cards in his hands.”[…]