From Ricardo Pereira to Mario Balotelli, relive the best goals from Nice’s 2016/17 season. Nice coach Lucien Favre has said he believes there is “a possibility” that Mario Balotelli will stay with the Ligue 1 club. Balotelli scored 15 times in Ligue 1 as Nice finished third last season, and Favre said he had not
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Mario Balotelli signed a 12-month contract with Nice last summer. Mario Balotelli is set to sign a new contract with Nice, a report in France claims. Balotelli, 26, moved to the Ligue 1 side when he left Liverpool just under a year ago, signing a 12-month deal. The striker proved an instant hit in France,
Soualiho Meite, right, will move to Monaco next season. Monaco have announced the signing of midfielder Soualiho Meite from Ligue 1 rivals Lille. The 23-year-old Frenchman, who spent last season on loan at Belgian club Zulte Waregem, has agreed a five-year deal starting on July 1. Meite helped Zulte Waregem lift the Belgian Cup at
Karim Rekik has signed a long-term deal with Hertha Berlin Hertha Berlin have confirmed the signing of Marseille defender Karim Rekik. Netherlands international Rekik, 22, joins Hertha — who had been looking for a replacement for U.S. international John Brooks — on a long-term deal for a reported fee of €2.5 million. “Karim gathered a
Wolfsburg goalkeeper Diego Benaglio has joined Monaco. Monaco have confirmed the signing of Wolfsburg goalkeeper Diego Benaglio on a three-year deal. Benaglio, 33, joins the French champions as they look to replace backup keeper Morgan De Sanctis, whose contract expires at the end of this month. The Swiss international became a fans’ favourite at Wolfsburg,
Sid Lowe explains why Marco Verratti reminds him of Xavi Hernandez and assesses Barcelona’s other transfer options. Steve Nicol thinks Marco Verratti would be a great fit for Barcelona, but Alejandro Moreno worries about his health. Marco Verratti has been photographed with a copy of Mundo Deportivo which has a headline linking him with Barcelona,
With reports of Marco Verratti moving to Barca, Frank Leboeuf addresses identity issues surrounding the club currently. With rumours surrounding Aubameyang’s future, Gab Marcotti and Stewart Robson assess if he’ll move to Paris Saint-Germain. The 2017-18 Ligue 1 season fixtures have now been released — here are five to watch for recently deposed former French
ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop delves into whether or not Claudio Ranieri is the right man to lead Nantes. Former Toronto FC head coach Paul Mariner shares his thoughts on where Claudio Ranieri will manage next. Ligue 1 side Nantes have announced the appointment of Claudio Ranieri as their new coach. Former Leicester City manager Ranieri
With reports of Marco Verratti moving to Barca, Frank Leboeuf addresses identity issues surrounding the club currently. Steve Nicol thinks Marco Verratti would be a great fit for Barcelona, but Alejandro Moreno worries about his health. The FC guys react to the comments from Marco Verratti’s agent expressing the midfielder’s desire for a move to
With reports of Marco Verratti moving to Barca, Frank Leboeuf addresses identity issues surrounding the club currently. Paris Saint-Germain coach Unai Emery says he finds the idea of Monaco forward Kylian Mbappe at Parc des Princes attractive. Mbappe, 18, is in demand this summer after an impressive 2016-17 season with Monaco that saw him become
With reports of Marco Verratti moving to Barca, Frank Leboeuf addresses identity issues surrounding the club currently. Gab Marcotti explains why Gianluigi Donnarumma has not renewed his contract at AC Milan and assesses possible next steps. PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain have dropped their interest in Borussia Dortmund’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang because sporting director Antero Henrique does
Raf Honigstein joins to discuss the sought after Alexis Sanchez and why Bayern may not offer the Chilean a deal. Bayern Munich have signed Corentin Tolisso from Lyon. Tolisso, 22, can play in a number of positions across midfield, both defensive and attacking, and came through the ranks at Lyon since age 13. Last season,
Alexandre Lacazette had appeared likely to join Atletico Madrid before the CAS decision. Atletico Madrid are unlikely to drop their interest in Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette and will “come knocking” for him again, Antoine Griezmann has told Telefoot. Last week, the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld the transfer ban imposed on Atleti, meaning they
Dan-Axel Zagadou has completed a move to Dortmund. Borussia Dortmund have announced the signing of defender Dan-Axel Zagadou on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain. Zagadou, 18, joins midfielder Mo Dahoud and defender Omer Toprak as an arrival for the new season and has signed a deal until 2022. “Dan-Axel Zagadou will be part of
Alphonse Areola lost his place as Paris Saint-Germain No. 1 last season. Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Alphonse Areola has revealed that the club are looking for a new shot-stopper this summer. Areola, 24, initially usurped Kevin Trapp as PSG coach Unai Emery’s No. 1, but after a number of errors and appearances in disappointing team performances,
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Can Arsenal still attract key signings without Champions League football next season? Olivier Giroud has dismissed speculation linking him with a move away from Arsenal and targeted winning the Premier League title with the club. Giroud, 30, found his playing time reduced this past season as many of his 40 appearances for Arsenal came as
With rumours surrounding Aubameyang’s future, Gab Marcotti and Stewart Robson assess if he’ll move to Paris Saint-Germain. Marco Verratti and Blaise Matuidi reaffirm their loyalty to PSG after their Coupe de France triumph over Angers. PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi backs Unai Emery to remain at the club next season after their Coupe de France triumph.
With rumours surrounding Aubameyang’s future, Gab Marcotti and Stewart Robson assess if he’ll move to Paris Saint-Germain. Marco Verratti and Blaise Matuidi reaffirm their loyalty to PSG after their Coupe de France triumph over Angers. PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi backs Unai Emery to remain at the club next season after their Coupe de France triumph.
Manchester City have agreed a deal for Benfica’s Brazilian goalkeeper Emerson Moraes for a fee of 40 million euros. Manchester City are closing in on a deal to sign Monaco defender Benjamin Mendy but an agreement has not yet been reached, sources have told ESPN FC. Mendy, 22, is a top target for City boss