Ruben Loftus-Cheek signed a new five-year contract at Chelsea. According to media reports, English midfielder will be earning £120,000-a-week, commiting to lucrative terms that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until at least 2024.
The 23-year-old is a product of a productive academy system at Stamford Bridge and after spending 2017-18 season on loan at Crystal Palace, last campaign was the one in which he truly announced himself to Chelsea fans. After signing the contract extension, Loftus-Cheek spoke about his happiness for this deal to happen.
“I’m really happy and pleased that I get to stay here for another five years. It’s the place where I’ve grown up playing and hopefully I’ll be playing here for a lot longer. I hope to win a lot more trophies with the …
Antoine Griezmann insists he does not regret the Decision documentary that revealed he was rejecting Barcelona last year and is convinced he can repair any damage caused with his efforts on the pitch for the Blaugrana.
Barca had been strongly linked with a move for Griezmann in 2018 and were even reported to have struck an agreement with him, as Atletico reported the Catalan club to FIFA at the end of 2017.
The prolonged saga reached its conclusion with a documentary following Griezmann as he made up his mind about whether to move or stay in Madrid, with the clip produced by Gerard Pique s production company.
In the end he revealed his choice was to remain and sign a new five-year contract at Atletico, but 13 months later he became a Barca player after his �…
Jadon Sancho will not be a part of Manchester United s training camp in Spain, instead staying behind to work on an individual programme as part of a process to get back to his highest level.
United will spend a week in Spain preparing for the return of domestic football, playing friendlies against Cadiz on Wednesday and Real Betis on Saturday.
Erik ten Hag will be without 13 first team players due to the World Cup, while the Premier League club confirmed that Sancho – who missed out on a place in Gareth Southgate s England squad for Qatar 2022 – will also not be present.
The 22-year-old was recently spotted training with Dutch amateur side OJC Rosmalen, reportedly with coaches recommended by Ten Hag.
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Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell has vowed to work like a beast and return as soon as possible after undergoing knee surgery.
The England international on Thursday revealed he had undergone a successful operation, having sustained anterior cruciate ligament damage in a 4-0 Champions League thrashing of Juventus last month.
Chilwell is set to be sidelined for the rest of the season as he begins the road to recovery.
But the 25-year-old former Leicester City defender is ready for the challenge that lies ahead
Just wanted to let everyone know I am on the way home from a successful op, he posted on Instagram
I feel very positive and motivated to work like a beat to get back on the pitch with my boys soon and help this great club win more trophie…
Ronald Araujo’s Barcelona future is still undecided, but Xavi says he has zero doubts over the defender’s decision.
The Uruguayan has been offered a contract extension to keep him at the club beyond 2026, but Araujo is yet to sign it.
This season, he has made 36 appearances in all competitions for Barcelona, though he dropped to the bench for their win over Real Sociedad on Monday.
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Asked about Araujo’s future on Wednesday, Xavi said: I talk a lot with Araujo, and he knows what I think. There are zero doubts about his future on my side.
He knows what I want for his future. I always try to speak honestly and sincerely and he’s happy here.
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Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany is keen to ensure that his spell on the sidelines is a brief one following his latest injury blow.
The Belgium international missed the 3-2 defeat to Cardiff City last Sunday after suffering a groin strain in the 4-0 win over Newcastle United on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season.
The news comes as a fresh setback to Kompany, who also missed much of the latter part of the 2012-13 season due to a calf problem.
He is now a doubt for City s UEFA Champions League opener next month, as well as the clash with Premier League champions Manchester United on September 22.
However, the 27-year-old who joined City from Hamburg in 2008 is confident that he can make a quick recovery.
I ll be out for a little while…
Sevilla reached their first Copa del Rey final since 2010 following a 2-2 second-leg draw with Celta Vigo in a helter-skelter semi-final at Balaidos.
Going into the meeting with a four-goal lead from the first leg, Sevilla were always hot favourites to set up a final showdown against holders Barcelona, but found themselves 2-0 down just after half-time thanks to a brace from their former striker Iago Aspas.
Ever Banega s effort left Celta needing to score four more goals in the final half-hour, however, and, when John Guidetti missed a penalty moments later, home hopes subsided. Yevhen Konoplyanka tapped home a late equaliser for the visitors.
Sevilla, who are now unbeaten in 11 matches in all competitions, will face Barca in the May showpiece courtesy of th…
Serie A side Napoli have raised their bid for Lyon midfielder Maxime Gonalons, reports Radio Monte Carlo.
The France international is one of the most sought-after players in Europe at the moment and he is widely tipped to leave his current employers in the summer transfer window.
While Arsenal and Roma are also showing interest, it looks as though Napoli are leading the chase for the highly rated footballer at the moment.
After having a €10 million bid rejected by Lyon chiefs, the Azzurri have raised their offer to €11 million, hoping to finally win the race for the player s signature.
Maxime Gonalons has been making giants strides ever since he was handed a debut during the 2009/2010 season and he was even handed the captain s armband last season.
Serge Aurier claims he was the most influential defender in Ligue 1 before leaving Paris Saint-Germain to join Tottenham, and says the French club did not respect his true worth .
Aurier was a controversial figure at the Parc des Princes, most recently receiving a suspended two-month jail sentence for assaulting a police officer outside a Paris nightclub.
But the Ivory Coast international, who joined Spurs in a deadline-day deal, insists too much is made of his off-the-field conduct.
I wanted a new life because PSG didn t respect my true worth, Aurier said ahead of his potential Premier League debut against Everton on Saturday. They dwelt on other matters beside football.
Statistically speaking, I am the most influential defender in Ligue 1 between 2…
Michel Platini s suspension from performing any football-related activity has been reduced from six years to four, the Court of Arbitration for Sport has announced.
Frenchman Platini, who continues to deny any wrongdoing, has been in Lausanne to contest his sanction, which was related to a $2 million (£1.3m) disloyal payment made by then FIFA chief Sepp Blatter in 2011.
The original eight-year ban was reduced to six by a FIFA appeals panel with Platini taking his case to CAS in February.
In their ruling, CAS also reduced his fine from CHF 80,000 to CHF 60,000, but maintained he was right to be punished and had taken into account the absence of any repentance and the impact on FIFA s reputation.
CAS said its three-man panel had unanimously determine…