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Chris Wingert tells INSANE tales from his MLS profession, enjoying with Pirlo and Lampard & successful the MLS Cup

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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros are joined by former MLS participant and present agent Chris Wingert as they speak about his MLS profession, which included successful the 2009 MLS Cup, enjoying in New York Metropolis FC’s inaugural season and his views on present American gamers. Chris shares tales about enjoying with Andrea Pirlo and Frank Lampard, why successful the MLS Cup was such an enormous second for the league and going backstage at a live performance that includes The Black Crowes and The Smashing Pumpkins.

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1:55 – Chris Wingert joins the present!

5:40 – His expertise getting drafted

22:47 – Enjoying with Andrea Pirlo and Frank Lampard

42:55 – Why did Chris turn out to be an agent?

55:21 – The present state of American soccer gamers

1:25:47 – Reminiscences from the 2009 MLS Cup

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Chris Wingert tells INSANE tales from his MLS profession, enjoying with Pirlo and Lampard & profitable the MLS Cup

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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros are joined by former MLS participant and present agent Chris Wingert as they speak about his MLS profession, which included profitable the 2009 MLS Cup, enjoying in New York Metropolis FC’s inaugural season and his views on present American gamers. Chris shares tales about enjoying with Andrea Pirlo and Frank Lampard, why profitable the MLS Cup was such an enormous second for the league and going backstage at a live performance that includes The Black Crowes and The Smashing Pumpkins.

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1:55 – Chris Wingert joins the present!

5:40 – His expertise getting drafted

22:47 – Enjoying with Andrea Pirlo and Frank Lampard

42:55 – Why did Chris develop into an agent?

55:21 – The present state of American soccer gamers

1:25:47 – Reminiscences from the 2009 MLS Cup

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Premier League

Romano tells Man Utd after they can anticipate Premier League rivals to bid for his or her ‘game-changing’ star

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Chelsea are believed to be sizing up a swoop for Alejandro Garnacho earlier than the window closes in simply over a month’s time.

Certainly, the Blues are able to revive their curiosity within the Manchester United starlet after first holding talks together with his representatives in January. , Chelsea by no means went so far as submitting a bid like Napoli did; that they had a £40 million provide rebuffed by United who, at the moment, valued him within the area of £60m.

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Alejandro Garnacho to Chelsea: The state of play

Garnacho vies with potential new teammate Reece James. (Picture by Carl Recine/Getty Photographs)

That would all be about to alter within the coming weeks, nonetheless.

Within the aftermath of their Membership World Cup triumph, Chelsea have been granted a whopping £85m for lifting the trophy out in the USA, while they’ve additionally raised considerably extra funds via sanctioning the exits of Noni Madueke (Arsenal) and Joao Felix (Al Nassr) – amongst different gamers deemed surplus to necessities.

They’ve, in flip, introduced in a bunch of attacking skills; Enzo Maresca has seen his frontline revitalised with the additions of Jamie Gittens, Joao Pedro, Liam Delap and teenager Estevao – however there’s nonetheless room for extra.

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Having simply ignited their pursuit of RB Leipzig starlet Xavi Simons, Fabrizio Romano has revealed the London outfit are more likely to transfer for Garnacho as soon as a deal for his or her first-choice goal is signed and sealed.

What Romano is now listening to about Garnacho

“First step, go for Xavi Simons, negotiations [are] superior with Leipzig, after which second step, contemplate Garnacho as a chance for the ultimate weeks of the window. In order that’s the plan for Chelsea,” confirmed .

A possible impediment that will come up, nonetheless, is that Chelsea reportedly solely worth the 21-year-old at £30m.

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When United put forth the concept of , it was performed down as an choice because of the Blues setting an £80m asking worth for his or her frontman.

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Serie A

Pioli tells Fiorentina to get inspiration from Ronaldo and sends message to Allegri

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New Fiorentina coach Stefano Pioli received’t overlook that Massimiliano Allegri omitted the Tuscans among the many Champions League contenders and insists his gamers should get inspiration from Cristiano Ronaldo.

Pioli has returned to the Stadio Franchi for his second stint as a coach and was unveiled at a press convention on Wednesday.

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Pioli explains why he returned to Fiorentina

FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 16: Davide Astori of ACF Fiorentina and Stefano Pioli supervisor of ACF Fiorentina in the course of the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Bologna FC at Stadio Artemio Franchi on September 16, 2017 in Florence, Italy. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photographs)

“The experiences I’ve had to this point have introduced me to the very best level of my profession,” Pioli stated

“I do know there are a lot of expectations right here, however I have already got a terrific feeling as a result of I’ve discovered numerous human depth along with some of the stunning coaching centres I’ve ever seen. I really feel able to do an impressive job.”

Pioli was the Fiorentina coach when Davide Astori tragically died in his sleep on March 4, 2018, aged 31, earlier than an away Serie A match in opposition to Udinese.

Fiorentina nonetheless keep in mind their former captain earlier than every house match by asserting their ex-No.13 of their beginning XI.

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“Clearly, he had a big influence on my skilled and private life,” stated Pioli.

“I nonetheless really feel him, and that can by no means change. If we handle to take the identical step ahead as a staff, we will even win the Scudetto.”

Pioli had reached an settlement with, but it surely took him over a month to terminate his contract with Al-Hilal, the place he

“I’ve at all times wished to come back again. One cellphone name was sufficient. It was a month of tension, however nonetheless very constructive,” Pioli stated.

Pioli: teaching Cristiano Ronaldo ‘an honourCristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates victory with his coach Stefano Pioli after winning the Saudi Pro League match between Al-Riyadh and Al-Nassr at Prince Faisal Bin Fahad on November 8, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates victory together with his coach Stefano Pioli after profitable the Saudi Professional League match between Al-Riyadh and Al-Nassr at Prince Faisal Bin Fahad on November 8, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photograph by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Photographs)

“It was an honour to educate him [Cristiano Ronaldo]. He’s far more than a champion,” he continued.

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“You don’t have any thought what lies behind his determine. I shared his administration with him. He’s an unimaginable skilled, and he’s obsessive about enjoying and scoring targets. He lives every day to be prepared for the subsequent sport. That’s the type of dedication we have to have.”

Pioli will coach Moise Kean within the 2025-26 season. The Italian striker was the second-best Serie A objective scorer in 2024-25, and his €52m launch clause expired yesterday, July 15, 2025.

“I’ve spoken with Moise throughout this era, however I don’t know whether or not I had an influence on his resolution to remain. He’s very grateful to Florence. I’ve seen him calm and desperate to work as of late. He’s a really robust participant,” he stated.

Edin Dzeko has moved to the Franchi, whereas Albert Gudmundsson has made his mortgage transfer everlasting. Can Fiorentina use all three of their stars concurrently?

epa11646369 Fiorentina's foward Albert Gudmundsson (C) celebrates with his teammates scoring the 2-1 during the Italian Serie A soccer match ACF Fiorentina vs AC Milan at Artemio Franchi Stadium in Florence, Italy, 06 October 2024. EPA-EFE/CLAUDIO GIOVANNINI

Albert Gudmundsson and Moise Kean throughout Fiorentina-Milan EPA-EFE/CLAUDIO GIOVANNINI

“We received’t at all times be the identical, however the thought is to get them enjoying all collectively,” Pioli replied.

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“A lot will rely on their means to work collectively. I’ll repeat it, the extra high quality gamers now we have, the extra possibilities now we have to win.

“We should always not deal with only one function or place. Gudmundsson a participant with high quality, nice intelligence and want to make an influence. He gives many options in assault, and I rely on him. Fazzini has related traits. What issues is having gamers with high quality, tempo and unpredictability. Unpredictability is the important thing to beating opponents.”

Pioli confirmed that Luca Ranieri can be Fiorentina’s captain subsequent season and appeared assured that the Tuscans would compete for a spot within the prime 4 subsequent season.

“It received’t be Pioli in opposition to Allegri or Conte. Will probably be Fiorentina in opposition to Napoli, Milan and others,” he stated.

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“We’ve got hearth inside. I may have stayed the place I used to be and been one of many ten highest-paid coaches on the earth. If Fiorentina desires to be prime, we have to show it. Allegri didn’t put us among the many Champions League contenders. I’ve already written that on the board.”

Pioli has signed a long-term contract on the Stadio Franchi, which can run till June 2028.

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Serie A

Kovacevic tells Vlahovic to go away Juventus: Milan and Man Utd ‘good choices’

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Former Juventus striker Darko Kovacevic tells his compatriot Dusan Vlahovic to go away the Bianconeri and admits Milan and Manchester United can be ‘good choices’ for the 25-year-old.

Juventus are able to take heed to provides for Vlahovic because the Serbia worldwide is unwilling to increase his contract on the Allianz Stadium past 2026.

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Kovacevic, a former Juventus striker and the present sporting director of Olympiakos, spoke to about the way forward for the ex-Fiorentina star.

Vlahovic informed to go away Juventus for Man United or Milan

ROME, ITALY – APRIL 06: Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus warms up previous to the Serie A match between AS Roma and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico on April 06, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)

“I’d inform Dusan to maneuver straight away. It’s not simple to go away Juventus, and I say that from private expertise,” he mentioned.

“Nevertheless, generally you’ll want to problem your self once more to be joyful and attain the highest degree. Somebody like Vlahovic ought to at all times be a starter, whether or not at Juventus or elsewhere.”

What can be the perfect subsequent vacation spot for the Serbian striker?

“We are able to’t afford him at Olympiakos, however Milan or Manchester United might be good choices for Dusan,” Kovacevic replied.

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“Perhaps even Nottingham Forest. Simply joking, we share the identical possession, however I solely work for Olympiakos.”

Kovacevic prefers Vlahovic over Haaland and OsimhenMANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 15: James McAtee of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team’s fourth goal with teammate Erling Haaland during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Newcastle United FC at Etihad Stadium on February 15, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 15: James McAtee of Manchester Metropolis celebrates scoring his group’s fourth aim with teammate Erling Haaland through the Premier League match between Manchester Metropolis FC and Newcastle United FC at Etihad Stadium on February 15, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Picture by Carl Recine/Getty Photos)

Juventus have already signed from Lille and are in talks with PSG to retain Randal Kolo Muani.

“Competitors is rarely an issue. Quite the opposite, once I was at Juventus, we had 5 nice strikers,” Kovacevic concluded.

“Cabella, a former teammate of David at Lille, spoke very extremely of the Canadian. David is a real centre-forward; he’s by no means scored fewer than 25 objectives in current seasons with Lille. However I’d at all times decide Vlahovic, I’d even desire him to Haaland, and I’d say the identical about Osimhen, even when I can see him doing properly in black and white.”

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Vlahovic joined Juventus in an €80m deal from Fiorentina within the 2022 January switch window.

He has scored 58 objectives in 145 appearances with the Previous Woman.

The Serbian ahead has snubbed a transfer to Fenerbahce and has , though the Rossoneri will not be believed to have but established contact with the Bianconeri.

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LALIGA

Hansi Flick tells Barcelona star he’ll not be a starter amid switch discuss

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Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick has certainly executed his bit to assist the membership attempt to transfer on captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen this summer time. The Catalan giants have this summer time, and are hoping the exit of ter Stegen may unlock some area of their wage restrict.

The 33-year-old has three years remaining on his Barcelona contract, and is likely one of the best-paid members of the membership. He has publicly , and intends to compete for the primary spot with Garcia.

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Flick communicates choice to ter Stegen

In accordance with , on Friday Flick had discussions with ter Stegen over his future, and communicated to him that he was not to be their starter subsequent season. On Thursday Flick returned from his summer time holidays, and had dinner together with his assistants Marcus Sorg and Toni Tapalovic to debate the approaching season that night.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen of FC Barcelona warms up through the Spanish league, La Liga EA Sports activities, soccer match performed between Villarreal CF and FC Barcelona at La Ceramica stadium on September 22, 2024, in Valencia, Spain. AFP7 22/09/2024 ONLY FOR USE IN SPAIN

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The Catalan every day say that Flick held an sincere dialog with ter Stegen, explaining that the choice to signal and use Garcia was a strategic one, and that he had religion within the 24-year-old to be Barcelona’s primary. He additionally made it clear that Wojciech Szczesny would stay as quantity two, and thus ter Stegen could be third-choice.

Ter Stegen prone to struggle for place

The Barcelona supervisor even went on to say that ter Stegen feels it’s the proper factor to do, then he ought to keep and struggle for his place. Even so, he was eager to let ter Stegen know with time to make various plans, ought to he want. Barcelona won’t search out an exit plan for him, however are prepared to return to an settlement to terminate his deal and make him a free agent, paying off one in every of his three remaining years on his deal.

Nonetheless, ter Stegen’s intention is to stay and struggle for his place, and his perception is that if the decision is made based mostly on sporting benefit, then he’ll find yourself as primary. He’s additionally pissed off with the membership after tales about his character emerged, feeling they had been a deliberate try to wreck his fame.

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Troublesome decade for ter Stegen

For the reason that pandemic, and the flip of the last decade, ter Stegen has had a tough time of it at Barcelona. Though he was again to his finest as Xavi Hernandez secured the La Liga title in 2023, he has additionally suffered three operations within the final 5 years. Exterior of the 2022-23 season, his performances have additionally been questioned.

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Serie A

Report Calhanoglu tells Inter he desires Galatasaray transfer

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Experiences in Turkey declare that Hakan Calhanoglu has requested Inter to hitch Galatasaray this summer time: ‘Let me go dwelling.’

Inter midfielder Calhanoglu desires to hitch Galatasaray this summer time and has reportedly knowledgeable Inter about his need to depart.

Calhanoglu pushing for Galatasaray transfer?

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 06: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale (L) celebrates scoring his workforce’s second aim with teammate Marcus Thuram (R) throughout the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Remaining Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on Might 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Carl Recine/Getty Pictures)

Based on , the skilled midfielder has advised Inter administrators: “I joined the membership without spending a dime 4 years in the past and I’ve given my finest. I wish to proceed my profession at Galatasaray, and I ask in your understanding. Let me go dwelling.”

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Soccer Italia reported earlier this month that Inter had been this summer time.

The 31-year-old is beneath contract at San Siro till June 2027.

Inter strikes in midfieldMILAN, ITALY - MAY 06: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 06: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his workforce’s second aim with teammates throughout the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Remaining Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on Might 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Carl Recine/Getty Pictures)

Inter have already signed Petar Sucic in central midfield this summer time and not too long ago despatched a suggestion for Lazio midfielder Nicolò Rovella, however the Biancocelesti gained’t promote the Italy worldwide until his

epa12006063 Inter Milan’s midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu celebrates scoring the equalizer during the Italian Cup semi final first leg soccer match between AC Milan and Inter Milan at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, Italy, 02 April 2025. EPA-EFE/DANIEL DAL ZENNARO

epa12006063 Inter Milan’s midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu celebrates scoring the equalizer throughout the Italian Cup semi last first leg soccer match between AC Milan and Inter Milan on the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, Italy, 02 April 2025. EPA-EFE/DANIEL DAL ZENNARO

An extra trace that Calhanoglu desires to depart Inter for Galatasaray awkwardly got here from the midfielder’s barber, who with the Inter midfielder on Sunday, writing: ‘Is it about to occur?’

Calhanoglu is at the moment

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Serie A

Rafael Leao tells Milan he desires to depart, Bayern Munich be taught asking value – report

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Switch knowledgeable studies that Rafael Leao desires to depart Milan, and the Rossoneri are open to listening to affords exceeding €70 million.

Rafal Leao desires to depart Milan this summer time, in response to a report by Sky Sport Deutschland knowledgeable Florian Plettenberg.

Rafael Leao tells Milan he desires to depart

ROME, ITALY – MAY 14: Rafael Leao of AC Milan is challenged by Sam Beukema of Bologna through the Coppa Italia Closing match between AC Milan and Bologna at Stadio Olimpico on Might 14, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Rosi/Getty Photographs)

In keeping with the report on X, previously Twitter, Leao has already knowledgeable the Rossoneri about his choice.

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Leao, 25, is beneath contract with Milan till June 2028 and has a €175m clause included in his contract.

Milan set asking value for LeaoUDINE, ITALY - APRIL 11: Rafael Leao of AC Milan celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between Udinese and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on April 11, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

UDINE, ITALY – APRIL 11: Rafael Leao of AC Milan celebrates after scoring the opening objective through the Serie A match between Udinese and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on April 11, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photographs)

Milan, nevertheless, are looking for affords exceeding €70m ‘assured’ in response to Plettenberg.

Bayern Munich are mentioned to be among the many golf equipment monitoring the Portuguese star, however have solely had preliminary contacts and should not but getting ready a proposal at this stage.

MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 02: Adam Marusic of SS Lazio in action with Rafael Leao of Ac Milan during the Serie match between Milan and Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi - SS Lazio/Getty Images)

MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 02: Adam Marusic of SS Lazio in motion with Rafael Leao of Ac Milan through the Serie match between Milan and Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Photographs)

The Bavarians are nonetheless assessing their choices for the left wing, and Leao is on their listing.

Leao scored 12 objectives and offered 13 assists in 50 appearances throughout all competitions with Milan. His contribution, nevertheless, was inadequate to allow the Rossoneri to qualify for any

Milan are additionally able to ship Tijjani Reijnders to Manchester Metropolis, with the Dutch midfielder anticipated to

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Serie A

Rafael Leao tells Milan he needs to depart, Bayern Munich be taught asking worth – report

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Switch knowledgeable experiences that Rafael Leao needs to depart Milan, and the Rossoneri are open to listening to affords exceeding €70 million.

Rafal Leao needs to depart Milan this summer season, in keeping with a report by Sky Sport Deutschland knowledgeable Florian Plettenberg.

Rafael Leao tells Milan he needs to depart

ROME, ITALY – MAY 14: Rafael Leao of AC Milan is challenged by Sam Beukema of Bologna in the course of the Coppa Italia Last match between AC Milan and Bologna at Stadio Olimpico on Might 14, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Rosi/Getty Pictures)

In response to the report on X, previously Twitter, Leao has already knowledgeable the Rossoneri about his determination.

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Leao, 25, is below contract with Milan till June 2028 and has a €175m clause included in his contract.

Milan set asking worth for LeaoUDINE, ITALY - APRIL 11: Rafael Leao of AC Milan celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between Udinese and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on April 11, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

UDINE, ITALY – APRIL 11: Rafael Leao of AC Milan celebrates after scoring the opening purpose in the course of the Serie A match between Udinese and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on April 11, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Pictures)

Milan, nonetheless, are in search of affords exceeding €70m ‘assured’ in keeping with Plettenberg.

Bayern Munich are stated to be among the many golf equipment monitoring the Portuguese star, however have solely had preliminary contacts and aren’t but getting ready a suggestion at this stage.

MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 02: Adam Marusic of SS Lazio in action with Rafael Leao of Ac Milan during the Serie match between Milan and Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi - SS Lazio/Getty Images)

MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 02: Adam Marusic of SS Lazio in motion with Rafael Leao of Ac Milan in the course of the Serie match between Milan and Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Pictures)

The Bavarians are nonetheless assessing their choices for the left wing, and Leao is on their checklist.

Leao scored 12 objectives and supplied 13 assists in 50 appearances throughout all competitions with Milan. His contribution, nonetheless, was inadequate to allow the Rossoneri to qualify for any

Milan are additionally able to ship Tijjani Reijnders to Manchester Metropolis, with the Dutch midfielder anticipated to

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Premier League

Mo Salah Tells Premier League Rival to Be part of him at Liverpool – “We have now Room for him!”

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It’s not every single day {that a} Premier League icon publicly endorses a transfer for a rival’s star midfielder, however Mohamed Salah has by no means been one for clichés. The Liverpool ahead has sparked dialogue by expressing admiration for Manchester Metropolis’s Kevin De Bruyne — and extra intriguingly, suggesting there’s “room for him within the staff.”

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Chatting with Sky Sports activities, Salah said:

“I wish to congratulate Kevin on his profession. He did an exceptional job at Metropolis; he was a terrific footballer for the Premier League. I want him the perfect. And we have now room for him within the staff!”

That’s greater than only a throwaway praise. Coming from Salah, who stays one in all Liverpool’s central figures regardless of current hypothesis about his long-term future, it reads like a delicate invitation. It’s additionally completely timed. Liverpool, contemporary from reclaiming the Premier League title beneath Arne Slot in his debut season, are clearly not seeking to stand nonetheless.

Artistic Spark Wanted at Anfield

Liverpool’s early summer season dealings counsel a membership severe about consolidating their standing on the summit. Jeremie Frimpong’s arrival from Bayer Leverkusen was swift and decisive, nevertheless it’s in the course of the pitch the place extra creativeness is being craved.

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Hyperlinks with Florian Wirtz level to a need for a artistic heartbeat — somebody able to unlocking deep-lying defences. That’s, fairly actually, De Bruyne’s wheelhouse. Even at 33, his imaginative and prescient, weight of go, and talent to dictate tempo stay elite. He’s not the rampaging power of 5 years in the past, however he doesn’t have to be. What Liverpool may use is his mind and technical assurance — notably in high-stakes video games the place margins are slim.

Shared DNA and Dressing Room Dynamics

De Bruyne’s longstanding friendship with Virgil van Dijk is one other ingredient that may’t be ignored. The pair are steadily seen collectively off the pitch — their kids attend the identical faculty, and their shared love for digital music and DJ Calvin Harris solely provides to the camaraderie.

In a dressing room that already capabilities as a tightly knit unit, De Bruyne wouldn’t be an outsider. He’d be arriving with a full trophy cupboard, certain, but in addition with the humility and staff ethic that Liverpool demand. In spite of everything, it is a facet that received the league by collective graft as a lot as particular person brilliance.

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Brief-Time period Repair, Lengthy-Time period Assertion

There’s no getting across the age issue. De Bruyne will flip 34 subsequent season. However signing him, notably on a free switch, wouldn’t simply be about numbers or resale worth. It could be an announcement — a declaration that Liverpool aren’t simply constructing for the longer term, they’re reinforcing for the now.

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Arne Slot will probably be acutely conscious that profitable the title is one factor; defending it, with rivals like Metropolis and Arsenal able to pounce, is kind of one other. Expertise issues. So does mentality. De Bruyne, who has “received all there may be to win with Metropolis,” would deliver each.

In Salah’s thoughts, that potential partnership — his tempo and intuition paired with De Bruyne’s precision — may show devastating. And let’s be trustworthy: seeing the Belgian in pink, pulling strings behind Salah, can be field workplace.

Conclusion

For now, any Liverpool transfer for Kevin De Bruyne stays hypothetical. However Salah’s feedback have poured gasoline on a story that refuses to die. If Liverpool can mix strategic squad evolution with daring ambition, this may not simply be fantasy.

It could possibly be the switch twist of the summer season.

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