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Speaking to GFFN journalist Luke Entwistle, Jerôme Rothen praised AS Monaco’s end-of-season run, which saw them reach an unlikely podium position. “The third place was logical for Monaco over the course of the season, even if the way the last match panned out out was regrettable. But it was undreamt of that they would be in that position. For me, they looked in trouble after the elimination against Braga, they looked like a team on the decline, but the coach found his feet. To remotivate a team isn’t an easy task so he’s done an enormous job. The players had a real professional conscience at the end of the season,…

L’Équipe report that Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi notably convinced Kylian Mbappé to stay by calling on former director of sport Antero Henrique, who currently works as the director for the Qatari domestic league. Al-Khelaifi notably sought to bring Henrique back into the fray to speak to Mbappé’s entourage and try to convince him to turn down Real Madrid, having been the one who first brought him from Monaco in 2017. At that point, former scout Luis Ferrer had also been crucial and has since grown close to Mbappé’s family, even after leaving the club in 2021. For the forward’s move in 2017, Ferrer had spent almost 2 months with Mbappé…

L’Équipe report this morning that Adil Rami is currently in talks to join Saint-Étienne, with the centre-back reaching the end of his contract with Troyes. The World Cup winner has also received a renewal offer from his current club, after successful first season that saw his experience help steer the club clear of relegation. The former Lille and Marseille man, now 36, has not yet decided on his immediate future and is taking his time to decide between the two. Laurent Batlles, who coached Rami in the first half of the season at Troyes before being replaced by Bruno Irles, would like to bring in the former French international as an…

Fabrizio Romano is reporting that West Ham, Brighton, Everton, and Southampton have contacted Stephy Mavididi’s (24) agents about a move away from Montpellier this summer, whilst Marseille are also interested in the former Juventus striker.  Click Here: CONVERSE CHUCK 70 SHOES Although Romano reveals that any deal is “at early stages,” there is a “good chance” that he will make a move in the coming weeks.  Mavididi, a former Arsenal academy product, moved to Juventus in 2018, although he only made one appearance for the Italian giants. He moved to Montpellier in 2020 and scored 8 goals and registered 3 assists in his last Ligue 1 campaign. 

RMC Sport report – via AS – that Keylor Navas has indicated his intends to stay at Paris Saint-Germain going into next season, despite losing his spot as number one to Gianluigi Donnarumma. The Costa Rican has impressed in his two seasons with the club so far since his move from Real Madrid, but competition with the Italian has seen both goalkeepers frustrated with the past campaign. “No team can guarantee that you’ll play, but I consider that when a player is a competitor and can start every game, it makes sense that they wouldn’t enjoy a situation like last season’s.” “Too many things have to happen in order to leave…

According to L’Équipe, Bordeaux are preparing to part with between 16 and 18 players, including star assets Alberth Elis (26), Ui-Jo Hwang (29) and Junior Onana (22).  Click Here: Angel Di Maria jersey sale Providing the club passes the DNCG later this month without incident, Bordeaux will proceed with a mass clearout, and clubs have already made contact enquiring about some of their most saleable assets.  Elis interests Leeds United. Onana, valued at €10m is of interest to Schalke and AC Milan, whilst Hwang is coveted by clubs in Germany as well as Montpellier and Nantes. L’Équipe are reporting that for Elis and Onana, bids have already been lodged.  Bordeaux are wishing to retain…

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As reported by L’Équipe, Marseille are looking to strengthen their squad in a variety of positions during this summer’s transfer window after qualifying for the Champions League group stages on a dramatic final day of Ligue 1 action. Club president Pablo Longoria and his assistants recently returned from a trip to Boston to meet with OM owner Franck McCourt where a three-year plan for the club was discussed as well as summer transfer plans. Despite the DNCG, French football’s financial watchdog, looking at the club’s wage bill, Longoria is expected to be able to recruit players without having to sell others initially, although this will likely be the plan at…

Speaking at his presentation as a Real Madrid player, French midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni (22) revealed that international team-mate Kylian Mbappé (23) tried to convince him to join PSG. Click Here: cheap nrl jersey sale In his press conference, transcribed by Le Parisien, Tchouaméni said, “Mbappé spoke to me and asked me if I could go to Paris. But I told him that I wanted to join Real Madrid. My choice has always been Madrid. He understood my decision, and he is happy for me.” He went on to reveal further contacts with international teammates, including Karim Benzema (34), who he described as “the best in the world.” The former AS Monaco…

Real Madrid have this afternoon announced the signing of French midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni from Monaco on a permanent deal. Click Here: leeds rhinos rugby jersey The French international will have his medical next Tuesday in the Spanish capital before appearing in front of the press, as he puts pen to paper on a six-year deal with last year’s Champions League winners. RMC Sport had reported earlier this week that the deal would cost the Spaniards up to €116m. Added to the base fee of €80m is €20m in bonuses, €10m of which will be attained easily. A further 19% tax on the transfer fee will go to the Spanish fiscal authorities…