What the papers say
Barcelona have confirmed to César Azpilicueta they are prepared to wait for his final decision between Chelsea and FCB. Barça are now confident – but it’s about life, family and more. #FCB
Barcelona bid on the table: contract until June 2024 plus option for further season.
Manchester United director John Murtough: “We’re now conducting a thorough process for the appointment of a new permanent manager who will take charge this summer”. #MUFC
“He will have the objective to get us back to challenging for those domestic and European titles”.
Thomas Tuchel on Abramovich situation: “For me, as a coach in charge of the first team, the decision doesn’t change much in the daily business”. #CFC
“I am in exchange with Petr Cech and Marina about how to improve the first team”, he told Nizaar Kinsella.
Not only Barcelona. Also Manchester City director Txiki Begiristain had a meeting with Mino Raiola in February for Erling Haaland, while Real Madrid are still pushing. #MCFC
Bayern’s Oliver Kahn met with Raiola to ask for Ryan Gravenberch.
Andreas Christensen situation. Deal now advanced with Barcelona – they are in direct talks with his agents since January together with Bayern. #FCB
Barça have now improved their bid after new direct contacts and that’s why they feel ‘confident’. Bayern are still in the race.
AC Milan director Paolo Maldini on Franck Kessié: “It’s normal to see that Barcelona are interested in signing Franck”, he told Mediaset. #FCB
“Our position is very clear [on Kessié contract] and it’s part of the strategy of the club. We won’t change our stance”, he added.
Hector Herrera will join Houston Dynamo in July, agreement confirmed as reported by Luis Omar Tapia. He’s gonna sign until 2025 once details will be sorted out. #MLS
Herrera will complete current season with Atletico Madrid.
James Rodriguez confirms he was “one step away” from joining Atletico Madrid few years ago: “Yes, it was almost done. I wanted my family next to me, the deal was set to be completed”. #Atleti
“Everything collapsed because Real Madrid didn’t allow me to leave”, he added.
Álvaro Odriozola on his Real Madrid future: “I’m enjoying the present then we’ll see at the right moment. I don’t miss anything – I’m happy at Fiorentina. Coppa Italia is my Champions League”, he told Tuttosport. #RealMadrid
Odriozola’s loan doesn’t include any buy option.
Toronto FC are closing on Domenico Criscito deal from Genoa, he’s expected to join immediately. Genoa board member Andres Blazquez confirms: “Our captain Criscito has received an important proposal, it’s true”. #MLS
The decision has been already made. He’s joining Toronto.
Mattéo Guendouzi leaves Arsenal permanently to join Olympique Marseille on a 3 year deal. Guendouzi has met clauses in his loan deal after playing 38 games. #AFC
Guendouzi has already signed his contract until June 2025 with OM. #TeamOM
Everton announce they have suspended all commercial sponsorship with Russian companies USM Holdings, MegaFon and Yota. #EFC
“Everyone at Everton remains shocked and saddened by appalling events in Ukraine. Everyone providing full support to Mykolenko and his family”.
Barcelona contract proposal for Andreas Christensen has been improved in the last 48 hours: five year deal on the table, Xavi’s pushing to sign Christensen as key player for his ideas. #FCB
Bayern are still trying but Barça are now more than confident. BVB, not an option.
Ajax are interested in signing AZ left back Owen Wijndal for next season, Erik ten Hag confirms: “Wijndal has been on our shortlist for a while”. #Ajax
Wijndal would replace Nicolas Tagliafico who will 100% leave Ajax in the summer – he’s now represented by Stellar Group.
Barcelona contract proposal for Andreas Christensen has been improved in the last 48 hours: five year deal on the table, Xavi’s pushing to sign Christensen as key player for his ideas. #FCB
Bayern are still trying but Barça are now more than confident. BVB, not an option.
Official, confirmed. Hector Herrera will join Houston Dynamo – he will complete the season with Atletico Madrid and then join MLS side. #MLS
Roman Abramovich announces he’s ready to sell Chelsea: “It pains me to part with the Club in this manner. However, I do believe this is in the best interest of the Club”. #CFC
“I hope that I will be able to visit Stamford Bridge one last time to say goodbye to all of you”.
Official. Roman Abramovich: “I have always taken decisions with the Club’s best interest at heart. I have taken the decision to SELL the Club”. #CFC
“I believe this is in the best interest of the Club, the fans, the employees, as well as the Club’s sponsors and partners”.
Chelsea have signed Leo Cardoso, talented number 10 from West Bromwich for U-16 team #CFC
Cardoso has played for England and Portugal – many clubs wanted him as talent for the future.
What a season for Armando Broja. He’s performing at incredible level, scoring goals and showing his skills every single game. #SaintsFC
“Armando is getting better and better, a very unique player with unique strengths”, Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel on Roman Abramovich selling the club: “It’s big news and will be big change, but I am also never afraid of change and I’ll focus on what I can influence”, he told Adam Newson. #CFC
PSG director Leonardo tells L’Équipé: “We’ve never thought about changing our manager. We’ve never contacted Zidane or anyone”. #PSG
“I can say that Mauricio Pochettino has never asked to leave. I have no problem with him. We talk about everything”.
PSG director Leonardo denies €50m salary proposal for Kylian Mbappé: “The last thing we will put on Mbappé’s contract will be the salary amount”, he tells L’Équipé. #PSG
“We want to put Kylian in the best conditions to become the best player possible”.
PSG director Leonardo tells L’Équipé: “How many chances to extend Mbappé contract? I can’t say precisely, but we have possibilities”. #PSG
“As long as there is no signature [with another club], we will try everything – we will do everything to keep Kylian Mbappé”.
PSG director Leonardo tells L’Equipé on Sergio Ramos: “When we signed him, Ramos was physically fine. Unfortunately, what we wanted didn’t happen. But wait – season is not over”. #PSG
“The day we say he can no longer play, it will be clear to everyone. That’s not the case”.
