Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has joined French club after leaving Chelsea. The Gabonese Striker, 34, has signed a three-year deal to join the Ligue 1 side. The move brings an end to Aubameyang’s ill-fated return to the Premier League following his previous spell with Arsenal. He joined Chelsea on deadline day last summer as the anticipated solution to their search for an out-and-out goalscorer No 9. He scored just three goals in 22 appearances for Chelsea after joining …
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An emotional Benjamin Mendy broke down in tears and said ‘Praise be to God’ after as he was cleared of rape and attempted rape, leaving him a free man. The ex-Manchester City footballer, 28, was accused of carrying out sex attacks on two women at his £4million mansion. He was cleared after three hours of deliberation by a jury at Chester Crown Court this afternoon – and broke down in the dock afterwards before saying he was ‘delighted’ …
Spanish goalkeeper, David de Gea has confirmed he is leaving Manchester United after 12 years at the club. The goalkeeper, 32, joined United from Atlético Madrid for £17m in 2011 and went on to make 545 appearances, keeping a club-record 190 clean sheets in the process. “I would like to express my unwavering gratitude and appreciation for the love from the last 12 years,” De Gea said in a statement. “We’ve achieved a lot since my dear Sir Alex …
Karim Benzema has joined Saudi Arabia champions Al Ittihad on a three-year deal after leaving Real Madrid. The French forward announced his departure from the Spanish club last weekend after a 14-year spell in which he won La Liga on four occasions and the Champions League five times. He scored 354 goals for Real, second only to Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo, who hit 450 Real goals, plays for another Saudi club, Al-Nassr. Al Ittihad are managed by former …
Antonio Rudiger has been officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player after leaving Chelsea. The German centre-back agreed on a four-year deal at the Bernabeu after leaving the Blues at the end of his contract. Earlier in the day, the 29-year-old completed his medical at the Sanitas La Moraleja University Hospital. It has been revealed that Rudiger will wear number 22 at Real Madrid, which is newly vacant following Isco’s departure this summer. ‘It’s a very special day for …
Burnley have confirmed the appointment of former Manchester City legend Vincent Kompany as their new manager. The defender left Belgian side Anderlecht last season and has now decided to take up the management job in the Championship after Burnley’s relegation from the top flight in 2021-22, and will be tasked with immediate promotion. He replaces Sean Dyche, who has been axed in the last campaign, after spending10 years at Turf Moor. Burnley announced Kompany’s arrival with a video showing a timeline of their …