Very close to signing up with Chelsea last summer, Jules Koundé (23) finally stayed at Sevilla FC. But the French international could well join the Blues during the offseason. In any case, it is the wish of the London formation and of Thomas Tuchel, who appreciates his profile, as revealed by the journalist specializing in the transfer market Fabrizio Romano. The club that won the Champions League last season intends to open talks with Sevilla FC once the sanctions against them are over. But after losing Diego Carlos to Aston Villa, will the Andalusian club be ready to let go of the Habs?
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Strong man of the Milan squad, champion of Italy, Rafael Leão (22) arouses envy. Real Madrid – especially after the failure Kylian Mbappé – would be in particular in the running to recruit the Portuguese striker this summer. But AC Milan fully intend to keep him, as Rossoneri sporting director Paolo Maldini explained: “We consider Rafael Leao to be a key and untouchable player. It is not for sale. It is still a rough diamond which progresses. We really believed in him,” said the ex-defender in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport. This season, Rafael Leão has scored 11 goals and provided 10 assists in 34 Serie A appearances.
While many rumors announce Mauricio Pochettino’s departure from Paris Saint-Germain in the coming days, the Argentine coach said he wants to continue on the bench of the Rouge et Bleu next season: “Today, I am 100% at PSG, I have one year left on my contract and I hope to continue, ”explained the former defender to Spanish radio Cadena Cope. Various names have come out in the press in recent days to (eventually) replace him. Those of Sérgio Conceição, Rúben Amorim, Christophe Galtier and especially Zinédine Zidane come back with insistence. To find out more about his future – and that of the capital club – we will have to wait several more days.
Borussia Dortmund prepares for the future. According to the latest indiscretions from Fabrizio Romano, the Bundesliga formation is on the verge of concluding an agreement with Manchester City for the nugget Jayden Braaf. The 19-year-old Dutch left winger – who plays with the Citizens U23 side – has reportedly already found common ground with the Ruhr club. Jayden Braaf joined the Mancunian team in the summer of 2018 from the PSV Eindhoven training center.
It’s official. After qualifying Saudi Arabia for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Hervé Renard (53) was extended as head of the Saudi national team until 2027. “We have achieved our first goal together, we will work together to achieve others. I am here to stay,” said the French technician in a video posted on social networks.
