Adrien Rabiot and Juventus, a business that works. As we learned earlier on Tuesday, the 27-year-old French international midfielder has returned for a season in favor of the Piedmontese club. And this while the former Parisian was free of any commitment. He delivers his first impressions via Juventus media: “I am happy and proud to confirm that I will be a Juventus player next season. It’s a choice I made with my heart. I am very attached to the colors of the club, to the shirt. Juventus is home! I have progressed on the pitch but also as a man here. I can’t wait to start the new season and as I promised a few months ago, I will give everything for Juventus and the fans. I would like to share great moments and successes with you. Playing for this club is a huge responsibility and a privilege. I am ready to continue this fantastic adventure”. Rabiot was courted by several clubs, including Man. United. He has made 177 appearances for the Old Lady since 2019.
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It was expected, it’s official. 29-year-old Croatian international midfielder Mateo Kovacic is leaving Chelsea for Manchester City on a four-year contract. Former Real and Inter, Kovacic has played 221 matches under the colors of the Blues (6 goals), since his arrival in 2019. A transfer estimated at just under 20 M€.
It’s buzzing around Harry Kane this Tuesday. The Athletic first revealed that Bayern – which would be the preferred option for the English striker of Tottenham according to various sources – has sent a first written offer to Spurs, up to 70 M € excluding bonuses. Offer pushed back according to CBS, adding that Chairman Levy is “in no mood” to sell his star this summer, and certainly not for less than £100m. Bild specifies that the 29-year-old player, who has only one year left on his contract in London, has sealed an agreement in principle with the German champions. However, this is not likely to cool the Parisian ardor. In search of a world-class centre-forward, “PSG continues to negotiate with the entourage” of Kane according to Le Parisien, believing that the French salary proposal will be more important. Ditto for the transfer fee. Victor Osimhen (Naples) and Randal Kolo Muani (Frankfurt) are also targeted by Paris-SG.
One thing is certain: the Kane dossier is not the only one that concerns both PSG and Bayern. Luis Campos and Parisian decision-makers are indeed trying to secure the services of a certain Lucas Hernandez, Bayern defender, as various sources have reported in recent days. “Between Munich and Paris, between Kane and Hernandez, the bidding game has begun for an uncertain outcome,” we summarize.
“Messi gone, Mbappé hesitates: what if Neymar once again became the figurehead of PSG”? This is the question posed by our colleagues from L’Équipe. Under contract until 2027, the 31-year-old Brazilian international is currently recovering from a new ankle injury. In recent weeks, conflicting information has circulated about his intentions for his future, which has not been spared by the supporters at the end of the season. Contradictory information also with regard to the position of the club towards him. “Neymar is no longer so willing to be tempted by a departure from PSG, which is no longer so certain to open the door to him”, we summarize in the columns of the sports daily, explaining that the departure of Leo Messi and the vagueness around Kylian Mbappé largely reshuffle the cards for both parties and adding that “Ney” has no intention of joining Saudi Arabia. Last but not least, the announced arrival of Luis Enrique, his former coach in Barcelona, would not displease him. And the Spanish coach appreciates it in return. “Neymar is aware that the tide has turned and, at the moment T, the trend is status quo”, still assure our colleagues.
Recruited in 2017 for a record amount of €222 million, Neymar Jr played 173 matches for Paris, with 118 goals and 77 assists.
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