Chelsea ‘AGREE Kounde deal’, Kroos to Juventus, Lukaku not for sale, Messi new contract – latest transfer news
Varane thanked Real Madrid on Instagram.
He said: “These last few days have been charged with many emotions, feelings that I now want to share with all of you.
“After 10 incredible and wonderful years at Real Madrid, a club that I will always carry in my heart, the day has come to say goodbye.
“Since I arrived in 2011, together we have exceeded all expectations and achieved things that I could never have dreamed of.
“I would like to thank all the coaches and all the people who work or have worked at the club for everything they have done for me.
“Many thanks also to all the Madridistas who always gave me a lot of affection and with their great demand they pushed me to give my best and fight for every success.
“I have had the honor of sharing a dressing room with the best players in the world.
“Countless victories that I will never forget, especially ‘La Décima’.
“I realize that it has been a great privilege to have been able to experience such special moments.
“Finally, I want to thank all Spaniards and especially to the city of Madrid, where my two children were born. This country will always be special to me.
“It has been an incredible journey in every way. I leave with the feeling of having given everything and I will not change a single thing in this story of ours.
“A new chapter begins …”
GERRO TIPPED FOR JUST ONE MORE GERS SEASON
Alan Brazil believes this season will be Steven Gerrard’s last at Rangers.
Scotland legend Brazil reckons defending the title will be enough for the Gers gaffer and he will be off at the end of this campaign.
The talkSPORT host riled Jamie O’Hara too by saying the only thing Celtic have to play for this year is getting CLOSER to Gers.
O’Hara hinted that the Hoops now had nothing to play for this year after Tuesday’s Champions League dumping and not being able to challenge the Light Blues.
Brazil agreed with Gerrard’s former England team-mate Michael Dawson that success at Ibrox will bring interest from other clubs.
And he reckons that will tempt him away next summer.
3 MINUTES AGO
CELTIC IN FOR HART
Tottenham have reportedly told Celtic that they can land Joe Hart for £1million.
The Hoops are locked in talks with the Premier League side over a deal for the former England No1.
Parkhead chiefs hoped to land the 34-year-old on a free transfer but the Daily Record reports that Spurs have told them that’s a non-starter.
Instead, Celts will have to fork out a seven figure sum for a player they could have signed for nothing last summer – but opted to splash out £5m on Greek flop Vasilis Barkas.
Man City legend Hart is understood to be earning around £50,000-a-week at Tottenham, despite slipping to third-choice keeper.
He would have to accept a significant pay cut if a deal to Celtic Park is to materalise.
21 MINUTES AGO
BARCA, REAL AND JUVE GET SUPER LEAGUE BOOST
Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus will renew their European Super League plans after a court threw out disciplinary action against the 12 founding clubs.
A Madrid court decided Uefa must scrap proceedings – until the European Court of Justice makes a ruling.
Nine clubs were penalised – Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan and AC Milan.
Uefa fined them each about £7m and five per cent of their prize money.
The Super League plans collapsed within days after a huge outcry from fans, other clubs, politicians and football bodies.
Now, though, the nine clubs have had their penalties removed – at least for now.
And action against the ESL’s remaining supporters – Barca, Juve and Madrid – must also be halted.
POG COULD STAY – EVEN WITH NO SUMMER DEAL
Paul Pogba could still sign a long-term Manchester United contract – even if he waits until next year.
That’s the claims from Sky Sports tonight, despite PSG hovering for the France midfielder.
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The 28-year-old reportedly gets on well with Old Trafford boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – and has been buoyed by the major summer signings of Jadon Sancho and Rapahel Varane.
But Pogba also knows there’s no reason for him to rush as he approaches what could be the last deal of his career – wherever it might be.
TODAY, 19:16
GREALISH NOT IN VILLA KIT LAUNCH
Aston Villa may have hinted that they will accept Manchester City’s £100million bid for Jack Grealish.
That’s after leaving their star man and captain OUT of Friday’s launch for their new away kit.
Villa revealed their latest second jersey today using pictures of Ollie Watkins and John McGinn.
The Manchester Evening News claims the snaps were taken BEFORE Villa’s players went their separate ways for summer, at the end of last season.
And Grealish was apparently part of the photoshoot, as he featured in the launch of the new home kit too.
The MEN adds that mannequins bearing Grealish’s shirt have also been REMOVED from Villa’s club store.
And an old tweet declaring his support for City’s rivals Manchester United has reportedly been deleted by Grealish’s social media team.
Pep Guardiola is desperate to land the playmaker this summer after leading his side to the Premier League title. Grealish would become the most expensive player in British transfer history should he join City for £100m.
TODAY, 18:55
WHITE: I’LL HELP ARSENAL GET BACK TO TOP
Ben White vowed to help Arsenal restore their Big Six reputation after completing his £50million move from Brighton.
The twice-capped England defender, 23, said: “Arsenal speaks for itself and I spoke to the gaffer a number of times during the summer.
“I got good vibes and the way the gaffer wants to play.
“I think I can produce quality in this team and hopefully get Arsenal back.”
REDS’ REUNION
Daniel Sturridge enjoyed a Liverpool reunion with former Anfield pal Jordan Henderson while he tries to win a contract in Spain.
The striker, 31, is on trial with Real Mallorca in his bid to return to the game after 17 months without a team.
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