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Lazio sporting director Igli Tare has taken the extraordinary step of issuing a brief statement just to announce he has no respect for David Silva “the man” after he joined Real Sociedad instead of the Italians. Silva, 34, officially left Manchester City on Monday after 10 years at the club, …

Manchester City have confirmed Claudio Bravo has left the club following the conclusion of his contract. The 37-year-old Chilean goalkeeper signed from Barcelona in 2016 after two years with the Blaugrana. His arrival at City came shortly after Pep Guardiola took over as manager, helping to establish the Catalan’s possession-based …

Tottenham have completed the signing of former Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart on a two-year contract. Hart, 33, was a free agent after his deal with fellow Premier League side Burnley expired. “We are delighted to announce the signing of Joe Hart on a contract until 2022,” Spurs said on …

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has won the Premier League PFA Fans’ Player of the Year award for 2019-20. The Senegal star enjoyed a fine campaign, scoring 18 goals and providing seven assists as the Reds ended a 30-year wait for a top-flight title in dominant fashion. Mane won the award, …

John Obi Mikel has arrived Stoke City for a medical ahead of a move to the Sky Bet Championship side. He was pictured arriving at the club around 11:15 am on Monday. The picture of the former Nigeria international, which circulated on social media, showed him heading to the club’s …

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted Manchester United face a busy few weeks in the transfer market after losing a third semi-final this season as Sevilla reached the Europa League final by coming from behind to win 2-1 in Cologne. United were made to pay for their profligacy in front of goal …

Former Barcelona winger, Emmanuel Amuneke, says the Catalans’ humiliating 8-2 UEFA Champions League quarter-final defeat to Bayern Munich signified the end of an era, and expects an overhaul of the playing staff at his former club. Six of Barcelona’s top players, namely Lionel Messi, Gerard Pique, Arturo Vidal, Sergio Busquets, …

Three Singaporean entrepreneurs behind a Paris-based congolomerate are in “advanced” talks to buy English Premier League football club Newcastle United, the company said Monday, just weeks after a Saudi-backed bid was withdrawn. Bellagraph Nova Group, which operates across 100 countries in fields ranging from finance to sport, healthcare and luxury …

Donny van de Beek says he is “proud” to play for Ajax and will not complain if he does not get a move away from the club amid interest from Manchester United and Real Madrid. Ajax director Edwin van der Sar revealed in June that Van de Beek is a …

Arsenal have completed the signing of Brazilian midfielder Willian as a free agent on a three-year deal. He joins after seeing out his contract with the Stamford Bridge side and failing to agree terms for an extension. The 32-year-old forward has a wealth of experience and has made more than …