Tag: Atletico Madrid
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Five potential replacements for Man City boss Manuel Pellegrini
Embed from Getty Images Tim Sheaff takes a look at five potential replacements for Manuel Pellegrini after Manchester City lost 1-0 to Burnley on Saturday and dropped further behind league leaders Chelsea. City have failed to replicate the free-flowing, sometimes unplayable football of last season. Their recent form has seen any hope of consecutive Premier…
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Arsenal offered chance to sign Atletico Madrid striker
Arsenal have been offered the chance to sign Atletico Madrid striker Mario Mandzukic as the Spanish champions look to make a move for Paris Saint Germain’s Edinson Cavani. The Croatian forward has been prolific during his time at Atletico Madrid, having accumulated eight goals in 16 appearances for the La Liga side. Before Atletico Madrid,…
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La Liga boss open to replacing Pellegrini at Man City
Embed from Getty Images Diego Simeone is reportedly keen on replacing Manuel Pellegrini at Manchester City and is holding off on a new contract with Atletico Madrid, according to reports in Spain. The Argentine coach has been hugely successful in La Liga, having broken up the so called ‘big-two’ and winning the Spanish title with…
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Atletico Madrid cement interest in Man United striker target
Embed from Getty Images Atletico Madrid are ready to test Manchester United and Arsenal‘s desire to sign Paris Saint Germain striker Edinson Cavani. Cavani, who is widely tipped to replace Radamel Falcao at Manchester United next season has emerged as a transfer target for Diego Simeone, with the Argentine boss a keen admirer of his…
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Liverpool fan told he can leave Atletico Madrid
Embed from Getty Images Atletico Madrid midfielder Arda Turan has been told he can leave the Spanish champions this coming summer, Football Express News understands. The Turkish international has been in superb form over the past couple of season for Atletico, having helped them to a Europa League success, a runners-up finish in the Champions…
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Man United’s £50m move for Cavani halted by Diego Simeone
Embed from Getty Images Atletico Madrid are ready to test Manchester United and Arsenal’s desire to sign Paris Saint Germain striker Edinson Cavani. Cavani, who is widely tipped to replace Radamel Falcao at Manchester United next season has emerged as a transfer target for Diego Simeone, with the Argentine boss a keen admirer of his…
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Torres excited to play Champions League football again
Embed from Getty Images In a recent interview, Fernando Torres was happy to announce that he will play his first Champions League game for Atlético Madrid against Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday evening. The Spaniard has achieved 53 appearances in the Champions League when he played for Liverpool and Chelsea, but never featured during his time…
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Man City ready to make £44m bid for Man United target
Embed from Getty Images Manchester City are ready to beat rivals Man United and make a £44m summer swoop for Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke, according to Daily Star. According to various reports in the Spanish capital, City boss Manuel Pellegrini has his heart set on signing the impressive midfielder after watching his performances for at…
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Arsenal boss Wenger not worried by Cazorla exit reports
Embed from Getty Images Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has played down reports linking Santi Cazorla with a move to Atletico Madrid. The 29-year-old had become unsettled in London following the World Cup in Brazil, after which he was used more as a substitute than a regular starter, although his improved form has now seen him…
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Man United join duo in race for £33m AFCON star
Manchester United have joined Atletico Madrid and Manchester City in the race to sign Porto attacker Brahimi. The 25-year-old has been in superb form this season, coming off the back of what was deemed to be a breakthrough year with Spanish side Granada. Named the 2014 BBC African Footballer of the Year, Brahimi’s rise both…
