2 months ago
Girona lost 1-2 against Castellón at Montilivi in a match they had under control but let slip away in the final stretch. The Girona team took an early lead but ended up paying a high price for playing with ten men for more than half an hour.
Quique Álvarez's team started with determination and found their reward in the 7th minute. Zamorano capitalized on a rebound from the visiting goalkeeper to score a volley and make it 1-0. Shortly after, however, Bryan Gil had to leave the field due to muscle discomfort, a setback that disrupted the home team's plans.
Girona held off the advances of a Castellón side that gradually gained ground but managed to reach halftime in the lead. In the second half, the match definitively turned when Abel Ruiz received a second yellow card, leaving the team with ten players.
With a numerical advantage, Castellón increasingly dominated Girona, who defended their lead as best they could. However, their resistance crumbled in the final moments. Sienra scored the 1-1 in the 85th minute, and just five minutes later, Álvaro García completed the comeback with the 1-2.
Girona tried until the end but could not find the goal that would have allowed them to salvage at least a point. A painful defeat at Montilivi, after a match that Girona had in their hands but ultimately lost due to being a man down and Castellón's late surge.
#girona #montilivi
Quique Álvarez's team started with determination and found their reward in the 7th minute. Zamorano capitalized on a rebound from the visiting goalkeeper to score a volley and make it 1-0. Shortly after, however, Bryan Gil had to leave the field due to muscle discomfort, a setback that disrupted the home team's plans.
Girona held off the advances of a Castellón side that gradually gained ground but managed to reach halftime in the lead. In the second half, the match definitively turned when Abel Ruiz received a second yellow card, leaving the team with ten players.
With a numerical advantage, Castellón increasingly dominated Girona, who defended their lead as best they could. However, their resistance crumbled in the final moments. Sienra scored the 1-1 in the 85th minute, and just five minutes later, Álvaro García completed the comeback with the 1-2.
Girona tried until the end but could not find the goal that would have allowed them to salvage at least a point. A painful defeat at Montilivi, after a match that Girona had in their hands but ultimately lost due to being a man down and Castellón's late surge.
#girona #montilivi
2 months ago
A B Graphic International (ABG) has renamed Enprom Solutions as ABG Girona, as part of the continued integration of its Spain-based operation into the wider group.
The move follows the 2019 acquisition of the business by ABG and Kocher+Beck and affirms the site as the group's centre of excellence for flexible packaging.
Based in Girona, the operation designs and builds machinery, converting systems, sleeve products and automated production lines for the flexible packaging and label sectors.
Within the ABG group, the Girona business is set to take on a larger role in flexible packaging work, including the FlexPack range.
The name change is intended to clarify the Girona operation's position within the group for customers while retaining the technical knowledge developed by the existing team.
#packaging #based #business #international
The move follows the 2019 acquisition of the business by ABG and Kocher+Beck and affirms the site as the group's centre of excellence for flexible packaging.
Based in Girona, the operation designs and builds machinery, converting systems, sleeve products and automated production lines for the flexible packaging and label sectors.
Within the ABG group, the Girona business is set to take on a larger role in flexible packaging work, including the FlexPack range.
The name change is intended to clarify the Girona operation's position within the group for customers while retaining the technical knowledge developed by the existing team.
#packaging #based #business #international
2 months ago
Barcelona have made a major decision on Brian Farinas' future by officially registering the young midfielder as a first-team player for the 2026/27 season.
The club confirms that Farinas will wear the No. 4 shirt, which had been left vacant since Ronald Araujo moved to Liverpool on loan, after the documentation for his registration was signed on Monday afternoon and his status was updated in the league.
It is important to note that the midfielder's situation had changed dramatically during the transfer window.
In fact, Girona had advanced towards a deal that would have seen them acquire 50 per cent of his rights for around €1.5 million, but the move was stopped after Hansi Flick intervened.
Flick wanted to see Farinas himself before Barcelona sanctioned his departure, and the decision proved important almost immediately.
#farinas #decision #important #Liverpool
The club confirms that Farinas will wear the No. 4 shirt, which had been left vacant since Ronald Araujo moved to Liverpool on loan, after the documentation for his registration was signed on Monday afternoon and his status was updated in the league.
It is important to note that the midfielder's situation had changed dramatically during the transfer window.
In fact, Girona had advanced towards a deal that would have seen them acquire 50 per cent of his rights for around €1.5 million, but the move was stopped after Hansi Flick intervened.
Flick wanted to see Farinas himself before Barcelona sanctioned his departure, and the decision proved important almost immediately.
#farinas #decision #important #Liverpool
2 months ago
Keith Downie is reporting that Sunderland and Ajax have agreed a deal that will see Simon Adingra join the Dutch side on loan for the rest of the season. The former Brighton winger, who is currently injured, will join Ajax in the Eredivisie. Last season Sunderland spent £21.5m to bring in Adingra from Brighton, but the Ivorian only managed 15 appearances for the then recently promoted Sunderland. Adingra spent the second half of the campaign on loan at Monaco.
Adingra has a deal until 2030 with Sunderland, who will be hoping that a move to Ajax will help him rediscover some form or attract potential buyers next summer. Adingra came through at Danish side Nordsjaelland, scoring 12 goals in 40 games. In the summer of 2022 he joined Brighton before immediately being loaned out to Union St Gilloise in Belgium. Adingra was great for Union during the 2022/2023 season, scoring 14 goals in 51 games and providing 13 ******* ists. On his return to Brighton he played 73 games, with 12 goals and five ******* ists. He only scored once for Sunderland during his 15 games for the club. For Monaco, he played 17 games with three goals and two ******* ists.
Ajax will be hoping that a return to the low countries will bring out the form Adingra had shown during his time across the border with Union. Ajax have already signed one winger this summer, with Ukranian international Victor Tsygankov joining from Girona.
GBeNeFN | Ben Jackson
#sunderland #ajax #union #summer
Adingra has a deal until 2030 with Sunderland, who will be hoping that a move to Ajax will help him rediscover some form or attract potential buyers next summer. Adingra came through at Danish side Nordsjaelland, scoring 12 goals in 40 games. In the summer of 2022 he joined Brighton before immediately being loaned out to Union St Gilloise in Belgium. Adingra was great for Union during the 2022/2023 season, scoring 14 goals in 51 games and providing 13 ******* ists. On his return to Brighton he played 73 games, with 12 goals and five ******* ists. He only scored once for Sunderland during his 15 games for the club. For Monaco, he played 17 games with three goals and two ******* ists.
Ajax will be hoping that a return to the low countries will bring out the form Adingra had shown during his time across the border with Union. Ajax have already signed one winger this summer, with Ukranian international Victor Tsygankov joining from Girona.
GBeNeFN | Ben Jackson
#sunderland #ajax #union #summer
2 months ago
Rangers have announced the signing of winger Kim Min-su from Spanish club Girona.
The 20-year-old joins the Scottish Premiership giants on a four-year deal with an option for another year after his £8.5 million release clause was triggered.
Minsu was born in Korea but moved to Catalonia with his family aged ten, and has lived there since.
He joined Girona's youth ranks as a 16-year-old in 2022, and made his senior debut two years later.
He made seven senior appearances for the club, including one in the Champions League, in 2024-25.
#made #senior #rangers #premiership
The 20-year-old joins the Scottish Premiership giants on a four-year deal with an option for another year after his £8.5 million release clause was triggered.
Minsu was born in Korea but moved to Catalonia with his family aged ten, and has lived there since.
He joined Girona's youth ranks as a 16-year-old in 2022, and made his senior debut two years later.
He made seven senior appearances for the club, including one in the Champions League, in 2024-25.
#made #senior #rangers #premiership
2 months ago
Maintaining the unprecedented highs of success set by Xabi Alonso was always going to be tricky, but ***** ody at Bayer Leverkusen could have foreseen how it unfolded. With Erik Ten Hag sacked after just two league games in charge, it set the tone for what would be a turbulent and uncomfortable 2025-26 season.
The Rhineland club acted quickly and choose to appoint Kasper Hjulmand who filled the void. Despite being unable to impart his tactics on the squad in pre-season, the Dane made a bright start to his rein with seven wins from his first nine games. Thereafter, things started to unravel.
Costly defeats and losing their grip on a prized Champions League berth in the final two matchday's effectively sealed Hjulmand's fate. With a desire for stability, Leverkusen's chiefs decided that a change at the helm would be needed, thus parting ways with the 54-year-old after a sixth-place finish.
With several components of their squad at the 2026 World Cup, Leverkusen partially regrouped for pre-season on 14 July. Players were met by a new face in coach Carles Martinez. The Spaniard, arriving from Girona, said he was keen to bring his intense and passionate style of football to the BayArena.
With routine wins over Sportfreunde Baumberg (7-0) and Kickers Offenbach (3-1), Leverkusen faced a sterner task in KRC Genk. The Belgian Pro League side were brushed aside 4-0, with further impressive displays from summer signing Afonso Moreira alongside Nathan Tella and Christian Kofane.
#leverkusen #season #xabi #alonso
The Rhineland club acted quickly and choose to appoint Kasper Hjulmand who filled the void. Despite being unable to impart his tactics on the squad in pre-season, the Dane made a bright start to his rein with seven wins from his first nine games. Thereafter, things started to unravel.
Costly defeats and losing their grip on a prized Champions League berth in the final two matchday's effectively sealed Hjulmand's fate. With a desire for stability, Leverkusen's chiefs decided that a change at the helm would be needed, thus parting ways with the 54-year-old after a sixth-place finish.
With several components of their squad at the 2026 World Cup, Leverkusen partially regrouped for pre-season on 14 July. Players were met by a new face in coach Carles Martinez. The Spaniard, arriving from Girona, said he was keen to bring his intense and passionate style of football to the BayArena.
With routine wins over Sportfreunde Baumberg (7-0) and Kickers Offenbach (3-1), Leverkusen faced a sterner task in KRC Genk. The Belgian Pro League side were brushed aside 4-0, with further impressive displays from summer signing Afonso Moreira alongside Nathan Tella and Christian Kofane.
#leverkusen #season #xabi #alonso
2 months ago
For the City Football Group (CFG), the soon-to-be-completed sale of Savinho to Tottenham will mark a milestone moment.
The fee of £75m plus £10m in add-ons agreed represents a record sale for Manchester City, the most prominent club in CFG's stable.
Savinho's time with City's ownership group has not been without scrutiny.
He was a record signing for CFG-owned French club Troyes from Atletico Mineiro in 2022. But left two years later having never played for the club.
At 18, he was sent on loan to Dutch side PSV for the 2022-23 season, and then to fellow CFG-owned Spanish club Girona for 23-24, where he built his reputation.
#group
The fee of £75m plus £10m in add-ons agreed represents a record sale for Manchester City, the most prominent club in CFG's stable.
Savinho's time with City's ownership group has not been without scrutiny.
He was a record signing for CFG-owned French club Troyes from Atletico Mineiro in 2022. But left two years later having never played for the club.
At 18, he was sent on loan to Dutch side PSV for the 2022-23 season, and then to fellow CFG-owned Spanish club Girona for 23-24, where he built his reputation.
#group
2 months ago
All summer, the future of Claudio Echeverri appeared uncertain. The Argentinian playmaker endured a frustrating 2025-26 season. He went against Manchester City's advice to join Bayer Leverkusen on loan for the first half of last season. That move didn't pan out as Echeverri couldn't force his way into the Leverkusen lineup. He returned to City last January before being sent out on loan to Girona. Manchester City wanted Echeverri to spend last season at Girona. He showed flashes of quality while being used primarily as an impact substitute. Echeverri was a part of Manchester City's preseason tour of Asia where he showed brief glimpses of his talent.
Where Echeverri would play his football during the 2026-27 season hasn't been clear. Perhaps, until now. A new report indicates that Echeverri is set to stay at Manchester City for at least the first half of the 2026-27 season. Echeverri does have attributes that could be useful for Enzo Maresca's side, so it may be a wise move to keep him at City for the time being.
Soy del Millo has reported that Enzo Maresca reportedly wants to give Claudio Echeverri minutes at Manchester City this season. Therefore, Maresca has decided that the young Argentinian excitement machine will not be sent out on loan. As per the Spy del Millo report Enzo Maresca wanted to ***** s Echeverri as a player during Manchester City's preseason. Based on Maresca's ***** sment, Echeverri is set to stay at Manchester City where his progress will be closely monitored.
Typically, Claudio Echeverri operates as a number ten or as an attacking midfielder. Echeverri's clear strength is his ability to drive at defenders with his electrifying pace and mesmerizing dribbling ability. Claudio Echeverri can also pick out a defence splitting pass and he can create opportunities to score for himself and his teammates. Those attributes could be useful to Enzo Maresca's side. Echeverri's strongest attributes could also see him also play on either wing when required.
If, as reported, Claudio Echeverri remains at Manchester City for next season, it wouldn't be expected that he would be a starter. However, as a squad player, he could fulfil a role. Playing as an impact substitute against tired opponents could be in Echeverri's wheelhouse. His pace and ability to make something out of nothing could be useful for Enzo Maresca. That could be his role today as Manchester City take on Bournemouth given that City are short of options on the bench as they await to complete Enzo Maresca's squad in the transfer market.
#attributes
Where Echeverri would play his football during the 2026-27 season hasn't been clear. Perhaps, until now. A new report indicates that Echeverri is set to stay at Manchester City for at least the first half of the 2026-27 season. Echeverri does have attributes that could be useful for Enzo Maresca's side, so it may be a wise move to keep him at City for the time being.
Soy del Millo has reported that Enzo Maresca reportedly wants to give Claudio Echeverri minutes at Manchester City this season. Therefore, Maresca has decided that the young Argentinian excitement machine will not be sent out on loan. As per the Spy del Millo report Enzo Maresca wanted to ***** s Echeverri as a player during Manchester City's preseason. Based on Maresca's ***** sment, Echeverri is set to stay at Manchester City where his progress will be closely monitored.
Typically, Claudio Echeverri operates as a number ten or as an attacking midfielder. Echeverri's clear strength is his ability to drive at defenders with his electrifying pace and mesmerizing dribbling ability. Claudio Echeverri can also pick out a defence splitting pass and he can create opportunities to score for himself and his teammates. Those attributes could be useful to Enzo Maresca's side. Echeverri's strongest attributes could also see him also play on either wing when required.
If, as reported, Claudio Echeverri remains at Manchester City for next season, it wouldn't be expected that he would be a starter. However, as a squad player, he could fulfil a role. Playing as an impact substitute against tired opponents could be in Echeverri's wheelhouse. His pace and ability to make something out of nothing could be useful for Enzo Maresca. That could be his role today as Manchester City take on Bournemouth given that City are short of options on the bench as they await to complete Enzo Maresca's squad in the transfer market.
#attributes
3 months ago
Girona FC continues to invest in young talent with potential by signing Mauro Furtado. The Portuguese central defender, born in Lisbon on July 30, 2008, joins the red-and-white club and is tied to the Club for the next five seasons, until 2031.
Considered one of the standout prospects in Portuguese football, the 18-year-old Furtado arrives from Benfica, one of the leading academies in European football. Fully trained at the Lisbon-based club, he stood out from a young age for his physical attributes, competitive maturity, and leadership ability in the defensive line. His constant growth led him to sign his first professional contract with Benfica in the summer of 2024.
At the international level, Mauro Furtado has established himself as a key player in the youth categories of the Portuguese national team. With Portugal's U-17 team, he experienced a particularly successful period, participating in winning the European Championship in the category and later in the historic victory at the U-17 World Cup. During the U-17 World Cup, the Portuguese central defender was one of the defensive pillars of the Portuguese team. His defensive solidity was crucial for Portugal to lift the world ******* le for the first time in its history. His performances earned him notable individual accolades, being named the best player of the match in both the semifinals and the final, and receiving the Bronze Ball of the tournament, recognizing him as the third-best player of the competition.
Mauro stands out for his defensive strength, good positioning, ability to anticipate opponents, and remarkable quality in ball distribution. Despite his youth, he has demonstrated personality and competitive maturity in high-level international settings.
With his arrival, Girona adds a player with enormous growth potential and great future prospects, further reinforcing the Club's commitment to developing young talents with the potential to continue evolving within the red-and-white structure.
#player #club #Potential
Considered one of the standout prospects in Portuguese football, the 18-year-old Furtado arrives from Benfica, one of the leading academies in European football. Fully trained at the Lisbon-based club, he stood out from a young age for his physical attributes, competitive maturity, and leadership ability in the defensive line. His constant growth led him to sign his first professional contract with Benfica in the summer of 2024.
At the international level, Mauro Furtado has established himself as a key player in the youth categories of the Portuguese national team. With Portugal's U-17 team, he experienced a particularly successful period, participating in winning the European Championship in the category and later in the historic victory at the U-17 World Cup. During the U-17 World Cup, the Portuguese central defender was one of the defensive pillars of the Portuguese team. His defensive solidity was crucial for Portugal to lift the world ******* le for the first time in its history. His performances earned him notable individual accolades, being named the best player of the match in both the semifinals and the final, and receiving the Bronze Ball of the tournament, recognizing him as the third-best player of the competition.
Mauro stands out for his defensive strength, good positioning, ability to anticipate opponents, and remarkable quality in ball distribution. Despite his youth, he has demonstrated personality and competitive maturity in high-level international settings.
With his arrival, Girona adds a player with enormous growth potential and great future prospects, further reinforcing the Club's commitment to developing young talents with the potential to continue evolving within the red-and-white structure.
#player #club #Potential
3 months ago
Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Tottenham Hotspur reached a $116 million agreement with Manchester City to acquire Brazilian winger Savinho.
Sources told The Athletic, Sky Sports and ESPN about the move Friday. Savinho is set to undergo a physical Friday afternoon to finalize the transaction.
Spurs agreed to pay an initial fee of $102.3 million, with another $13.6 million available through bonuses.
The 22-year-old winger joined the Sky Blues in 2024. He totaled a goal and ******* ist over 24 Premier League appearances in 2025-26. He logged seven goals and 13 ******* ists over 84 total appearances for the English Premier League club.
Savinho started his career at Brazil's Atletico Mineiro. He also played on loan at Dutch club PSV and Girona of Spain's La Liga. He reached career-highs with nine goals and 10 ******* ists over 37 appearances for Girona during the 2023-24 La Liga campaign.
#savinho #league
Sources told The Athletic, Sky Sports and ESPN about the move Friday. Savinho is set to undergo a physical Friday afternoon to finalize the transaction.
Spurs agreed to pay an initial fee of $102.3 million, with another $13.6 million available through bonuses.
The 22-year-old winger joined the Sky Blues in 2024. He totaled a goal and ******* ist over 24 Premier League appearances in 2025-26. He logged seven goals and 13 ******* ists over 84 total appearances for the English Premier League club.
Savinho started his career at Brazil's Atletico Mineiro. He also played on loan at Dutch club PSV and Girona of Spain's La Liga. He reached career-highs with nine goals and 10 ******* ists over 37 appearances for Girona during the 2023-24 La Liga campaign.
#savinho #league
3 months ago
Reports from Spain indicate Rangers are interested in Girona winger Kim Min-su, 20. (Sun)
Speculation suggests Rangers will pay £8m for South Korean Kim. (Scotsman - subscription required)
Rangers manager Derek McInnes is confident the club "will get" further recruits. (Sun)
McInnes hopes to have "a couple of additions in" before their next Scottish Premiership match away to Aberdeen on 30 August. (Record - subscription required)
The Rangers boss believes new recruits will improve the performances of his existing squad. (Glasgow Times)
#rangers #subscription #reports #girona
Speculation suggests Rangers will pay £8m for South Korean Kim. (Scotsman - subscription required)
Rangers manager Derek McInnes is confident the club "will get" further recruits. (Sun)
McInnes hopes to have "a couple of additions in" before their next Scottish Premiership match away to Aberdeen on 30 August. (Record - subscription required)
The Rangers boss believes new recruits will improve the performances of his existing squad. (Glasgow Times)
#rangers #subscription #reports #girona
3 months ago
The Girona FC has signed Abdul Mumin to strengthen its defensive line for the 2026/27 season. The 28-year-old Ghanaian center-back joins on a free transfer and becomes part of the red-and-white project with a three-season contract, aiming to bring solidity, strength, and experience to the heart of the defense.
Born in Accra on June 6, 1998, Mumin is a 1.88-meter-tall central defender known for his physical ability and strength in duels. An international with Ghana, he trained at the Right to Dream academy before starting his professional career in Europe.
The new Girona player spent much of his European football career at Denmark's FC Nordsjælland and Portugal's Vitoria Guimaraes before arriving in LaLiga in the summer of 2022 to join Rayo Vallecano. In Vallecas, he gained experience at the highest level of Spanish football and played more than 60 official matches with the Madrid-based team.
Mumin has also been a full international with Ghana. He made his debut with the national team in June 2024 and was part of Ghana's squad for the 2026 World Cup.
With this signing, Girona strengthens a position that has undergone several changes this summer and adds a player with LaLiga experience, physical ability, and the potential to establish himself as an important part of the red-and-white defense.
#girona #laliga
Born in Accra on June 6, 1998, Mumin is a 1.88-meter-tall central defender known for his physical ability and strength in duels. An international with Ghana, he trained at the Right to Dream academy before starting his professional career in Europe.
The new Girona player spent much of his European football career at Denmark's FC Nordsjælland and Portugal's Vitoria Guimaraes before arriving in LaLiga in the summer of 2022 to join Rayo Vallecano. In Vallecas, he gained experience at the highest level of Spanish football and played more than 60 official matches with the Madrid-based team.
Mumin has also been a full international with Ghana. He made his debut with the national team in June 2024 and was part of Ghana's squad for the 2026 World Cup.
With this signing, Girona strengthens a position that has undergone several changes this summer and adds a player with LaLiga experience, physical ability, and the potential to establish himself as an important part of the red-and-white defense.
#girona #laliga
3 months ago
Girona FC and Al-Ittihad FC have reached an agreement for the loan of midfielder Unai Hernández until the end of the season.
Born in Malgrat de Mar on December 14, 2004, Unai Hernández, 21 years old, returns to a club he knows very well. After starting at the Olímpic Malgrat School, the footballer joined Girona in the Aleví category. In our youth football system, the player from Maresme spent seven seasons where he had a precocious trajectory. He was still a second-year youth player when he joined the reserve team, although he still played some matches with the youth team. In December 2021, Michel called him up to train with the first team, and shortly after, on January 2, 2022, he was part of the squad that traveled to play a league match against Huesca.
It was in the summer of 2022 when FC Barcelona signed Unai, who joined the Juvenil A team before later moving to the Barça reserve team. At this club, he also stood out for his talent. Xavi Hernández had him travel with the first team for the last league match of the 2022-2023 season against Celta. However, his debut with Barça's first team took place in ******* an, in a preseason match against Vissel Kobe. In Barça's reserve team, he became one of the most important players on the team. During the 2023-24 season, he played 38 matches and scored 10 goals.
In January 2025, he was transferred to Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Professional League. With the Jeddah team, he participated in nine matches and scored one goal before continuing his experience in Arab football on loan to Al-Shabab.
The new red-and-white player has excellent ball control, the ability to drive the ball, and enough technique to surpass opponents in tight ******* es. He is a footballer with a lot of personality and a remarkable shot.
#team #hern #ndez #Youth
Born in Malgrat de Mar on December 14, 2004, Unai Hernández, 21 years old, returns to a club he knows very well. After starting at the Olímpic Malgrat School, the footballer joined Girona in the Aleví category. In our youth football system, the player from Maresme spent seven seasons where he had a precocious trajectory. He was still a second-year youth player when he joined the reserve team, although he still played some matches with the youth team. In December 2021, Michel called him up to train with the first team, and shortly after, on January 2, 2022, he was part of the squad that traveled to play a league match against Huesca.
It was in the summer of 2022 when FC Barcelona signed Unai, who joined the Juvenil A team before later moving to the Barça reserve team. At this club, he also stood out for his talent. Xavi Hernández had him travel with the first team for the last league match of the 2022-2023 season against Celta. However, his debut with Barça's first team took place in ******* an, in a preseason match against Vissel Kobe. In Barça's reserve team, he became one of the most important players on the team. During the 2023-24 season, he played 38 matches and scored 10 goals.
In January 2025, he was transferred to Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Professional League. With the Jeddah team, he participated in nine matches and scored one goal before continuing his experience in Arab football on loan to Al-Shabab.
The new red-and-white player has excellent ball control, the ability to drive the ball, and enough technique to surpass opponents in tight ******* es. He is a footballer with a lot of personality and a remarkable shot.
#team #hern #ndez #Youth
3 months ago
Arsenal host Como at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday for their final preseason fixture before next week's Community Shield against Manchester City.
The Gunners are searching for defensive consistency after back-to-back friendly losses, most recently going down 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund and 3-1 to Real Betis.
Those results follow mixed summer form that includes a 4-1 win over Girona and a 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain, though confidence remains high after last season's success. Mikel Arteta's side lifted the 2025/26 Premier League trophy, finishing ahead of Manchester City.
New recruit Bruno Guimarães could make his eagerly awaited ****** nal debut at the Emirates on Wednesday.
He is likely to feature for at least thirty minutes as he builds up match sharpness after his recent arrival.
#back #community
The Gunners are searching for defensive consistency after back-to-back friendly losses, most recently going down 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund and 3-1 to Real Betis.
Those results follow mixed summer form that includes a 4-1 win over Girona and a 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain, though confidence remains high after last season's success. Mikel Arteta's side lifted the 2025/26 Premier League trophy, finishing ahead of Manchester City.
New recruit Bruno Guimarães could make his eagerly awaited ****** nal debut at the Emirates on Wednesday.
He is likely to feature for at least thirty minutes as he builds up match sharpness after his recent arrival.
#back #community
3 months ago
La Liga outfit Valencia have this week sent a contract proposal the way of a member of the defensive ranks at the recently-relegated Girona.
The player in the sights of the board at Mestalla with a view to next season? Arnau Martínez.
Arnau, for his part, is fresh off a solid individual campaign on the books of the aforementioned Girona. Despite the collective struggles of the Catalans en route to relegation, the versatile full-back continued to showcase his talents at both ends.
Across 35 La Liga appearances all told, Arnau racked up two goals and three ****** ists.
His efforts are understood to have piqued the attentions of a whole host of Spanish clubs this summer, with the widespread expectation being that Arnau will be on the move before the window slams shut.
#girona #valencia #spanish
The player in the sights of the board at Mestalla with a view to next season? Arnau Martínez.
Arnau, for his part, is fresh off a solid individual campaign on the books of the aforementioned Girona. Despite the collective struggles of the Catalans en route to relegation, the versatile full-back continued to showcase his talents at both ends.
Across 35 La Liga appearances all told, Arnau racked up two goals and three ****** ists.
His efforts are understood to have piqued the attentions of a whole host of Spanish clubs this summer, with the widespread expectation being that Arnau will be on the move before the window slams shut.
#girona #valencia #spanish
3 months ago
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Arsenal have confirmed on social media that Martin Odegaard is back in training at their London Colney training centre, making his comeback for pre-season after his post-World Cup holiday.
The rest of the senior squad are currently in Dublin for the friendly match against Real Betis on Wednesday evening, so Odegaard hasn't quite linked up with his teammates yet. The ****** nal captain is set to miss Wednesday's friendly.
But that's no surprise, considering Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli made their own late comebacks last week, and neither of them were in the subsequent matchday squad against Girona.
The ****** nal medical and fitness staff clearly want to give players a few days to get up to speed before throwing them into match situations.
#arsenal #odegaard
Arsenal have confirmed on social media that Martin Odegaard is back in training at their London Colney training centre, making his comeback for pre-season after his post-World Cup holiday.
The rest of the senior squad are currently in Dublin for the friendly match against Real Betis on Wednesday evening, so Odegaard hasn't quite linked up with his teammates yet. The ****** nal captain is set to miss Wednesday's friendly.
But that's no surprise, considering Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli made their own late comebacks last week, and neither of them were in the subsequent matchday squad against Girona.
The ****** nal medical and fitness staff clearly want to give players a few days to get up to speed before throwing them into match situations.
#arsenal #odegaard
3 months ago
Arsenal faces Real Betis at Dublin's Aviva Stadium on Wednesday in a preseason friendly, the first meeting between the two clubs at any level.
The Gunners have had a comfortable summer so far, beating MK Dons 3-0 behind closed doors and Girona 4-1 on Saturday.
Arsenal won the Premier League last season and reached the Champions League final. Max Dowman scored and set one up in Girona. New signing Christos Tzolis also found the net.
Watch ***** nal vs. Real Betis on Fubo
Betis is much further along in its preparations. Manuel Pellegrini's side has played five friendlies already, with a 4-0 win over Lyon plus victories against Sportfreunde Lotte, Recreativo Huelva and Almería.
#arsenal #dons
The Gunners have had a comfortable summer so far, beating MK Dons 3-0 behind closed doors and Girona 4-1 on Saturday.
Arsenal won the Premier League last season and reached the Champions League final. Max Dowman scored and set one up in Girona. New signing Christos Tzolis also found the net.
Watch ***** nal vs. Real Betis on Fubo
Betis is much further along in its preparations. Manuel Pellegrini's side has played five friendlies already, with a 4-0 win over Lyon plus victories against Sportfreunde Lotte, Recreativo Huelva and Almería.
#arsenal #dons
3 months ago
Man City's Savinho wants to join Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham as soon as possible
Brazil international has already agreed personal terms with Spurs, who wanted him last summer
City & Tottenham remain "pretty far apart" on a transfer fee for the 22-year-old winger
Savinho has made clear his desire to leave Manchester City this summer and join Tottenham Hotspur under Roberto De Zerbi, despite the two clubs still being significantly apart on a transfer fee.
The 22-year-old joined City from the City Football Group's network in 2024, arriving after a breakout loan season at Girona in La Liga that announced him as one of the most exciting young wingers in European football.
#city #savinho #roberto #join
Brazil international has already agreed personal terms with Spurs, who wanted him last summer
City & Tottenham remain "pretty far apart" on a transfer fee for the 22-year-old winger
Savinho has made clear his desire to leave Manchester City this summer and join Tottenham Hotspur under Roberto De Zerbi, despite the two clubs still being significantly apart on a transfer fee.
The 22-year-old joined City from the City Football Group's network in 2024, arriving after a breakout loan season at Girona in La Liga that announced him as one of the most exciting young wingers in European football.
#city #savinho #roberto #join
3 months ago
Arsenal take on Real Betis this Wednesday at the Aviva Stadium as part of their ongoing pre-season schedule.
The Gunners head into this fixture in strong form after an impressive 4–1 win over Girona in their first friendly. Mikel Arteta's side looked sharp and well-organised, with both senior players and emerging academy talents combining effectively. Their attacking play was particularly encouraging as they aim to continue building momentum ahead of the new season.
For the trip to Dublin, ******* nal are relying heavily on rotation and young players due to several key absentees following international tournaments.
William Saliba is still out with an injury, while Jurrien Timber has stayed back in London to recover from a groin problem.
Ben White may be given a rest after completing 60 minutes against Girona, which was his first appearance following a long-term knee injury.
#girona #season #following
The Gunners head into this fixture in strong form after an impressive 4–1 win over Girona in their first friendly. Mikel Arteta's side looked sharp and well-organised, with both senior players and emerging academy talents combining effectively. Their attacking play was particularly encouraging as they aim to continue building momentum ahead of the new season.
For the trip to Dublin, ******* nal are relying heavily on rotation and young players due to several key absentees following international tournaments.
William Saliba is still out with an injury, while Jurrien Timber has stayed back in London to recover from a groin problem.
Ben White may be given a rest after completing 60 minutes against Girona, which was his first appearance following a long-term knee injury.
#girona #season #following
3 months ago
Arsenal continue to prepare for their Premier League ***** le defence with a friendly against Real Betis.
Mikel Arteta is still welcoming players back from international duty at the World Cup.
But with less than two weeks remaining until the Community Shield against Manchester City, a key test against La Liga side Betis awaits.
Confidence is high after a 4-1 win over Girona, thanks to goals from Gabriel Jesus, Max Dowman and Christos Tzolis.
Here's how Arteta's side could line up and how you can follow along as the Gunners take shape before the Community Shield next week and that first Premier League outing against Coventry on Friday, 21 August:
#side #real #arteta
Mikel Arteta is still welcoming players back from international duty at the World Cup.
But with less than two weeks remaining until the Community Shield against Manchester City, a key test against La Liga side Betis awaits.
Confidence is high after a 4-1 win over Girona, thanks to goals from Gabriel Jesus, Max Dowman and Christos Tzolis.
Here's how Arteta's side could line up and how you can follow along as the Gunners take shape before the Community Shield next week and that first Premier League outing against Coventry on Friday, 21 August:
#side #real #arteta
3 months ago
Marc-André ter Stegen completed his loan move to Ajax Amsterdam from FC Barcelona. The 34-year-old missed the World Cup due to injury as Germany instead recalled Manuel Neuer back from retirement.
Ter Stegen was part of Barcelona's last Champions League-winning squad in 2015. The former Borussia Mönchengladbach shot-stopper played 423 games for Barcelona before leaving the club for the first time at the start of the year.
His loan spell at fellow LaLiga side Girona was ended after only two games due to injury. However, Michel has seen enough to take him on loan for the second time after he joins Ajax following Girona's relegation from the Spanish top-flight.
Ter Stegen referred to his latest move as the "right option". The 44-time Germany international will be reunited with Julian Brandt at the Eredivisie club.
#Barcelona #injury
Ter Stegen was part of Barcelona's last Champions League-winning squad in 2015. The former Borussia Mönchengladbach shot-stopper played 423 games for Barcelona before leaving the club for the first time at the start of the year.
His loan spell at fellow LaLiga side Girona was ended after only two games due to injury. However, Michel has seen enough to take him on loan for the second time after he joins Ajax following Girona's relegation from the Spanish top-flight.
Ter Stegen referred to his latest move as the "right option". The 44-time Germany international will be reunited with Julian Brandt at the Eredivisie club.
#Barcelona #injury
3 months ago
Dutch giants Ajax confirmed on Tuesday the signing of goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen on a season-long loan from Barcelona.
Ter Stegen was a request from new Ajax manager Míchel who worked briefly with the German at Girona at the end of last season before Ter Stegen suffered a hamstring injury that caused him to miss the World Cup.
The 34-year-old says he wants to help "bring Ajax back to where it belongs", and will be hoping to finally play a full season of football again after dealing with multiple major injuries in the last two years.
According to the latest reporting, Barça will cover 90% of Ter Stegen's salary during his time at Ajax but will be hoping that Ter Stegen's performances over a full season can convince Ajax or another club to sign him on a permanent deal next summer.
Good luck at Ajax, MATS!
#ajax #last #hoping
Ter Stegen was a request from new Ajax manager Míchel who worked briefly with the German at Girona at the end of last season before Ter Stegen suffered a hamstring injury that caused him to miss the World Cup.
The 34-year-old says he wants to help "bring Ajax back to where it belongs", and will be hoping to finally play a full season of football again after dealing with multiple major injuries in the last two years.
According to the latest reporting, Barça will cover 90% of Ter Stegen's salary during his time at Ajax but will be hoping that Ter Stegen's performances over a full season can convince Ajax or another club to sign him on a permanent deal next summer.
Good luck at Ajax, MATS!
#ajax #last #hoping
3 months ago
Christos Tzolis says **** nal are ready to defend their Premier League crown and claimed the "pressure" is on the champions' rivals to stop them from sealing back-to-back **** les.
New signing Tzolis scored in his first appearance for the Gunners since his move from Club Brugge in a 4-1 win at Girona on Saturday.
Despite serious interest in Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior and Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes – the latter possibly completing a switch to the Emirates Stadium this week – Tzolis remains the champions' sole outfield signing of the summer so far.
Key defender William Saliba will miss the start of the season with a back injury while there are fitness doubts over Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka following their interrupted World Cup campaigns for England.
However, when asked if **** nal are ready to defend their first **** le in 22 years, Tzolis replied: "Of course. To defend a **** le, you don't have to think about it. It's more difficult for the other teams because the pressure is there, not on the team who won the **** le.
#defend
New signing Tzolis scored in his first appearance for the Gunners since his move from Club Brugge in a 4-1 win at Girona on Saturday.
Despite serious interest in Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior and Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes – the latter possibly completing a switch to the Emirates Stadium this week – Tzolis remains the champions' sole outfield signing of the summer so far.
Key defender William Saliba will miss the start of the season with a back injury while there are fitness doubts over Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka following their interrupted World Cup campaigns for England.
However, when asked if **** nal are ready to defend their first **** le in 22 years, Tzolis replied: "Of course. To defend a **** le, you don't have to think about it. It's more difficult for the other teams because the pressure is there, not on the team who won the **** le.
#defend
3 months ago
New ***** nal signing Christos Tzolis has boldly declared the reigning Premier League champions are fully prepared to defend their crown, insisting that the "pressure" now rests squarely on their rivals to prevent them from securing back-to-back ***** les.
The Greece international, who joined the Gunners in a £34 million move from Club Brugge, marked his debut with a goal in Saturday's 4-1 victory over Girona.
Despite significant interest in Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior and Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes – with the latter potentially nearing a switch to the Emirates Stadium this week – Tzolis remains the club's sole outfield acquisition of the summer so far.
Arsenal face some early season challenges, with key defender William Saliba set to miss the start of the campaign due to a back injury. Fitness doubts also linger over Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka following their interrupted World Cup commitments with England.
However, when questioned about ***** nal's readiness to defend their first ***** le in 22 years, Tzolis was unequivocal.
#back
The Greece international, who joined the Gunners in a £34 million move from Club Brugge, marked his debut with a goal in Saturday's 4-1 victory over Girona.
Despite significant interest in Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior and Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes – with the latter potentially nearing a switch to the Emirates Stadium this week – Tzolis remains the club's sole outfield acquisition of the summer so far.
Arsenal face some early season challenges, with key defender William Saliba set to miss the start of the campaign due to a back injury. Fitness doubts also linger over Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka following their interrupted World Cup commitments with England.
However, when questioned about ***** nal's readiness to defend their first ***** le in 22 years, Tzolis was unequivocal.
#back
3 months ago
Photo via ******* nal.com
Amid all the noise around ******* nal's pursuit of a big-money left-wing signing, Christos Tzolis' arrival from Club Brugge hasn't generated nearly as much interest as it otherwise might have.
But the Greek winger has made a very solid start to pre-season with the Gunners, providing an ******* ist in a behind-closed-doors friendly against MK Dons, before scoring in another friendly away to Girona on Saturday.
The 24-year-old looked very sharp, perhaps aided by the fact he'd already played a pre-season game for Brugge even before joining ******* nal. He's a little ahead of his new teammates in his preparation, and he's taking full advantage of that at the moment.
Photo via ******* nal.com
#arsenal #season #gunners
Amid all the noise around ******* nal's pursuit of a big-money left-wing signing, Christos Tzolis' arrival from Club Brugge hasn't generated nearly as much interest as it otherwise might have.
But the Greek winger has made a very solid start to pre-season with the Gunners, providing an ******* ist in a behind-closed-doors friendly against MK Dons, before scoring in another friendly away to Girona on Saturday.
The 24-year-old looked very sharp, perhaps aided by the fact he'd already played a pre-season game for Brugge even before joining ******* nal. He's a little ahead of his new teammates in his preparation, and he's taking full advantage of that at the moment.
Photo via ******* nal.com
#arsenal #season #gunners
3 months ago
Arsenal continued their pre-season schedule in style with an impressive 4-1 victory over Girona in Catalonia, as teenage sensation Max Dowman once again underlined why excitement around the youngster continues to grow.
As reported by Sky Sports, the 16-year-old produced a goal and an ******* ist in a superb individual display, while new summer signing Christos Tzolis also marked the occasion with a goal as Mikel Arteta's side eased to victory.
It took ******* nal just 16 minutes to break the deadlock, and it was Dowman who created the opener with a moment of real quality.
The teenager turned brilliantly to escape his marker before threading an inch-perfect through ball into the path of Kai Havertz, who calmly finished beyond Paulo Gazzaniga to give the Gunners the lead.
Dowman continued to influence proceedings throughout the opening half and almost found the net himself before Tzolis doubled ******* nal's advantage on 32 minutes. The Greek winger capped an encouraging second outing with a low effort that took a slight deflection on its way into the bottom corner.
#dowman #continued #goal #girona
As reported by Sky Sports, the 16-year-old produced a goal and an ******* ist in a superb individual display, while new summer signing Christos Tzolis also marked the occasion with a goal as Mikel Arteta's side eased to victory.
It took ******* nal just 16 minutes to break the deadlock, and it was Dowman who created the opener with a moment of real quality.
The teenager turned brilliantly to escape his marker before threading an inch-perfect through ball into the path of Kai Havertz, who calmly finished beyond Paulo Gazzaniga to give the Gunners the lead.
Dowman continued to influence proceedings throughout the opening half and almost found the net himself before Tzolis doubled ******* nal's advantage on 32 minutes. The Greek winger capped an encouraging second outing with a low effort that took a slight deflection on its way into the bottom corner.
#dowman #continued #goal #girona
3 months ago
Girona FC concluded a new preseason match this Saturday with the 49th Costa Brava Trophy - 150th Anniversary Estrella Damm at the Montilivi Stadium, where they fell to ****** nal FC 1-4 in a highly demanding game against one of the great clubs in European football.
The match allowed Quique Álvarez's team to continue accumulating competitive minutes and advance in their preparation for the 2026-27 season, against an opponent that showed a great pace of play from the very beginning. The Londoners took the lead in the 16th minute with a goal from Kai Havertz and extended their advantage in the 30th minute thanks to Christos Tzolis, reaching halftime with a favorable 0-2 scoreline.
After the break, Girona responded in the best possible way. The team started the second half with determination, and after two consecutive corners, Arnau Martínez reduced the deficit with a great header in the 50th minute, igniting Montilivi and reopening the game.
Arsenal's response, however, was immediate. Max Dowman restored the two-goal advantage just three minutes later, and Gabriel Jesus sealed the final 1-4 scoreline in the 55th minute. Despite the score, Girona continued to press for the opposing goal until the end, with chances from Minsu and Vladyslv Vanat that were met with strong saves from Kepa Arrizabalaga.
The final stretch of the match allowed both coaches to distribute playing time among much of their squads and continue giving prominence to younger players, one of the main objectives of this preparation period.
#montilivi #team #continue
The match allowed Quique Álvarez's team to continue accumulating competitive minutes and advance in their preparation for the 2026-27 season, against an opponent that showed a great pace of play from the very beginning. The Londoners took the lead in the 16th minute with a goal from Kai Havertz and extended their advantage in the 30th minute thanks to Christos Tzolis, reaching halftime with a favorable 0-2 scoreline.
After the break, Girona responded in the best possible way. The team started the second half with determination, and after two consecutive corners, Arnau Martínez reduced the deficit with a great header in the 50th minute, igniting Montilivi and reopening the game.
Arsenal's response, however, was immediate. Max Dowman restored the two-goal advantage just three minutes later, and Gabriel Jesus sealed the final 1-4 scoreline in the 55th minute. Despite the score, Girona continued to press for the opposing goal until the end, with chances from Minsu and Vladyslv Vanat that were met with strong saves from Kepa Arrizabalaga.
The final stretch of the match allowed both coaches to distribute playing time among much of their squads and continue giving prominence to younger players, one of the main objectives of this preparation period.
#montilivi #team #continue
3 months ago
Arsenal fans were left short-changed after the live stream for the Gunners' pre-season friendly cut off during the first half of the match against Girona.
Kai Havertz had given ****** nal the lead having received a delightful pass from 16-year-old Max Dowman before slipping it past the goalkeeper with a left-footed finish.
Supporters had been able to watch the opening goal, which occured in the 16th minute, before the live stream of the game - airing on ****** nal's website and app cut off.
Refeshing the page where the match could be accessed - on ****** nal's pay-per-view tab - only yielded a message that read: "No data available."
Understandably, fans took to social media to decry their frustration with many voicing their displeasure at paying for a stream they couldn't access.
#fans #live #girona #havertz
Kai Havertz had given ****** nal the lead having received a delightful pass from 16-year-old Max Dowman before slipping it past the goalkeeper with a left-footed finish.
Supporters had been able to watch the opening goal, which occured in the 16th minute, before the live stream of the game - airing on ****** nal's website and app cut off.
Refeshing the page where the match could be accessed - on ****** nal's pay-per-view tab - only yielded a message that read: "No data available."
Understandably, fans took to social media to decry their frustration with many voicing their displeasure at paying for a stream they couldn't access.
#fans #live #girona #havertz
3 months ago
Well folks, it's that time again. August is here and so begins ******* nal's slate of preseason matches. Today, the Gunners face Girona to cap off a week of training in Spain. They take on Real Betis (and Hector Bellerin) in Dublin on Wednesday, August 5th, Dortmund next Sunday in the Emirates Cup, and Como on August 12th before the Community Shield on August 16th. The Premier League season kicks off in less than three weeks — the 21st home to newly promoted Coventry.
Arsenal – Kepa, White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Havertz, Nwaneri, Dowman, Tzolis, Gyokeres
Everyone should be prepared to overreact wildly to a lineup several players off the first XI. Because that's what you do in the preseason, after all. None of Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Magalhaes, Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice, Ebere Eze, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, David Raya, Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi, nor William Saliba are in today's squad.
The Brazilians rejoined the team in the last day or two. Gabriel Martinelli got married a few days ago in Greece but is back with the squad. Martin Ødegaard is due back next week. The England players after that and the Spanish contingent last of all. William Saliba will miss a fair bit of time recovering from the back injury he played through at the end of the season and during the World Cup.
The Gunners are also expected to do a fair bit of business before the start of the season. A move for Bruno Guimaraes seems close. The rumors are swirling around a massive move for Vini Jr. The club intends to sign a CB to cover during Saliba's absence. They may also sign a right back — Jurrien Timber is still recovering from the groin problem that kept him out of the World Cup.
#gabriel #season #saliba
Arsenal – Kepa, White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Havertz, Nwaneri, Dowman, Tzolis, Gyokeres
Everyone should be prepared to overreact wildly to a lineup several players off the first XI. Because that's what you do in the preseason, after all. None of Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Magalhaes, Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice, Ebere Eze, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, David Raya, Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi, nor William Saliba are in today's squad.
The Brazilians rejoined the team in the last day or two. Gabriel Martinelli got married a few days ago in Greece but is back with the squad. Martin Ødegaard is due back next week. The England players after that and the Spanish contingent last of all. William Saliba will miss a fair bit of time recovering from the back injury he played through at the end of the season and during the World Cup.
The Gunners are also expected to do a fair bit of business before the start of the season. A move for Bruno Guimaraes seems close. The rumors are swirling around a massive move for Vini Jr. The club intends to sign a CB to cover during Saliba's absence. They may also sign a right back — Jurrien Timber is still recovering from the groin problem that kept him out of the World Cup.
#gabriel #season #saliba
3 months ago
The preseason is officially underway with the Gunners facing Girona for their first official friendly on Saturday as the defending Premier League champions look to capitalize on last season's successes. Bolstering the side has been a main emphasis, with Christian Tzolis and Ilan Mellier already in the fold.
It looks like the midfield will get a major boost as reports from numerous outlets this morning confirmed that ******* nal are finalizing the transfer of Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle for approximately £80m. With everything seemingly agreed upon, there is little left beyond the medical, scheduled for Monday, and the official club announcement.
The path to his signing has been a tricky one. Despite early reports indicating that the player was easily sold on the move, Newcastle were adamant that they were not willing to sell their captain, especially after losing Sandro Tonali to Spurs as they looked to stave off a mass exodus of key players for the second year in a row. Manager Eddie Howe seemed convinced he'd stay, but also did not sound like he had much say in transfer matters during an interview last week. Whether the transfer of Bruno had any influence on it, Eddie Howe resigned from his position shortly after.
There's been a palpable bit of division over this transfer from ******* nal fans. He's a seasoned PL and Brazil national team veteran and undeniably talented, but his reputation as a hot head and a "dirty" player has given a few fans reservations, while others are more than willing to look past his previous transgressions (Jorginho's head is still ringing) if he helps the club win more trophies.
How he will fit into the midfield is the big question. Martin Zubimendi came into the side last season as the 6 with Declan Rice as the 8. By the run in, though, Zubimendi's form had dipped and Rice was deployed at the base of the midfield more often with Myles Lewis-Skelly. Guimaraes is a quality Rice ******* ogue and can play both the 6 and the 8 at a high level, which means that Arteta will have an excellent deputy to take minutes off of both he and Zubi. That he can slide into the starting lineup without a distinct drop in quality already makes him a smart acquisition.
#last #arsenal #bruno #eddie
It looks like the midfield will get a major boost as reports from numerous outlets this morning confirmed that ******* nal are finalizing the transfer of Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle for approximately £80m. With everything seemingly agreed upon, there is little left beyond the medical, scheduled for Monday, and the official club announcement.
The path to his signing has been a tricky one. Despite early reports indicating that the player was easily sold on the move, Newcastle were adamant that they were not willing to sell their captain, especially after losing Sandro Tonali to Spurs as they looked to stave off a mass exodus of key players for the second year in a row. Manager Eddie Howe seemed convinced he'd stay, but also did not sound like he had much say in transfer matters during an interview last week. Whether the transfer of Bruno had any influence on it, Eddie Howe resigned from his position shortly after.
There's been a palpable bit of division over this transfer from ******* nal fans. He's a seasoned PL and Brazil national team veteran and undeniably talented, but his reputation as a hot head and a "dirty" player has given a few fans reservations, while others are more than willing to look past his previous transgressions (Jorginho's head is still ringing) if he helps the club win more trophies.
How he will fit into the midfield is the big question. Martin Zubimendi came into the side last season as the 6 with Declan Rice as the 8. By the run in, though, Zubimendi's form had dipped and Rice was deployed at the base of the midfield more often with Myles Lewis-Skelly. Guimaraes is a quality Rice ******* ogue and can play both the 6 and the 8 at a high level, which means that Arteta will have an excellent deputy to take minutes off of both he and Zubi. That he can slide into the starting lineup without a distinct drop in quality already makes him a smart acquisition.
#last #arsenal #bruno #eddie
