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David Cartlidge

@davidjaca

4 years

Arsenal informed Atletico Madrid they will pay the release clause of Thomas Partey. Now, to see if they do...

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@davidjaca

4 years

Thomas Partey is now an Arsenal player. Here is a thread with some background on him, style of play and how/why he will fit at Arsenal. ⬇️

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@davidjaca

6 years

Let’s talk about Emery...

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4 years

Riqui Puig is a special talent who should be given a platform to display his quality at all costs. Along with Ansu Fati, the most important player for the future of Barcelona. To even consider discarding him is ridiculous.

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Six years. Eight finals. Six titles. 233 wins. 200 clean sheets. Atleti under Simeone.

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3 years

This lad, Pau Torres, gets to lift a major European trophy for his hometown club, of which he came out of the youth academy, from a town of around 50,000.

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@davidjaca

3 years

@piersmorgan @EmmaRaducanu Hahahahaha. You don't get to enjoy this you pathetic little prick.

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@davidjaca

5 years

David Villa is one of the greatest strikers of all time - and Spain's absolute greatest. Upon retiring, he hopefully finally receives the credit he deserves. He has been constantly underrated and disgracefully overlooked throughout his entire career.

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@davidjaca

4 years

Getafe confirming the news from last night; 19/20 season ticket is valid for 20/21 too for holders. No need to renew or pay again. Incredible gesture.

Getafe C.F.

@GetafeCF

4 years

COMUNICADO OFICIAL | El abono de la temporada 19/20 tendrá validez para la 20/21 👇 #VamosGeta

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3 years

First time since moving to Fulham a couple of years ago I can hear fans singing loud and clear from my house. Noise from Leeds fans is booming.

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@davidjaca

8 years

🚨FULL UNAI REACHED. NEVER GO FULL UNAI...🚨

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@davidjaca

2 years

Fresneda a very special talent and any club will be lucky to sign him. He's like a CM dropped in at full-back. Just over 6ft, athletic but above all excellent with the ball at his feet.

Sam Dean

@SamJDean

2 years

Arsenal have joined the race for Real Valladolid right-back Ivan Fresneda and have serious interest in the teenager. Lots of other clubs are in for Fresneda, including Newcastle. #AFC monitoring situation closely.

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5 years

Lobotka is about to leave Celta for around €20m, Marc Roca is available for €40m and Dani Olmo would walk over hot coals to join a major club in January. Fix up, Man United.

ESPN UK

@ESPNUK

5 years

Sean Longstaff and Emre Can are among the options being considered by Man United in January, sources have told ESPN.

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@davidjaca

3 years

Bryan Gil a potential star in the making. Not going to go down well in Sevilla that he's being let go. Spurs landing a very, very exciting talent if reports hold true. Still raw and with lots to polish but he's easily top 5 most exciting young talents in Spain.

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@davidjaca

3 years

Real Madrid paid €27m for a 19-year-old Sergio Ramos in 2005. It turned out to be one of the best pieces of business in club history. A legend.

Real Madrid C.F.

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3 years

Comunicado Oficial. #RealMadrid

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@davidjaca

4 years

The speed Ødegaard's play makes such a difference to a team. Quick thinking, passing and movement. Helps a team create and maintain a rhythm.

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@davidjaca

4 years

It amazes me that anyone even dares question LeBron on these issues anymore. No sportsman has done/is doing more outside his own area of expertise. He's untouchable.

SportsCenter

@SportsCenter

4 years

LeBron responded after Zlatan Ibrahimovic criticized him for his activism. “I’m kind of the wrong guy to actually go at because I do my homework.”

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David Cartlidge

@davidjaca

3 years

Lazio, Marseille, Galatasaray and Lokomotiv Moscow in the same group is a recipe for absolute chaos.

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4 years

Year left on his deal or not, Ferran Torres at the final price of €25m plus €10m in variables is an excellent bit of business for Man City.

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6 years

Solskjaer, like Zidane, realising the value of happy players enjoying their football again. Talk tactics all you want but that is the most important thing. It transfers to the fans too, who are enjoying watching their team again.

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6 years

Overall, Emery an underwhelming appointment, doesn't really profess good or winning football. Too pragmatic, dogged by stubbornness with his systems.

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David Cartlidge

@davidjaca

3 years

Speaks five languages, has helped set up football schools for children in Asmara. Yeah, for someone still only 21, Isak is a very switched on guy.

Colin Millar

@Millar_Colin

3 years

Alexander Isak. Raised in Solna by by Eritrean parents. Joined AIK aged 6. Debuted aged 16. Scored 13 league goals before 17th birthday. Already scored 72 senior goals. Still only aged 21. The Real Sociedad striker is very, very good indeed.

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6 years

When Belgium ran out of gas late on and Brazil rallied, it was Hazard taking pressure off his defence. The way he rode the challenges, then drew fouls because opponents couldn't get the ball - you can't ask for much more to close a game out. #BRABEL

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6 years

Arteta was exciting due to being an unknown, the freshness of him starting his coaching career was intriguing. If you don’t go down that road, you go elite. Emery is not elite, always in the rung under that. Maybe one even further below.

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5 years

A look at Gio Lo Celso after his move to Spurs. Straight to the point and first of all; a much better signing/fit for Mauricio Pochettino and his philosophy than Paulo Dybala or Coutinho would've been. Only 23-years-old and with a HUGE ceiling. #THFC

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6 years

Often guilty of poor in-game management. Few coaches can snatch a loss or draw from the jaws of victory like Emery. Let’s not even get on to what happens when he faces teams that go down to ten men.

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8 years

Torres is conscious and talking, via @RadioMARCA . #LaLiga

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6 years

A box office dominated by comic book movies. What a time to be alive. If it's got a cape or super power, people will see it. Classic, good old fashioned movie making strangled to death.

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4 years

To the people that thought Rakitic was bad last season, trust me when I say he's considerably worse since joining Sevilla. Really, he has been THAT awful.

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6 months

Iñaki had the whole city singing. Chills.

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6 years

Get ready for the video sessions, Arsenal players. And lots of them. Joaquin’s famous anecdote is that ‘Emery played so many videos, I ran out of popcorn’. Can exhaust players, suck out their motivation etc.

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6 years

Aspas in tears on the bench. Absolute floods. Hasn’t played since December, comes back and scores two goals to win the game with his Celta team battling relegation. Unbelievable.

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@davidjaca

4 years

The lack of structure in the Man United midfield is embarrassing. Individual talent of Pogba (look at the difference he instantly makes) and Bruno, Cavani (goals) simply papers over huge cracks. No overall scheme at work. It's about individuals producing and not a system.

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5 years

Mikel Arteta a bright, positive appointment for Arsenal and one they can look upon with foresight. This isn't interim or safe pair of hands, it's a coach that Arsenal can build with and forge a new identity. It's bold but it's also common sense for a club in need of an overhaul.

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@davidjaca

6 years

People coming at me with 3 EL’s being elite. Last time I checked CL was the elite competition. Also, let’s be honest, Sevilla’s success is pinned up by Monchi’s structure.

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@davidjaca

6 years

In terms of discipline, we are talking about a severe lack of authority. Valencia players walked all over them, and he was not even dealing with stars. At PSG, notoriously passive. Wonder how long it will take Arsenal squad to figure it out.

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@davidjaca

6 years

Last point, keep this tweet Arsenal fans: . I reckon you’ll be using it a bit.

David Cartlidge

@davidjaca

8 years

🚨FULL UNAI REACHED. NEVER GO FULL UNAI...🚨

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4 years

He is NOT a powerhouse midfielder or destroyer. He’s more methodical than that. Yes, he’s athletic and his physique makes him difficult to knock off the ball but his reading of the game + soothing nature in hectic moments under Simeone has shone above everything else.

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5 years

Rodri is an outstanding midfielder who can become the best in the world in his position. Pep Guardiola has been aware and enamoured by his talent for a very long time. Immense technical, physical and mental attributes on the field.

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4 years

Bellingham has been unbelievable. Just everywhere on the field. Pure energy and hard work. Tackled, blocked, passed, ran...ran even more. Immense performance. He's MOTM here.

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6 years

Hazard, De Bruyne and Lukaku all stood up and were counted tonight. Emphasis on the term 'stood up'. It's what the best players do on big stages like this. All three were superb. #BRABEL

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6 years

This might well be Emery’s saving grace, and the reason why he has been chosen. A company man. Arsenal’s new team behind the scenes can lay the foundations, put the bricks down, buys the furniture etc. Emery to just organise it all, make it look nice.

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@davidjaca

7 years

Outstanding work by Leeds United to get in Samu Sáiz. A highly talented player who is capable of playing at PL/LaLiga level. #LUFC

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David Cartlidge

@davidjaca

4 years

Seriously, get Partey a proper partner in that Arsenal midfield.

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3 years

5,400 on a week night in the Carabao Cup is immense work. Not the regular XI. Special bunch, Leeds fans.

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5 years

Emergency meeting called at Atleti over Antoine Griezmann. Club wants to avoid another ‘Decision’ style saga this summer at all costs. Gil Marín, Simeone, Andrea Berta all present; they want to hear it from Griezmann personally if he does wish to leave.

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@davidjaca

6 years

Just a reminder Unai Emery once went an entire LaLiga season without winning an away game at Sevilla.

Orbinho

@Orbinho

6 years

Arsenal have won just two of their last nine away games in all competitions - against League One Blackpool and virtually relegated Huddersfield who hadn't scored for nearly 10 hours before netting against us - Won 2 Drawn 2 Lost 5

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David Cartlidge

@davidjaca

2 years

Beautiful scenes. Atleti being Atleti, City giving Atleti some Atleti. Wanted more of it.

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@davidjaca

8 years

He’s up, and out of hospital! And with a smile…🙂 Via @albertorbarbero . #LaLiga

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@davidjaca

8 years

The fear, the nerves, ignoring positive game plan and setting up a deep shape. All very much signs of full Emery.

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@davidjaca

4 years

His main qualities are the ability to take the ball from the backline, calmly play into teammates and use his footwork to dribble through midfield (high press resistant qualities). At 1.82m, he’s deceptively graceful in possession and extremely calm, soothing.

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@davidjaca

4 years

Partey began to establish himself properly with Atleti around 2017/2018. After struggling to figure out what type of player he really was, Atleti found a role for him at the base of their midfield. Koke and Saúl often played wide/as interiors so Partey stepped up centrally.

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@davidjaca

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As Gabi wound down his career at Atleti, Partey came in and provided not only freshness but physical presence and a wide passing range in deep areas and final third. He also had something no other Atleti player had; he was graceful enough on the ball to play out of trouble.

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2 years

Are Brazil shooting a new Nike advert?

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4 years

Lopetegui ridiculed, slandered, laughed at. He has turned Sevilla into a proper team. Not easy when you have that many new faces, then take into account others leaving. Created an identity…and won a trophy.

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@davidjaca

5 years

West Ham very close to signing Pablo Fornals now, fee would be around €27m (clause is €30m). A good price for a very talented player. Could well turn out to be one of the better deals this summer.

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@davidjaca

3 years

Rashford's game is so underdeveloped. Very limited as to what he can contribute on the pitch right now.

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@davidjaca

6 years

Sergio Ramos dropping a body on the biggest stage. He is a different level of shithouse.

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6 years

Lindelof excellent for Man Utd, MOTM. Composed, commanding performance. Defended well and moved out of the backline in an assured manner. Credit due because the lad has taken a lot of criticism.

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@davidjaca

2 years

Leeds could've brought in the three best players in the world and Marsch wouldn't get a tune out of them. He's simply not it.

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@davidjaca

4 years

The mental aspect of football is outrageous. Brentford win eight in a row, play some incredible football along the way while playing catch-up. The minute it becomes in their hands, they bottle it. Completely.

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@davidjaca

4 years

Often played within a double pivot, Partey’s form was that good the club rewarded him with a new deal. The player had fully bought into Simeone’s methods and demands. As other CM’s came and went, he was intelligent and hard working enough to get everything many others did not.

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@davidjaca

4 years

Truly astonished Barcelona are doing this again. Shouldn’t really be surprised at all but for some reason they still keep coming to these decisions. Only yesterday I tweeted about Thiago and they’re essentially doing the same thing. It stinks of the same incompetence.

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@davidjaca

5 years

Gerrard deserves massive credit for how he's managed this against Braga. Clear sign of his potential as a manager. Rangers players not only showed energy, commitment but were well drilled tactically.

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@davidjaca

5 years

Declan Rice with an immense performance. Absolute monster in midfield, was even motoring through wide areas at times. His physical level really is something.

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@davidjaca

4 years

This looks like a clip from a Nike advert.

ESPN FC

@ESPNFC

4 years

Pique against Mbappe ⚡️

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@davidjaca

4 years

Atleti were in some way surprised at Partey’s development here. Yes, they saw the potential, but they didn’t realise he had the tactical acumen to carry off the role. In Almería (very successful loan) he played as a 10, a winger and a B2B centre-midfielder.

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4 years

Over time Partey became more confident, authoritative and essential to Atleti’s system. He protected the defence with his presence and ability to nip danger in the bud before it formed. His recovery pace is at a good level but keep in mind he’s smart enough to position himself.

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@davidjaca

6 years

Nelson Vivas coming in to Atleti as part of Simeone's coaching staff. Get the feeling he will fit right in...

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@davidjaca

2 years

Thing that's stood out for me watching Fresneda coming through is ability in small spaces and when put under pressure. Composed and weaves his way out of trouble expertly. Technically gifted and has a physique you'd not associate with Spanish full-backs/wide players.

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@davidjaca

4 years

Massive changes in the Spain squad named by Luis Enrique. Unai Simón, Sergi Reguilón, Adama Traoré, Eric García, Ansu Fati, Ferran Torres, Dani Olmo and Óscar Rodríguez all called-up. Wow...

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@davidjaca

7 years

N’Zonzi’s people just confirmed the player wants to leave Sevilla. Clause is €40m on a contract until 2020.

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@davidjaca

6 years

Big tough hardman Scott Brown ducking out of a 50-50 with Coquelin, who goes on to start a move that ends with a Valencia goal. Outstanding.

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@davidjaca

5 months

Tuchel should be dragged over hot coals for those substitutions. It's never over until it's over and it gave the CL monsters added incentive.

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@davidjaca

6 years

The attempt to deflect blame on De Gea for how utterly appalling the Spain team was, just an embarrassment. Was it his fault Spain don't shoot? #ESPRUS

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@davidjaca

5 years

@cesc4official Wenger: "Bergkamp changed the destiny of the club...the first big star to arrive [at Arsenal]...he contributed to transform way Arsenal played”. Sums it up perfectly.

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@davidjaca

4 years

Scottish presence in Athletic first team training today, Ewan Urain. His mother is Scottish, father is Basque. Born in Durango, around 30 minutes outside of Bilbao.

Athletic Club

@AthleticClub

4 years

Sesión matinal de trabajo para los leones en Lezama. 📸 Estreno en la pretemporada del primer equipo para @Ewan_Urain y @serrano_nick10 👏 #AthleticClub 🦁

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@davidjaca

3 years

He just turned Rice into Spaghetti.

Alex Shaw

@AlexShawTel

3 years

Saint-Maximin: Box office player.

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David Cartlidge

@davidjaca

6 years

André Gomes best player on the field. Helped Everton keep their shape and gave them a foothold in the game from very early on. Quietly imposed himself. Big performance regardless of freak goal at the end.

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@davidjaca

1 year

Palace pulling this off is coup of the window so far. Absurd transfer, absurd talent.

Fabrizio Romano

@FabrizioRomano

1 year

Crystal Palace are set to sign Brazilian talent Matheus França! Documents are being exchanged between clubs — here we go 🚨🔵🔴🇧🇷 #CPFC Understand Flamengo will receive €20m fixed fee plus €10m in add-ons. Medical booked for next week, as per @cahemota . Done deal.

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3 years

Has Ramos had his flaws? Absolutely. But make no mistake he's one of the most important players in the history of Real Madrid. In the modern era he's held the team together at times, in the good and bad. A huge character. A serial winner.

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3 months

Rodri last 10-15 mins of that was gargantuan. Dragged Spain over the line, proper leader.

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@davidjaca

3 years

Brighton paying the clause in Marc Cucurella's contract, €18m. Has made phenomenal progress as a player ever since leaving Barcelona. Really good signing for Potter and the club.

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@davidjaca

2 years

What a player, what a man. NOVAK 🇷🇸

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@davidjaca

4 years

The Barcelona board deserves this result against their name. Messi does not.

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@davidjaca

4 years

Should be an investigation from the guys at the top of PSG into recruitment there. Absolute joke that a club with such aspirations of being elite are left with a squad like that. Massive question marks over Tuchel but if he goes then Leonardo must too.

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4 months

This is the most Real Madrid CL game ever. We all know how it ends...

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@davidjaca

7 years

Foden is absurd. Ability on ball, natural approach to the game. Wouldn't bat an eyelid if you said he came from La Masia. #FIFAU17WC #MCFC

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@davidjaca

6 years

Big fan of Simeone’s boys turning the posh seats into an Atleti end.

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@davidjaca

5 years

Pedro Porro for €12m is an excellent deal for Man City. A player of major potential who has been a revelation in LaLiga at just 19. Makes sense to immediately loan him out and maintain his progression with regular minutes. #MCFC

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@davidjaca

7 years

Griezmann’s now informed Atleti he wishes to leave the club. (Via the very reliable @RuizAntonito ). #MUFC

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@davidjaca

3 years

Truly believe there is only Pedri and Ansu ahead of Bryan Gil as it stands in terms of players in Spain who are young and of potential. He really is *that* good.

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@davidjaca

2 years

£50m isn't a war chest, imo. Has to be above £100m to be considered one.

Mail Sport

@MailSport

2 years

Arsenal 'to back Mikel Arteta's Premier League title challenge with £50m transfer war chest in January'

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@davidjaca

4 years

Diego Llorente heading to Leeds in deal that could be around €20m. The source of the story, @MikRec , is very trustworthy and close to Real Sociedad. This one is happening.

Noticias de Gipuzkoa

@NotGip

4 years

🔵⚪ [ #RealSociedad ] Diego Llorente, rumbo al Leeds. La operación por el central se podría cerrar este mismo martes

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5 years

Marcos Llorente to Atleti is done, just a few formalities remain. He will sign for just under €40m - Real Madrid wanted €50m plus a buyback but won't get either.

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@davidjaca

6 years

Why Griezmann wishes to replicate one of the biggest PR disasters in modern sporting history is baffling. LeBron may be his idol, but this wasn’t a path of his to follow.

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4 years

Villarreal have a deal just about wrapped up for Geronimo Rulli to be their new GK. They won't be making any move for Arsenal's Emiliano Martínez after all, despite the links in recent days.

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3 years

A genuinely appalling decision. Nothing wrong with that from Bellingham.

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5 years

@SkyKaveh VaLeNcIa HaVe DrOpPeD oUt

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