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  • Transfer: I’ve always been an Arsenal fan – Zinchenko

    Transfer: I’ve always been an Arsenal fan – Zinchenko

    Arsenal have completed the signing of versatile Ukraine player Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City.

    The 25-year-old flew back from City’s pre-season tour of the USA to complete the move after Arsenal agreed a £30m deal, which includes £2m in add-ons.

    He has signed a long-term contract with the London club and is their fifth signing of the summer.

    “This is a boyhood dream come true, because I was a massive fan when I was a kid,” said Zinchenko.

    “Since Thierry Henry and young Cesc Fabregas was playing here, I was just enjoying watching those games, that Arsenal. And obviously I started to love this club, so I am so excited and I cannot wait to play for this amazing club.”

    Zinchenko worked with manager Mikel Arteta when the Gunners’ boss was on the coaching team at Manchester City and says the experience played “the most important role” in his decision to move.

    “Since the first day at City I knew that he’s going to be a very good manager,” Zinchenko added.

    “I am here to achieve big things and I hope we can win some titles, and I hope we are going to fight for every title in which we are going to be involved.

    “Even from the last season, I was watching Arsenal’s games and I could smell it’s coming, you know? The team is growing up so quickly and I think it’s time. It’s time to do our best and to achieve something big.”

    Arteta added: “Alex is a high quality player who will give us options and versatility.

    “He’s a player that I personally know really well and continued to follow him after my time at Manchester City.

    “It’s not only about the positions he can play but as well, the versatility he will give us in attack and defence.

    “Alex is a person with great human qualities and character, and I’m delighted that everyone has made this huge effort to bring Alex to the club.”

  • Why I will never join Man Utd – Kalvin Phillips

    Why I will never join Man Utd – Kalvin Phillips

    Manchester City star Kalvin Phillips has said there was no chance he was going to join Manchester United.

    Phillips joined City from boyhood club Leeds United this summer in a deal worth £45m.

    United were strongly linked with the England midfielder, but he was never going to join Leeds’ biggest rival.

    “No, there was never any chance of me going there,” Phillips told The Sun.

    “You know my loyalty to Leeds, my family as well, they’re all Leeds fans.

    “I was honoured by United wanting me, such a big team – one of the biggest teams in the world.

    “But no, I had to stay loyal to Leeds and choose to go to the other side of Manchester.”

    Asked if it was unusual to take such a stance, he said: “I don’t know, it’s just the way I am, the way I think and the way I’ll always be.

    “I want to be loyal to the people who’ve given me the biggest opportunity in the world.

    “Leeds were the first team to sign me, I made sure that was one of the main things I’d do.”

  • I gave his name to Todd straight away – Tuchel on Sterling signing

    I gave his name to Todd straight away – Tuchel on Sterling signing

    Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel says new owner Todd Boehly backed him in their pursuit of former Manchester City attacker Raheem Sterling.

    Tuchel was quick to pinpoint the City man who, with just a year left on his contract, was keen to secure regular first-team football.

    “I gave his name to Todd straight away,” he explains. “He’s horrible to play against, horrible. The main point is his intensity and the amount of repetition of intensity that he delivers. This is simply outstanding over the last years.

    “He caused huge trouble when he played against us and once you dig in deeper into his data and not only statistics in his goal involvements, it’s outstanding.

    “It’s exactly what we need to raise the level of our players. That’s why we are so sure and that’s why he was, for us, top of the list.”

  • EPL: Chelsea complete signing of Raheem Sterling

    EPL: Chelsea complete signing of Raheem Sterling

    Raheem Sterling has returned “home” after swapping Manchester for London by signing for Chelsea on a five-year deal.

    The England international ended a seven-year stay at Manchester City as he joined their English Premier League (EPL) rivals on Wednesday.

    The Blues shelled out 47.5 million pounds to acquire Sterling, who won four league titles during a successful spell at the Etihad Stadium.

    Chelsea confirmed the deal from their pre-season camp in the U.S., with Sterling ready to get to work.

    “London is my home and where it all started for me, and it’s amazing I now have the opportunity to play in front of friends and family week in, week out at Stamford Bridge.

    “I’m really looking forward to meeting the fans there soon,” Sterling said in a statement published on the club’s website.

    Earlier, Sterling posted a goodbye message to Manchester City on Twitter, celebrating “seven seasons, eleven major trophies, a lifetime of memories.”

    Sterling joined Manchester City from Liverpool in 2015, winning four league titles and scoring 131 goals in 339 games across all competitions.

    The England International was in and out of the Manchester City team towards the end of last season.

    He did not start either leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final loss to Real Madrid or the EPL title-clincher against Aston Villa on the final day.

    Sterling becomes the second long-serving Manchester City player to depart for London this summer after Gabriel Jesus completed a move to Arsenal.

    The pair scored 30 goals between them last season.

    But Pep Guardiola will be hoping to offset that loss following the signing of Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund earlier in the window.

    Sterling is Chelsea’s first major signing of the summer as Blues boss Tuchel looks to inject fresh impetus into an already impressive forward line.

    He could soon be followed by Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, who is expected to complete his move to west London soon.

  • Raheem Sterling announces Man City exit

    Raheem Sterling announces Man City exit

    Raheem Sterling has announced he’s leaving Manchester City ahead of moving to Chelsea.

    The 27-year-old’s £50m move to Premier League rivals Chelsea is expected in the next 24 hours.

    The England forward issued a heartfelt goodbye message to his former team-mates and the club’s staff and fans on his social media account.

    “I arrived in Manchester a 20-year-old. Today, I leave as a man,” said Sterling.

    “Seven seasons, 11 major trophies, a lifetime of memories.”

    City signed Sterling from Liverpool in a £49m deal in 2015. He went on to score 131 goals in 339 games, winning four Premier League titles.

    Capped 77 times by England, Sterling will become Chelsea’s first major signing since the Todd Boehly-led takeover.

    He added: “I am thankful for the ups and downs, as it’s the downs that have tested my strength and resolve and enable me to stand here in front of you as the best possible version of myself.”

    Sterling will now link up with the Chelsea squad who flew out for their pre-season tour to the United States on Saturday.

  • Chelsea agree personal terms with Man City defender

    Chelsea agree personal terms with Man City defender

    Chelsea have reached personal terms with Manchester City defender Nathan Ake.

    Ake is keen to follow City teammate Raheem Sterling to London this summer. Sterling is a step away from signing for the Blues.

    New Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly has been working hard on landing new faces for manager Thomas Tuchel and is believed to have reached a resolution with the 27-year-old Ake’s representatives, says the Daily Mail.

    Ake is a former Chelsea youth teamer before leaving for Bournemouth. The Holland international has battled for minutes at City.

    The Premier League champions are expected to seek £50m to sell Ake, having quoted the figure to Newcastle United after an approach earlier this summer.

  • Chelsea, Man City closer to reaching agreement for Sterling

    Chelsea, Man City closer to reaching agreement for Sterling

    Premier League clubs Chelsea and Manchester City are getting closer to agreeing on terms over a fee for Raheem Sterling.

    City have been seeking £45m to sell the England international and Chelsea are now closer to meeting the valuation, says the Daily Mail.

    Sterling has agreed terms over a four-year contract with the London giants.

    The midfielder has already held positive discussions with Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel over how he would be utilised at Stamford Bridge. Tuchel’s words have gone a long way to convincing Sterling about the move.

    It will mark a homecoming for Sterling, who has born and raised in London. His first club was QPR.

  • Transfer: Man City schedule medical for Kalvin Phillips

    Manchester City aim to close the signing of Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips by the weekend.

    The England international saw City’s offer for him accepted by Leeds last week. However, Phillips’ summer break has delayed negotiations.

    The Daily Mail says his medical tests are due to take place tomorrow and provided all goes according to plan his £45m move to the Etihad can be rubber-stamped.

    Phillips has a deal with Leeds to 2024, but resisted attempts by management to open talks about a new deal during the season.

    He is now set to complete a move to City, where he is seen as a potential replacement for former captain Fernandinho, who has just signed for Athletico Paranaense.

    Phillips will become City’s second signing of the summer after the £51million arrival of Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund.

  • A national team is the next step – Guardiola reveals

    A national team is the next step – Guardiola reveals

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed that his next plan is coaching a national team.

    However, taking the Spain job is no certainty for the Catalan.

    He said, “A national team is the next step.

    “I need to take a break after seven years at Manchester City, I need to stop and see, learn from other managers, and maybe take this path.

    “I would like to be a coach at a European championship, a Copa America, or a World Cup.”

  • Ex-Man City captain appointed Burnley manager

    Former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has been appointed as the new manager of English football club side Burnley.

    The 36-year-old ex-Belgium international joins after quitting his head coach job at Anderlecht, where he spent three years, in late May.

    “Burnley Football Club is a truly historic English side and it is an honour to be appointed first-team manager,” said Kompany, who takes over from caretaker Mike Jackson.

    Jackson replaced Sean Dyche in April but could not save the club from relegation to the Championship.

    “I’m excited by the challenge ahead.

    “I’m looking forward to getting to work with the players and creating a positive, winning team for our fans when we return to Turf Moor.

    “I’ve been impressed by the board’s vision for the club which aligns with my own and I look forward to playing my part as we enter an important season.”

    Club chairman Alan Pace insists the Clarets have appointed a “proven leader”.

    “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Vincent to Burnley Football Club,” he said.

    “Vincent is a proven leader and I’ve been very impressed with his ideas for Burnley Football Club, his appetite to succeed and his focus on leading the club back to the Premier League.

    “Vincent has shown impressive credentials in leading one of Belgium’s biggest teams back to European football and a Cup final last season and we’ve been excited by his philosophy, approach, and ambition for the club.”