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Chelsea Sign Kai Havertz
Chelsea Have Confirmed The Signing Of Kai Havertz From Bayer Leverkusen.
He Has Signed A Five-year Contract At Stamfo...
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Chelsea Sign Kai Havertz
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Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen.
He has signed a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge after completing medical examinations last week.
“I am very happy and proud to be here,†Havertz told the club’s official website.
“For me it is a dream come true to play in a big club like Chelsea and I can’t wait to meet all the players and the trainers. Yeah, I am very happy to be here!
The deal breaks down as €80m up front plus an additional €10m and then another €10m if performance-related bonuses are met, such as winning the Champions League.
Havertz had been chased by Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus at various points in the past year but it is Frank Lampard’s side who have won the race for his signature.
The deal also pushes Chelsea’s summer spending north of €200m, having also brought in Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech and Ben Chilwell for considerable fees.
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Manchester United Interested In Signing Sergio Reguilon
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Manchester United have tabled a bid for Sergio Reguilón.
The traditional Old Trafford style of football has always relied quite heavily on flankmen and wingers to build the attack. As such, the roles on either side play a crucial part in the fortunes of any United side that has gone on to win big.
Ole Gunnar Solskjær is keen on replicating that level of past success and for that, he will require key players in every spot.
By securing the signing of Donny van de Beek, the Norwegian certainly has enviable options in the midfield.
However, he could now that extend that same level of squad depth to their left flank too.
Manchester United have tabled a bid to sign Sergio Reguilón from Real Madrid. The 23-year-old Spaniard did exceptionally well on loan with Sevilla last season but it is understood that Zinedine Zidane does not see a regular role for him ahead of his first-choice options of Marcelo and Ferland Mendy.
United are amongst several big clubs interested in making the left-back their own.
This source, however, names United and Sevilla to be the top names keen on making the deal. However, the Premier League outfit may be the only side interested in buying as Sevilla are merely interested in one more loan spell.
Further, Madrid could sell the player for around €25-30 million now but include a buy-back clause to hold hope of a future with their academy graduate. United are believed to be open to offer him a long-term deal.
That is understandable given the fitness concerns of Luke Shaw and the fact that academy graduate Brandon Williams still only has a few months of top-level football under his belt.
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Iceland Vs England: Team News And Preview
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Iceland will welcome England to Laugardalsvollur Stadium in the capital city Reykjavik on Saturday for a match of the new edition of the Nations League. The other two nations that were drawn in group 2 were Belgium and Denmark.
Iceland vs England Head to Head
Last game between the nations: 27.06.2016 EURO 1/8 Finals: England – Iceland 1:2; Wayne Rooney 4’(penalty); Ragnar Sigurdsson 6’, Kolbeinn Sigthorsson 18’
Last game on Icelandic soil: This will be the first meeting between the two nations in Iceland.
Worth mentioning: Iceland and England have met just two times in the history so far, with both matches played in the recent century. The “Three Lions†recorded a comprehensive 6:1 victory in a friendly match in 2004, but it was Iceland who were laughing last, as they produced one of the biggest surprises in the Euros history by eliminating England at the 1/8 finals in 2016 with a 2:1 win. In total, both meetings between the two nations featured over 3 goals and also witnessed goals at both ends.
Iceland vs England Stats
Last game Iceland: 20.01.2020 International Friendly: El Salvador – Iceland 0:1; Kjartan Finnbogason 65’
Next game Iceland: 08.09.2020 UEFA Nations League: Belgium – Iceland
Last game England: 17.11.2019 Euro Qualifications: Kosovo – England 0:4; Harry Winks 32’, Harry Kane 79’, Marcus Rashford 83’, Mason Mount 90’
Next game England: 08.09.2020 UEFA Nations League: Denmark – England
Worth mentioning: Iceland’s two most recent matches were friendly games with El Salvador and Canada, both played away from home and ending in slender 0:1 wins for the European nation. Iceland is on a run of three straight victories and unbeaten in five encounters in total, with their previous defeat coming at the hands of World Champions France. Just one of their last five encounters resulted in over 3 goals, and only the same saw both involved teams to score, as Iceland kept a clean sheet in all of the other four.
England was in scary form in 2019, with the team winning its last three matches by a combined 17:0 goal difference and not scoring less than four.
In fact, they failed to hit less than four goals past their opponents only in the away defeat to Czech Republic across the last six encounters. No draw has been registered in England’s last six games. All of their last five meetings produced over 3 goals, while two witnessed goals at both ends.
Iceland vs England News
Missing players Iceland: No reports of injuries or suspensions.
Missing players England: No reports of injuries or suspensions.
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Portugal Vs Croatia: Team News And Preview
Croatia Will Travel To Portugal, As The Two Nations Prepare To Meet On Saturday At Stadio Do Dragao In A Match Of UEFA’s...
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Portugal Vs Croatia: Team News And Preview
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Croatia will travel to Portugal, as the two nations prepare to meet on Saturday at Stadio do Dragao in a match of UEFA’s Nations League cup. The two nations were drawn in group 3 alongside the teams of France and Sweden. Portugal are the reigning champions, having triumphed in the final of the first edition against Netherlands in the summer of 2019.
Portugal vs Croatia Head to Head
Last game between the teams: 06.09.2018 International Friendly: Portugal – Croatia 1:1; Pepe 32’; Ivan Perisic 18’
Last game on Portuguese soil: 06.09.2018 International Friendly: Portugal – Croatia 1:1; Pepe 32’; Ivan Perisic 18’
Worth mentioning: Portugal and Croatia have met five times in the history so far, with the most recent encounter dating back to 2018 when they finished in 1:1 stalemate in a friendly. The Portuguese are still unbeaten, after recording victories in each of the first three head-to-head clashes and the last two ended in draws.
The goal scored by Ivan Perisic in the most recent match was the first in Portugal’s net, as Croatia failed to hit the back of the nets in any of the first four fixtures. Just one of the matches featured over 3 goals, and also one witnessed goals at both ends.
Portugal vs Croatia Stats
Last game Portugal: 17.11.2019 Euro Qualifications: Luxembourg – Portugal 0:2; Bruno Fernandes 39’, Cristiano Ronaldo 86’
Next game Portugal: 08.09.2020 UEFA Nations League: Sweden – Portugal
Last game Croatia: 19.11.2019 International Friendly: Croatia – Georgia 2:1; Guram Kashia 25’(own goal), Ivan Perisic 53’; Giorgi Papunashvili 18’
Next game Croatia: 08.09.2020 UEFA Nations League: France – Croatia
Worth mentioning: Portugal defeated Luxembourg with 0:2 away from home in the nation’s last match back in November of 2019. The Iberians are on a run of two back-to-back victories, both achieved by also keeping clean sheets.
Portugal lost just one of its previous sixteen matches, going 2:1 only in the visit to Ukraine. No draw has been registered in their last eight encounters. All but the most recent of Portugal’s last five outings resulted in over 3 goals, as two saw both involved nations to score.
Croatia prevailed with 2:1 score over Georgia in the country’s last game. The Croats are unbeaten in their last six meetings, recording four triumphs and two draws in the process. Just two of their last twenty encounters ended in wins for the visiting teams.
Croatia lost each of the previous three games in which they conceded more than a goal, with all three ending with the same score of 2:1. Three of their last five outings produced over 3 goals, while four witnessed goals at both ends.
Portugal vs Croatia News
Missing players Portugal: No reports of injuries or suspensions.
Missing players Croatia: No reports of injuries or suspensions.
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Germany Vs Spain: Team News And Preview
The National Selections Of Germany And Spain Will Meet On Thursday At Mercedes Benz Arena In Stuttgart For A Game Of The New Ed...
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Germany Vs Spain: Team News And Preview
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The national selections of Germany and Spain will meet on Thursday at Mercedes Benz Arena in Stuttgart for a game of the new edition of UEFA’s Nations League. Both teams are placed in group 4 alongside with Switzerland and Ukraine.
Germany vs Spain Head to Head
Last game between the nations: 23.03.2018 Friendly International: Germany – Spain 1:1; Thomas Muller 35’; Rodrigo 6’
Last game on German soil: 23.03.2018 Friendly International: Germany – Spain 1:1; Thomas Muller 35’; Rodrigo 6’
Worth mentioning: The last meeting between the national teams of Germany and Spain was a friendly, played back in 2018 and finished in 1:1 stalemate. None of the sides have managed to score more than a goal in any of the previous four Head-to-head clashes, with each of the previous three ending in slender 0:1 wins for the visiting sides. Only one of the last five matches featured over 3 goals, while two witnessed goals at both ends.
Germany vs Spain Stats
Last game Germany: 19.11.2019 Euro Qualifications: Germany – Northern Ireland 6:1; Serge Gnabry 19’, 47’, 60’, Leon Goretzka 43’, 73’, Julian Brandt 90’; Michael Smith 7’
Next game Germany: 06.09.2020 UEFA Nations League: Switzerland – Germany
Last game Spain: 18.11.2019 Euro Qualifications: Spain – Romania 5:0; Fabian Ruiz 8’, Gerard Moreno 33’, 43’, Adrian Rus 45’(own goal), Mikel Oyarzabal 90’
Next game Spain: 06.09.2020 UEFA Nations League: Spain – Ukraine
Worth mentioning: Germany trashed Northern Ireland with 6:1 in the team’s last outing, back in November 2019. Bayern Munich teammates Serge Gnabry and Leon Goretzka were responsible for five of the goals, with Gnabry grabbing a hattrick on the night. Germany are on a run of three consecutive victories, and unbeaten in five games.
Just three of their last eleven encounters ended in wins for the sides listed as hosts. All but one of the German national team last five meetings produnced over 3 goals, while two saw both involved sides to score.
Spain recorded a comprehensive 5:0 victory against Romania in their last game in the previous window for the national sides in November 2019. The Spaniards are on a two match winning streak with a combined goal difference of 12:0 and undefeated in the last eleven encounters.
The nation’s last two defeats coincides with the last two occasions when Sergio Ramos and Co. conceded more than once. Three of Spain’s last five meetings resulted in over 3 goals, as two witnessed goals at both ends.
Germany vs Spain News
Missing players Germany: No reports of injuries or suspensions.
Missing players Spain: No reports of injuries or suspensions.
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Manchester United Close To Signing Donny Van De Beek
Donny Van De Beek Has Been Left Out Of Ajax’s Squad As His Exit Appears Likely.
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Manchester United Close To Signing Donny Van De Beek
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Donny van de Beek has been left out of Ajax’s squad as his exit appears likely.
Manchester United fans have been desperate for a transfer to be announced from weeks now, especially after the prolonged debacle that was the Jadon Sancho saga.
In recent days, Ajax’s Donny van de Beek emerged on to the club’s radar, which was also the case for several top European names.
However, exciting developments on Saturday prompted a flurry of activity about the player’s future.
Van de Beek was left out Ajax’s squad during their club-friendly against Eintracht Frankfurt.
When quizzed about the midfielder’s omission, Ajax manager Erik ten Hag provided the following explanation: There have been some developments that made us decide us to keep him out of today’s squad. We will see what happens. We’ll make an announcement as soon as there’s some clarity.
The developments in question could come from two prominent clubs for the 23-year-old who has largely been linked with Manchester United and Barcelona so far.
However, a separate quote from journalist Gerard Romero goes on to suggest that van de Beek is not a target for the Camp Nou outfit. This would certainly give a big boost to United fans who are hopeful. In that regard, another reliable source on Barcelona has also indicated that Old Trafford is indeed the player’s destination.
The Dutchman, who is a product of Ajax’s famed youth academy, to be worth around £49 million.
The player would be a good fit at Old Trafford and could prove to be exceptionally valuable for Ole Gunnar Solskjær and company by virtue of his playmaking skills. On top of that, he is also a prolific goalscorer and that could all add up to give Bruno Fernandes much-needed competition and act as a back-up.
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