PSG confident of Idrissa Gueye deal

Thomas Tuchel’s #1 midfield priority, Idrissa Gueye, who turns 30 in September, is looking increasingly likely to join PSG, according to Le Parisien. On Friday, he will play the AFCON final and Les Parisiens are confident of signing him immediately afterwards, with the player apparently super motivated to make the move. Gueye’s entourage confirmed to the Read more about PSG confident of Idrissa Gueye deal[…]

Official | Toulouse acquire Agustín Rogel from Krylia Sovetov

Ligue 1 side Toulouse have announced the signing of Uruguayan 21-year-old central defender Agustín Rogel from Krylia Sovetov for a reported €2.5m. Click Here: All Blacks rugby store Rogel is TFC’s fourth signing of the summer and he has signed a 4-year contract with Les Violets. He joins Mauro Goicoechea, the club’s goalkeeper, as the Read more about Official | Toulouse acquire Agustín Rogel from Krylia Sovetov[…]

Exclusive | Simon Festinesi reacts to Virgiliu Postolachi’s departure from PSG: “Lille can be a good platform for him.”

Speaking to Get French Football News, the agent of Lille’s latest attacking recruit Virgiliu Postolachi, Simon Festinesi, has said that the forward had been on his new club’s radar for months before the move was finalised. Represented by the BS & Partners agency, the 19-year-old was not in Thomas Tuchel’s plans for the upcoming campaign. Read more about Exclusive | Simon Festinesi reacts to Virgiliu Postolachi’s departure from PSG: “Lille can be a good platform for him.”[…]

PSG SD Leonardo has spoken with Serge Aurier

L’Équipe report that PSG Sporting Director Leonardo has several weeks ago spoken with Ivorian international right-back Serge Aurier about a possible return for the 26-year-old over the phone. Aurier is not the club’s #1 target in this position. Especially because Thomas Meunier, under contract until 2020, did not find himself a Premier League exit. However, Read more about PSG SD Leonardo has spoken with Serge Aurier[…]

Christophe Galtier against LFP stoppages of matches over homophobic chanting

Speaking at a press conference today after Lille’s match vs St Étienne, manager Christophe Galtier was asked about the new LFP policy of pausing matches when homophobic chants are heard from the stands. “There is no homophobia in football or racism, we are far from all of that. When you look at the contents of a Read more about Christophe Galtier against LFP stoppages of matches over homophobic chanting[…]

Official | Léo Dubois signs Lyon extension; Anthony Lopes to follow

Ligue 1 side Lyon have confirmed this evening that French right-back Léo Dubois has signed contract extension with the club until 2024. Portuguese international and #1 goalkeeper Anthony Lopes has also penned a new deal until 2023, according to Le 10 Sport and L’Équipe, which should be official imminently. After a long and complex set of negotiations, the 28-year-old Read more about Official | Léo Dubois signs Lyon extension; Anthony Lopes to follow[…]

FEATURE | Inside France’s bitter war on their own away football fans

“I’ve been in the business for twenty years and I’ve never seen that […] if we were gangsters, thugs, I would understand these measures, but I’m a father, I have a job, I just want to support my club.” These are the words of Greg Massabo, spokesperson for OGC Nice’s principal ultras group, the Populaire Read more about FEATURE | Inside France’s bitter war on their own away football fans[…]

PSG Sporting Director blames mentality problem for the mass exodus of young talent

Speaking in an interview with RMC, PSG Sporting Director Leonardo appeared to blame the mentality of young players in France for the capital club’s decision to conduct a fire sale of promising talent this summer. “If you wait, you don’t have the player anymore. It is a system that does not help us much. It is Read more about PSG Sporting Director blames mentality problem for the mass exodus of young talent[…]

Official | Lyon sack Sylvinho; President Aulas & Juninho present united front

Last night, Lyon announced the removal of Sylvinho as manager of the club. He becomes the shortest-serving manager in the club’s history, presiding over the club for just 11 competitive matches. Click Here: Gérard Baticle will take over from the Brazilian in the interim. Speaking in a press release today, Lyon President Aulas and Sporting Read more about Official | Lyon sack Sylvinho; President Aulas & Juninho present united front[…]