The world of football transfers has seen a significant shift in recent years, with small clubs benefiting immensely from future transfer clauses. These clauses have the potential to change the financial landscape of these clubs and offer hope to young footballers in non-league football. Maidenhead United struck gold when Max Kilman made a £40 million
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Reports suggest that Chelsea’s majority shareholder, Clearlake Capital, is not looking to sell their stake in the club. Despite rumors of a power struggle within the ownership group, sources close to Clearlake have emphasized their commitment to providing long-term stability at Stamford Bridge. This stance indicates a focus on continuity and a strategic vision for
Kevin De Bruyne, the Manchester City midfielder and Belgium captain, recently expressed his concerns over the impact of a crammed football calendar on players’ health and performance. De Bruyne highlighted the issue of added fixtures in both club and international competitions, pointing out that the schedule is getting increasingly demanding for players. FIFPRO’s European member
Upon his return to Manchester City after being snubbed from England’s Euro 2024 squad, Jack Grealish was met with a simple yet motivating message from Pep Guardiola. The surprising omission had left Grealish and many others puzzled, but Guardiola saw it as an opportunity for Grealish to ignite himself and strive for improvement. With a
Conor Gallagher, former Chelsea midfielder, recently shared his thoughts on his time at the club despite his departure during the summer transfer window. Gallagher expressed that he has only positive things to say about his experience at Chelsea, emphasizing the special memories he created during his time there. The 24-year-old acknowledged the impact Chelsea had
United States women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes recently highlighted the glaring lack of opportunities for women managers in men’s football. Despite her stellar track record and success in the women’s game, Emma Hayes shed light on the obstacles that still exist when it comes to breaking into the male-dominated world of football management.
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella recently spoke out about the importance of stability for achieving success, drawing from his experiences both with his national team, Spain, and his club, Chelsea. Despite his standout performance during Spain’s Euro 2024 victory, Cucurella has faced challenges at the club level since joining Chelsea in a significant deal from Brighton.
With his contract expiring at the end of the season, Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool is up in the air. The Egyptian forward has been a key player for the club, with an impressive record of 214 goals and 92 assists from 352 games. Despite rejecting a £150 million offer for him in 2023, Liverpool
It has been reported that Crystal Palace’s attacking midfielder, Eberechi Eze, could be available for a transfer next year with a release clause of £68 million. This clause can be activated with an upfront offer of £60 million plus an additional £8 million in add-ons. Despite interest from clubs like Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, and
Recently, the Premier League approved Chelsea’s sale of two hotels for £76.5 million to a sister company. This deal was crucial for Chelsea’s compliance with the division’s profit and sustainability rules. The club faced a loss of £89.9 million in the 2022-23 financial year, but selling the Millennium and Copthorne hotels helped reduce this figure