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A little more about Erling Haaland’s contract via PA Media.
According to Transfermarkt, Haaland’s contract means he has the longest current contract among players in Europe’s top five leagues.
Apart from the “lifetime” contracts offered to Real Madrid’s Raul Casillas and Iker Casillas and Barcelona star Andres Iniesta, the next longest contract in football history with a fixed end date is that of a Brazilian. It was a 10-year contract given to winger Denilson when he signed with Real Betis in 1998. The price was 21.5 million pounds, a world record at the time.
Contracts of 10 years or more are common in American sports, and last month Juan Soto signed a 15-year contract with the New York Mets.
It is reported that Haaland’s deal increases his basic salary to £500,000 a week and removes a release clause included in his original contract.
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Luton finished one place below Nottingham Forest in the Premier League last season, unfortunately finishing 18th (relegated) to 17th (retained). But while Forest started the kick-off in great style, everything went horribly wrong for the Hatters. Simon Burnton investigates.
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Will anyone catch Chelsea in the WSL? That’s the big question as Liverpool host Brighton tonight as the competition resumes after a 32-day mid-season winter break.
Suzanne Lack sets the stage for her long-awaited return. Now that I’ve secured tickets to the Manchester derby at the Etihad on Sunday night, I think I’ll give this book a closer look.
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Updated at 06.30 ET
Jota doubts Liverpool’s move to Brentford
Diogo Jota, who made an instant impression with his equalizer against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, could miss Liverpool’s trip to Brentford on Saturday. The Portuguese striker showed once again that he remains the club’s most reliable finisher with his goal in the 1-1 draw at the City Ground, which will cause a roar across Anfield.
Liverpool manager Arne Slott said in a press conference today that Jota complained of some discomfort after the match and trained separately from the main squad on Thursday.
“There is no doubt about the fact that Jota is an important player for us. He did not take part in training yesterday so today we have to see where he is,” said the Dutchman. said. “We don’t know if he’ll be available tomorrow. We’ll have to wait and see, but he seemed a little unwell for the half hour he played and was able to finish the game, but… I was complaining a little bit about it after that.”
The Portugal frontman has been out for around eight weeks with a chest injury and has started just two games since October. Jota has a checkered injury history, missing 66 games over the past two-and-a-half seasons, but Slott said the striker was not receiving special treatment for it.
“Every player has an individual program, and like I said before, it’s 80 to 90 percent the same for all players. I have something I want to do.
“Of course we note that he (Jota) is making a personal effort to stay injury-free, but it’s not just about him. It’s the same with everything else. He has a special program, just as he has a special program.
The good news for Liverpool’s forwards is that Luis Dias, who missed Thursday’s training session due to illness, is expected to be fit.
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Ole Directionda! Turkish speakers will either grin or correct you. Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly in talks to become manager of Turkish club Besiktas.
(From PA Media)
Solskjaer has not held a coaching role since leaving Old Trafford in 2021, but the Super Lig side have been without a head coach since Giovanni van Bronckhorst was let go last month. We are currently negotiating with
The Norwegian is reported to be in Istanbul to finalize his 18-month contract, with the club confirming in a short statement that a move is in the works. “Negotiations have begun with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer regarding the position of manager of our football team,” it read.
Solskjaer has managed Molde twice in his home country and also briefly managed Cardiff in 2014. If he takes over as manager of Besiktas, a team with 21 league championships currently struggling in sixth place, he will be competing against his predecessor. Red Devils boss. Jose Mourinho is currently in charge of Fenerbahce, who are in second place behind leaders Galatasaray.
Saturday’s home game against Samsungspor is likely to be too soon for Solskjaer, leaving caretaker manager Serdar Topraktepe in the dugout, but the 51-year-old will be scheduled for a midweek Europa League clash with Athletic Bilbao. may take command.
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As Max Rushden points out in his column below, Tottenham are 18th in the Premier League table since beating Manchester City 4-0 at the Etihad in November. But despite scoring just five points from a potential 27, Max says the Spurs should stick with the guy anyway.
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Some readers’ reactions to Erling Haaland signing a huge new nine-and-a-half year contract with Manchester City. To be honest, the reactions have been mixed.
Graham Neil: “Frankly I don’t dispute his incredible scoring record, but to be honest he’s not fun to watch. It’s not the talent or the ability to wow you, it’s just the constant It’s an ability to hone your skills. Give me the fickle number 10 any time.”
Ed Freeman: “But he’s not going to stay until ’34, right?” I’ll give him another year and a half. However, this way the club will guarantee a good price if he goes to Madrid or Saudi Arabia. I think it’s good business. ”
Vivek Rajendra: “How should we read the announcement and details of this absurd deal? Does the city indicate it is confident of defeating the 115 charges? Or is it just going to pretend it’s business as usual?” So, are they somehow trying to remind themselves of a way out? Should this be read in conjunction with Kusanov and Marmouche’s trolley dash (?) with the possibility of a transfer ban?
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Let’s focus on these games in our regular Friday double-digit base column.
Saturday’s match between Brentford and Liverpool should be a shocker for TV viewers. Interestingly, apart from the 3pm kick-off, it will be Liverpool’s first away game in that slot all season.
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The latest Premier League formation is 5-4-1. Round 22 of the season is progressing at a dizzying pace. There are just 17 games left, while Liverpool and Everton have 18 left.
Saturday
12.30 Newcastle v Bournemouth
15.00 Brentford v Liverpool
15.00 Leicester v Fulham
15.00 West Ham v Crystal Palace
17.30 Arsenal v Aston Villa
Sunday
14.00 Everton v Spurs
14.00 Manchester United vs Brighton
14.00 Nottingham Forest v Southampton
16.30 Ipswich v Man City
Monday
20.00 Chelsea v Wolves
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In today’s Rumor Mill, we’ll allow a segue involving Brighton. Read today’s whisper here…
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Brighton were the other winners last night, with a 2-0 win against Ipswich, ending an eight-game winless run in the Premier League (and, mind you, eight of those games were draws) and moving them into ninth place. did. Nick Ames was on Portman Road.
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Haaland has scored 11 hat-tricks for Man City so far, but is yet to score one in 2025. One man who has achieved this is Amad Diallo. He came to Manchester United’s rescue with three late goals, pulling his side back from humiliation against bottom club Southampton and ensuring safety. We won 3-1 last night.
Manchester United 3-1 Southampton: Jamie Jackson match report
Old Trafford reaction: words from Diallo and Ruben Amorim
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Updated on 05.32 ET
This is a great start to my morning blog. I know it’s not the main focus, but the font on Man City’s shirt is still annoying.
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good morning. Let’s start with Manchester City. There, Erling Haaland penned a new contract with the club until 2034. yes. Here are more details from Jamie Jackson:
Erling Haaland has signed a record nine-and-a-half year contract with Manchester City that will run with the champions until 2034, with the centre-forward saying he is “very happy and proud”.
The Norwegian, who is under contract until 2027, has proved a phenomenon at City, scoring 111 goals in just 125 games since signing from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2022. He scored 52 goals in his first year and City won the treble in 2022. twenty three.
The length of his contract is a record for a domestic athlete, and his salary is thought to be around £500,000 a week.
Read more here…
The other big news this morning was the appointment of 35-year-old Rene Sleggers as Arsenal’s new permanent head coach. Suzanne Luck reports on the WSL before it restarts after the winter break.
Rene Sleggers will take part in Arsenal’s training sessions this week. Photo: David Price/Arsenal FC/Getty Images
Arsenal have appointed interim head coach Renee Sleggers as the permanent successor to Jonas Eydewall, who had an excellent spell at the club.
The 35-year-old has signed a three-month interim contract until the end of the 2025-26 season.
Claire Wheatley, Arsenal’s director of women’s football, said: “Renee was an outstanding candidate following a thorough recruitment process.
Read more here…
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