Author: Black Dog
New Real Madrid signing Dean Huijsen held his first press conference today and admitted being ‘very grateful’ to ex-Roma coach José Mourinho, who had convinced him to join the Giallorossi in 2024. Huijsen thanked ex-Roma and Real Madrid coach Mourinho during his unveiling press conference with the Merengues on Tuesday. A former Juventus defender, Huijsen joined Roma on a dry loan deal in the January 2024 transfer window after a call with the then-Giallorossi boss Mourinho. “I was at Christmas dinner with my family when Mourinho called,” Huijsen recalled. “When he calls, you have to listen. He’s one of the…
Former Italy and Milan manager Arrigo Sacchi took issue with Claudio Ranieri’s decision to turn down the Italian national team. Following Ranieri’s rejection of the coaching position for Italy, Sacchi spoke to La Gazzetta dello Sport. “I don’t know the specific motivations, but I believe that you can’t say no to the National team,” said the retired technician. “It’s a moral duty to answer the call, at least that’s how I see it. The National team is the team of all Italians and therefore, for a coach, it should represent the highest goal for any manager.” “What’s higher and nobler…
AC Milan continue to negotiate on various tables, and there has been an enquiry over two Spurs players as per a report. After having made official the sale of Tijjani Reijnders to Manchester City and being one step away from finalising that of Yunus Musah to Napoli, Milan have fresh money to invest in remaking its midfield. The first signing will be Luka Modric, even if his arrival will be postponed until after the Club World Cup. The Croatian will honour his contract with Real Madrid until the end by actively participating in the intercontinental tournament. According to Corriere dello…
Igli Tare will meet with the AC Milan leadership next week to try and obtain some extra budget to reinforce two positions, a report claims. Having completed some important transfers, above all that of Tijjani Reijnders to Manchester City, Milan have made over €90m that will be reinvested to strengthen and complete Massimiliano Allegri’s squad for next season. The intention is to makes moves to bolster every department from defence to attack, which is why the proceeds from the sales done so far may not be enough for Tare to carry out the work he wants to do. According to…
AC Milan seem to be looking to make a big striker move this summer, and a journalist has put forward Victor Osimhen’s name. Milan have some doubts to resolve about the striker position, with Luka Jovic is on an expiring contract and Tammy Abraham’s loan having run out. Santiago Gimenez and Francesco Camarda are the options at present and the latter may depart on loan, to play more regularly. Last night, Sky mentioned that Mateo Retegui of Atalanta and Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus are two forwards that the directors are looking into, even if they would be difficult coups to…
Kieran Tierney has shared a heartfelt message with Arsenal supporters after leaving the club at the end of his contract this summer. The Scottish left-back joined Arsenal from Celtic in 2019 and quickly gained a reputation for his dedication, work ethic and defensive reliability. Over the years, he became a well-regarded figure among fans and teammates alike. Since his arrival, Arsenal have gone through a period of transition under Mikel Arteta. The evolution of the squad and changes in tactical approach saw Tierney gradually lose his regular place in the starting eleven. Despite that, he remained a committed professional throughout…
Arsenal have permitted Fabio Vieira to represent FC Porto in this summer’s Club World Cup, allowing the midfielder to continue his development at the club where he began his professional career. Vieira is currently on loan at Porto and has become one of their standout performers this season, playing a key role in their domestic and continental campaigns. The Gunners recognised that Vieira would find game time limited at the Emirates this term and made the decision to sanction his temporary return to Portugal. It was a move designed to benefit all parties, giving the midfielder consistent playing opportunities while…
Chelsea have raised their offer to Milan for Mike Maignan to €21m, according to Sky Sport Italia reporter Gianluca Di Marzio, and it might be enough to get a deal done for the Club World Cup. It is no secret now that the goalkeeper believes his time at San Siro is over and wants a move away, partly because he feels frustrated that the contract renewal agreed in March was then not actually signed by the club. They waited, his current deal is due to expire in June 2026, and now the France international has his heart set on a…
With Benjamin Sesko’s pace, we might finally see Arsenal’s Martin Ødegaard delivering performances like his Italy masterclass every week. After returning from injury last season, Martin Ødegaard initially struggled to hit the high standards Arsenal fans know he’s capable of. Some even questioned his captaincy. Others argued that Arsenal needed a midfield upgrade if they were to challenge again. But Friday night’s World Cup qualifier against Italy was a turning point, and the perfect reminder of just how special Ødegaard is. For years, both Ødegaard and Man City’s Erling Haaland have faced criticism for not delivering on the international stage.…
Roma have announced that they will use a modernised version of one of the team’s historic emblems as the club crest for the 2025-26 season onwards. The Giallorossi have used three slightly different versions of the same crest since the year 1997, but will now revert to a modernised version of the logo that the team has worn twice previously, between 1950-59 and 1961-77. The club confirmed the changes to the team’s logo in an end-of-season message from the owners, Dan and Ryan Friedkin. It read: “We are also proud to announce the progressive return of the historic ASR crest,…