Manchester, July 25 (IANS) Uzbekistan’s star player Abdukodir Khusanov has penned a new deal with former Premier League champions Manchester City, extending his stay at the Etihad Stadium for five more years. The 22-year-old, who was part of Uzbekistan’s squad at the World Cup, had a breakthrough campaign last season, making 37 appearances in all competitions.The defender has signed a new deal until 2031, with the option of another year. It replaces his existing contract, which was due to expire…
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London, July 22 (IANS) Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has committed his long-term future to the former Premier League champions after signing a new four-year contract that will keep him at the club until 2030.The 26-year-old, whose previous deal was set to end next summer, has chosen to extend his stay with new head coach Enzo Maresca. He wants to start fresh after an inconsistent season.”Committing my future to City means everything to me. Playing for this club is all I’ve ever wanted to…
Manchester, July 9 (IANS) Manchester City have confirmed the coaches that will join the Club as part of Enzo Maresca’s coaching staff, with former goalkeeper Willy Caballero returning to the club as part of the new-look backroom team. The Premier League club said Roberto Vitiello, Willy Caballero, Danny Walker, Michele De Bernardin, Marcos Alvarez, Denis Silva and Javier Molina will all be part of Maresca’s staff.Caballero, who spent three years at Man City from 2014, returned to the club wher…
Manchester, June 29 (IANS) Manchester City have named Enzo Maresca as their new manager, with the Italian signing a three-year contract to succeed Pep Guardiola following the Spaniard’s departure at the end of the season.The Premier League club confirmed the appointment on Monday, giving the 46-year-old the challenge of replacing Guardiola. His decade-long time at City changed the team into one of the strongest in English football.Maresca knows the Etihad Stadium well. He previously coached City…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Pep Guardiola is expected to announce his departure from Manchester City during the club’s final Premier League match of the season against Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium, said a report.The report stated that even though Guardiola signed a contract extension until 2027 in November 2024, doubts about his long-term future at the club have lingered in recent months. If confirmed, the Spaniard’s exit would end one of the most successful managerial terms in English foo…
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Chelsea F.C. have confirmed the appointment of Xabi Alonso as the club’s new head coach, with the former Spanish international set to begin a four-year spell at Stamford Bridge from July 1, 2026.The move signals Chelsea’s latest attempt to bring stability to a chaotic managerial period that has seen multiple changes in the dugout during the current campaign. Alonso arrives after leaving Real Madrid by mutual agreement earlier this year, ending a brief and challenging…
Madrid, March 31 (IANS) Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella said it would be difficult to turn down a return to Barcelona if the opportunity arose, while also voicing frustration over his club’s direction this season.The 27-year-old Spain international came through Barcelona’s youth system but made just one first-team appearance in the Copa del Rey before spells with Eibar and Getafe. He later moved to the Premier League, spending a season at Brighton before joining Chelsea in June 2022.Speaking ahe…
London, Jan 11 (IANS) Liam Rosenior’s reign as Chelsea head coach began with a convincing 5-1 victory away to Charlton Athletic as the Blues’ progressed to the fourth round of the FA Cup.Rosenior was appointed as Blues head coach on Tuesday, replacing former head coach Enzo Maresca, but didn’t take training until Thursday, meaning this was his first game in charge.Chelsea were totally dominant in the first half, enjoying 78 per cent possession and having Charlton camped in their defensive third …
London, Jan 6 (IANS) Chelsea have appointed Liam Rosenior as their new manager on a six-year deal. The former Hull City and Strasbourg coach will replace Enzo Maresca, who departed on New Year’s Day.Rosenior will be with the team at Craven Cottage when Chelsea face Fulham in a Premier League match on Wednesday. The new manager will take his first training session with the squad on Thursday.Rosenior arrives at Stamford Bridge after coaching overseas with RC Strasbourg, where he led the French clu…
London, Jan 3 (IANS) Manchester City host a managerless Chelsea in Sunday’s headline Premier League fixture, with the visitors arriving amid upheaval following Enzo Maresca’s departure a couple of days ago, amidst their struggle for survival.Chelsea academy coach Calum McFarlane will take charge at the Etihad Stadium after the club parted company with Maresca following a 2-2 home draw with Bournemouth in midweek — a result that underscored growing tension between the Italian and club ownership….