Ronald Koeman was knocking Arteta and Arsenal earlier in the year. You can’t be such an incompetent coach yet have the most to say about winners.
He was making the Dutch team look like Stoke City. Never seen anything like it in my life.
Arsenal are now finalising their search for the Academy Director with one source describing it as “good as done”.
Andrea Berta (🇮🇹) personally led the process as the Italian continues the revamp of the youth wing of Arsenal.
In regards to Jeremy Monga, talks remain positive and ongoing. Leicester are holding out for a fee they feel is reflective of the teen sensation’s talent. The players camp are working closely with Arsenal to figure out the most suitable mechanism of exit. The winger has been learning about life at Arsenal via Max Dowman. Calma.
Story with @scoutingindoors
This was him praising ronaldo before the match. y’all are spinning the narrative because he did his analysis and it didn’t go your way. Ronaldo fans man
• Mikel Arteta is set to renew his contract with Arsenal and spearhead the title defence of The English Champions. The club approached our Basque native earlier this year, and it was agreed Mikel wanted to focus on delivering us major silverware & to earn his position within the home of the champions. Total accountability.
My understanding is that Enrique Riquleme explored a secret plot to bring Arteta to Madrid if he had won his presidential election. Mikel is currently on 'holiday', yet actively involved in our transfer operations. While everyone at the club are behaving like it’s a done deal, the club hope to finalise the inner details of the most important contract at the club. Minimum 3 years - the wheels are firmly on. Viva La Mikel.
• Andrea Berta's current contract runs until 2028. As I understand it, senior officials from Saudi explored a possibility of luring the Italian to the Middle East, while Bayern also covertly did the same thing. Andrea promised Mikel last summer he would deliver him a squad worthy of major silverware… mission completed, with the UCL now in their sights.
Another thing I wanted to mention is Micheli Maurizio, the man responsible for scouting Hamšík, Kvaratskhelia, Kim Min-Jae and now Christos Tzolis. While Arsenal aim to add atleast 2 attackers, do not underestimate the authority and respect this man has within the club and wider football. Two weeks ago, I was speaking to the representatives of a player who told me Micheli was the one holding court without the presence of Berta. This duo act are conducting business seamlessly, as you can see with the revamp of the Arsenal youth set up, for which I am told the club have ring fenced a special transfer budget.
• The contract of Declan Rice is also a major focus for Arsenal this summer, with initial talks starting early this year. As I understand it, Declan is very happy at Arsenal despite interest from the likes of Real Madrid and others. Talks are going smoothly and expect this to get done in due course.
• Jurrien Timber's contract is very close to completion. Minor details remain.
• David Raya has a 1 year optional extension on his current contract, which has 2 years left. All parties are very relaxed about his long term future, as a pay rise was agreed last summer.
As for all the rumours circulating, as of today, Arsenal are yet to make direct contact with ANY club for a MIDFIELDER.
I am happy to provide a 'state of play' post on the midfielder situation if that would be helpful?
HandofArsenal
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40 - Cabo Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha is the oldest goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet on his FIFA World Cup debut, making seven saves against Spain.
Heroic.
1 - Despite Spain having 74% possession, Cabo Verde conceded just one foul in this match - the fewest by any team in a FIFA World Cup match on record since 1966.
Disciplined.
🥇 Chelsea
🥈 Man City
🥉 Man Utd
The biggest-spending clubs over the past 5 seasons, with the Premier League featuring heavily in the top 20👀
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I just watched this video about Ilorin Innovation Hub and it's really awesome. A space where young people learn tech and creative skills, mingle with people of like minds and get connected to jobs and funding will definitely create a lot of jobs and businesses.
But then...is it really the largest Innovation Hub in West Africa?