Arsenal are the only PL club to sign a ‘superstar’ in their prime from either Real Madrid or Barcelona - Mesut Özil and Alexis Sanchez. Vini Jr also only wanted Arsenal if he was to leave Madrid, that’s why there was so much fear amongst opposition fans. We’re too significant.
Even if Vini Jr stays at Madrid, the fact they were worried enough about him joining Arsenal to increase their contract offer, which Madrid were adamant they would not do, shows just how far Arsenal have come in terms of pull. They’ve even got Real Madrid a little worried.
🚨 FA statement on Chelsea.
"A financial sanction of £10 million and a suspended two-window registration ban have been imposed on Chelsea FC for breaches of The Football Association [The FA] Football Agent Regulations, Regulations on Working with Intermediaries and Third Party Investment in Players Regulations.
"The FA charged Chelsea FC with 74 breaches of FA Rule E1.2 after its current ownership self-reported misconduct upon its purchase of the club. The FA is continuing to investigate individual misconduct arising out of this case.
"Chelsea FC admitted to the 74 breaches of FA Rule E1.2 prior to a hearing and an independent Regulatory Commission imposed a six-point deduction, which was to be suspended until 30 June 2027, and a £10 million fine.
"The club appealed against the suspended points deduction and an independent Appeal Board allowed the appeal and set aside this sanction following a further hearing. In its place, the Appeal Board imposed a registration ban for two complete and consecutive transfer windows which is suspended until 30 June 2027.
"The £10 million fine imposed by the Regulatory Commission was not subject to appeal and the full amount will be invested into grassroots football."
🔴🔵🇯🇵 Takehiro Tomiyasu starts his trial at Crystal Palace today ahead of proposed move as free agent.
Tomiyasu also has two proposals from Serie A with #CPFC assessing this possibility, as @gunnerblog reported.
🚨 EXCL: Arsenal exploring move to sign Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid. #AFC interest early stage + clubs not yet in talks but idea approved at all levels. Much rests on contract process as no breakthrough yet & #RMFC do not want free exit @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/qYdS5vlfE6
Rogers did the same when he joined Chelsea yet Tzilos signed yesterday for Arsenal, no mention of Chelsea or being “the biggest club in London” pretty sure Tielemans and santos didn’t do the same about Manchester.
London & Manchester are red regardless. It’s just funny watching these small, side dish clubs in our cities that wouldn’t be shit without 74 & 115 charges think otherwise 🤷🏽♂️😭