Ayyoub Bouaddi is studying for a maths degree, alongside his move to Man City, proving he’s just as sharp off the pitch as he is on it 🧠📚
“We used to call him ‘Einstein’ because he was different - while the rest of us focused on football, he was studying mathematics and arriving at training as if nothing had happened.” - Rayan Cherki, soon-to-be City teammate 🩵
Poor under a high press. When a striker closes him down, he releases early rather than holding the ball to draw the commit. The free-man advantage never materialises, so City’s first line gets beaten instead of beating the press.
Limited on his weaker foot too. It restricts which side he can build towards, allowing opponents to press him one-directionally and anticipate where the ball is going.
Uncomfortable in tight spaces. His size is an asset on the line but becomes a liability when he has to take a touch, turn and play out of pressure.
Goes long too readily, which turns a possession side into a lottery it isn’t particularly built to win.
He concedes silly goals = misjudged clearances, loose passes into congested areas, the occasional one straight into an opponent’s path. He’s a liability in possession. End of.
Ousmane Dembélé to PSG, here we go! Medical tests booked, official contract valid until June 2028 will be signed by Saturday 🚨🔴🔵🇫🇷 #PSG
‘Private’ clause activated on Monday for €50m.
Main part to Barcelona and also part to player side/his agent Moussa Sissoko.
Sealed soon.
Erling Haaland, new Man City player 🔵⭐️ #MCFC
▪️ Manchester City will pay €60m [not €75m] release clause to BVB, plus commission to be added.
▪️ His salary will be worth £375,000/week, same level as de Bruyne.
▪️ Medical has been already completed.
The saga is over. 🤝
After discussions with the manager today he has informed me he is changing captain. He outlined his reasons to me and whilst I’m personally extremely disappointed, I will continue to give my all every time I wear the shirt.
So I wanted to say a massive thank you to the Manchester United fans for all their brilliant support whilst I’ve been wearing the armband.
Since the day I took on the role, three and half years ago, it’s been a huge privilege to lead Manchester United and one of the proudest moments of my career to date. It’s one of the greatest honours in club football. I’ve done everything I possibly could to help United be successful - on and off the field.
I will always be grateful to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for first giving me the responsibility and I wish whoever now takes it on every success and they will have my full support.
Harry
Wow… what a season! This is genuinely from my heart... The whole season was unbelievable but the last weekend especially was the best weekend of my life! To win the Champions League and especially to win the treble was something I could barely dream of when I signed for City. I just wanna thank all the fans for the unbelievable support week in week out and also all the staff at city, especially the ones behind the scenes that people don't see who contribute so so much! Honestly what a club!! Time to enjoy my summer with my family and friends... See you all in 4 weeks for pre season. 😅💙🫶🏼
From today on he is finally not 'underrated' anymore 😜 Congratulations to my teammate Rodri on wining the Ballon d'Or! For me this is very well deserved! I'm especially happy that someone on a defensive position is winning this title and not always just the offensive players! Rodri is the perfect midfielder and there's no one that plays his position better than he does - there are so many clubs in Europe that are looking for a world class holding midfielder, but in the end there's only him! What a development in recent years! 👑⚽👏🏼
EXCLUSIVE: Manchester City now add Jeremy Doku to the list to replace Riyad Mahrez as new winger 🚨🔵 #MCFC
Alongside Michael Olise (who’s in both City and Chelsea lists), Doku is one of the priority names being considered by Man City.