🚨🎙️ Rio Ferdinand on Andrey Santos after Manchester United’s win over Atlético Madrid:
🗣️ “I watched Andrey Santos today, and the player he reminded me of wasn’t Casemiro.
It was Rodri.
Not because they play exactly the same way.
But because of the calmness.
Most young midfielders always want to force something special every time they touch the ball.
Santos didn’t.
He looked comfortable receiving the ball under pressure, always made himself available, and never seemed rushed even when Atlético Madrid tried to press him.
That’s a quality you can’t teach easily.
The best holding midfielders don’t just win tackles.
They control the rhythm of a football match.
They know when to speed the game up, when to slow it down and when the simple pass is the right pass.
That’s exactly what I saw from Santos.
The biggest thing that impressed me wasn’t his ability.
It was his confidence.
He wasn’t playing like someone trying to prove he belongs at Manchester United.
He played like someone who already believes he does.
Of course, it’s only one pre-season performance, and nobody should get carried away.
But if he keeps showing this level of composure against top opposition, Manchester United may have found something far more valuable than just another energetic midfielder.”
Apart from Frank Lampard, Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling, and Cole Palmer...
Name a player who played for BOTH CHELSEA and MANCHESTER CITY
Level: Tough Mode
Mourinho is hot headed and soon we’ll hear:
Tchouameni punched Mourinho in the dressing room
Mbappé questioned Mourinho’s tactics
Vinicius had and argument with Jose
🚨❤️🤍 BREAKING: Bruno Guimarães to Arsenal, here we go! Verbal agreement in place between all parties involved.
Newcastle accept last bid from Arsenal for €80m plus €5m, agent will reduce his commission.
Bruno Guimarães will sign five year deal at #AFC. He ONLY wanted Arsenal. 🇧🇷
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal are preparing a £150 million package plus £18 million in performance-related add-ons to test Real Madrid's resolve for Vinícius Júnior. Discussions are believed to be at an early stage, but any deal would require Madrid to reconsider the Brazilian's status as one of the club's untouchable stars. @David_Ornside
With João Pedro and Danny Welbeck leading the line, Chelsea now have the best striker depth in the Premier League.
Name a club with better striker depth. I'll wait.
🚨 BREAKING: CHELSEA SIGN DANNY WELBECK! 🔵
🇬🇧 Chelsea have officially signed Danny Welbeck from Brighton on a two-year deal.
⚽ Welbeck scored 14 goals in 40 appearances for Brighton last season.
🔥 The 35-year-old striker now joins Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea ahead of the new Premier League season.
👀 GOOD SIGNING OR BAD SIGNING FOR CHELSEA? 👇
🚨José Mourinho after the 2-2 draw against Fiorentina:
“This is only pre-season. These friendlies mean nothing. Zero. The real football starts when La Liga begins, and that is when everyone will see the truth. I came here to win everything for this club, and I will.
The 2-2 against Fiorentina was a difficult match, yes. They made it hard, they fought, but I do not lose sleep over a draw in July. It is my first game back, the players are still learning my ideas, the intensity, the mentality. But already I can see something special.
Pre-season is about fitness, understanding, and preparing the foundations not about crying over the scoreline.
There are positives. There are things to improve. But let me tell you something important: I have given these players everything.
I selected the best squad, the strongest group, the ones who can win La Liga, the Champions League, the Copa del Rey everything next season. No excuses. With these players, we will compete for every single trophy. That is why I am here.
Our main focus is clear: winning La Liga and the Champions League. the big nights at the Bernabéu that is what matters. And with the squad I have built, we are ready to take it all. Believe me.”