White who calls for recruits at OL, the possible return of Messi to Barça or even Ochoa who arrives in Italy: find all the transfer window information for this Friday, December 23, 2022.
OL: Laurent Blanc would like toimprove the group»
This is a message addressed to its leaders. On the sidelines of Olympique Lyonnais’ defeat against Monza this Thursday evening (1-2), Laurent Blanc clearly called for recruits in the winter transfer window to raise the bar: “I don’t demand anything at all. I discuss with my leaders to try to improve the group. If we want to change things, we have to change the coach and also improve the squad, that’s important. And do it in January“said the Gones coach in remarks reported by RMC Sport . As a reminder, the Rhone club, which had a complicated first part of the season, is in eighth place in Ligue 1, ten points from the podium.
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Joan Laporta rules out the possibility of a return of Lionel Messi to FC Barcelona
Bad news for FC Barcelona fans. While some imagined a possible return of Lionel Messi (35) next summer, at the end of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, Joan Laporta ruled out this possibility. “Lionel Messi is a Paris SG player and won the World Cup, which the Catalans are very happy about, because it was a title he resisted and he deserved it. But I don’t want to generate expectations that are very difficult right now“, he explained in remarks reported by Sports world . Moreover, the Pulga would have given its agreement to the formation of the French capital to extend its contract for one year, according to information revealed by The Parisian.
Achraf Hakimi would be “happy in France” according to his agent
Asked about the future of Achraf Hakimi, Alejandro Camano, his agent, assured that the Moroccan was happy at Paris Saint-Germain and that he did not intend to change air for the moment. “I don’t know about the future, Hakimi has a three and a half year contract with PSG which aims to win the Champions League and the championship, I think Hakimi will play it safe now. For the future, football is very dynamic, but now he is very happy in France“, he indicated to calciomercato.it. The right side, or piston, joined the French capital in the 2021 off-season from Inter Milan.
Matheus Cunha confirm son départ de l’Atlético Madrid
In a message posted on his account InstagramMatheus Cunha (23) bade farewell to Atlético Madrid, a year and a half after his arrival from Hertha Berlin: “I always gave everything, just because I felt you gave me everything. Thanks very much“, he notably posted. The Brazilian centre-forward will join Wolverhampton on loan with an obligatory purchase option of €50m, as announced by Fabrizio Romano.
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David Datro Fofana at Chelsea, it would be done
A reinforcement at Chelsea. According to the revelations of the very informed Fabrizio Romano, David Datro Fofana is on the way to joining the Blues. The Ivorian striker from Molde FK (Norway) would have successfully passed his medical examination on Thursday. He should sign up for a long-term contract. To secure his services, the London team would have to pay €12 million. The 20-year-old native of Ouragahio scored 15 goals and provided 5 assists in Eliteserien – the Norwegian first division – in 2022.
Guillermo Ochoa joins Salernitana (official)
It was expected, it is now official. Guillermo Ochoa has signed up with Salernitana, the Serie A side announced on Friday. The 37-year-old Mexican goalkeeper has signed a six-month contract, until June 2023, with “a possibility of extension“. The goalkeeper returns to Europe three and a half years after leaving Standard de Liège for Club América (Mexico).