Liverpool confirm Ronald Araujo signing on loan from Barcelona
Liverpool have officially confirmed the signing of Ronald Araujo from Barcelona, handing new head coach Andoni Iraola a major defensive boost ahead of the new Premier League season. The Uruguay international joins the Reds on a season-long loan, with Liverpool holding an option to make the transfer permanent for around £47.14 million (€55m). The move […]
Uruguay teammate Nunez appears to confirm Araujo’s Liverpool move early
Darwin Nunez appears to have let the cat out of the bag on Ronald Araujo’s expected move to Liverpool, congratulating his Uruguay teammate before the Reds officially announced the transfer. Araujo is reportedly closing in on a season-long loan move from Barcelona, with Liverpool set to have an option to make the deal permanent next […]
Iraola urges Liverpool to find 90-minute fitness fast
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has admitted his squad is not yet ready to maintain the intensity he demands for a full 90 minutes after the Reds suffered another painful pre-season collapse against Monaco. The Reds appeared firmly in control at Anfield after Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz put the hosts 2-0 ahead before the […]
Van Dijk backs Andoni Iraola as Liverpool begin new era
Virgil van Dijk has thrown his full support behind new Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola, insisting he is ready to help the Spanish coach in whatever way the team needs. The Liverpool captain made his first appearance under Iraola in the Reds’ pre-season defeat to Monaco, giving the defender an early look at life under a […]
Essugo’s Chelsea captaincy against Johor shows Xabi Alonso’s growing trust
Dario Essugo has described his surprise appointment as Chelsea captain as a special moment, with the midfielder believing the decision reflects the trust and respect he has already earned under new manager Xabi Alonso. The 20-year-old midfielder was handed the armband for Chelsea’s final match of their pre-season tour against Johor Darul Ta’zim in Malaysia, […]
Mourinho reveals why he turned down Manchester United in 2013
Jose Mourinho has revealed a remarkable piece of Manchester United history, admitting he had already signed an agreement to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford in 2013. The Portuguese manager made the revelation in his new Netflix documentary, explaining that a move to Manchester United was agreed after his departure from Real Madrid. But […]
