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Crystal Palace’s Olise dumps Nigeria, England for France

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4 years ago

March 21, 2022

Crystal Palace's Olise dumps Nigeria, England

Lee Carsley, England U21 coach, has stated that Michael Olise, a Nigeria-eligible youth, would have been called up to the Young Lions squad for their upcoming European Championship qualifiers later this month, but the Crystal Palace player elected to stay with France.

Olise could gain a provisional French Football Federation cap on March 24 when Les Bleuets face Faroe Islands in a U21 EURO qualifier.

Crystal Palace's Olise dumps Nigeria, England

The 2021 Super Eagles invitee was an objective for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), with former technical adviser Gernot Rohr included the winger in an extended squad for the AFCON qualifiers against Benin and Lesotho in 2021.

The NFF intended to secure Olise’s international future ahead of France and England, but the player did not arrive at camp.

Speaking of Olise, Carsley told the Daily Mail, “You can’t force someone, and I try to avoid capping someone just to stop them doing anything else. It’s not something I’d like to do.”

“We have a responsibility not to simply cap a player and then limit their potential.” We constantly strive to build a genuine relationship so that they appreciate representing England.

“We informed Crystal Palace and the player of our interest, and he has chosen to go to France, which is his choice.”

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Chelsea name Enzo Maresca as new manager

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June 3, 2024

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The West London Premier League team made this announcement on its website in a statement, saying, commencing July 1, 2024, Maresca will assume his new position. The Blues put the Italian under contract for five years.

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Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid as new signing next week

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June 2, 2024

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After winning the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé is expected to be announced as a new signing by Real Madrid the following week.

In February, the 25-year-old international athlete made his choice. He can now be regarded as a new Real player because every document has been completed, sealed, and signed.

As per media reports, Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. “.. I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris Saint-Germain. I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end in a few weeks. I will play my last game as Parc des Princes on Sunday,” Mbappe said in a video statement on X.

“It’s a lot of emotions. (For) many years I had the chance and great honour to be a member of the biggest French club, one of the best in the world which allowed me to travel here,” Mbappe added.

“It’s hard and I never thought it would be this difficult to announce that I will leave the country, France, the league and the Championship. But I think, I needed this, a new challenge after seven years.”