Kounde reveals he rejected Man City despite Guardiola appreciation

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2 years ago

September 13, 2022

Muktar Balogun

I rejected Man City despite Guardiola saying he loved me – Jules Kounde

Jules Kounde, a star for Barcelona, has revealed how he declined a transfer to Manchester City despite the fact that manager Pep Guardiola told him he “liked” him.

Kounde said the former Barcelona manager made an effort to get him to transfer to Manchester City.

I rejected Man City despite Guardiola saying he loved me – Jules Kounde

After a long negotiation between the Catalans and Chelsea, the France international relocated from Sevilla to Nou Camp during the summer.

The defender waited for Barcelona despite Chelsea’s owners’ frantic attempts to get him and reports that they had an agreement with Sevilla.

And now Kounde said that a year prior to Manchester City signing Ruben Diaz, his name was also on the club’s list.

Asked if he’d had interest from Manchester City, Kounde said: “Yes, in my first year at Sevilla [the end of the 2019-20 season].

“He [Guardiola] called me. He told me that he loved me and that he thought I would fit the way he played.”

Chelsea name Enzo Maresca as new manager

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2 months ago

June 3, 2024

Mayowa

Enzo Maresca on Monday appointed as the new manager of the men’s team at Chelsea FC.

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.

Reacting, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said: “We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea.

“He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style.”

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Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid as new signing next week

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2 months ago

June 2, 2024

Mayowa

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.”