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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tests positive for Covid upon AFCON arrival

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3 years ago

January 6, 2022

Muktar Balogun

Shortly after coming to Cameroon for the Africa Cup of Nations, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tested positive for Covid-19.

Before heading to Cameroon, the Gabonese international was spotted in Dubai with colleague Mario Lemina.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tests positive for Covid upon AFCON arrival

Lemina, a former Southampton and Fulham midfielder, has also caught the infection, and the pair will need to isolate before their first game of the campaign.

Mikel Arteta stripped him of his captaincy status after a recent disciplinary transgression, and the 32-year-old has had a terrible month.

He hasn’t played for Arsenal since a 2-1 defeat to Everton in early December.

Arsenal have improved their records in all competitions since then, qualifying for the Carabao Cup semi-finals and winning four of their last five Premier League games, with only one defeat coming against Manchester City at the top of the table.

In current transfer window, Aubameyang is weighing his options, with Arsenal open to bids for their now-exiled former captain.

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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.”