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Rodgers rues Leicester’s failure to sign Lookman

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2 years ago

August 9, 2022

Muktar Balogun

Rodgers rues Leicester’s failure to sign Lookman

Brendan Rodgers, manager of Leicester City, expressed sorrow over the club’s failure to recruit RB Leipzig of the Bundesliga’s Ademola Lookman this summer.

Lookman had a significant impact during his season-long loan at the King Power.

Rodgers rues Leicester’s failure to sign Lookman

In 42 appearances with the Foxes in all competitions, the 23-year-old made over 10 goals and assists.

However, due to a lack of cash, Leicester City decided not to exercise the option to sign Lookman on a permanent basis.

Lookman this week signed a contract for €15 million with add-ons with Serie A club Atalanta.

Brentford held Leicester City to a 2-2 draw in their season-opening match last Saturday.

“I would have loved to have signed Ademola who was great here last season and got over 10 goals and assists but we weren’t able to do that,” Rodgers said while reflecting on his side’s performance in the game.

“Unfortunately that means we then have to look at the squad and the team and try to adapt, and then put them out to be as best organised as they can be.”

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Chelsea name Enzo Maresca as new manager

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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.”