By Ewah Chika.
It is not often that we see a player at a young age of 20, make more than 40 Bundesliga appearances for a top club like Schalke 04 which is the third biggest and richest German club after rivals Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, but that is exactly the sort of stat that former Schalke 04 youngster Leroy Sane can boast of.
Already a German international having made the final 23 man squad to the Euro's in France though he did not see game time in the competition with the likes of Mesut Ozil, Thomas Muller, Joshua Kimmich and Andre Schurlle all ranked ahead of him, Sane is the most rated German young player in the Bundesliga together with Bayern Munich's Josh Kimmich at the moment . This is the reason it wasn't surprising that Pep Guardiola and Manchester City have pursued him all summer and finally signed him for £37 million on Tuesday. Under Guardiola, Sane is expected to make the attacking right forward his position judging from the records of the Spaniard coach who has not only improved left-attacking forwards who play in the right side of attack but also made then flourish and become world beaters with the likes of Lionel Messi in Barcelona and Arjen Robben in Bayern Munich.
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Tuesday, 2 August 2016
Meet Sevilla's New Signing From Toulouse: Wissam Ben Yeddar.
By Ewah Chika.
One French Ligue 1 forward who was linked all summer with Arsenal is no one but Toulouse forward Wissam Ben Yedder nicknamed "Benyebut" French word for goal, who recently snubbed a move to Arsenal for Jorge Sampaoli's Sevilla last week for a mere €9 million.
One French Ligue 1 forward who was linked all summer with Arsenal is no one but Toulouse forward Wissam Ben Yedder nicknamed "Benyebut" French word for goal, who recently snubbed a move to Arsenal for Jorge Sampaoli's Sevilla last week for a mere €9 million.
Can Jakub Blaszczykowski "Kuba" Change The Fortunes Of Wolfsburg This Season.
By Ewah Chika.
Wolfsburg shocked many fans of the German Bundesliga on Monday when it announced the signing of Polish and former Borussia Dortmund's attacking midfielder Jakub Blaszczykowski for a fee of €5 million . The 30-year-old is likely to replace German international Andre Schurlle who moved the other way to Dortmund a fortnight ago.
"Jakub Blaszczykowski is a player that can do any team good- not just due to his footballing qualities, but also because he is a prime example of determination, willingness and passion, who always identified with his clubs to 100 per cent," was the statement by Klaus Allofs who is the Sporting Director of Wolfsburg.
Kuba as he is fondly called has won two German Bundesliga titles with Dortmund before he was moved on to Fiorentina on loan after coach Thomas Tuchel deemed him surplus to requirements at the club last season. The attacking midfielder's favourite position is the right midfield in a 4-4-2 formation or in the forward right position in a 4-3-3 formation. Kuba's time in Dortmund was
Wolfsburg shocked many fans of the German Bundesliga on Monday when it announced the signing of Polish and former Borussia Dortmund's attacking midfielder Jakub Blaszczykowski for a fee of €5 million . The 30-year-old is likely to replace German international Andre Schurlle who moved the other way to Dortmund a fortnight ago.
"Jakub Blaszczykowski is a player that can do any team good- not just due to his footballing qualities, but also because he is a prime example of determination, willingness and passion, who always identified with his clubs to 100 per cent," was the statement by Klaus Allofs who is the Sporting Director of Wolfsburg.
Kuba as he is fondly called has won two German Bundesliga titles with Dortmund before he was moved on to Fiorentina on loan after coach Thomas Tuchel deemed him surplus to requirements at the club last season. The attacking midfielder's favourite position is the right midfield in a 4-4-2 formation or in the forward right position in a 4-3-3 formation. Kuba's time in Dortmund was
Will The Signing Of Kelvin Gameiro By Atletico Madrid Change The Dynamics In La Liga?
By Ewah Chika.
"Griezman is a great French player like myself and I am sure we will make a lot of goals together.
I talked to Simeone on the phone and he told me he loved me and that we will have a great season. I like the Atletico team and mentality. I think I can do many things here this year," were the words of Kelvin Gameiro who recently signed a four year contract with Atletico from Sevilla on Saturday for
"Griezman is a great French player like myself and I am sure we will make a lot of goals together.
I talked to Simeone on the phone and he told me he loved me and that we will have a great season. I like the Atletico team and mentality. I think I can do many things here this year," were the words of Kelvin Gameiro who recently signed a four year contract with Atletico from Sevilla on Saturday for
Can Luciano Vietto Rediscover His Old Impressive Form In Sevilla?
By Ewah Chika.
Barcelona will feel hard done after the club missed out on Atletico Madrid and Argentine forward Luciano Vietto who opted against signing for the Catalan club on loan instead opting to join Sevilla this summer.
Though the Argentine was far from his impressive form of 2014-2015 season for Atletico Madrid last
Barcelona will feel hard done after the club missed out on Atletico Madrid and Argentine forward Luciano Vietto who opted against signing for the Catalan club on loan instead opting to join Sevilla this summer.
Though the Argentine was far from his impressive form of 2014-2015 season for Atletico Madrid last
Why Matteo Kovacic Is Better Off Leaving Real Madrid This Summer.
By Ewah Chika.
When Real Madrid signed Matteo Kovacic from Inter Milan for €29 million last summer, not only were Real Madrid fans shocked but also asking questions on the ability of the Croatian to fit into the Madrid team. Rafa Benitez who was then the manager at the time had favoured a 4-2-3-1 formation with Toni Kroos and Luka Modric playing as the two holding midfielders and the likes of Ronaldo ,
When Real Madrid signed Matteo Kovacic from Inter Milan for €29 million last summer, not only were Real Madrid fans shocked but also asking questions on the ability of the Croatian to fit into the Madrid team. Rafa Benitez who was then the manager at the time had favoured a 4-2-3-1 formation with Toni Kroos and Luka Modric playing as the two holding midfielders and the likes of Ronaldo ,
Sunday, 31 July 2016
Meet New Leicester City (Attacking Midfielder) Signing Bartosz Kaputska From Poland .
By Ewah Chika.
Very few people knew 19-year-old Bartosz Kaputska before the Euro's in the summer but soon after Euro's the KSC Cracovia (oldest Polish club) attacking midfielder became a household name even though his native Poland crashed out on penalties in the quarter-final to eventual winners Portugal.
The youngster has been so good that he was not only drafted straight into the national team of Poland at 19 years but also ended up making only one appearance each for both the Polish U-17 and U-18 teams.
Very few people knew 19-year-old Bartosz Kaputska before the Euro's in the summer but soon after Euro's the KSC Cracovia (oldest Polish club) attacking midfielder became a household name even though his native Poland crashed out on penalties in the quarter-final to eventual winners Portugal.
The youngster has been so good that he was not only drafted straight into the national team of Poland at 19 years but also ended up making only one appearance each for both the Polish U-17 and U-18 teams.
Will Timothy Fosu-Mensah Be Given The Mata And Casillas Treatment By Jose Mourinho?
By Ewah Chika.
Jose Mourinho has made some bold and career defining calls in his career that either helped or made his case worse depending on how you look at it.
From the ostracising of Real Madrid and Spanish legend and captain Iker Casilas to his replacement with unheralded Diego Lopez . Also worthy of mention is the sale of Chelsea fans favourite and two
Jose Mourinho has made some bold and career defining calls in his career that either helped or made his case worse depending on how you look at it.
From the ostracising of Real Madrid and Spanish legend and captain Iker Casilas to his replacement with unheralded Diego Lopez . Also worthy of mention is the sale of Chelsea fans favourite and two
How Will Posterity Judge Bafetimi Gomis As He Departs Swansea For Marseille ?
By Ewah Chika.
Six goals in 33 league games (18 starts) isn't an impressive stat for a striker but that is exactly the sort of stat new Marseille forward Bafetimbi Gomis who left Swansea for the Southern French club this summer can boast of. Marseille have moved quickly to sign the forward on loan even though there is a big uncertainty at the club following the inability of current owner Margarita Louis Dreyfus to
Six goals in 33 league games (18 starts) isn't an impressive stat for a striker but that is exactly the sort of stat new Marseille forward Bafetimbi Gomis who left Swansea for the Southern French club this summer can boast of. Marseille have moved quickly to sign the forward on loan even though there is a big uncertainty at the club following the inability of current owner Margarita Louis Dreyfus to
Saturday, 30 July 2016
Why The 2016/2017 Season Represents A Make Or Break Season For Ruben Loftus-Cheek At Chelsea.
By Ewah Chika.
Chelsea Football Club might be the most successful English club judging from post-2003 which is also the year Russian billionaire Roman Abramovic bought the club. Yet one thing that the club lacks is their inability to produce their own stars (home growth talent). Boasting one of the most successful academy in England that has won the Youth Champions League more than once, Youth FA Cup and Youth League, it is appalling that no player from the club's academy has been successful in the first team since Roman Abramovich bought the club. John a Terry still remains the last Chelsea academy graduate to play consistently for the first team since making his debut on 28 October 1998 in the League Cup against Aston Villa. As Chelsea continues to enjoy one success or the other, academy stars such as Ryan Betrand (Southampton) and
Chelsea Football Club might be the most successful English club judging from post-2003 which is also the year Russian billionaire Roman Abramovic bought the club. Yet one thing that the club lacks is their inability to produce their own stars (home growth talent). Boasting one of the most successful academy in England that has won the Youth Champions League more than once, Youth FA Cup and Youth League, it is appalling that no player from the club's academy has been successful in the first team since Roman Abramovich bought the club. John a Terry still remains the last Chelsea academy graduate to play consistently for the first team since making his debut on 28 October 1998 in the League Cup against Aston Villa. As Chelsea continues to enjoy one success or the other, academy stars such as Ryan Betrand (Southampton) and
Can Antonie Conte Get The Best Out Of Serbian Nemanja Matic?
By Ewah Chika.
Nemanja Matic might have had the worst season of his professional career in Chelsea last season,
but even as his place in the team looks less likely considering the signing of N'Golo Kante from Leicester City for £30 million, Matic has made it publicly clear he is staying at the club to fight for his place in the team this season.
"I am sure that 100,000 players want to come to play for Chelsea so there is always competition, all life is a fight so every player is ready for that ," were the words of the Serbian on Wednesday while with the team for pre-season in the US.
The debate over the future of Matic is coming considering the highly anticipated playing style and formation of Italian manager Antonie Conte who plans on playing a 4-2-4 formation in Chelsea this season which puts the future of the Serbian in doubt considering Kante is the defensive midfielder
Nemanja Matic might have had the worst season of his professional career in Chelsea last season,
but even as his place in the team looks less likely considering the signing of N'Golo Kante from Leicester City for £30 million, Matic has made it publicly clear he is staying at the club to fight for his place in the team this season.
"I am sure that 100,000 players want to come to play for Chelsea so there is always competition, all life is a fight so every player is ready for that ," were the words of the Serbian on Wednesday while with the team for pre-season in the US.
The debate over the future of Matic is coming considering the highly anticipated playing style and formation of Italian manager Antonie Conte who plans on playing a 4-2-4 formation in Chelsea this season which puts the future of the Serbian in doubt considering Kante is the defensive midfielder
Gianluigi Donnarumma (AC Milan): The Apparent Heir To Gianluigi Buffon.
By Ewah Chika.
Gianluigi Donnarumma does not only share the same first name with Italy and Juventus legend Gianluigi Buffon who at 38 still remains Italy's No.1 and one of the best in the game.
The youngster is still 17 but already AC.Milan's No.1 displacing veterans like Diego Lopez and Christian Abbiati to become the indispensable goalkeeper for the club last season. Donnarumma
Gianluigi Donnarumma does not only share the same first name with Italy and Juventus legend Gianluigi Buffon who at 38 still remains Italy's No.1 and one of the best in the game.
The youngster is still 17 but already AC.Milan's No.1 displacing veterans like Diego Lopez and Christian Abbiati to become the indispensable goalkeeper for the club last season. Donnarumma
Once Hailed Brazil Great Kid, What Has Happened To Alex Pato?
By Ewah Chika.
By Ewah Chika.
Alexandre Rodrigues da Silva Pato is only 26-years-old, but when his name is mentioned it seems he is already in his mid 30's. This is due to the Brazilian's exploits in his hey days while still a youngster in AC Milan. One of Pato's golden moments is his dazzling and mesmerising run dummying the likes
By Ewah Chika.
Alexandre Rodrigues da Silva Pato is only 26-years-old, but when his name is mentioned it seems he is already in his mid 30's. This is due to the Brazilian's exploits in his hey days while still a youngster in AC Milan. One of Pato's golden moments is his dazzling and mesmerising run dummying the likes
Is Alex Song Another One Who Failed To Fulfil His Talent ?
By Ewah Chika.
Alexandre Dimitri Song Billong might be 28 which is the age most footballers hit their peak but that cannot be said of the defensive midfielder who appears to have regressed since moving to Barcelona four years ago from Arsenal for £15 million. It is laughable that the player who recently joined Rubin Kazan on loan on Monday has a £63 million release clause in his contract with Barcelona which shows the high expectation Barcelona had before signing him.
"I'm very happy to come here and be a part of the project being built in Kazan.
"The club hopes to establish itself as the biggest team in Russian football in the next four years and I hope to make a great impact towards that," Song told the club's official TV channel after signing on loan on Monday .
No disrespect for Rubin Kazan but it is disheartening that Song at this point in his career will not only be trying to revive his career in the Russian league but also in Rubin Kazan. Rubin do not even at present belong to one of the top clubs in Russia as only the likes of CSKA Moscow and Zenith Saint Petersburg are the only two that have that European recognition.
The Cameroonian began his career in French Ligue 1 club Bastia before moving to Arsenal on loan in
Alexandre Dimitri Song Billong might be 28 which is the age most footballers hit their peak but that cannot be said of the defensive midfielder who appears to have regressed since moving to Barcelona four years ago from Arsenal for £15 million. It is laughable that the player who recently joined Rubin Kazan on loan on Monday has a £63 million release clause in his contract with Barcelona which shows the high expectation Barcelona had before signing him.
"I'm very happy to come here and be a part of the project being built in Kazan.
"The club hopes to establish itself as the biggest team in Russian football in the next four years and I hope to make a great impact towards that," Song told the club's official TV channel after signing on loan on Monday .
No disrespect for Rubin Kazan but it is disheartening that Song at this point in his career will not only be trying to revive his career in the Russian league but also in Rubin Kazan. Rubin do not even at present belong to one of the top clubs in Russia as only the likes of CSKA Moscow and Zenith Saint Petersburg are the only two that have that European recognition.
The Cameroonian began his career in French Ligue 1 club Bastia before moving to Arsenal on loan in
Is Belgian Axel Witsel The Right Replacement For Departing Paul Pogba?
By Ewah Chika.
Juventus may have lost a rare gem in Paul Pogba after the attacking midfielder joined Manchester United for a record €110 million. To fill the void left by the midfielder's departure, Juventus are reported to be in the transfer market to sign Zenith St. Petersburg and Belgian box-to-box midfielder Axel Witsel.
Juventus may have lost a rare gem in Paul Pogba after the attacking midfielder joined Manchester United for a record €110 million. To fill the void left by the midfielder's departure, Juventus are reported to be in the transfer market to sign Zenith St. Petersburg and Belgian box-to-box midfielder Axel Witsel.
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