Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Hazard wants return to Chelsea

<p>Manchester United may look into loaning out David de Gea in 2021-22, claims <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/manchester-united-engman_utd/story/4388050/man-united-keep-or-dump-pogba-and-fred-to-go-de-gea-to-move-on-loan" target="_blank"><em>ESPN.</em></a></p> <p>The Spanish goalkeeper is tied to a lucrative contract, which will make it difficult to find a buyer, but he could move on after slipping behind Dean Henderson in the Old Trafford pecking order.<br> </p>

Man Utd may sanction De Gea loan switch (ESPN)

<p>Borussia Dortmund have told Jadon Sancho that he will be allowed to leave this summer, claims <a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball/bvb-dieser-franzosen-star-soll-sancho-nachfolger-werden-76499196,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_blank"><em>Bild.</em></a></p> <p>The England international winger has seen a return to his homeland mooted for some time, with Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool all said to be keen.</p>

Sancho told he can leave Dortmund (Bild)

England international sees exit door opened

<p>Real Madrid are, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11835/12315819/real-madrid-transfer-news-eden-hazard-and-gareth-bale-available-for-right-price-this-summer" target="_blank"><em>Sky Sports</em></a>, willing to listen to offers for Eden Hazard and Gareth Bale.</p> <p>Both players were signed by the Blancos for big money, but they have struggled to live up to expectations in the Spanish capital and could be offloaded to free up funds for further additions.<br> </p>

Real open to offers for Hazard & Bale (Sky Sports)

Blancos prepared to part with big-money buys

<p>Eden Hazard is looking to secure a stunning return to Chelsea from Real Madrid, claims <a href="https://twitter.com/elchiringuitotv/status/1396620162971938816" target="_blank"><em>El Chiringuito.</em></a></p> <p>The Belgian forward has spent two injury-ravaged seasons in Spain and wants to retrace his steps to Stamford Bridge in a bid to rediscover a lost spark.<br> </p>

Hazard wants return to Chelsea (El Chiringuito)

<p>Gareth Bale says that he knows where his future lies beyond the summer but that if he says anything now it will “cause chaos”.</p> <p>Bale has spent the last season on loan at Tottenham from Real Madrid, though it is unclear whether he might stay with the Premier League club, return to Spain or move elsewhere.</p> <p>The Wales star bagged a double for Spurs as they shocked Leicester 4-2 on the final day of the season on what may be his farewell appearance for the London club.</p> <p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/bale-i-know-where-im-going-but-it-would-cause-chaos-to-say/18hdbabzsjqh21fyn7j8odyf2y" target="_blank"><strong>Read the full story on Goal<em> </em>here!</strong></a></p>

Bale future reveal will 'cause chaos'

His decision is apparently already made, but fans will have to wait to hear it

<p>Mickey Mellon is set to leave his post as manager of Dundee United.</p> <p>Mellon arrived in Dundee last summer on a two-year contract and succeeded in keeping them in the top flight.</p> <p>However, talks are underway over what the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/micky-mellon-set-leave-dundee-24175781.amp" target="_blank"><em>Daily Record</em></a> is saying will be an “amicable split.”</p>

Mellon on brink of Dundee United exit

<p>Manchester United legend Paul Scholes believes Jadon Sancho, Jack Grealish and Marquinhos are the players Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should be targeting in the summer transfer window.</p> <p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/scholes-dream-signings-man-utd-centre-half-creative-midfield/s7066vos387310d4pdxu3zkh9" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a></p>

Scholes picks out dream signings for Man Utd

<p>After missing out on Champions League qualification, Leicester are planning for next term and have opened talks with Empoli teennager Samuele Ricci.</p> <p>The youngster has caught the eye with Empoli this term, with Brendan Rodgers attracted by the defensive midfielder’s talents.</p> <p>According to <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1396806421073829889" target="_blank"><em>Nicola Schira</em></a>, talks are underway between the Foxes and the 19-year-old’s representatives.</p>

Leicester in talks with Ricci

<p>AC Milan have given up hope of keeping Gianluigi Donnarumma, and have turned their attentions to Lille goalkeeper Mike Maignan.</p> <p>According to <a href="https://twitter.com/86_longo/status/1396847794439217155" target="_blank"><em>Calciomercato</em></a>, the Serie A side "are on the cusp" of confirming the signing of the 25-year-old.</p>

Milan close in on Maignan deal

<p>Harry Maguire has explained why he opted to join Manchester United over Manchester City when making&nbsp;a record-breaking £80 million ($113m) move to Old Trafford&nbsp; in the summer of 2019.</p> <p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/maguire-explains-snubbing-city-man-utd-80m-transfer/1b03akagm9t0b14uyh684sq5nx" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a></p>

Maguire explains City snub

<p>Southampton are interested in Junior Firpo, but face competition for the&nbsp;Barcelona defender.</p> <p>According to <a href="https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/espana/nota/_/id/8687214/junior-firpo-barcelona-southampton-italia" target="_blank"><em>ESPN</em></a>, Barcelona are ready to sell the 24-year-old this summer to free up funds.</p> <p>Saints have made contact with Barca for the left-back, but there is rival interest from teams in Serie A.</p> <p>AC Milan attempted to sign Firpo in the winter transfer window.</p>

Saints set sights on Firpo

<p>David Alaba is set to finalise his move to Real Madrid in the coming days, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1396873005649874947"><em>Sport 1</em></a>.</p> <p>The Austrian defender is set to sign his contract with Real Madrid in the near future with an official announcement not long after.</p> <p>Alaba recently played his final game for Bayern Munich after over a decade with the club.</p>

Alaba announcement incoming

<p>RB Leipzig's Ibrahima Konate is set to join Liverpool, reports&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/schfer_g/status/1396857891265646596"><em>Leipziger Volkszeitung</em></a>.</p> <p>The defender will head to Anfield for&nbsp;€44 Million, with the German club having paid nothing for him to join from Sochaux.</p>

Konate bound for Liverpool

<p>Mario Mandzukic has said his goodbyes to AC Milan as he departs the Italian club.</p> <p>The striker joined Milan in January on a short-term deal but struggled to make an impact with the club.</p> <p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/a-pleasure-to-play-for-ac-milan-mandzukic-bids-farewell-as/1oeduyzwxt7rb1vc0hc51uo4ea"><strong>Read the full story on Goal!</strong></a></p>

Mandzukic bids farewell as AC Milan spell comes to an end

<p>Carles Gil has committed his future to the New England Revolution by signing a contract extension, <a href="https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/post/2021/05/24/revolution-sign-carles-gil-contract-extension-through-2024-mls-season"><em>the club announced</em></a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>Gil's new deal will run through the 2024 season as the Spanish midfielder has provided 11 goals and 20 assists in 47 regular season games since joining the club.</p> <p>“Since I arrived in Boston more than two years ago, this city has become my home and the fans and my teammates have become my family,” said Gil. “Playing for the New England Revolution has been one of the highlights of my career and it is my ultimate goal to bring an MLS Cup championship home to our supporters."</p>

Gil signs Revs extension

<p>Liverpool may fancy joining the hunt for Tottenham striker Harry Kane but are&nbsp;unlikely to be in a position where they can afford him, claims Robbie Fowler.</p> <p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpool-fowler-doubts-klopp-can-afford-kane-spurs-striker/14te8wbd1qteg1g4ijrtbyqn2m" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a></p>

Fowler: Reds can't afford Kane

<p>Kingsley Coman has switched agents to Pini Zahavi, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/Sky_MaxB/status/1396784501980897285" target="_blank"><em>Sky Germany</em></a>.</p> <p>The forward recently rejected an offer of a new contract from Bayern Munich.</p> <p>Zahavi “will check all options” in the coming months for his new client.</p>

New agent for Coman

<p>Mat Ryan's&nbsp;short-term loan at Arsenal&nbsp;has come to a close, but the Australian goalkeeper has hinted that he may be back for more at Emirates Stadium in 2021-22.</p> <p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ryan-arsenal-future-loan-goalkeeper/kondoerm80ft1an0rrsn5xxn2" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal!</a></p>

Ryan opens up on Arsenal future

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">🇵🇹🤝 It's official, Rui Vitoria is the new Spartak manager.<br> <br> The two-time Portuguese champion joins us to take charge of our centenary season.<br> <br> Bem-vindo Sr. Vitória! <a href="https://t.co/EtLQqmracP">pic.twitter.com/EtLQqmracP</a></p> — FC Spartak Moscow (@fcsm_eng) <a href="https://twitter.com/fcsm_eng/status/1396836161612484609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Rui Vitoria takes charge of Spartak

<p>Arsenal and Chelsea have been made aware that Sevilla defender Jules Kounde will cost any suitor £50 million ($71m) in the next window.</p> <p><a href="https://theathletic.com/2607354/2021/05/24/ornstein-euro-2020-england-cruel-injury-blow-crystal-palace-teamgb-olympics/?source=emp_shared_article" target="_blank"><em>The Athletic</em></a> reports that the French defender will not be allowed to leave for any less than his full asking price as interest continues to build across Europe.<br> </p>

Arsenal & Chelsea learn Kounde asking price

<p>Barcelona are preparing to re-open talks with Ousmane Dembele regarding a new contract, reports <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20210524/493904184106/barca.html" target="_blank"><em>Mundo Deportivo.</em></a></p> <p>The France international winger impressed during the 2020-21 campaign and those at Camp Nou are eager to avoid seeing him enter the final 12 months of his current deal.<br> </p>

Barca to step up contract talks with Dembele

<p>Norwich are ready to cash in on Todd Cantwell this summer, claims <a href="https://theathletic.co.uk/2607354/2021/05/24/ornstein-euro-2020-england-cruel-injury-blow-crystal-palace-teamgb-olympics/" target="_blank"><em>The Athletic.</em></a></p> <p>The highly-rated playmaker has been billed as a potential replacement for Jack Grealish at Aston Villa.<br> </p>

Norwich ready to part with Cantwell

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Mandzukic confirms Milan departure

<p>Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis has confirmed the departure of head coach Gennaro Gattuso after the team missed out on Champions League qualification.</p> <p>Gattuso's side went into their final game of the season against Hellas Verona knowing that a victory would secure their place in Serie A's top four, but they came unstuck in front of their fans at&nbsp;Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.</p> <p>Napoli were held to a 1-1 draw while Milan beat Atalanta to move into second and Juventus thrashed Bologna to snatch the final Champions League spot, with&nbsp;De Laurentiis subsequently revealing that changes will now be made in the dugout.</p> <p>Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/napoli-owner-gattuso-departure-missing-out-champions-league/1vs940io0letj1w9b8yf64mkuw" target="_blank">Goal</a>.</p>

Napoli owner confirms Gattuso departure

<p>Zinedine Zidane will make a final decision on his Real Madrid future in a week's time - according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2021/05/23/60a95f4a46163f982a8b458e.html" target="_blank"><em>Marca</em></a>.</p> <p>The Frenchman, who still has a year left on his contract, will take the next seven days top reflect on the disappointment of a trophyless 2020-21 campaign.</p> <p>Zidane hinted at his imminent departure earlier this month, telling reporters: "There are moments when you have to stay, and others when you have to go."</p> 

Zidane to make decision on Real future in a week

<p>Harry Kane "is made to measure for Manchester United"&nbsp;according to Mark Hughes, who says the Tottenham striker could bring the Red Devils "back to a title-winning level".</p> <p>Kane, who has spent the first 11 years of his career at Spurs, is being heavily linked with a move away from north London ahead of the summer transfer window.</p> <p>A host of top clubs have been credited with interest in the 27-year-old, including United, with Hughes of the opinion that his old club&nbsp;can help the prolific forward secure&nbsp;the silverware he craves after another trophyless season with the Lilywhites.</p> <p>Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/kane-made-to-measure-man-utd-hughes/138tu1lcklozm169g3eskodwcl" target="_blank">Goal</a>.</p>

'Kane is made to measure for Man Utd'

<p>Samuel Umtiti is eager to remain at Barcelona beyond the summer - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20210524/493904213705/barca.html?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_content=futbol" target="_blank"><em>Mundo Deportivo</em></a>.</p> <p>The 27-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from Camp Nou, but still feels he has plenty to offer the squad.</p> <p>Umtiti, whose current contract runs to 2023, has only featured in 13 La Liga matches for Barca this term.</p> 

Umtiti eager to stay at Barca

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">David Alaba will be joining Real Madrid as a free agent whatever happens with Zinedine Zidane. He’ll be the first new signing of Real also if Zidane decides to leave the club, the pre-contract is completed and agreed since April. ⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Real?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Real</a></p> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1396691809980534788?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Alaba to join Real regardless of whether Zidane leaves

<p>Brighton boss Graham Potter has admitted the future of Liverpool and Arsenal-linked midfielder Yves Bissouma&nbsp;is uncertain ahead of the summer transfer window.</p> <p>Bissouma enjoyed another fine individual season at Brighton in 2020-21, helping them avoid relegation while solidifying his reputation as one of the most consistent performers in the Premier League.</p> <p>The 24-year-old still has two years remaining on his contract at Amex Stadium&nbsp;but has been strongly linked with a big-money move, with Potter conceding he's unsure whether Bissouma will still be on the club's books next season after their final day defeat to Arsenal.</p> <p>Read the full story on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/bissoums-future-uncertain-brighton-potter/m8l578w8erec1r3f74qxc8g3c" target="_blank">Goal</a>.</p>

Bissouma future uncertain - Potter

<p>Chelsea are, according to <a href="https://www.claretandhugh.info/moyes-knows-his-no-1-striker-target/" target="_blank"><em>Claret and Hugh</em></a>, willing to slash Tammy Abraham's asking price by "25 per cent".</p> <p>West Ham are among those to have been linked with the England international and could get him for around £30 million ($42m) in the summer window.<br> </p>

Chelsea slash Abraham's asking price

<p>Tottenham are looking to move Dele Alli during the summer transfer window, claims<em> <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-want-to-offload-dele-alli-this-summer/" target="_blank">Football Insider.</a></em></p> <p>The England international midfielder endured a testing 2020-21 campaign and will be allowed to leave north London if a suitable offer is tabled.<br> </p>

Spurs looking to sell Alli

<p>Paris Saint-Germain are leading the race for Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, reports <a href="https://le10sport.com/football/mercato/mercato-psg-le-depart-annonce-de-cette-piste-de-leonardo-551116" target="_blank"><em>Le10Sport.</em></a></p> <p>The Netherlands international, who has also been linked with Barcelona and Bayer Munich, is set to leave Anfield as a free agent.<br> </p>

PSG lead the race for Wijnaldum

<p>Riqui Puig has signed a contract extension at Barcelona - as <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/il-barcellona-blinda-puig-gia-respinte-due-offerte-87480" target="_blank"><em>Calcio Mercato</em></a> reports.</p> <p>The 21-year-old has committed his future to the Spanish giants through to 2023, having been denied a loan move in the January transfer window.</p> <p>Puig appeared in 24 matches across all competitions for Barca in 2020-21, scoring once.</p> 

Riqui Puig extends Barca deal

<p>Lazio are leading the race for River Plate&nbsp;striker&nbsp;Rafa Borre - according to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Lazio/23-05-2021/lazio-aria-rinnovamento-attacco-mirino-c-rafa-borre-4101268377139.shtml" target="_blank"><em>Gazzetta Dello Sport</em></a>.</p> <p>Brighton,&nbsp;Celta Vigo, and&nbsp;Feyenoord have also been linked with the 25-year-old, but his first choice next destination is Stadio Olimpico.</p> <p>Borre has scored nine goals in 13 league outings for River this season, but his contract is due to expire this summer.</p> 

Lazio leading race for River Plate's Borre

<p>Juventus are open to selling Aaron Ramsey in the summer transfer window - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-a-centrocampo-non-si-salva-nessuno-c-e-un-intero-reparto-in-62299" target="_blank"><em>Calcio Mercato</em></a>.</p> <p>The 30-year-old midfielder is contracted to remain at the Allianz Stadium until 2022, but has only played 22 Serie A games for Juve this term.</p> <p>Ramsey's form has been hampered by injuries and the Italian giants are prepared to let him go if they receive a suitable offer.</p>

Juve open to Ramsey sale

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">AC Milan are now planning to sign Fikayo Tomori on a permanent deal from Chelsea - there’s option to buy for €28m. 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a><br> <br> Final decision soon about Diogo Dalot [with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a>] and Brahim Diaz [with Real Madrid].<br> <br> Talks ongoing for Çalhanoglu and Donnarumma’s contracts.</p> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1396618301695008768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Milan eager to sign Tomori outright

<p>Liverpool favourite Georginio Wijnaldum had to choke back the tears on Sunday as he played his last game at Anfield.&nbsp;</p> <p>The Netherlands international is out of contract in the summer, and received a rousing ovation when he was taken off in the 77th minute for James Milner.&nbsp;</p> <p>His Reds career ended on a high, with the hosts beating Crystal Palace 2-0 to seal a place in next year's Champions League.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/im-fighting-the-tears-emotional-wijnaldum-says-farewell-to/137t71b9lmyzb1s53mkcvhuuc8" target="_blank">Read the full story on <em>Goal </em>here!</a></strong></p>

Wijnaldum set for 'new adventure'

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">✍️ Ross Laidlaw signs New Deal<br><br>Player of the Season and Players Player of the Season Ross Laidlaw has put pen to paper on a new 2 year deal at the Global Energy Stadium! <a href="https://t.co/FiJwLiwRO7">pic.twitter.com/FiJwLiwRO7</a></p>— Ross County FC (@RossCounty) <a href="https://twitter.com/RossCounty/status/1396557307627163651?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ross County tie down Laidlaw

<p>Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce has promised the club will do everything in its power to keep Arsenal loanee Joe Willock at St. James' Park.&nbsp;</p> <p>Willock equalled a mark previously set by club legend Alan Shearer by scoring in seven consecutive Magpies games as Newcastle downed Fulham 2-0 on Sunday.&nbsp;</p> <p>But with his temporary deal expiring at the end of 2020-21, the Tynesiders must now try to convince Arsenal to make his move permanent or else lose him.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/newcastle-will-do-utmost-to-keep-loan-star-willock-vows/1klkf6310b5a51br0b99tskoya" target="_blank"><strong>Read the full story on <em>Goal </em>here!</strong></a></p>

Newcastle will do 'utmost' to keep Willock

<p>Adrian is reportedly considering a Liverpool departure with a view to returning to Spain, says <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9608117/Everton-interested-signing-Sergio-Romero-summer-challenge-Jordan-Pickford.html" target="_blank">the <em>Daily Mail</em></a>.</p> <p>The former West Ham shotstopper joined in 2019 as back-up for Alisson, and unexpectedly found himself thrust to the forefront with his Super Cup heroics in his very first game.</p> <p>But with Alisson's return to full fitness, he has struggled for game-time this season, and may be looking to pick up more minutes across the latter stages of his career.</p>

Adrian weighs up Liverpool exit (Daily Mail)

<p>Manchester United star Juan Mata admits he still does not know whether he has a future at the club - but he is not looking any further than Wednesday's Europa League final against Villarreal.&nbsp;</p> <p>Mata enjoyed a rare start for the Red Devils on Sunday and marked the occasion by scoring from the spot before being replaced by teenager Hannibal Mejbri towards the end of his side's 2-1 victory over Wolves.&nbsp;</p> <p>But after seven and a half seasons at Old Trafford, it is unclear whether the Spain international will renew his contract beyond this summer.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/mata-unsure-over-man-utd-future-as-contract-nears-end/1tfagkw289qxv1basqjovd20dd" target="_blank"><strong>Read the full story on <em>Goal </em>here!</strong></a></p>

Mata unsure over Man Utd future

<p>Leicester have emerged as a rival to Atalanta and Napoli to sign Sassuolo wide man Jeremie Boga, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2021/05/21/calciomercato-napoli-atalanta-boga-marsiglia-lione-villareal-leicester/" target="_blank"><em>Calciomercato</em></a>.</p> <p>The 24-year-old has not hit the heights this term that he scaled last season but remains an intriguing prospect for several suitors.</p> <p>Now, the Foxes will fight the Serie A duo in a race for his services.</p>

Leicester head up Boga hunt

<p>Marcelo Bielsa has agreed a new one-year deal with Leeds United, claims <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/15046707/marcelo-bielsa-new-leeds-contract/" target="_blank"><em>The Sun</em></a>.</p> <p>The Argentine guided the Whites to a top-half finish in their first season back in the Premier League and was on hand to take the applause of a homecoming crowd at Elland Road on Sunday against West Brom.</p> <p>Known for his historic short-term commitments, the veteran manager now looks set officially ink his name for a fouth year at the helm, extending what is already his longest coaching tenure.</p>

Bielsa agrees new Leeds deal

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">🎙 <a href="https://twitter.com/RudiGarcia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RudiGarcia</a>: “We’re very disappointed tonight. It’s a nightmare scenario. It was my last game tonight and I would have liked to have left the club in the Champions League. The adventure ends here.”<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OLOGCN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OLOGCN</a> <a href="https://t.co/FuhgODG8QP">pic.twitter.com/FuhgODG8QP</a></p> — Olympique Lyonnais 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@OL_English) <a href="https://twitter.com/OL_English/status/1396582494187708417?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Garcia says goodbye to Lyon

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Gennaro Gattuso has been sacked as Napoli manager after missing out on the Champions League 👋 <a href="https://t.co/84IVJeobTV">pic.twitter.com/84IVJeobTV</a></p>— Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1396582363400921099?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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