Fulham have completed the permanent signing of midfielder Manuel Angel from Real Madrid on a three-year contract for an initial fee of £3 million. The move sees the 22-year-old link up with manager Alvaro Arbeloa at Craven Cottage, becoming the third prospect to swap the Santiago Bernabeu for West London during a frantic summer recruitment drive.
GOAL sat down with the American star to discuss his roles with club and country, being a mentor to Zavier Gozo, and why the last few years have helped him believe more is possible.
Following Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios, Manuel Angel is already the third player in this transfer window to follow coach Alvaro Arbeloa from Madrid to London.
Sporting director Christoph Freund speaks on deadline day about possible transfers at Bayern Munich and reports on an unusual measure involving Sacha Boey, for whom a club from England is now said to have made an approach.
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Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage pulled no punches regarding his squad's lacklustre display following a comprehensive 4-1 home defeat against Manchester City. Braces from Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki condemned the Eagles to the foot of the Premier League table, with the French tactician left furious by a costly second-half drop in intensity.
GOAL previews the biggest storylines of U.S. internationals playing abroad this weekend, including if Aaronson and Leeds can keep their strong start going.
Cole Palmer has credited Xabi Alonso for unlocking his true potential at Chelsea, suggesting that he was tactically shackled by his previous managers at Stamford Bridge. The England international enjoyed a stellar performance in Monday's victory over Fulham, finding the net and showcasing a level of freedom he claims was absent during the previous campaign.
A small group of elite players have stepped in front of a microphone to follow another passion, looking every bit as comfortable in a studio environment as on the pitch
Xabi Alonso enjoyed a winning start to his Premier League tenure as Chelsea secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. The Blues' record signing Morgan Rogers marked his debut with a crucial goal, while the afternoon was marred by a hostile atmosphere for substitute Enzo Fernandez.
Gary Neville has delivered a blunt assessment of Chelsea's goalkeeping situation, insisting that Robert Sanchez is actively "undermining" the progress of Xabi Alonso's new-look side. Despite the Blues securing a thrilling 3-2 victory over Fulham in their Premier League opener, the Spaniard’s erratic performance has sparked immediate calls for a high-profile replacement at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has provided clarity regarding the absence of Moises Caicedo and Marco Palestra from the matchday squad for the Premier League opener against Fulham. The Blues boss revealed that both players were sidelined due to late fitness issues, forcing a reshuffle in his first competitive starting XI.
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