A data de 30 de janeiro de 1997 tem um significado especial para a história do Athletico-PR. Isso porque, nesta data, o clube fazia seu último compromisso no Estádio Joaquim Américo Guimarães antes de se tornar o que é hoje conhecido como Arena da Baixada.
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Nas redes sociais, o clube relembrou o fato e exaltou o fato de que, na oportunidade, a sua casa foi a primeira dentro do conceito de Arena em grande porte no futebol brasileiro:
– Há 25 anos, o Athletico entrava em campo pela última vez na antiga Baixada. Uma vitória de 3 a 0 sobre o Batel marcou a despedida. Dias depois, o velho estádio seria demolido para a construção da primeira Arena do Brasil.
Foram necessários dois anos para que a primeira parte processo de reconstrução completo do estádio nas últimas décadas fosse concretizado, tendo a sua efetiva finalização do projeto entre os anos de 2012 e 2014 com a participação na Copa do Mundo realizada no Brasil.
After Tottenham Hotspur’s move to their new stadium back in April 2019, there was a real expectation from the hierarchy and supporters to reach the next level.
However, five years on, the club are still yet to win a trophy, and still yet to cement themselves as a consistent top-four finisher in the Premier League.
Last season, Ange Postecoglou’s side narrowly missed out on a Champions League place, having to settle for a Europa League spot with the Aussie desperately wanting to go one better this season.
However, after their recent 3-2 defeat to Brighton, work still needs to be done over the ongoing international break to give Spurs the best possible chance of making that progression during 2024/25.
Whilst the start of the new season hasn’t been as many would’ve hoped for, one of the club’s new additions has already made a positive start to life in North London, looking to be worth the huge investment.
Dominic Solanke’s stats at Tottenham Hotspur
After the loss of striker Harry Kane to Bayern Munich last summer, Spurs have been crying out for that central striker who can supercharge their Champions League hopes.
Owner Daniel Levy decided to splash the cash this summer, forking out £65m on Englishman Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth – a deal that broke the club’s transfer record.
The 27-year-old has wasted no time in making an immediate impact at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, registering three goals and two assists in his first eight outings in all competitions.
It appears as though he’s formed an excellent partnership with the in-form Brennan Johnson, teeing the Welshman up for his sixth consecutive goal against the Seagulls last weekend.
His subsequent form in North London has seen Solanke receive his first England call-up in seven years, with the forward hoping he can start from the off when Lee Carsley’s side face Finland on Sunday night.
However, despite his big-money transfer and recent impressive form, he still earns less than one player who failed to make a huge impact after his move to the club a couple of years ago.
The man who earned more than Solanke at Spurs
During the summer of 2022, former Spurs boss Antonio Conte aimed to strengthen his squad in an attempt to push the club further up the Premier League table.
One of the players the Italian decided to bring in was experienced wideman Ivan Perišić on a free transfer after his release from Inter Milan at the end of the 2021/22 season.
His versatility made him a great option as either an attacking midfielder, winger or even as a wing-back if the club utilised a five-back system.
However, ultimately the move was a failure, with the Croatian international making 50 appearances during his 18 months in the first-team in the capital.
For the last six months of his two-year contract, Perisic joined Hajduk Split on loan in his homeland before leaving Postecoglou’s side on a free transfer at the end of his deal.
The 35-year-old earned £180k-per-week during his time at Spurs, as per Capology, a figure two times higher than record-signing Solanke who only earns £90k-per-week.
1) Harry Kane
£200k-p/w
2) Heung-min Son
£190k-p/w
3) Ivan Perišić
£180k-p/w
4) Cristian Romero
£165k-p/w
5) Clement Lenglet
£145k-p/w
When combining his total earnings during his time at the club, Perisic pocketed a total of £14.3m in wages alone – an extortionate amount given his lack of impact at N17.
There’s no denying at the time he seemed like a solid piece of business given his experience in Europe’s top five leagues, but unfortunately for both parties, the deal failed to take off, like Conte and co anticipated.
Ivan Perisic for Tottenham
His huge earnings will undoubtedly be a stark reminder for the club to spend the money wisely to prevent a similar scenario from reoccurring later down the line.
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West Ham United’s torrid start to the season continued on Saturday afternoon after a 1-1 draw away to Brentford. It was a frustrating day for the Hammers, who went 1-0 down inside the first minute. That goal meant the Bees became the first side in Premier League history to score in the first minute of a game three games in a row.
After Bryan Mbeumo’s early strike, a superb volley from inside the penalty box, it became a more even affair, but it took the Hammers until the 54th minute to draw level, thanks to Tomas Soucek. West Ham managed to hold onto a point despite late Brentford pressure.
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For Julen Lopetegui’s side, they simply cannot catch a break this term. The East London outfit have still managed just one win from their opening six games, having lost three of those and drawing the other two. They currently sit in 14th place in the table, on just five points and with a minus-four goal difference.
It was a far-from-ideal performance once more from the Hammers, and, rather disappointingly, some of their biggest names are struggling to find their best form this season. That was certainly a theme against Brentford on Saturday.
West Ham’s big stars struggle
It was an important summer window at the London Stadium, with West Ham making some big-name attacking signings, including Niclas Fullkrug and Crycensio Summerville, to add to the firepower they already possessed in attacking areas.
Crysencio Summerville for West Ham
Despite having 19 shots at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday, as per Sofascore, the Hammers had three of those on target. Worryingly, they had an expected goals tally of less than one, with a remarkably low 0.73xG. Given the number of shots they had, the chances they created were not really substantial at all.
West Ham’s big-name duo of Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus did not perform to their usual standards against the Bees. Both were substituted, with the Ghanaian attacker brought off at halftime, although Bowen was replaced by Andy Iriving in the 92nd minute.
Kudus failed to create a chance, and although the West Ham skipper managed three, he had an expected assists total of just 0.16xA. Between them, they lost the ball 33 times, with Kudus losing possession on 11 occasions and the England international 22.
West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen
Despite their poor performances, neither attacker was arguably West Ham’s worst player, with their fellow big-name star, Lucas Paqueta, also struggling against Brentford.
Paqueta’s stats vs. Brentford
It has not been the best start to the season for Brazil international Paqueta. He has now scored just one goal and is yet to register an assist this season, despite having started all but one of the Hammers’ Premier League games.
West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta
Against Brentford, it was very much a similar story for the former Olympique Lyon midfielder. Like Bowen and Kudus, the 27-year-old was also substituted against Thomas Frank’s side, being replaced by Summerville on the 76-minute mark.
His stats suggest that it was not an unjustifiable change from Lopetegui, with the normally superb Brazilian struggling to retain the ball. Paqueta, who had 58 touches, had a pass accuracy of just 78% and lost the ball 17 times. That worked out at an average of squandering possession once every 3.4 touches of the ball.
Paqueta stats vs. Brentford
Touches
58
Pass accuracy
78%
Ground duels won
1/6
Possession lost
17
Dribbles completed
0/1
Errors leading to shots
1
Stats from Sofascore
Paqueta’s disappointing performance earned him a rating of just 5/10 from The Standard journalist Dom Smith. He explained that the Brazilian ‘struggled to make an impact’ on the game, before seemingly complaining about Lopetegui’s decision to substitute him.
The Hammers will no doubt be hoping their big stars can get back to their best, as they look to turn around this bout of poor early-season form.
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The Red Devils produced a shambolic first-half display as they sunk to a fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions for the first time in 63 years
Joshua Zirkzee and Casemiro embarrassed themselves in a truly shambolic defeat for Manchester United against Newcastle which put the low moment the team is in into even sharper focus. The scoreline was only 2-0 when the full-time whistle went but it felt like a humiliation as the Red Devils produced one of their worst ever first-half performances in the Premier League.
Alexander Isak headed a high-flying Newcastle in front in only the fourth minute after passive defending from the hosts and Joelinton found it even easier to score the second. United looked utterly abject and Zirkzee was humiliated by Ruben Amorim when he was hauled off after only 33 minutes.
Kobbie Mainoo improved things and in the second half United looked at least a fraction of their old selves and should have at least pulled one goal back. But nothing will erase that dire first 45 minutes or the fact the team have lost four consecutive matches for the first time since 1961.
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Goalkeeper & Defence
Andre Onana (4/10):
Not at fault for either goal but his confidence looked shot even before Newcastle took the lead.
Matthijs de Ligt (4/10):
Rarely looked comfortable against Isak and his passing was weak.
Harry Maguire (4/10):
Poor for the Isak goal. Tried to piece the defence back together afterwards and provided an attacking threat, hitting the post with a header.
Lisandro Martinez (3/10):
Put up no fight against Isak or Joelinton and was a liability out of possession. His only saving grace were his deep passes, which set up a good chance for Hojlund.
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Midfield
Noussair Mazraoui (3/10):
Had an abysmal first half. Torn apart by Gordon and kept on misplacing passes.
Christian Eriksen (4/10):
Doesn't have the legs for a game like this. There were far worse culprits but his lack of intensity played into Newcastle's hands.
Casemiro (2/10):
Kept overhitting passes, took a frankly ridiculous distance strike on goal and missed an absolute sitter. Should have gone off well before the 64th minute.
Diogo Dalot (5/10):
Played his part in the improved second half display, with most of the danger coming from his left side.
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Attack
Amad Diallo (4/10):
Was dragged down by the air of disbelief around him and in the first half looked as lost as everyone else. Recovered some dignity in the second half.
Rasmus Hojlund (4/10):
Flashed a decent chance wide in what was his only shot. Had almost no understanding with his fellow attackers.
Joshua Zirkzee (1/10):
Looked totally out of place. His 33 per cent pass success rate says it all, as does the fact that his 33rd-minute substitution was met with widespread cheers from the home fans.
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Kobbie Mainoo (6/10):
Gave United some of their identity back when he replaced Zirkzee, restoring some balance and thought to the play.
Alejandro Garnacho (4/10):
Tried to salvage the game but was easily dealt with.
Leny Yoro (5/10):
Helped keep a lid on Newcastle's counters.
Antony (N/A):
A late introduction which was a damning statement on how low Rashford's standing is.
Ruben Amorim (3/10):
His tactics were all wrong and although he is an idealogue he has to start adapting his methods or things could get even uglier.
As a red-ball specialist who hasn’t played any white-ball cricket for New Zealand, Neil Wagner had never dreamed of being part of a world final. Speaking to ESPNcricinfo in the lead-up to the inaugural World Test Championship final, the left-arm quick had likened the match to a World Cup final. During a virtual media interaction on Saturday afternoon, Wagner said winning the WTC was the “pinnacle of the game” for him and that the team was overwhelmed by the support and reception from their supporters.”Never [dreamed of it],” Wagner said. “No, that (playing white-ball cricket for New Zealand) was sort of a dream and a ship that had sailed to be fair – thinking about the white-ball World Cup in some sort of a way. So, when the Test Championship came around and it was sort of explained to us a couple of years ago what it’s going to be like, I got quite excited by the idea. I thought it was quite special and I thought it was something that’s going to make Test cricket the way it is right now and make it quite exciting and add a bit more perspective to it.Related
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“So, finally, I guess, getting to an ICC event and with something as big as that… how hard Test cricket is and to be able to do that for a period of two years; every Test match is extremely hard to try and put a performance in and win it. There’s a lot of things that’s got to go your way and lot of hard work you got to do over five days.”To then get into a final, which was obviously rain-affected and still play our brand of cricket and be positive and to get there, personally for me, I can’t speak for everyone, this is the ultimate for me to win a Test Championship final though it’s the first one and probably hard to compare with others, it’s definitely the pinnacle of the game for me. And to win it against a quality team like India and the way we did and then to see what it has meant to everyone… The support back home and support that was around there – the text messages keep flowing in, phone keeps buzzing and to see what it has meant for Kiwi supporters and family and friends, it means a lot to us too. So, it’s definitely right up there.” Everyone wants a piece of the WTC mace that has now been nicknamed Michael Mason – including the customs officials who greeted the New Zealand players after they touched down in Auckland on Saturday morning.”I don’t think I have ever walked into customs and got greeted the way we did,” Wagner said. “Everyone was like straightaway: ‘Congratulations!’ Pretty happy, [they] grabbed our passports and all they wanted to ask was ‘Where’s the mace? Where’s the mace?’ Obviously, when they saw it, the smiles on their faces and what it brought to them, it sort of hit home pretty hard… What it meant to people back home and obviously getting across the line, winning a Test Championship final, and bringing that trophy back like that.”I remember watching as a kid a lot of other teams lifting that [mace] up after finishing a Test cycle being No.1 in the world and what it meant to them. So, to be able to win it in a one-off Test match like that is a pretty special feeling and we could see what it meant to other people once you got home.”Seeing even police officers stopping and wanting to have a photo from a distance with it. Like I said, it’s a pity that it’s Covid times and you can’t hug around these guys and pose for a photo and you know, obviously, give something back to them, too, but it was nice to see the smile on everyone’s faces and how jubilant they were to receive us and getting on the bus… There were cameras outside and people waving and yeah obviously just being very happy about what we were able to achieve. I think it definitely hit the boys hard what it has meant to everyone and around.”Neil Wagner has said he still feels ‘pretty young and the body feels really good’ and that he has ‘plenty left in the tank’ as a Test cricketer•Getty Images
Wagner recently turned 35 and is the oldest member of the New Zealand pace quartet, but he brushed aside talk of a potential retirement, stressing that he was still fit and motivated to deliver for the team. Returning from toe injuries, Wagner swung the Dukes ball in England in addition to unleashing his patented short-ball barrage over lengthy spells.’I’ve got plenty left in the tank,” Wagner said. “Age is just a number for me personally and I feel potentially I haven’t got the five-wicket bags or performances behind my name that I wanted to, but still feel I’m contributing and playing a role, doing what I’m doing and that is just my role. It’s not always going to have the glory numbers or the wickets or whatever it is, but I’ve got a role I can fulfill for the team and as long as I’m needed or called upon, or I guess asked to do a job, 100% I’ll be there to contribute.”I still feel pretty young and the body feels really good. I played those three Test matches [in England] and got through this pretty easily and felt really good that I could play even more. So that’s a good sign for me personally. As long as that motivation and desire is there to keep going to do the hard work at training and do the hard yards of going to the gym and do the tough running sessions and keep the body fresh and improving your game – as long as that’s still there, the rest is easy. Mentally, [I] still feel fresh.”If anything this [WTC title] has just urged me on to work harder and my game personally, but also on a fitness level and all those sort of things to keep playing and performing and doing my role to the best of my ability as much as I can and contribute to the team.”‘I remember when I started my career, it took about 11 Test matches before I got even a Test win. Kyle has played eight – he hasn’t lost one or drawn one yet’ – Wagner•Getty Images
Wagner also hailed Kyle Jamieson, who has emerged as a potent point of the difference in New Zealand’s attack with his ability to swing the ball both ways in addition to the bounce he generates from his 6’8” frame. After scorching the 2019-20 and 2020-21 home summers, Jamieson was front and centre of New Zealand’s victory over India in the WTC final, scooping up a match haul of seven wickets and the Player-of-the-Match award.”Just the way he has fit into the group and come in and play the way he’s done – to just do what he’s been doing in domestic cricket and do even better,” Wagner said of Jamieson. “Every game he’s getting better and better, his willingness to learn, how he’s been bowling with the team and the performances he has put in have put him a long way ahead of the cricketer he’s still yet to be and become. He’s been instrumental to us; yes it’s been amazing to do it with Tim [Southee] and Trent [Boult] as well with myself.”We keep building as a unit, we keep building in partnerships, we said from the start that we know one day might one person’s day and the other day might not be someone else’s day, but you still contribute and bowl for the guy at the other end and someone might reap the rewards for us. I remember when I started my career, it took about 11 Test matches before I got even a Test win. Kyle has played eight – he hasn’t lost one or drawn one yet [laughs]. That’s pretty amazing and he’s played a massive part in that [success] too. Good on him and hopefully he can continue and as a bowling unit, hopefully we can continue to learn and get better and obviously put more performances like this for New Zealand cricket.”
Fabrizio Romano says one Chelsea forward is expected to leave, even after the summer transfer deadline day cut-off at 11pm on Friday, meaning supporters can expect even more activity in the coming days.
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BlueCo, as ever, splashed the cash on an array of signings at Chelsea, with their busyness in transfer windows becoming largely commonplace, and ever since Clearlake Capital's takeover of the club in 2022.
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Joao Felix, Mike Penders, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Marc Guiu, Renato Veiga, Estevao Willian, Filip Jorgensen, Tosin Adarabioyo, Aaron Anselmino, Caleb Wiley, Omari Kellyman, Pedro Neto and Jadon Sancho all put pen to paper on moves to Stamford Bridge, with new head coach Enzo Maresca fiercely backed ahead of his debut campaign in the Chelsea dugout.
In total, including their reported £51 million acquisition of Brazilian starlet Estevao Willian, who'll join Chelsea in 2025, the west Londoners spent around £271 million in a serious shake-up of the squad.
Chelsea also attempted a late bid for Napoli star Victor Osimhen, but despite being in talks with his club and the player's representatives throughout Friday, the Blues couldn't get a deal for him over the line in time.
Appearances
25
Goals
15
Assists
3
Shots per 90
3.86
Key passes per 90
1.05
Successful take-ons per 90
0.73
WhoScored
A host of big names also left Chelsea for pastures new, including a pretty blockbuster exit to Arsenal for Raheem Sterling, which dominated the headlines on deadline day.
Alongside Sterling, other players to seal a last-gasp move away from Chelsea come in the form of Kepa Arrizabalaga, Romelu Lukaku, Armando Broja and Trevoh Chalobah, with the quartet leaving either on loan or permanently.
Chelsea will be especially overjoyed to get Lukaku's previous £325,000-per-week wages off the books as they seriously trim their salary bill, and the Belgian could be granted a new lease of life under Antonio Conte in Serie A.
The pair worked together at Inter and helped to guide the Nerazzurri to an impressive Scudetto triumph in the 2021/22 season.
David Datro Fofana expected to leave Chelsea after deadline day
As per Romano, another forward in Chelsea ace David Datro Fofana could quit the club after Lukaku and Broja – despite the UK transfer window's closure.
Indeed, it is believed Fofana is expected to leave Chelsea after deadline day, with a host of windows still open. Belgian, Turkish, Dutch and Portuguese clubs remain capable of doing business, for the next 48 hours at least, while the Saudis could also offer the 21-year-old an escape route.
The Ivory Coast international spent the second half of last season on loan at Burnley, scoring four league goals and proving he can cut it at the highest level. Fofana could be a great opportunity for clubs abroad, as he doesn't look too likely to feature much for Maresca this term.
No último domingo, o Ceará recebeu o Fluminense na Arena Castelão e conseguiu um ótimo resultado ao vencer por 1 a 0.
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As West Ham and new manager Julen Lopetegui are gearing up for the 2024/25 Premier League campaign, transfer speculation continues to heat up, with the Hammers keen to improve their squad and equip Lopetegui for the season ahead.
Two big signings have already been made, with Max Kilman joining from Wolves, and talented Brazilian winger, Luis Guilherme also signing for the club. But rumours continue to circule, and it is very likely the Hammers will have more incomings this window.
After finishing 9th last season in the Premier League, Lopetegui will be tasked with guiding West Ham back into the European qualification spots, which they finished eight points off of last season.
Wolves captain Max Kilman celebrates
West Ham transfer news
According to Foot Mercato, via Sport Witness, West Ham are interested in Lens defender Kevin Danso, who has been handed 'an exit voucher' by the club. His current contract with the French outfit is until June 2027.
Along with the Hammers, the report states Wolves are also monitoring the defender's situation, whilst other European sides such as Napoli and Atlanta are interested in Italy.
Danso, who is said to be valued at €25m (£21m), made 38 appearances last season for Lens, scoring one goal, totaling 3,375 minutes, and contributing to 14 clean sheets.
Lens defender Kevin Danso.
Danso comparison to Aguerd and Kilman
Using the "similar players" feature on FBref, Danso is compared to both Nayef Aguerd, and Max Kilman from West Ham. However, both Kilman and Aguerd are left-footed centre-backs, whilst the Austrian titan is a right-footed central defender.
Danso stands at 6 foot 3 and was highly praised by Ben Mattinson as "rapid", making him an excellent recovery defender, with good physicality, but also the ability to progress the ball.
Stats (per 90 mins)
Danso
Aguerd
Kilman
Passes Attempted
54.93
59.89
60.76
Progressive Passes
4.19
3.34
3.08
Progressive Carries
0.88
0.44
0.58
Tackles
0.79
1.19
1.24
Blocks
1.45
1.59
1.68
Aerials Won
2.03
2.62
2.26
Stats taken from FBref
Danso instantly stands out as the progressive one of the bunch, ranking highest in both progressive passes and progressive carries among the central defenders. This is something Lopetegui will want to add at West Ham, and you can assume Kilman was also bought in for this reason, due to his comfortability on the ball, shown by his 60.76 passes attempted per 90.
Defensively, the numbers are fairly close, with Kilman coming out on top for tackles and blocking metrics, whilst Aguerd excels in the aerial duels/aerials won metric. However, Danso still provides a very solid base layer, still providing close numbers in blocks and aerials won, but also having that extra recovery pace spoken about earlier.
Lens central defender Kevin Danso.
Danso and Kilman could prove to be a very effective duo, offering that progressive passing and carrying from the £21m-rated star on the right side, the composure on the ball with passes attempted from Kilman, as well as a mixture of defensive traits, such as Kilman with more precise tackling, but the Lens ace with that extra recovery pace.
If the former Southampton man does sign for the Hammers, they could have acquired a very well-balanced centre-back pairing, arming Lopetegui with a strong tool kit ahead of the new campaign.
Raphael Dias Belloli. De nome, talvez você não reconheça. O apelido, certamente, ninguém vai se esquecer após a goleada do Brasil sobre o Uruguai, por 4 a 1, nesta quinta-feira (14), na Arena da Amazônia, pelas Eliminatórias: Raphinha.
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O jogador do Leeds United já havia sido convocado na última Data Fifa, mas não conseguiu se apresentar à Seleção devido ao problema envolvendo a liberação dos jogadores que atuam na Inglaterra. Valeu a espera: Raphinha, que já havia entrado bem contra Colômbia e Venezuela, fez a diferença contra o Uruguai.
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As boas atuações nos primeiros dois jogos desses compromissos internacionais lhe renderam a vaga de titular. Antes, sempre saindo do banco de reservas, foi uma importante válvula de escape para os ataques em velocidade da equipe canarinha.
Diante do Uruguai, o atacante mostrou que tem gás para fazer barulho no jogo inteiro. Jogador pelo lado direito no sistema ofensivo de Tite, só faltou fazer chover – algo que era bem difícil pelo forte calor de Manaus, mas que passa longe de tirar o brilho do brasileiro.
Dois gols, dribles importantes e passes que poderiam ter virado ainda mais bolas nas redes. Raphinha com certeza teve uma noite inesquecível – e o torcedor brasileiro também, para sempre lembrar do atacante.
After keeping hold of Wilfred Ndidi, Leicester City have now reportedly made their first approach to sign a £17m midfield partner for the Nigerian this summer.
Leicester transfer news
Positives are finally beginning to emerge for the Foxes following a chaotic start to the summer transfer window, which saw both Enzo Maresca and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall swap the King Power for Stamford Bridge and Chelsea.
New Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca
Left without a manager, Leicester turned to Steve Cooper, who has since welcomed fresh faces in the form of Issahaku Fatawu in a permanent deal alongside Caleb Okoli, Michael Golding and Bobby De Cordova-Reid. However, Leicester's most underrated deal this summer, is Nidid's new contract when the midfielder looked destined to leave as a free agent.
After signing the unexpected extension, Ndidi told Leicester's official website: "I feel great, I feel excited, I feel at home. That’s the most important thing. I feel really happy to continue with the Club. My family is settled here and everyone back home, when they say Ndidi, they say Leicester also! It’s really amazing to be a part of this journey going forward.”
Leicester City now open negotiations with UCL club to sign "incredible" ace
The Foxes have made their first move.
ByTom Cunningham Jul 18, 2024
Now, in a further reward, the Foxes could hand the Nigerian a new partner at the heart of Cooper's midfield. According to South American journalist Nicola Parcerias, Leicester have made an approach to sign Richard Rios from Palmeiras this summer in a race alongside fellow Premier League side Everton.
The central midfielder is fresh from the 2024 Copa America, in which he helped Colombia reach the final before suffering defeat against Argentina. Now, Palmeiras are reportedly open to negotiating his exit for around €20m (£17m), putting aside his reported eye-watering release clause of around €100m (£84m).
"Machine" Rios can provide balance next to Ndidi
After such a successful Copa America, it's no surprise to see Rios being linked with a move to the Premier League, especially as Leicester look to form a solid foundation at the base of their midfield. Returning to the Premier League, the key may well be to find a balanced partnership between a "ball-carrying machine" in Rios – as described by Ben Mattinson – and a ball recovery expert of Ndidi's nature.
Of course, Leicester must be careful not to run into any more trouble regarding the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules, but if they can avoid any sanctions and land a player on the rise such as Rios, then it should be considered incredibly solid business.
Walking a budgeting tightrope, the Foxes may yet sign the perfect partner for Ndidi before the transfer window slams shut.