Lionel Messi in sports director mode
Like what he did at FC Barcelona, Lionel Messi is slowly but surely starting to take power at Inter Miami. The proof with this information revealed by the media Defensa Central, the Pulga would have made a request to its president David Beckham. The Argentinian would simply like Inter Miami to enlist Luka Modric! Announced about leaving this summer, notably from Saudi Arabia, the Croatian finally extended his contract with the White House for one year. But at 38 years old, the 2018 Ballon d’or is slowly approaching the end and young people are starting to push behind him. The latter could therefore decide to offer himself one last challenge in an exotic destination. To be continued.
XXL contract for Lamine Yamal
After Baldé and Xavi, Barça will now attack Lamine Yamal! An extension which would already be completed, according to the Mundo Deportivo. On its site, the Spanish media explains that the player has already signed an extension before the tour in the United States. The 16-year-old star will extend his lease until 2026 and the club is now working on the announcement which should take place in October. Being a minor, the Spanish winger was unable to sign a long-term extension. But the Spanish media explains that a lease of 5 additional years awaits him when he is 18 years old. This will be accompanied by an XXL release clause of 1 billion euros. This is what we call shielding your nugget!
Odegaard almost signed for…Tottenham!
Crazy revelation on the eve of the London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham. While captain Martin Odegaard has just extended his contract with the Gunners until 2028, the Daily Star reveals that the Norwegian almost signed for… Spurs. While he was playing for Stromsgodset, the then 15-year-old prodigy was courted by Tottenham. But one call changed everything, it was that of Zinédine Zidane, as also relayed by Daily Mirror in today’s edition. The former Real Madrid coach, who was in charge of Castilla at the time, personally called the player to convince him to sign for Real Madrid. To the delight of the Gunners who can now count on the talents of the Norwegian phenomenon.
