The Premier League for Griezmann
According to information from the Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivowhich is also based on revelations fromEl Nacional, the Red Devils have targeted Antoine Griezmann as a priority in the winter transfer window. The Frenchman has a release clause of around €25 million, making him an economically feasible signing for Manchester United. In order to secure the services of the Blues striker, Mancunian leaders have already initiated discussions with Griezmann’s entourage during a trip to Spain. They want to triple his current salary at Atletico Madrid, with weekly earnings estimated at just over 400,000 euros.
Gavi’s “funeral”
The Spaniards finish at the top of their qualifying group for Euro 2024 ahead of Scotland by beating Georgia (3-1). But this morning, the country’s press is not celebrating the victory, on the contrary, it is mourning the injury of its young star Gavi. The Barcelona player injured his right knee following a bad reception. According to various Spanish media, he is suffering from a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament. As you can imagine, with an injury like this, we can already be sure that this is the end of the season for Gavi, who should not even be able to play the Euro. “It’s the bitterest victory I’ve ever had in my life.“, declared De la Fuente at the end of the match, visibly affected and angry. He summed up well what the journalist supporters of La Roja feel. “There’s not much left for us to do except pray», Confided his teammate Gayà. The entire selection is behind him in this terrible ordeal, like Ferran Torres who held up his Blaugrana teammate’s jersey after his goal. For the newspaper A.S.this victory is completely “forgotten» in the face of the tragedy affecting Gavi. Sport even launches his “funeral», a word used by De la Fuente to talk about his player. According to the daily, he cried for a long time alone in the locker room. Pro-Barcelona media like Mundo Deportivo are especially worried about FC Barcelona. His absence will not leave a “empty» than at La Roja, but also at Barça.
Mbappé at the top of his career
We don’t forget the French daily newspapers either. The Team highlights the already exceptional career of Kylian Mbappé. At 24 years old, he is already doing better than Messi and CR7 in statistical terms as reported by the newspaper. This weekend with the Blues, he surpassed the 300 goal mark, and he is not about to slow down, because his goal per match ratio has never been as good as this season: 1.11 goals per match. But it could be even more effective according to Jean-Pierre Papin, here is what the Ballon d’Or 91 declared to our colleagues: “he may lose a little speed, but he will still be faster than many. A player with his game intelligence will play shots differently, with the experience of someone who has experienced these situations dozens, hundreds of times. By moving at the right time, in the right areas. And then, there is something that must not be forgotten, it is his last gesture. And he will always have that.»
