Fabrizio Romano

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🚨 There’s no release clause into Michael Olise’s contract at FC Bayern, announces director Max Eberl. “The contract is valid until June 2029, no release clause is included and Olise is on his way to becoming one of the world's best players”, told 11 Freunde DE.

🤍🇦🇷 Xabi Alonso: “Mastantuono has just recently arrived… and he’s just 18 years old”. “We need to invest in him and help him. We're delighted to have him with us. I trust Franco”.

🚨🟣🔵 After Matty Cash new deal in place until June 2029, Aston Villa also work on new contracts for both McGinn and Rogers. New deal almost ready for McGinn… …while talks are at early stages with Morgan Rogers after AVFC rejected several approaches in the summer.

🚨🔵🔴 Understand one of the key reasons behind agent Pini Zahavi’s visit to Barcelona this week is talented winger Ebrima Tunkara. Barça presented their project for Ebrima to keep him for long term; 15 year old winger seen as next big thing.

🚨🟣🔵 Matty Cash has agreed to sign new deal at Aston Villa until June 2029 with an option to extend until 2030. Seen as key player by AVFC hierarchy and staff, documents will be signed this week.

🚨⚠️ David Alaba has suffered a muscle overload in his right soleus and will be out for 7/10 days. Real Madrid defender will miss games vs Juventus and Barcelona. ❌

🚨🔵 Enzo Maresca: “Liam Delap is very close to returning. He’s not working with us yet, but he’s improving and getting close”.

🚨 Vincent Kompany has signed a new two year contract extension at FC Bayern. “I'm grateful, honored. It feels like I've been here much longer and that I understand the club well”. ❤️🤍

🚨🌳 Official, confirmed. Sean Dyche signs in as new Nottingham Forest head coach on a contract until June 2027.

🚨🇧🇷 Endrick, expected to leave Real Madrid on loan in January with talks already taking place. The Brazilian wants to play more also ahead of World Cup 2026… …and Real Madrid are understood to be open to a loan move for Endrick. 👀🔜

🚨 Luis Enrique: “For four years, the press killed Donnarumma! Even when I was not here… now it’s the same with Chevalier”. “I am so happy with Chevalier, he is one of the best options or the best option. When you sign a player, you think long-term… and I love his level”.

💙🇫🇷 Pep Guardiola: “Cherki is one of the huge talents I’ve ever seen in my career”. “Technically, individually is TOP. The question is how he settles and reads the game”. “Every time the ball comes to him the situation is better. He doesn’t feel pressure”.

🚨🔙 Piero Hincapié returns as part of Arsenal squad ahead of the Champions League clash against Atlético Madrid.

🔴⚪️ Arteta when asked about Arsenal being PL favorites: “The only thing that I embrace is when I see team, energy, temperature, commitment, quality that they can deliver… …that gives me that conviction that we can go all the way but that's it, that's just a feeling”.

❤️🤍🕷 Julián Álvarez on his plans at Atlético Madrid: “Look, I believe we can beat any team. We have a great squad”. “We’ve grown game by game, and we can compete with anyone for sure”.

🚨🌳 Sean Dyche, set to sign contract until June 2027 at Nottingham Forest. Verbal agreement in place between parties with former Everton manager ready for PL return.

🚨🔵 Danny Rohl has just arrived in Glasgow to sign his contract as new Rangers manager.

🚨🚫 Fermin López on Chelsea proposal in August: “My situation on the market… well, I was calm and relaxed”. “My wish and my desire was always to stay at Barcelona”. 💙❤️

🚨 Hansi Flick: “We hope Raphinha and Ferran Torres can be available for El Clásico. We are on it”. “We will see their progress on Thursday”.