Villa Backed For Busy Summer After Diaby Swoop

Aston Villa are "going to be very busy this summer" as they target Stade Rennais winger Jérémy Doku, claims Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol.

Is Jérémy Doku joining Aston Villa this summer?

It has been a wild nine months for Villa since the appointment of Spanish tactician Unai Emery as manager. The club went from a relegation scrap to a different scrap altogether, one for European football.

With their qualification for the Conference League secure and spirits high, the West Midlands outfit have been on something of a spending spree of late.

First came Leicester City's highly rated Youri Tielemans on a free, before Villarreal's Pau Torres arrived for a fee of £31.5m. Most recently, the Villans have announced the arrival of exciting French winger Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen for a club-record fee in the region of £52m.

If that were the end of the club's business this summer, it would be hard to argue that it wasn't fantastic as it is.

However, the Claret and Blue aren't finished just yet, as they look set to target Belgian prospect Jeremy Doku.

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Solhekol explained the situation live on Sky Sports News (via Football Daily), saying:

"According to reports in France as well, Aston Villa are targeting another winger, the Rennes winger Jérémy Doku. So Villa appear as if they're going to be very busy this summer.

"Unai Emery [is] really working to strengthen his squad."

How good is Jérémy Doku?

Having spent his short career exclusively in the Belgian and French leagues so far, fans in England could be forgiven for not knowing much about the exciting 21-year-old. However, given the potential people think he possesses, it might not be long until everyone knows his name.

This potential led to GOAL placing him in 14th place on their list of the top 50 wonderkids in world football back in 2021, ahead of the likes of Chelsea's promising winger Noni Madueke. And unlike so many 'wonderkids' before him, Doku has been slowly progressing and improving his game in the years since his nomination.

Last season he made 29 Ligue 1 appearances for Rennais, scoring six goals, providing two assists and maintaining a passing accuracy of 86.4%, which was enough for him to average a seriously impressive match rating of 7.08 – the fourth-best in the entire squad – per WhoScored.

Where he shines, however, and gives us a glimpse of just how exceptional a talent he really is, are his underlying numbers.

According to FBref, which compares players in a similar position across Europe's top five leagues, Doku sits in the top 1% for Non-Penalty Goals, expected assists, shot-creating actions, progressive carries, successful take-ons, touches in the opposition's penalty area and progressive passes received per 90.

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Alongside his frankly outrageous raw numbers, he has also received praise from one of the best footballers on the planet, Kylian Mbappe, who, back in 2021, said:

"Recently, I was speaking with my father about a player who impressed me because of his speed qualities, that is Doku, at Rennes. In five years as a professional, I have never seen someone from a standing start demonstrate so much power."

Even Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne has given his opinion on the dynamic winger, saying:

"He's agile, fast and he knows how to dribble. Sure, he sometimes makes a mistake, but who doesn't? It is a diamond in the rough."

If Villa can get this deal over the line and find a way to play him with Diaby, they could be fighting for more than just European football come the end of next season.

فيديو | زيزو يغادر مباراة الأهلي والزمالك مصابًا

غادر أحمد سيد زيزو لاعب الزمالك، مباراة فريقه أمام الأهلي، التي تقام بينهما اليوم الإثنين، ضمن منافسات بطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز، مصاباً.

ويلتقي الأهلي والزمالك، على ملعب استاد القاهرة الدولي، في إطار مؤجلات الأسبوع العاشر من عمر مباريات الدوري المصري.

وأجرى البرتغالي جوزيه جوميز المدير الفني للزمالك تغييراً بخروج زيزو متأثراً بإصابته التي تعرض لها عقب تدخل رامي ربيعة مدافع الأهلي في الدقيقة الخامسة.

ودخل الأوغندي ترافيس موتيابا بديلاً لـ أحمد سيد زيزو في الدقيقة 18 من عمر الشوط للمباراة.

طالع | وليد صلاح الدين: مباراة مازيمبي أهم لـ كولر من الزمالك.. والأهلي يملك رفاهية التعويض في الدوري

وكان زيزو قبل التبديل طالب الجهاز الطبي للزمالك باستمراره في المباراة وعدم تغييره. زيزو يصر على استكمال مباراة الأهلي رغم طلب طبيب الزمالك استبداله

ويخوض الأهلي المباراة وهو محتل المركز التاسع في جدول ترتيب الدوري المصري، برصيد 21 نقطة من 10 مباريات، فاز في 6 وتعادل في 3 وخسر في لقاء وحيد.

بينما فريق الزمالك يتواجد في المركز الثاني عشر بترتيب جدول الدوري، برصيد 18 نقطة من 12 مباراة، حقق الفوز في 5 وتعادل في 3 وخسر في 4 مواجهات. إصابة زيزو في مباراة الأهلي والزمالك

Derbyshire end two-year drought – and it's down to a 16-year-old debutant

Hamidullah Qadri staged one of the most memorable debuts in Championship history as, at 16, he bowled Derbyshire to their first Championship win for nearly two years

ESPNcricinfo staff and ECB Reporters Network29-Jun-2017
ScorecardHamidullah Qadri, at 16 the youngest Derbyshire debutant in a Championship game, staged a dream finale as he took five wickets to lead Derbyshire to their first four day win since beating Leicestershire in July 2015 – 710 days ago.On a turning Cardiff pitch, where the spinners bowled 57.3 of the 69.3 overs in the second innings, and took 9 wickets, Glamorgan batsmen struggled throughout.Qadri, born in Kandahar in Afghanistan, returned figures of 5 for 60 on debut, including the final wicket, to help dismiss Glamorgan for 172. It was their first championship victory since Derbyshire defeated Northamptonshire at Wantage Road and completed one of the most heartwarming stories in Championship history.The Millennium child – the first player from the 21st century to make a Championship appearance – had done the trick.Even in Wales, land of the story-tellers, they might manage a tale or two.His excellent figures reflected how well he bowled. Kim Barnett, the former Derbyshire captain who made a surprise reappearance as head coach at the start of the season, and renowned as a good judge of a young cricketer, certainly made the correct choice when he first saw him perform and pronounced he was “ready for the first team”.Qadri said: “It was an honour to be asked to lead the team off, especially as it was my debut and we hadn’t won for two years. I haven’t played on a turning pitch for some time, and I took every opportunity to back my skills. I know that I am good enough to play without fear, and I can’t wait for my next game.DerbyshireCCC

He is now looking forward to meeting Imran Tahir, one of the leading legspinners of the past decade, who joins Derbyshire for the remainder of the season.”He is world class, and he will be able to teach me a lot, although I must thank Jeevan Mendis, who was very supportive during the game, and it was fitting he took the final catch off my bowling in his last game of the club,” Qadri said. “I took the game in my stride, and,if selected, will look forward to the next game at Chesterfield, where I have taken 2 five fors.”Qadri, who plays for the Alvaston and Boulton club, where former Derbyshire batsman Steve Stubbings is the captain, was well supported by Mendis, the Sri Lankan allrounder in his farewell game, and the Derbyshire stalwart Wayne Madsen, an occasional off spinner who took two crucial wickets in mid-innings.Glamorgan had started the day on 0 for 1 and approached the start of the day with caution in the face of some tight bowing from the Derbyshire spinners.Only nine runs were added in 11.4 overs when the first wicket went down. Nightwatchman Timm van der Gugten was caught by an excellent running catch at midwicket by Luis Reece off Qadri.Owen Morgan was snaffled at slip and when Glamorgan’s leading run scorer Colin Ingram holed out at mid- on, the home team were struggling on 42 for 4.Nick Selman and Aneurin Donald consolidated,and added 50 for the fifth wicket, before Madsen, with the last ball of his first over, had Donald caught at short leg by Alex Hughes who had previously dropped three chances in that position: Derbyshire;s hopes flared again.Two overs later, Madsen took his second wicket when Selman,who made a patient 43 from 122 balls, was stumped down the leg side after the bowler had seen him advancing down the pitch.After Selman and Donald’s partnership, Glamorgan had recognised batsmen left, but Andrew Salter and Graham Wagg were both dismissed by Qadri. Salter was LBW sweeping, while Wagg was not happy to have been given out caught down the leg side, when replays suggested the ball came off his chest.Marchant De Lange threatened with a few lusty blows, before he was needlessly run out, and Chris Cooke, who never looked in any trouble, was left stranded on 39 not out, when Michael Hogan chipped Qadri to mid wicket. It was the perfect conclusion to one of the most remarkable debuts in the history of the Championship,

دريمز الغاني يرد عبر "بطولات" على استخدام السحر قبل مباراة الزمالك

رد نادي دريمز الغاني على الاتهامات التي خرجت خلال الساعات القليلة الماضية بأنهم أكثر فريق في بلدهم يستخدم السحر للفوز بالمباريات قبل مواجهة الزمالك في إياب نصف نهائي كأس الكونفدرالية.

ويحل الزمالك ضيفًا على دريمز يوم، الأحد المقبل، في تمام الساعة الرابعة عصرًا بتوقيت “القاهرة”، وكانت مباراة الذهاب قد انتهت في القاهرة بالتعادل السلبي.

وخرجت بعض التقارير الصحفية منذ ساعات أن هناك تحذيرات من جانب الإعلام الغاني بشان استخدام دريمز للسحر للفوز بالمباريات.

اقرأ أيضًا.. تطورات إصابة فتوح وموقفه من مباراة الزمالك ودريمز بالكونفدرالية

وتواصل “btolat.com” مع نائب رئيس نادي دريمز، برنس عبد الحميد، للرد على هذه الاتهامات، وقال: “نحن مسلمون، نحن أبعد ما يكون عن استخدام السحر”.

وأضاف: “الإسلام ينهي عن استخدام السحر بالفعل، إذا كان سيؤذي شخص آخر فهذا ممنوع وهو ما نؤمن به بالفعل”.

وتابع: “بعض الإعلاميين الغانيين يحاولون تشويه سمعة هذا النادي الذي حقق نتائج رائعة في فترة صغيرة، نحن تأسسنا قبل 14 عامًا فقط”.

وأضاف: “نحن نؤمن بالله ولو أننا تأهلنا إلى نصف النهائي لمواجهة الزمالك فهذا من فضله بكل تأكيد”.

واستمر: “على الزمالك عدم الخوف، إذا كانوا يؤمنوا بالله عز وجل، عليهم أن يتوقفوا عن هذا الحديث”.

وواصل تصريحاته: “لقد بدأنا هذه الرحلة في كأس الكونفدرالية وكلنا ثقة في الله، وسنحاول إنهاءها بكل قوة”.

وعن بيان النادي بحشد الجماهير للحضور المجاني أمام الزمالك: “هذا يحدث للمرة الأولى، وهذا يؤكد على أهمية المباراة، نحن نادٍ طموح ولدينا أهداف نريد تحقيقها”.

Durham line up Imad Wasim signing

Durham are hoping to complete the signing of Imad Wasim as an overseas player in the NatWest T20 Blast

George Dobell14-Jul-2017

Imad Wasim was a member of the Pakistan team that lifted the Champions Trophy last month•Getty Images

Durham are hoping to complete the signing of Imad Wasim as an overseas player in the NatWest T20 Blast. Imad, who is currently rated as the best T20 bowler in international cricket, will join for five matches before departing for the Caribbean Premier League.Imad, who was born in Swansea, made his international debut in 2015 and was recently a member of the Pakistan team that won the Champions Trophy, playing in every game at the tournament.He has impressed with his left-arm spin in the Pakistan Super League, as well as during stints at the CPL, and will bring something extra to a thin Durham squad, who have lost two from two in the competition so far. Tom Latham, their main overseas signing, is currently out of action with a foot injury.Imad’s signing is subject to him receiving a work permit.

Arsenal: "Very Aggressive" Star Now Wants To Join

Brentford goalkeeper David Raya is eyeing a move to Arsenal this summer as negotiations to join Bayern Munich hit a standstill, according to reliable transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Who will Arsenal sign next?

It's been a very busy summer at the Emirates Stadium as both manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Edu work behind-the-scenes to strengthen key areas of the squad.

Arsenal, much to the delight of their fanbase, have already completed a trio of marquee deals for Germany international winger Kai Havertz, star midfielder Declan Rice and versatile defender Jurrien Timber.

Havertz put pen to paper on a £65 million move from Chelsea and Timber joined for around £38 million from Ajax, while ex-West Ham star Rice sealed his transfer to Arsenal for a club-record £105 million.

Rice will strengthen Arteta's midfield to no end, with Arteta hailing his serious quality just after his side announced the capture.

“We’re really happy that Declan is joining us," said Arteta.

"He is a player with tremendous ability, who has been performing at a high level in the Premier League and for England for a number of seasons now. Declan is bringing undoubted quality to the club and he is an exceptional talent who has the potential to be very successful here.

“Declan has great experience in the Premier League at only 24 years old. He has captained a very good West Ham team and as we all saw, he recently lifted a European trophy. The responsibility and role he has taken on has been very impressive and we are really excited that he is joining us.”

It has been mooted that Arsenal will be focusing on player sales for the foreseeable, especially after spending over £200 million so far, but surprise reports in the last two days claim they've now entered the market for a new goalkeeper.

This is echoed by renowned reporter Romano, who has taken to Twitter with his own news on their fresh links to Raya of Brentford.

Brentford's David Raya

"David Raya prefers Arsenal move over Bayern," wrote the journalist.

"Deal depends on clubs now but Arsenal expected to bid soon in order to accelerate talks.

"Negotiations with Bayern are currently off after loan offered in the morning — not what player/Brentford wanted."

How good is David Raya?

The Spaniard, according to WhoScored, stood out as one of Brentford's best-performing players per 90 in the top flight last season.

Raya also featured over more league minutes than any other player in Thomas Frank's squad, playing every single game for them over 2022/2023 (WhoScored).

Speaking after the 27-year-old received his first ever call-up to the Spain squad last year, Frank also hailed his shot-stopper's "very aggressive" style of play.

"You can't have a strong mentality if you don't have any setbacks," said Frank.

"I know setbacks are different to a lot of people, but his clear and obvious abilities in terms of playing with his feet, high position, very aggressive in terms of his positioning and going for crosses, he definitely deserves this."

If Arsenal do in fact seal a deal for Raya, he could come in as a very capable contender for the Gunners number one spot with current first choice Aaron Ramsdale.

رسميًا.. باريس سان جيرمان بطل الدوري الفرنسي 2023/24

حسم فريق باريس سان جيرمان لقب بطولة الدوري الفرنسي، الموسم الحالي 2023/24 مساء يوم الأحد بفضل نظيره موناكو.

وتعرض موناكو للهزيمة مساء يوم الأحد أمام خصمه ليون، في الجولة الحادية والثلاثين من الدوري الفرنسي، بثلاثة أهداف مقابل هدفين (لمطالعة التفاصيل من هنا).

وتجمد رصيد موناكو بتلك النتيجة عند 58 نقطة في المركز الثاني، بفارق 12 نقطة عن باريس سان جيرمان.

وتُوج باريس سان جيرمان بذلك، بلقب الدوري الفرنسي، الموسم الحالي، وذلك للمرة الثانية عشر في تاريخه.

وتعادل باريس سان جيرمان بصعوبة، أمس مع لوهافر بثلاثة أهداف لمثلها في الجولة نفسها من البطولة، ولكن خسارة موناكو نجحت في منحه اللقب الليلة.

ويُعد باريس سان جيرمان النادي الأكثر تتويجًا ببطولة الدوري الفرنسي، ويليه سانت إيتيان برصيد 10 ألقاب، ثم أولمبيك مارسيليا 9 مرات.

الجدير بالذكر أن باريس سان جيرمان هو من توج بلقب الموسم الماضي من الدوري الفرنسي، 2022/23.

O'Keefe recalled to replace Hazlewood

Steve O’Keefe has been recalled in place of the injured Josh Hazlewood to be part of Australia’s squad for the second Test against Bangladesh

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Chappell: Thought O’Keefe’s international career was over

Steve O’Keefe has been recalled in place of the injured Josh Hazlewood to be part of Australia’s squad for the second Test against Bangladesh, despite still being under suspension from New South Wales and a matter of months after his time in the national team appeared to be over.The national selectors elected not to pick another pace bowler in Hazlewood’s stead, after witnessing the extremely spin-friendly conditions in Dhaka and in the expectation that a similar surface will be prepared for the second match in Chittagong next week. O’Keefe will join fellow spinners Nathan Lyon, Ashton Agar and Mitchell Swepson in the squad and be a strong chance to play.”With Jackson Bird in the squad we are comfortable with our fast-bowling options for the second Test and have elected to add an additional spinner given the conditions we are likely to face in Chittagong,” the national selector Trevor Hohns said.The Test captain Steven Smith subsequently stated that the decision had been made with an eye on Australia’s next tour of India, four years into the future. “We just see it as a bit of a time to get us someone new into the group,” Smith said on arrival in Bangladesh. “Ashton has been around the group for a quite a while now, he’s worked on his art and he’s becoming a lot more consistent in what he’s doing. It’d be fantastic to see him get an opportunity.”It’s four years until we next go to India which is always a tough tour for us and one that I particularly as captain want to win [at some point] throughout my tenure. It’s an opportunity for Ashton to get some experience in these conditions and hopefully improve, with an eye to the next time we go to India as well.”Following his return from the India tour, where he played an instrumental role in Australia’s surprise opening Test victory in Pune, 32-year-old O’Keefe was fined A$20,000 for offensive behaviour during the NSW end of season awards presentation in Sydney, later revealed to have been directed at the Australia cricketer Rachael Haynes and her partner. He was also suspended from playing for NSW in their next tournament, the domestic limited overs competition due to be played in October.In subsequent weeks, O’Keefe lost his Cricket Australia contract and was omitted from the squad for Bangladesh, as the selectors indicated they wanted to look towards the future by choosing the younger left-arm spinner Agar instead. “Whilst Steve O’Keefe bowled well in Pune,” Hohns said when announcing the squad, “he did not maintain this level in the remaining matches of the series and we believe the timing is right for Ashton to enter the set-up and test his allrounder ability.”At the time, the decision was heavily criticised by the NSW chief executive Andrew Jones, the same administrator who had fined and suspended O’Keefe from the state side, but maintained that his offence had not been of the “career-ending” variety.”It’s unfair to be honest. I think it’s just unjust, ” Jones told the . “I think ‘SOK’ should be in the side. He was the leading wicket-taker in India and had the best figures by any spinner visiting India ever. “Clearly he’s the best left-arm spinner in Australia. I think the facts speak for themselves. Agar will be a good cricketer … but this is not a good cricket decision.”If we thought it was a career-ending offence we would have torn up his contract. And we didn’t. We levied a punishment which we thought appropriate and proportionate. Obviously Cricket Australia agreed with that. The behaviour issue was an issue but it’s been dealt with. There’s no double jeopardy. The feedback is it’s a cricket decision. That needs to be judged on that basis and I just think the numbers tell the story. If I were him I wouldn’t be happy.”O’Keefe subsequently spent time overseas, away from cricket, and has in recent weeks been training as part of the NSW squad, either side of the resolution of the MoU dispute between CA and the Australian Cricketers Association. He was not a part of Australia’s pre-tour camp in Darwin, with the Victorian left-arm spinner Jon Holland chosen to augment the camp’s spin stocks instead.Hazlewood, meanwhile, is expected to spend up to a month out of cricket after suffering a side strain early in the Dhaka Test and then feeling worsening discomfort as the match progressed. “Josh injured his left side whilst bowling during the first session of the match,” the team physio David Beakley said. “This type of injury will require several weeks of rehabilitation, consequently Josh will be unavailable for the second Test against Bangladesh and subsequent ODI Series in India, and will return home for further assessment.”Kane Richardson, the South Australia seam bowler, will replace Hazlewood in the ODI squad for India.

Rangers Could Forget About Sakala In Move For 17 y/o "Finisher"

Glasgow Rangers 2023/24 Premiership campaign got off to the worst possible start, slipping to an opening-day defeat at Rugby Park.

The 1-0 loss to Kilmarnock was the Gers at their worst, offering little going forward and despite making nine summer signings, only five started the match as Michael Beale seemingly ran out of ideas.

With there likely to be more outgoings than incomings over the coming weeks, the Light Blues will need to rebound before their Champions League qualifier against Servette on Wednesday evening.

One player who is edging closer to departing is Fashion Sakala, as he looks set to end a two-year stint in Glasgow.

Is Fashion Sakala leaving Rangers?

Having been left out of the squad to face Killie last weekend, Beale offered an update on his future, saying: “Fashion won’t be involved tomorrow because he is away having discussions. He’s talking to one of the Saudi clubs.

“He is a boy and a player that I have a fantastic relationship with but sometimes in football these things happen, an opportunity comes up and you discuss it with the player and from there something can happen.

Read the latest Rangers transfer news HERE…

“So he is away having talks, there is nothing confirmed either way but he won’t be with the squad tomorrow.”

It is looking likely that he will leave before the end of the transfer window, and with Beale signing four forwards during the summer, he may not need to replace him, immediately at least.

The Ibrox side have been linked with a move for Sunderland youngster Tom Watson however, and he has the potential to make Beale forget all about the Zambian in the coming years.

Who is Tom Watson?

The 17-year-old has been lighting up the Sunderland youth teams over the previous two seasons, registering 25 goal contributions across just 43 matches at U18 and U21 level.

Rangers manager Michael Beale.

This is even more impressive considering he is usually deployed on the left wing, although he can also play in a more central role. This is similar to Sakala, who tended to operate on either wing or through the middle last term.

Watson clearly wasn’t fazed by making the step-up to Premier League 2 level last season, scoring twice and grabbing three assists across seven matches, and his vast potential even led to a first team debut.

Tony Mowbray handed him a two-minute cameo against Huddersfield in April and this will give him a taste of the big time, which should give the youngster more confidence.

Sakala did register 20 goal contributions during 2022/23, however he wasn’t exactly the most clinical of players, missing 11 big chances which also included squandering two open goal chances against Celtic in the League Cup Final and the Scottish Cup semifinal.

Watson could perhaps offer a more ruthless nature in front of goal and was praised for his finishing abilities by journalist Josh Bunting, who said: “Tom Watson is a player to keep and eye on ,he’s scored for Sunderland 18’s against Leeds this afternoon, that’s three goals in his last four games , makes it stick up top , only 16 so is very much new in 18’s football but has taken it to it like a duck to water, natural finisher.”

He may not make an impact straight away should Beale lure him north of the border, but Watson looks to have the ideal qualities which could make him a stand-out figure in the future.

Corinthians e Benfica acertam novo contrato por Pedrinho e valor diminui

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Nesta quarta-feira, Corinthians e Benfica apararam as arestas que estavam impedindo que o contrato de transferência de Pedrinho fosse cumprido. Acontece que um novo acordo foi celebrado e o valor que era de 20 milhões de euros (R$ 131 milhões na cotação atual) passou a ser de 18 milhões de euros (R$ 118 milhões), sendo que o primeiro pagamento será feito em agosto de 2021. O clube brasileiro divulgou nota para esclarecer a situação.

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O entrave no negócio tinha a ver com a devolução de Yony González, que estava emprestado ao Timão até o meio deste ano, mas os dirigentes corintianos, sem interesse em fazer a opção de compra pelo colombiano, optaram por devolver o atleta de forma antecipada, o que não agradou ao Benfica, já que no entendimento dos portugueses o valor seria abatido da transferência de Pedrinho, algo que o Alvinegro não concordou.

Dessa forma, houve a necessidade da readequação dos valores. O negócio, que foi fechado em 20 milhões de euros lá atrás (cerca de R$ 105 milhões na época), teve redução de 2 milhões de euros, restando 18 milhões (R$ 118 milhões na cotação atual) ao Corinthians, que optou por aceitar o acordo diante da valorização da moeda europeia em relação ao real. Na comparação, são mais de R$ 10 milhões a mais do que indicava a cotação em março.

-Nós tivemos uma readequação dos valores que tinham sido pagos e o Corinthians aceitou, o Benfica tinha proposto, e com isso eu vim a Portugal justamente para assinar esse novo contrato. Isso foi feito na tarde de hoje (quarta-feira), está tudo OK entre Corinthians e Benfica, era um entrave que estava acontecendo, mas agora já resolveu tudo e eu creio que a partir de amanhã o Benfica já estará lançando o TMS e ele ficará apto a jogar pelo clube – disse o empresário de Pedrinho Will Dantas, para a SIC Notícias, de Portugal.

Além disso, ficou acordado que o Benfica só pagará a primeira das cinco parcelas em agosto de 2021, mas com a transferência concretizada, o Alvinegro já poderá antecipar a quantia integral junto a um banco europeu, com o qual já negocia há algum tempo. O valor, que terá desconto por conta de taxas bancárias, será importante para quitar dívidas imediatas, como os três meses de salário atrasado do elenco. O clube aguarda o dinheiro para setembro.

Andrés Sanchez se manifestou em seu Twitter e se defendeu das críticas em relação à readequação do negócio que, segundo ele, continua vantajoso para o Corinthians, principalmente por não ter que arcar com os custos que Yony González traria, além do acréscimo que a variação cambial trouxe.

-Tem jornalista reclamando que R$12 milhões a mais do que o firmado em março é mau negócio. Nem pensa nos 3 mi de euros pelo Yony + 3 anos de salario. Sugiro 5 minutos de papo com o financeiro da sua empresa. Fechamos o negócio que melhor atende hoje os interesses do Corinthians – afirmou

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Confira a nota oficial do Corinthians:

“O Sport Club Corinthians Paulista informa que, em nome de seus interesses financeiros e esportivos, firmou com o SL Benfica (POR) uma repactuação dos termos de valores e prazos envolvendo a transferência do atleta Pedrinho.

É do conhecimento público que o Corinthians trabalhava para receber a antecipação dos € 20 milhões referentes à transferência do jogador. O clube português, porém, esperava vincular o negócio de Pedrinho com outra transferência: a aquisição, por parte do Corinthians, de 50% dos direitos do atleta Yony González, recentemente dispensado, pelo valor de € 3 milhões – o que, na prática, resultaria num ganho de € 17 milhões para os cofres alvinegros.

O Corinthians entende que as duas negociações nunca estiveram vinculadas e que estaria plenamente seguro de seus direitos, caso questionasse junto à Fifa as atuais intenções do Benfica. No entanto, dadas as circunstâncias geradas pela pandemia e diante de um câmbio altamente favorável do euro, a diretoria alvinegra decidiu fixar a quantia em € 18 milhões. O valor atual se traduz no câmbio de hoje em R$ 12 milhões a mais do que os € 20 milhões significavam na data do primeiro contrato de venda.

No que diz respeito a prazos, o novo acordo selado estabelece que a primeira parcela será paga pelo Benfica em agosto de 2021. Com os novos termos já assinados e em mãos, o Corinthians procederá imediatamente à antecipação dos valores referentes a Pedrinho.

Atenciosamente,

Sport Club Corinthians Paulista”

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