Arsenal resisted requests to insert a release clause in Bukayo Saka’s new contract and instead agreed to give the England forward a shorter deal than many had expected, with the 21-year-old signing on for four more years this week. The compromise suits both parties, with Arsenal protecting Saka’s transfer value and the player keeping his …
When a high-profile footballer’s career enters its twilight, the player often has an important decision to make. Do they retire? Go back to the club that handed them their debut for a sentimental last hurrah? Take on a coaching role? Or, perhaps, they have a fourth option: take the chance to head overseas, play in …
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Manchester is not what it once was. Although forever cold and painted by drizzle, the place has a burgeoning reputation across the world. Suddenly, it has become an area to explore. And not just for a football team on the east side who are winning trophies with a style never seen before and will, in …
