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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Raul the new named linked with the vacant RB Leipzig head coach role
Bild reports that former Real Madrid Castilla head coach and ex-striker, Raul, is a new name linked with the vacant RB Leipzig head coaching role. Raul is leaving his role as head coach of Real Madrid's second team, Castilla, as he looks to take the next step in his career. The former striker has previously rejected former club Schalke, as they search for their new head coach. It has been rumoured that there has been contact between Leipzig and Raul. Advertisement However, the name that is gaining traction is head coach Alexander Blessin. kicker reports that Blessin and former Werder Bremen head coach Ole Werner are both candidates for the role as well. Leipzig ares struggling to find a new permanent head coach as their two main candidates are Cesc Fabregas and Oliver Glasner, both have valid reasons not to leave their current clubs, especially as Leipzig failed to qualify for Europe. Fabregas is continuing to build a project at Como, while Glasner has qualified for the Europa League with Crystal Palace after winning the FA Cup. This past season has proven a reality check for Leipzig, as without Champions League football, they are no longer as attractive destination as they first thought. GGFN | Jack Meenan
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Como boss Cesc Fabregas rejects Bayer Leverkusen move
Serie A side Como faced the threat of losing Cesc Fabregas but the Spaniard has now rejected the chance to join Bayer Leverkusen. La Gazzetta dello Sport have reported that Como have informed the German side that they see Fabregas as an unsellable entity and he will stay at the club this summer. Advertisement There was previously a meeting involving Fabregas and the Bayer Leverkusen management, with the Spaniard having considered the move at one point. But he has now decided to stay at Como and honour his current contract. The ex-Arsenal player has now understood that Como are ambitious and want to operate at the highest level. So much so that he is already looking at potential targets for the summer, with Barcelona's Eric Garcia a target. Bryan Cristante is also a target and Deportivo's Yeremay Hernandez is also liked by the club. Como want to back Fabregas as much as they can in the summer. Kaustubh Pandey I GIFN
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Como offer Fabregas new contract to build project beyond 2028
After having been approached by clubs including Roma, Milan and Bayer Leverkusen, Cesc Fabregas is now reportedly ready to extend his contract at Como instead. There had been numerous sides eager to secure his services this summer after an impressive campaign at the Stadio Sinigaglia, where he oversaw 13 victories, 10 draws and 15 defeats. Advertisement That included Roma, Milan and German team Bayer Leverkusen, but Como point blank refused to negotiate his exit. Fabregas ready to extend at Como epa11749445 Como 1907's head coach Cesc Fabregas looks on prior to the Italian Serie A soccer match Como 1907 vs AC Monza at Giuseppe Sinigaglia stadium in Como, Italy, 30 November 2024. EPA-EFE/ROBERTO BREGANI Instead, Tuttomercatoweb assure that Como have presented a new deal that will include the promise of strong investment on the transfer market to improve the current squad, having already brought in a lot of talent in January. The 38-year-old ended his playing career with Como in Serie B during the 2022-23 campaign, then went straight into management. COMO, ITALY – MAY 10: Como 1907 president Mirwan Suwarso during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio G. Sinigaglia on May 10, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Photo by) Fabregas was first with the Under-19 team, then bumped up to the senior squad in November 2023, working alongside Osian Roberts to secure their promotion to Serie A. The club is backed by President Mirwan Suwarso and his Hartono company, who want to make Como into a football powerhouse.
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Celtic 'agree deal' for two blockbuster friendlies as Brendan Rodgers sees pre-season schedule take shape
The Hoops are gearing up for the defence of their Premiership title as well as the Champions League qualifying rounds Celtic will reportedly step up their preparations for next season by taking on Como and Ajax in a summer tournament in Italy. Brendan Rodgers ' side are already booked in to face Cork City over in Ireland on Tuesday July 8 before getting off for a training camp in Portugal days later. The Premiership champions will then host Newcastle at Parkhead on Saturday 19, giving them the chance to face off against Champions League opposition ahead of their play-off to reach the revamped group stage at the end of August. And according to Sun Sport, the Hoops will also take on Serie A high-flyers Como and Eredivisie giants Ajax in late July. They report that Como - who are managed by former Arsenal, Barcelona and Spain star Cesc Fabregas - will be hosting a tournament in the picturesque Italian city. They add that Ajax will be taking part in the tournament due to their close close partnership with the Serie A side and that a deal has now been agreed to see Celtic face the pair on July 24 and July 26. Rodgers' team will then kick-off the defence of their Premiership title on the following weekend of August 2/3. Ajax looked set to win their first Dutch title in three years earlier this month only to concede the championship to rivals PSV Eindhoven on the final day of the season after a shocking collapse. The Amsterdam club have since parted company with manager Francesco Farioli and are said to be keen on bringing Liverpool first-team coach Johnny Heitinga back to the club. Former defender Heitinga started his playing career with Ajax and briefly served as the first team' interim manager in the second half of the 2022/23 season. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also on WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Celtic set up glamour friendlies against European giants in pre-season tournament in Italy ahead of title defence
Brendan Rodgers' side are to face Cesc Fabregas' Como outfit and Dutch heavyweights Ajax in July LA DOLCE VITA Celtic set up glamour friendlies against European giants in pre-season tournament in Italy ahead of title defence Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CELTIC will face Como and Ajax in a summer tournament in Italy. The Serie A club are hosting matches in July. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 3 Celtic's Callum McGregor Credit: Willie Vass 3 Como boss Cesc Fabregas Credit: Getty 3 Ajax will be one of the teams Brendan Rodgers' side will face Credit: AFP And SunSport understands Brendan Rodgers' Premiership champions have accepted an invitation to take part. Celts are due to play Cork in Ireland on Tuesday July 8. They'll then fly to Portugal, for an eight-day preseason training camp, which is expected to include a match against Sporting Lisbon in Faro. The Hoops will return to Scotland to take on Newcastle at home in a glamour friendly on Saturday July 19. But there is then a two-week gap before the league season kicks off on August 2 - with Celts' Champions League play-off almost three weeks later. And they've jumped at the opportunity to take on two tough games. Como - bossed by ex-Arsenal and Spain star Cesc Fabregas - are staging their own tournament. They have a partnership with Dutch giants Ajax who have agreed to be involved. Como chiefs have also struck a deal with Celtic with Rodgers' side playing games on July 24th and July 26th before flying home for the start of their title defence. As yet the details have not been confirmed by the clubs. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
