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Metro
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- Metro
Arsenal hold initial talks to sign Brazil star Alexsandro
Arsenal have made an initial approach for Lille centre-back Alexsandro, according to reports in Brazil. The 25-year-old has one of the standout defenders in Ligue 1 this season and was rewarded with his first senior call-up for Brazil's national side by Carlo Ancelotti last month. Alexsandro continued his impressive form for Brazil as he delivered two solid performances in the goalless draw against Ecuador last week and in the 1-0 win against Paraguay on Tuesday night. According to UOL, Arsenal had scouts in the stands at the Neo Quimica Arena on Tuesday to watch Alexsandro and have made 'initial contact' for the defender. The report adds that Serie A champions Napoli have also made an approach for the Brazilian. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. Speaking about his future this week, Alexsandro said: 'It depends on [Lille] president [Olivier] Letang. You'd have to ask him. 'I am calm and not in any rush to leave. He will decide my future.' In an interview at the end of the season after Lille finished fifth in Ligue 1 to secure a place in the Europa League, Alexsandro made it clear how much he has been helped by Lille head coach Bruno Genesio. 'He helps me a lot off the pitch too. We talk a lot together. He tries to understand me,' Alexsandro told BeFootball. 'That's something that helps me a lot on the pitch. He talks to every player, every week. Whether there's a need or not, he comes and talks with you. If he feels like he sees you a little sad, he also comes and tries to understand what's going on. 'I love him very much and I wish him many good things because he deserves it. He has a good heart. He is a great coach. 'I hope that next year we can work together and that we can, once again, achieve great things.' More Trending Alexsandro has had an unorthodox career path as he failed to secure a professional contract in Brazil and ended up joining Praiense, who were playing in the Portuguese third tier. He then joined fellow Portuguese third-division side Amora for one season before he moved again to Chaves in the second division where he helped them gain promotion to the top flight. Lille had seen enough and agreed a €2 million (£1.72m) deal with Chaves to sign Alexsandro in July 2022. Tuesday night's game for Brazil was the first time Alexsandro had played in a professional match in his home country. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Arsenal sent Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres transfer warning by Jack Wilshere MORE: Can Estevao Willian play against Chelsea in Fifa Club World Cup? MORE: Tottenham begin talks to hijack transfer of £60m Man Utd target
03-05-2025
- Politics
Costa Rica looks to El Salvador in announcing new prison and tough-on-crime reforms
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica -- Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves took another step in his shift toward a tough-on-crime stance, announcing plans to build a new prison in the Central American nation modeled on the maximum security gang prison in El Salvador. With the announcement Friday during a visit to the Reforma prison, Chaves was channeling El Salvador President Nayib Bukele who he recognized last year with Costa Rica's highest diplomatic honor for his decimation of that country's gangs. In addition to building a new prison, Chaves said the small shops selling things inside existing prisons would be shut down. Permission for conjugal visits would be restricted and authorities would tighten the ability of families to bring food to inmates. The restrictions were aimed at stopping drugs being brought into prisons and other illicit activities. Costa Rica continues to struggle with historically high homicide numbers. In 2023, Costa Rica set a homicide record with 907, down somewhat in 2024 to 880. So far this year, the country is on nearly the same homicide pace as last year, according to government data. Chaves spoke Friday of an 'alliance' with El Salvador and said he was working to line up financing for the new prison. Bukele built his massive new prison to hold alleged gang members among the 85,000 people arrested under his state of emergency for three years as his administration crushed the country's powerful street gangs. That prison has received even more attention since the U.S. government shipped more than 200 Venezuelans it accused of gang ties in March. El Salvador's prisons have been criticized as legal black holes where a lack of due process makes it difficult for people to get out. Bukele had visited the same Costa Rican prison last year with Chaves. Relatives of inmates saw the measures as harsh and have protested. 'They don't have privileges, they're rights, they took away their right to see their childen, the right to have a visit and to eat food from home,' said Katherine López, the wife of an inmate.
Toronto Star
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Star
Costa Rica looks to El Salvador in announcing new prison and tough-on-crime reforms
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves took another step in his shift toward a tough-on-crime stance, announcing plans to build a new prison in the Central American nation modeled on the maximum security gang prison in El Salvador. With the announcement Friday during a visit to the Reforma prison, Chaves was channeling El Salvador President Nayib Bukele who he recognized last year with Costa Rica's highest diplomatic honor for his decimation of that country's gangs.
Washington Post
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Costa Rica looks to El Salvador in announcing new prison and tough-on-crime reforms
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves took another step in his shift toward a tough-on-crime stance, announcing plans to build a new prison in the Central American nation modeled on the maximum security gang prison in El Salvador. With the announcement Friday during a visit to the Reforma prison, Chaves was channeling El Salvador President Nayib Bukele who he recognized last year with Costa Rica's highest diplomatic honor for his decimation of that country's gangs. In addition to building a new prison, Chaves said the small shops selling things inside existing prisons would be shut down. Permission for conjugal visits would be restricted and authorities would tighten the ability of families to bring food to inmates. The restrictions were aimed at stopping drugs being brought into prisons and other illicit activities. Costa Rica continues to struggle with historically high homicide numbers. In 2023, Costa Rica set a homicide record with 907, down somewhat in 2024 to 880. So far this year, the country is on nearly the same homicide pace as last year, according to government data. Chaves spoke Friday of an 'alliance' with El Salvador and said he was working to line up financing for the new prison. Bukele built his massive new prison to hold alleged gang members among the 85,000 people arrested under his state of emergency for three years as his administration crushed the country's powerful street gangs. That prison has received even more attention since the U.S. government shipped more than 200 Venezuelans it accused of gang ties in March. El Salvador's prisons have been criticized as legal black holes where a lack of due process makes it difficult for people to get out. Bukele had visited the same Costa Rican prison last year with Chaves. Relatives of inmates saw the measures as harsh and have protested. 'They don't have privileges, they're rights, they took away their right to see their childen, the right to have a visit and to eat food from home,' said Katherine López, the wife of an inmate.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Costa Rica looks to El Salvador in announcing new prison and tough-on-crime reforms
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves took another step in his shift toward a tough-on-crime stance, announcing plans to build a new prison in the Central American nation modeled on the maximum security gang prison in El Salvador. With the announcement Friday during a visit to the Reforma prison, Chaves was channeling El Salvador President Nayib Bukele who he recognized last year with Costa Rica's highest diplomatic honor for his decimation of that country's gangs. In addition to building a new prison, Chaves said the small shops selling things inside existing prisons would be shut down. Permission for conjugal visits would be restricted and authorities would tighten the ability of families to bring food to inmates. The restrictions were aimed at stopping drugs being brought into prisons and other illicit activities. Costa Rica continues to struggle with historically high homicide numbers. In 2023, Costa Rica set a homicide record with 907, down somewhat in 2024 to 880. So far this year, the country is on nearly the same homicide pace as last year, according to government data. Chaves spoke Friday of an 'alliance' with El Salvador and said he was working to line up financing for the new prison. Bukele built his massive new prison to hold alleged gang members among the 85,000 people arrested under his state of emergency for three years as his administration crushed the country's powerful street gangs. That prison has received even more attention since the U.S. government shipped more than 200 Venezuelans it accused of gang ties in March. El Salvador's prisons have been criticized as legal black holes where a lack of due process makes it difficult for people to get out. Bukele had visited the same Costa Rican prison last year with Chaves. Relatives of inmates saw the measures as harsh and have protested. 'They don't have privileges, they're rights, they took away their right to see their childen, the right to have a visit and to eat food from home,' said Katherine López, the wife of an inmate.
