Latest news with #Embolo
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Monaco unlikely to extend Breel Embolo's contract
Breel Embolo's (28) long-term future at AS Monaco has been uncertain for some time. The Swiss striker is clearly happy at the Principality club, however, his deal with Les Monégasques expires at the end of next season. There was little clarity provided by Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro during an interview attended by Get French Football News. 'Let's see what happens this summer […] he still has a contract. He could extend or he could leave,' said Scuro, leaving both possibilities very much open. Advertisement Earlier in the season, Embolo expressed a desire to extend at Monaco, and he has since struck up a fine partnership with new striker Mika Biereth, both on and off the pitch. However, Nice-Matin understands that Monaco will not look to renew the Swiss striker's deal, which expires at the end of next season. However, that doesn't necessarily mean that Embolo will leave this summer, as the publication points out. He remains happy at the club and therefore could stay for next season. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Monaco moves closer to a Champions League spot after beating Marseille
PARIS (AP) — Monaco moved closer to a Champions League spot for next season after downing struggling Ligue 1 rival Marseille 3-0 at home on Saturday. Japan forward Takumi Minamino, Switzerland striker Breel Embolo and captain Denis Zakaria scored at Stade Louis II as Monaco leapfrogged Marseille and moved into second place. Advertisement Paris Saint-Germain clinched a record-extending 13th title last weekend with six games to spare, but the race for the three remaining Champions League places is very much on with at six teams in contention. The top three get an automatic spot in the Champions League with the team in fourth spot entering qualifying. Monaco took the lead in the 34th minute after Marseille lost the ball in midfield. Embolo released striker Mika Biereth breaking down the right. After his effort was blocked, the ball rolled out to Lamine Camara and he poked it to Minamino, who finished from close range. Poor marking allowed Vanderson to slip a pass to the unmarked Embolo in the 58th minute and he clipped the ball into the bottom corner, and then gave Biereth a piggyback as they celebrated. Advertisement Marseille's defending has been poor all season and got even worse for the third goal. The defenders failed to deal with a routine high ball and goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli ended up dragging down Embolo. Zakaria guided his penalty into the top right corner. It was Marseille's fourth loss in five league games and coach Roberto De Zerbi's side is now under pressure to hold third place. Fourth-placed Strasbourg could move level on points with a win against sixth-placed Nice later Saturday. Also Saturday, Toulouse hosted seventh-placed Lille. PSG is exempt from playing this weekend to better prepare for its Champions League quarterfinal return leg against Aston Villa on Tuesday. ___ AP soccer:
Associated Press
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Monaco moves closer to a Champions League spot after beating Marseille
PARIS (AP) — Monaco moved closer to a Champions League spot for next season after downing struggling Ligue 1 rival Marseille 3-0 at home on Saturday. Japan forward Takumi Minamino, Switzerland striker Breel Embolo and captain Denis Zakaria scored at Stade Louis II as Monaco leapfrogged Marseille and moved into second place. Paris Saint-Germain clinched a record-extending 13th title last weekend with six games to spare, but the race for the three remaining Champions League places is very much on with at six teams in contention. The top three get an automatic spot in the Champions League with the team in fourth spot entering qualifying. Monaco took the lead in the 34th minute after Marseille lost the ball in midfield. Embolo released striker Mika Biereth breaking down the right. After his effort was blocked, the ball rolled out to Lamine Camara and he poked it to Minamino, who finished from close range. Poor marking allowed Vanderson to slip a pass to the unmarked Embolo in the 58th minute and he clipped the ball into the bottom corner, and then gave Biereth a piggyback as they celebrated. Marseille's defending has been poor all season and got even worse for the third goal. The defenders failed to deal with a routine high ball and goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli ended up dragging down Embolo. Zakaria guided his penalty into the top right corner. It was Marseille's fourth loss in five league games and coach Roberto De Zerbi's side is now under pressure to hold third place. Fourth-placed Strasbourg could move level on points with a win against sixth-placed Nice later Saturday. Also Saturday, Toulouse hosted seventh-placed Lille. PSG is exempt from playing this weekend to better prepare for its Champions League quarterfinal return leg against Aston Villa on Tuesday. ___ AP soccer:
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tottenham interested in AS Monaco's Breel Embolo
Breel Embolo (27), the subject of an approach from Como, is also a target for Tottenham Hotspur and could leave AS Monaco before the closure of the transfer window, according to a report from . Embolo has had a season of contrasting fortunes at Monaco. Crucial in build-up, he has nonetheless struggled in front of goal and, with his contract expiring in under 18 months, the question of his future is an increasingly pertinent one. Mika Biereth has already been recruited in his position, Folarin Balogun will return to full fitness, perhaps in March, and George Ilenikhena's development will also have to be factored in. That would leave four strikers competing for one position. A departure, either this month or in the summer, would seem logical. Monaco value the Switzerland international at €20m, which has put off Como, however, in the Premier League, Tottenham are interested. A swap deal involving Mathys Tel at Bayern Munich has also been considered. The France youth international wants to leave the Bavarian club, as per L'Équipe. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
