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Yahoo
9 hours ago
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- Yahoo
De Gea expected to pen new Fiorentina deal to 2028
Despite interest from AS Monaco, it is reported that David De Gea will extend his contract with Fiorentina for another three years. The goalkeeper had been out of action for a whole season after leaving Manchester United, as he wanted to wait for the right project to come along. Goalkeeper David de Gea of Fiorentina warms up prior to the UEFA Conference League fouth qualifying round second leg match between Puskas Akademia FC and Fiorentina in Pancho Arena in Felcsut, Hungary, 29 August 2024. EPA-EFE/Zsolt Szigetvary HUNGARY OUT He found that in Florence, revitalising his career with a series of remarkable saves, securing a sixth-place Serie A finish and reaching the Conference League semi-final. Advertisement The contract he signed a year ago had an option to extend in June 2025, but Fiorentina want more guarantees from the 34-year-old. De Gea has flourished at Fiorentina SEVILLE, SPAIN – MAY 01: David De Gea of Fiorentina speaks to the media during an interview prior to the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between Real Betis Balompie and ACF Fiorentina at Estadio Benito Villamarin on May 01, 2025 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by) According to Tuttomercatoweb, negotiations have been progressing well and De Gea is expected to sign a new deal that will hold him to the Stadio Franchi until 2028. By the time that expires, the Spaniard will be close to 38 years of age. Who he will be working with is another matter, because today Fiorentina officially terminated their contract with coach Raffaele Palladino by mutual consent. The club had only recently locked him down to a new deal, but he surprisingly tended his resignation yesterday.
The Sun
12 hours ago
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- The Sun
Real Betis considering rare transfer gambit to complete Antony switch which would see him part-owned by Man Utd
REAL BETIS are considering a bold strategy to keep Antony at the club, according to reports. The Brazilian has been on loan at the Spanish side from Manchester United since January. Antony has scored nine goals in 26 games for Betis, with both the player and club keen for him to stay. But the Conference League finalists do not have an option to buy him inserted in the current loan deal. Spanish outlet Marca report that Betis and Man Utd chiefs will hold talks over Antony's future next week. The Red Devils will not accept a cut-price deal and the LaLiga side may therefore struggle to afford him permanently. They will instead offer to take him on loan again and even have plans to co-own Antony with Man Utd. In a rarely-seen move, Betis could reportedly agree to purchase just a percentage of the winger's rights. It means both teams could benefit from any future sale. But the scheme still relies on Antony cutting his £200,000-a-week salary, which Man Utd have been covering 16 per cent of. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 2 Betis fans are desperate to keep hold of their new fans' favourite and chanted for him to stay after they beat Fiorentina in the Conference League semi-final. Club legend Joaquin even joked he would help Antony's kidnapping to ensure he does not return to Old Trafford. He said: "I'll provide the car if he has to be kidnapped, but let him stay no matter what." open to a reunion with Antony and Alejandro Garnacho.
Daily Mail
14 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Real Betis ‘explore rare deal' for Man United flop Antony after successful loan – as Spanish side ‘prepare to open talks with Red Devils'
Representatives from Real Betis are set to meet with counterparts from Manchester United next week to discuss the future of winger Antony following his successful stint in Spain. After falling out of favour at Old Trafford, the Brazilian moved to Betis on loan during the January transfer window. He was part of the Spanish club's recent run to the Conference League final, scoring five goals in 17 appearances across all competitions. According to Spanish outlet Marca, Betis are likely to table another loan offer for Antony. United are expected to instead be keen on recuperating a sizeable chunk of the £82 million spent when Antony moved from Ajax in 2022. Another option being considered is for Betis to purchase a portion of Antony's rights. The Brazilian has scored five goals since joining the Seville club on loan in the January window While holding onto a percentage of the player, United would still be able to sell him in future windows, should more game time and on-field success see his price increase. By purchasing a percentage of Antony's rights, Betis would stand to benefit financially from a future move as well. It is expected, though, that such an arrangement would need the Brazilian to cut his wage demands. With Antony in tow, Betis reached the recent Conference League final only to lose to Chelsea. The winger's free-kick during the semi-finals against Fiorentina was a highlight of his time in Seville. Betis finished the season sixth in La Liga, guaranteeing them European football once again next season.
Yahoo
15 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Francesco Farioli in line to take over at Fiorentina
After rumours of a possible departure for some time, Fiorentina have officially said goodbye to coach Raffaele Palladino and his technical staff. One of the most striking candidates mentioned to succeed Palladino is former Ajax coach Francesco Farioli. The 41-year-old Palladino leaves after just one season in Florence. The Tuscany side announced the news with a concise press release in which it was announced that the collaboration had ended 'by mutual agreement'. Advertisement At the beginning of this season, Palladino signed a contract until the summer of 2027. At the beginning of May, that contract was extended by another year, as Fiorentina activated a clause in the deal. It's been an extension that hasn't lasted long, and the club and the coach part ways just 25 days later. The Italian media are now speculating about La Viola's successor. Corriere dello Sport are pushing veteran Stefano Pioli forward. The current Al Nassr coach was already in charge of the group at Fiorentina (between 2017 and 2019) and is said to be open to a return to the Serie A. Daniele De Rossi, without a club since his dismissal at AS Roma, and Marco Baroni of Lazio are also mentioned. And then there is Francesco Farioli. The young Tuscan coach, who led Ajax to second place in the Eredivisie this season, was spotted in a restaurant in the centre of Florence on Thursday evening. Farioli has also been linked to Glasgow Rangers. GBeNeFN | Max Bradfield
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Business Standard
16 hours ago
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- Business Standard
Serie A: Fiorentina coach Raffaele Palladino departs after one season
Fiorentina says coach Raffaele Palladino has left the Serie A club by mutual consent after only one season in charge. Fiorentina says coach Raffaele Palladino has left the Serie A club by mutual consent after only one season in charge. It was reported earlier this week that Palladino had handed in his resignation but that the club was trying to convince the 41-year-old coach to stay. Fiorentina can confirm that Raffaele Palladino's contract, as well as those of his backroom team, has today been terminated by mutual consent, the Italian club said Friday in a brief statement. Palladino coached Fiorentina to a sixth-placed finish in Serie A and a Conference League spot. It was regarded as a successful season, so his reported resignation had caught club management off guard. Fiorentina also reached the semifinals of the Conference League. It had lost in the final of that competition in each of the previous two seasons, under Vincenzo Italiano. Less than a week after the season ended, the Serie A coaching carousel is ramping up. Massimiliano Allegri returned to AC Milan on Friday and a number of other changes are expected. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
