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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Arsenal's 10 loaned out players in 2024-25 with permanent summer exits expected
Arsenal had a number of promising players out on loan during the 2024/25 season and with all of them set to return to North London next season will hope they have done enough to catch Mikel Arteta's attention Mikel Arteta is planning a huge transformation of his squad ahead of next season. The Arsenal boss has a new midfielder and a striker on his shopping list for the summer transfer window. And should he get those, he will be hoping to cut the gap to Liverpool at the top of the table. While some new faces could be on the way to the Emirates in the immediate future, some familiar stars are set to return over the coming months. Arsenal sent out a collection of ten players out on loan throughout the past season, with some having far better fortune than others. Some first team stars were sent out for first-team football, while some youngsters also got the chance to earn opportunities with their adoptive clubs. But how did they all get on? Mirror Football takes a look and gives a verdict over whether any of Arsenal's loan contingent could play a role in the first team next season: Karl Hein Having been with Arsenal since 2018, the 37-time Estonia international spent the past season in La Liga with Real Valladolid. In all, the 23-year-old made 32 appearances in all competitions, keeping five clean sheets and conceding 70 goals. And while Hein appeared to have a positive experience from a personal point of view, it was something of a disaster for his loan side. Valladolid were relegated from the Spanish top flight with just 16 points and four wins to their name all season. There is a vacancy as David Raya's deputy, but Arsenal are looking to the market to fill that, with Hein possibly set for a permanent exit. Nuno Tavares After a pretty miserable debut season as an Arsenal player, Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares has been out on loan practically since 2022. He counts Marseille and Nottingham Forest as his previous employers, while he spent last season with Lazio. The 25-year-old performed relatively well with the Serie A side, making 30 appearances in all competitions, while he provided nine assists. Lazio have an option to make the move permanent and that, looks very likely to be activated soon. Fabio Vieira Signed from Porto in the summer of 2022, the midfielder returned to the Portuguese giants 12 months ago on a season-long loan. And it was a relatively productive season having scored five goals and provided as many assists in all competitions. Despite his loan move expiring at the end of the season, it has been suggested that he could potentially stick around for this summer's Club World Cup. Albert Sambi Lokonga The Belgian was signed amid huge promise in 2021 from Anderlecht, with frustrating spells with Crystal Palace and Luton Town coming and going. Spanish side Sevilla became his latest employers in the summer with the hope that the 'next Yaya Toure' could return to his best form. In the end, he made 21 appearances in all competitions. Upon his return, Arsenal have activated an option to extend his deal by 12 months but Lokonga has already revealed he wants some stability when it comes to his career. Reiss Nelson A product of the Arsenal youth academy, Nelson moved across London to join Premier League rivals Fulham last summer. But his opportunities were very limited to say the least. The winger made just 12 appearances for Fulham throughout the season, with his one Premier League goal coming against Newcastle. Injury cruelly halted the end of his loan spell, with his future now up in the air. Marquinhos After making just six appearances for Arsenal during his first season, Brazilian winger Marquinhos was sent out on loans to Norwich and Nantes. He then joined Fluminense last year, staying with the side until January 2025. In that time, he scored just twice. A return to Brazil was then on the cards for Marquinhos, who moved to Cruzeiro. Despite just a handful of appearances, it appears he has done enough to earn a permanent move. Jack Henry-Francis Having been at Arsenal since 2016, the 21-year-old was given his first opportunity for first-team football this season as he joined Irish side Sligo Rovers. He very quickly made his senior debut for the side. Unfortunately, his opportunities were then limited thereafter as he made just 13 appearances for the side all season, while he returned to Arsenal in January. Charles Sagoe Jr Another of the Arsenal academy graduates sent out on loan, the young winger was sent to Shrewsbury Town on a season-long loan. But he too made just 18 appearances - 10 of which being starts - before being recalled by Arsenal Brian Okonkwo The brother of fellow academy graduate Arthur Okonkwo, the youngster joined Hitchen Town at the end of the January transfer window. He enjoyed a bright start to life with the side but returned to Arsenal after just four appearances. Maldini Kacurri A teenage defender, the Albania youth international signed for League Two club Bromley in February. But it was to be a short-lived affair with just three appearances before he too returned to Arsenal. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Arsenal loanee's team relegated from La Liga
Arsenal loanee Karl Hein remains absent through injury, but Real Valladolid have been officially relegated from La Liga in his absence. Photo byArsenal goalkeeper Karl Hein has been on loan with Real Valladolid in La Liga for the 2024/25 campaign, but he's been out for the last few weeks with an injury sustained on international duty with Estonia. Advertisement Before that, Hein had made 29 appearances in all competitions, missing just two Copa del Rey fixtures against lower-league opponents. But his injury has seen him miss five league games so far. Photo by MANAURE QUINTERO/AFP via Getty Images Real Valladolid have lost all five matches, and Thursday's 5-1 thrashing by Real Betis condemned the team to mathematical certainty of relegation. With five games remaining in the season, Valladolid sit 18 points behind 17th-place Alaves, the nearest team outside of the relegation zone. Five wins from five wouldn't even be enough to catch 18th-place Las Palmas. Only 19th-place Leganes are still technically within reach, but they're 14 points ahead with 15 points to play for. As well as being relegated, Valladolid are effectively guaranteed to finish bottom of the league. Photo byThere have been some good moments for Hein along the way, including five clean sheets. Even in some of his loan team's heavier defeats, he was often the one player to come out with some credit. Advertisement All the same, it hasn't been an easy season on an individual or team basis. The main positive is that the goalkeeper had played so regularly before his injury. Hein will be working to return to fitness for Valladolid's final games in May, but there are no guarantees he'll recover in time. Even if he does, with nothing to play for, the team may now start to look towards the future and who will play in goal for them next season.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Myanmar community in East Bay gathers for earthquake fundraiser
UNION CITY, Calif. (KRON) — Friday's 7.7 magnitude earthquake that shook Thailand caused an 6.4 magnitude aftershock in Myanmar, killing thousands. To support the hurting people there, the East Bay Myanmar Community and Cultural Center in Union City held a fundraiser Sunday evening. Devastation throughout Thailand, the greater Bangkok area and Myanmar. Thousands have died, and many are missing. Passenger killed after SUV crashes into tree in Oakland, CHP says In response to the devastation, the Burmese people of Union City's Myanmar Community and Cultural Center held a fundraiser to help those in need. Music and food were served for guests. Donations of clothing and finances were welcomed. Many of the people at Sunday's fundraiser have family and friends in Myanmar, like Hein Htet who is part of the Myanmar student union. Like Hein, Thwin Htoo Htet also has friends who are experiencing loss. 'Last time one of my friends called and told me his mom just died, and I cried for two hours; I felt really bad,' Thwin said. Union City's mayor, Gary Singh, showed up to support as well. In the coming days, Singh says he is going to open up a donation spot at Gurdwara Sahib Fremont in Fremont. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Arsenal loanee ruled out with international injury
Arsenal loanee ruled out with international injury The injury uncertainty around Karl Hein looks set to continue, with the goalkeeper missing Saturday's game for loan club Real Valladolid. Photo byArsenal loanee Karl Hein's fitness situation remains unclear, following a setback on international duty. Advertisement The goalkeeper suffered an injury during Estonia's first game of the international break, coming off at half-time of the match against Israel. But the signs looked good for a swift comeback when he was named on the bench for their following game against Moldova. Unfortunately, this weekend brought a further twist as Hein was completely left out of Real Valladolid's La Liga squad to face Real Sociedad. 21-year-old goalkeeper Arnau Rafus was given his debut in Hein's place. Photo by PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU/AFP via Getty Images In the build-up to the game, Jornada Perfecta had reported that Hein has a shoulder problem. Initially, reports only mentioned discomfort, but the goalkeeper was then absent from training with his club during the week. Advertisement 'The kid isn't feeling very good, and we're waiting for some tests,' Real Valladolid boss Alvaro Rubio said. 'He's already had them with the national team, but we want to confirm his feelings, and, in principle, unless things change significantly, I don't think he'll be able to play against Real Sociedad.' Hein did miss the game, and it's still not clear exactly how long he might be out. Photo byBefore this injury, Hein had played every single league fixture for Real Valladolid this season, as well as one of their three Copa del Rey games. It would be a shame if injury robbed him of the chance to complete the season with his loan club. Valladolid couldn't get a result in Hein's absence, losing 2-1 to Real Sociedad to remain bottom of the table.
Telegraph
25-02-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
Unilever boss quits as company struggles to move on from ‘social purpose'
The boss of Marmite maker Unilever is to quit as the business struggles after toning down its 'social purpose' mission that championed progressive causes. Hein Schumacher will leave next month after less than two years as chief executive, and will be replaced by Fernando Fernandez, the recently appointed chief financial officer. It comes as Unilever attempts to reinvent itself following a decision to row back on its social purpose mission shortly after Mr Schumacher took charge. Before 2023, the company had attempted to promote environmentalism and equality by giving every brand a social purpose, a move mocked by investors for attempting to imbue the likes of Hellmann's mayonnaise with a reforming agenda. Mr Schumacher swiftly announced a major overhaul dubbed the Growth Action Plan (GAP), under which its efforts to transform the world are more tightly focused. However, he has been unable to significantly boost a share price that has been largely stagnant since 2017. Ian Meakins, the Unilever chairman, said: 'While the board is pleased with Unilever's performance in 2024, there is much further to go to deliver best-in-class results.' He added: 'On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Hein for resetting Unilever's strategy, for the focus and discipline he has brought to the company and for the solid financial progress delivered during 2024. 'Hein introduced and led a significant productivity programme and the commencement of the ice cream separation, both of which are fully on track.' 'The GAP has put Unilever on a path to higher performance and the board is committed to accelerating its execution.' Mr Schumacher's departure, which the board said was by mutual agreement, was announced days after the consumer goods giant snubbed London in favour of Amsterdam for its €15bn (£12.5bn) spin-out of its Magnum business. It sent shares more than 2pc lower on Tuesday to make Unilever the worst performer on the FTSE 100 and comes as the business seeks to deliver 7,500 previously announced job cuts. Unilever said earlier this month that its ice cream business, which is being spun off with an expected value of between €10bn and €15bn, would have secondary listings in New York and London, but its primary stock market listing in Amsterdam. The decision was a blow to the London Stock Exchange and Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, who met with Unilever officials last September to discuss 'investment in the UK and capital markets and reforms'. The company, which makes a range of consumer goods from Marmite to Dove, is also trimming down the number of brands in its food division and focusing more attention on its biggest sellers. Incoming boss Mr Fernandez was president of beauty and wellbeing before taking on the top finance role in January 2024. The company has kicked off a search for a new chief financial officer. Mr Meakens said the board had been 'impressed with Fernando's decisive and results-oriented approach and his ability to drive change at speed'. Mr Schumacher had laid out cost cuts at the company last year, including separating the ice cream division and cutting thousands of jobs to address years of underperformance. The ice cream business – which includes the Magnum and Wall's brands – generated turnover of €8.3bn in 2024. However, the British company said this month that it expected a slower start to 2025 due to subdued market growth in the near term, although it predicted its 2025 underlying sales growth to be within its multi-year range of 3pc to 5pc. Mr Schumacher said it had been a 'privilege' to lead Unilever. He said: 'We have made real progress and I am proud of what we have achieved in a short period of time.'
