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France 24
7 hours ago
- Business
- France 24
Brentford sign goalkeeper Kelleher from Liverpool
The Bees' previous number one Mark Flekken joined Bayer Leverkusen earlier on Tuesday in a deal worth around 10 million euros (£8.5 million, $11.5 million). Kelleher played an important role in Liverpool's Premier League triumph, making 10 appearances during the absence of Alisson Becker due to injury. However, the 26-year-old was keen for more first-team action and could have fallen further down the pecking order at Anfield with the arrival of Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia. Kelleher has signed a five-year deal at Brentford with a club option of an additional season. "As well as being a very good goalkeeper, I've rarely met a player for whom everybody has such positive words to say about his personality and character," said Brentford director of football Phil Giles. "I'm therefore confident he'll be an excellent addition to the squad." Kelleher made 67 appearances for Liverpool and leaves with two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the FA Cup, two League Cups and the UEFA Super Cup. Brentford, managed by Thomas Frank, finished 10th in the Premier League last season.
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Brentford sign goalkeeper Kelleher from Liverpool
Brentford have completed the signing of Irish international goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher from Liverpool for a reported fee of up to £18 million ($24 million). The Bees' previous number one Mark Flekken joined Bayer Leverkusen earlier on Tuesday in a deal worth around 10 million euros (£8.5 million, $11.5 million). Advertisement Kelleher played an important role in Liverpool's Premier League triumph, making 10 appearances during the absence of Alisson Becker due to injury. However, the 26-year-old was keen for more first-team action and could have fallen further down the pecking order at Anfield with the arrival of Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia. Kelleher has signed a five-year deal at Brentford with a club option of an additional season. "As well as being a very good goalkeeper, I've rarely met a player for whom everybody has such positive words to say about his personality and character," said Brentford director of football Phil Giles. Advertisement "I'm therefore confident he'll be an excellent addition to the squad." Kelleher made 67 appearances for Liverpool and leaves with two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the FA Cup, two League Cups and the UEFA Super Cup. Brentford, managed by Thomas Frank, finished 10th in the Premier League last season. kca/jw/bsp
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Gerrard's huge net worth and daughter's relationship with Kinahan mobster's son
The most coveted trophy in European club football was on the line over the weekend as Paris Saint-Germain defeated Inter Milan in the Champions League final in Munich. PSG ran out 5-0 winners in Saturday's decider to become only the second French side to win the trophy after Marseille in 1993. A global audience of millions tuned in to witness the highly anticipated showdown, with TNT Sports providing the UK broadcast. Laura Woods led the coverage, supported by an impressive panel of pundits including Steven Gerrard, Rio Ferdinand, Karen Carney and Owen Hargreaves. Gerrard, naturally, is no stranger to Champions League glory, having hoisted the trophy as Liverpool's captain following their extraordinary comeback victory over AC Milan in the 2005 Istanbul final, reports Wales Online. An Anfield icon, the former midfielder retired in 2016, drawing the curtain on a career that saw him clinch numerous individual accolades, two FA Cups, three League Cups, a UEFA Cup and a UEFA Super Cup. Since hanging up his boots, Gerrard has transitioned into management, helming Rangers, Aston Villa and Saudi Arabian team Al-Ettifaq. However, he parted ways with the Saudi Pro League side in January. Here's a glimpse into the life of the Liverpool legend away from the pitch: Following a profitable playing career, Gerrard boasts an impressive estimated net worth of around £75 million, as per 888Sports. It's believed that he raked in approximately £22.5 million over his career, which spanned 17 years at Liverpool before he hung up his boots at MLS side LA Galaxy. The 45 year old has also pocketed a tidy sum in management, reportedly earning a whopping £15.2 million-a-year salary while managing Al-Ettifaq. This salary placed Gerrard as the fourth-highest paid manager globally at the time, with only Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola and Diego Simeone out-earning him. His substantial net worth has been further bolstered by various sponsorship deals throughout his career, endorsing brands such as Adidas, Jaguar and Lucozade. This month, Gerrard marks 18 years of wedded bliss with his wife Alex Curran, having said their vows in a lavish Buckinghamshire ceremony in June 2007. Interestingly, the pair - who began dating in 2002 - tied the knot on the same day as his England teammates Gary Neville and Michael Carrick. Formerly a nail technician, Curran later transitioned into modelling and worked as a fashion columnist for the Daily Mirror and OK! Magazine. Together, the couple have four children - Lilly-Ella, Lexie, Lourdes and Lio. During Gerrard's stint with Al-Ettifaq, Curran and the kids opted for the glitz of Bahrain over Saudi Arabia, living it up in a swanky villa. While helming Rangers, the ex-Liverpool star confessed his missus would have him chuck in football management "tomorrow" to ease the strain on their home life. He poured his heart out on the High Performance Podcast: "There are times when it dominates your life and you can't control that. That's what it is. "But there will be a stage in my life where I have to give it up, for the sake of my family and for myself. To cut it, and live life with a bit of peace. There's got to be a stage of your life where you have calm and peace, but at the moment I don't feel ready for it. "I do still feel full of energy. I do think I can help players. I do see opportunities to have more highs, and buzzes, and adrenaline rushes. "For Alex and the kids, at some stage, I'm going to have to give me self to them, 100%. When that will be, who knows? Alex would take it tomorrow. She'd take it tomorrow." Gerrard went on to add: "Alex is the one who brings me down, when I've come in, and think I'm fantastic. If I've scored a goal, or we've won a game, she pipes me down. "And when you're on the floor, and you're staring at the wall, she's the one who helps pick you up." In January, Gerrard's eldest daughter Lilly-Ella revealed that she is expecting her first child with boyfriend Lee Byrne. The 20-year-old took to her social media with a snap of her positive pregnancy test, captioning the image: "Our little secret. "The best news," she continued. "Mini us is on the way." Her partner Lee is the son of notorious Dublin criminal Liam Byrne, who was sentenced to five years in prison for weapons charges in October 2024. Meanwhile, Lee's grandfather, James 'Jaws' Byrne, who died last year at the age of 77, was a career criminal. Nevertheless, according to LBC, Gerrard doesn't treat Lee any differently than he would anyone else and expressed his excitement at the prospect of becoming a grandad at just 45. Reacting to Lilly-Ella's big reveal, he said: "We can't wait, great news and congratulations - we love you."
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Pep Guardiola comment spells trouble for Arsenal star after Mikel Arteta praise
Arsenal have been linked with a move for Bayern Munich star Leroy Sane, who previously worked with Mikel Arteta during his time at Manchester City Leroy Sane was described as the best winger in the world by Pep Guardiola during his time at Manchester City. Arsenal have reportedly stepped up their interest in Sane, with the Bayern Munich forward set to be available on a free transfer. The 29-year-old was widely expected to sign a lower-salary contract with Bayern, but a change of agent led Sane to weigh up his options elsewhere. The Telegraph has reported that Arsenal subsequently made enquiries and have emerged with an interest in the former Man City star, who previously worked with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta during his time in Manchester. It is an important summer transfer window for Arsenal as the club aim to win the Premier League next season for the first time since the 2003-04 campaign. However, though Sane may improve the Gunners, Guardiola's praise for the Germany international in a City shirt could spell trouble for Gabriel Martinelli's spot in the side. When asked whether Sane could play as a striker, Guardiola replied: 'Playing in the middle he can do it,' he said in February 2019. 'But I think he's better out wide. 'I'm not saying he can't (play in middle) but at the moment we have better players to do that job. But Leroy is best playing in the world out wide. I'd prefer to use him where he is strongest, he's an incredible player.' Arsenal have identified signing a new striker as a priority, while Raheem Sterling's return to Chelsea also opens up squad space for a new winger. Given Guardiola's comments, Sane would be best suited out wide. Bukayo Saka is an undisputed starter for Arsenal on the right, meaning Sane's arrival would threaten Martinelli's space on the opposite flank. It has been five years since Sane left City for Bayern. He scored 11 goals and registered six assists in 30 league games as the German side reclaimed the Bundesliga title last month. During his four-year spell in England, Sane won two Premier League titles, the FA Cup, and two League Cups. For the majority of his time at City, Sane worked with current Arsenal boss Arteta, who was part of Guardiola's coaching staff. The winger has praised Arteta's influence on his career on multiple occasions, including when the Gunners faced Bayern in the Champions League in April 2024. "It was great. I was really pleased to work with him because he helped me a lot at Manchester City," Sane admitted. "We had a lot of individual talk about how I can improve my game. What are my weaknesses and strengths? "Through him, I made quick, huge improvements because of the ideas he gave to me. I still keep them in my mind. If it's about positioning, how I have to behave in certain situations, so I'm pleased for that." In an early phase of Arteta's reign at Arsenal, Sane backed his former coach to be a success. 'I can just say positive things about Mikel Arteta,' Sane told The Independent in July 2020. 'Since we started working together, he helped me a lot on the pitch. 'He tried to improve my football; he told me what I did good and what I did wrong, and he tried to work on it. Next to Pep, they both really helped me and improved me, to bring me to the next level. 'Even now, at Arsenal, for me you can see he's doing a great job. You can see he has a concept, a way that he wants to play, a way that he wants his team to play, and obviously it will take some time until everybody really understands it. I think he will do a great job as a [head] coach too.' 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.
The National
2 days ago
- Sport
- The National
Ex-Rangers striker sparks wild celebrations with cup-winning penalty
The Northern Irish striker smashed home the winning penalty for Johnstone Burgh to beat Tranent in the final at Broadwood Stadium. Lafferty, who has three top-flight Scottish titles, a Scottish Cup and two League Cups as well as a Serie B title and a Championship winners' medal made no mistake from the spot as he lashed home the crucial spot-kick. The 37-year-old climbed off the bench to play a decisive role in the victory after Ciaran Diver equalised, following Tranent taking the lead through a Harry Girdwood header in the first half. Tranent were reduced to ten men with 13 minutes left to play as Scott Gray was shown a second yellow card. Read more: With the scores tied after 90 minutes, the final would go to penalties with Burgh perfect from the spot. Dean Brett fired his penalty over the bar with Luke Scullion saving Tranent's third penalty from Euan Bauld. Diver, Fraser Mullen, Ross Davidson and Lafferty were on target for Burgh to win the cup, and spark wild celebrations as supporters raced onto the Broadwood pitch. Lafferty said on BBC Alba after the cup victory: "You always want to get to finals, no matter what standard you are in. "When I first signed for the club, that was the first thing they said to me: 'We need to win the Scottish Cup, that is the cup we want'. "It's been a long, long time since they've been to the final, never mind winning it."
