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BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Toure promoted to Man City first-team assistant
Kolo Toure has been promoted from his role as under-18s coach at Manchester City to become assistant of the first City defender Toure was drafted in to work with the side during the Club World Cup in the United States but the move has now been made joins Jurgen Klopp's former assistant Pep Lijnders and ex-Liverpool set-piece specialist James French in a new-look coaching team under Pep director of football Hugo Viana said: "We have been hugely impressed with his work and success with our under-18s and adding him into our senior staff permanently will only strengthen the transition for players in our academy into the first team."As we already saw throughout his time with Pep Guardiola, Pep Lijnders and James French this summer, his massive personality of optimism and positivity is hugely infectious and we are already looking forward to his work moving forward."Former captain Toure spent four seasons as a player at Etihad Stadium, winning the Premier League title in 2011-12, before going on to join ended last season without a major trophy. Coaches Juanma Lillo and Inigo Dominguez have left the club, and Carlos Vicens became head coach of Portuguese side Braga.
The Independent
2 days ago
- Business
- The Independent
Man City sign record-breaking £1bn kit deal extension with Puma
Manchester City have struck a £1bn deal with Puma for the biggest kit sponsorship contract in Premier League history. The 2023 Champions League winners will earn around £100m a year from the sportswear company in a long-term agreement that will last at least a decade. It marks a big increase on City's previous deal with Puma, which was signed in 2019 and was worth £65m a year to the former Premier League champions. And it provides a boost to Pep Guardiola's transfer funds after the City manager has spent around £300m already in 2025 in acquiring eight new signings. The deal is the first £1bn kit deal in English football and the biggest in Premier League history, with the potential £100m in annual earnings well above the deals offered to rival clubs. Earlier this year, Liverpool agreed a deal with Adidas worth £60m per season, while in 2023 Manchester United signed a 10-year contract with Adidas that is worth around £900m. While City's deal promises a record annual fee, it is unclear whether Puma are guaranteeing the nine-figure annual sum or if it is dependent on performance. Teams regularly sign deals that are somewhat dependent on their performance, with Man Utd's aforementioned deal meaning the club are receiving £10m less this season as a result of missing out on Champions League football. Since City started wearing Puma kits in 2019, they have won four Premier League titles and did a treble in 2022-23. Puma chief executive Arthur Hoeld said: 'Puma's partnership with Manchester City has been a great success both on and off the pitch. Trophies, a perfect stage for our performance products and commercial success were exceptional.' The new deal also includes City's women and youth sides while other clubs in the City Football Group have separate agreements with Puma.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Dundee Utd loan for winger Fatah 'a real coup'
The loan signing of winger Amar Fatah is a "real coup" for Dundee United, insists manager Jim Goodwin, who is thrilled with the 21-year-old's "tremendous pedigree".Fatah made his debut for AIK at 17, with the Stockholm club selling him to Troyes in France for €5m (£4.3m) in the summer of has since spent two seasons in Belgium with Lommel and was at Willem II in the Dutch Eredivise last term."A player who thrives in one-versus-one scenarios, we feel Amar will excite our supporters with his pace, creativity and quality in the final third," said Goodwin."We also believe we have cultivated the perfect environment and culture for him to develop even further, and we're eager to help him take the next step in his journey whilst simultaneously strengthening Dundee United."Fatah is a Sweden Under-21 international and had the opportunity to train with Manchester City last summer, with the Premier League club holding a majority stake at Ligue 2 Troyes."The signing of Amar represents a real coup for the club - he's a player who arrives with tremendous pedigree despite his youth," added Goodwin."He's had extensive experience playing in the Dutch, Swedish and French top flights, and had the chance to learn from some of the world's best players during his time training with Pep Guardiola's Man City. That kind of exposure at such a formative stage in his career speaks volumes about his ability."
The Independent
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Pep Guardiola belts out Oasis hit as Man City boss enjoys Heaton Park concert
Pep Guardiola, the Manchester City manager, attended an Oasis concert at Heaton Park with his daughter Maria. He was filmed singing along to the band's iconic hit 'Don't Look Back in Anger'. The song has long been a regular feature of Manchester City's celebrations. The concert on Friday was the first of five scheduled Oasis shows at Heaton Park. Watch the full video above.
The Independent
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Pep Guardiola belts out Oasis hit as Man City boss enjoys Heaton Park concert with daughter
Pep Guardiola can be seen singing along to the Oasis hit 'Don't Look Back in Anger' as the Manchester City boss enjoyed the band's Heaton Park concert with his daughter Maria The band played the first of five Heaton Park shows on Friday (11 July), with Guardiola spotted posing for pictures alongside the Gallagher brother's children. The football manager was filmed singing his heart out to the song which has become a regular feature of Manchester City's celebrations over the years.
