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Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bayer Leverkusen interested in signing Chelsea's Djordje Petrović after Strasbourg loan
According to Kicker, Bayer Leverkusen are plotting a summer move for Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrović (25), who is currently on loan at Strasbourg. The Serbian goalkeeper was signed by the Premier League club for a fee of €16m from New England. Petrović was sent on loan to sister club Strasbourg this season to continue his development, despite previously being deployed as the first choice at Stamford Bridge. The 25-year-old has impressed at the Stade de la Meinau and has played a pivotal part in Liam Rosenior's side challenging for UEFA Champions League qualification for next season. Returning to Stamford Bridge Petrović is expected to return to Stamford Bridge following the completion of his loan at the Alsatian club according to L'Équipe, despite Liam Rosenior revealing his wishes to continue working with the Serbian international stopper next season. With the Blues eager to see him return, Leverkusen could struggle to pull off any potential transfer. GFFN | Liam Wraith
Arab Times
05-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Al-Qadsiya eyes third Gulf Champions League title
KUWAIT CITY, Al-Qadsiya has launched an internal training camp in preparation for its highly anticipated clash against Iraq's Duhok in the first leg of the Gulf Champions League final scheduled for Tuesday. The Yellows have momentarily shifted focus away from the Zain Premier League, following a 4-2 defeat to Al-Salmiya in the first round of the league's group stage. Despite the setback, Al-Qadsiya remains in third place with 35 points, while Al-Salmiya closed the gap to just three points in fourth. Al-Qadsiya will be without Moroccan midfielder Mehdi Barahma and Moaz Al-Dhafiri due to yellow card accumulations. However, the squad received a boost with the return of several players to training — Khaled Ibrahim, Ismail Khafi, Abdulaziz Wadi, Abdullah Mutawa, and Adhbi Shehab — who had missed the previous match due to injuries. Although most of the recovering players are now fit, head coach Zeljko Petrović opted to rest them against Al-Salmiya to ensure peak performance for the Gulf final. In their absence, Petrović gave opportunities to several up-and-coming players, including Ahmed Boudi, who marked his first senior team appearance with a debut goal. Also featuring were Faisal Al-Shatti, Abdulrahman Al-Dhafiri, Khaled Sabah, Mishaal Khaled, and Ahmed Shabib — a sign of depth and development within the squad. With Al-Qadsiya trailing league leader Kuwait Club by 12 points with five matches remaining, Petrović has prioritized preparation for the Gulf final over domestic competition. Al-Qadsiya began selling tickets for the crucial encounter against Duhok via several platforms and the club's official app. The club is counting on strong fan support as it eyes a third Gulf title — having previously won the tournament in 2000 and 2005. The Gulf Champions League has returned to prominence this year after a nine-year hiatus. Duhok's team touched down in Kuwait a day before yesterday and quickly got to work, beginning training sessions. Al-Qadsiya's Secretary, Hassan Abu Al-Hassan, along with members of the club's public relations team, warmly welcomed the Iraqi delegation and presented flowers to the visiting players. As both teams finalize preparations, anticipation builds for what promises to be a thrilling first leg in the Gulf Champions League final.
