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3 days ago
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Atlético Madrid star agrees contract termination
A long-time member of the midfield ranks at La Liga giants Atlético Madrid has reached an agreement on a contract termination with the club. That's according to Fabrizio Romano, who points towards Saúl Ñíguez as the player in question. Saúl for his part spent this past season out on loan away from Spain's capital, with Atléti's La Liga rivals, Sevilla. As much came with the 30-year-old no longer featuring in the plans of Diego Simeone and his staff. Saúl has since gone on to return to the Metropolitano, after Sevilla decided against moving forward with a permanent deal for his signature. But as alluded to above, the former Chelsea man's stay back in Madrid will not last at all long… As per a report from market insider Fabrizio Romano: 'Saúl terminates his contract at Atlético Madrid and leaves the club after 17 years. Trabzonspor will sign Saúl as verbal agreement is done.' Conor Laird – GSFN
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4 days ago
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Former Arsenal defender opens up after termination of his contract
Takehiro Tomiyasu has admitted the emotional turmoil that came with ending his four-year spell at Arsenal following the termination of his contract. The Japan international agreed to a mutual terminational after lengthy discussions with the club, as more injuries problem continued to plague the defender's recent Arsenal career. The 26-year-old has been dealing with a knee cartilage problem which first surfaced back in March 2023, and despite returning a year later, Tomiyasu was restricted to just five minutes of first-team football last season before opting for surgery. With two years remaining on his deal, it was expected he would continue his rehabilitation at Arsenal, with a full return scheduled for the end of the year. However, Tomiyasu will now continue his recovery alone, revealing he's now working with the Japan Institute of Sports Sciences. 'It wasn't a sudden decision to leave,' he told DAZN Japan. 'First, I want to make it clear that this wasn't a one-sided contract termination, nor did I suddenly say 'I want to leave.' It was a decision made after thorough discussions with the club. 'We concluded that, 'this is the best outcome for me, the club, and everyone involved.' That's why I left early — it was a peaceful departure, a mutual closure.' He continued: 'I was at Arsenal for four years, but in the 2024–25 season, I only played five minutes. I spent the entire year in rehabilitation. 'During that time, I was under a lot of pressure and uncertainty. Honestly, my heart wasn't really in it anymore. I started asking myself, 'Do I really have a future here?' 'With all those factors [yes, I was thinking about leaving], I definitely had that thought. 'Once I had decided to leave, I went around saying goodbye to my teammates, coaches, and staff. I walked into the locker room, the staff offices, and told each person, 'I'm leaving.' 'Through this process, I truly felt again that I was really loved by everyone here. That made me very happy. My teammates were surprised too, since I still had a contract, and I was still recovering from injury.' Tomiyasu also sent a heartfelt message to the Arsenal supporters: 'Your support gave me strength. Whether in London or Japan, I always felt your encouragement. Being able to play as an Arsenal player made me very happy. 'I'm proud of my four years at the club. From now on, I'll support the team as a Gooner alongside all of you.'
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6 days ago
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang terminates contract with Al Qadsiah as Marseille return edges closer
According to a report from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (36) has signed a contract termination agreement with Al Qadsiah and is now free to sign with any club. The Gabon international is currently in talks over a return to Olympique de Marseille, as Romano reports that the former OM striker is in negotiations over a potential two-year deal at the Phocéen club. Aubameyang scored 21 goals and registered four assists in Saudi Arabia last season, after he joined the club from Marseille last summer. L'Équipe report that the 36 year-old is prioritising a move back to Marseille over other European clubs. Les Olympiens pounced on the opportunity and are reportedly in advanced discussions with their former player and have tabled a two-year contract offer. The former Arsenal and Barcelona man's interest is reportedly mutual, but there are offers also from the AUE, Qatar, and within Saudi Arabia – although a move to Provence seems to be the most likely course of action at this stage. |
