Manchester City manager who replaced Pep Guardiola, praising Semenyo and Marmoush's partnership in pre-season.
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Joy Online
… Real Madrid have since said they have “no intention” of signing Fernandez, leaving the only known potential suitors as Manchester City, whose new boss Enzo Maresca left Chelsea midway through last season. …
Chelsea set Friday deadline over £120m Enzo FernandezThe Ghanaian Times
Manchester City manager, Enzo Maresca, praised the impact of his wide players after Antoine Semenyo supplied assists for Omar Marmoush in a 3-1 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday to wrap up their preseason tour of Asia. …
Maresca delighted by Semenyo-Marmoush partnershipJoy Online
… That match will be vital for Enzo Maresca to give some game time to his players who played in the later stages of the World Cup, as Erling Haaland, Rodri, Rayan Cherki, Jeremy Doku, Marc Guehi, Nico O’Reilly and Elliot Anderson were among those who did not travel to Asia.
Semenyo sets up Marmoush double as Man City beat Atletico in SeoulJoy Online
Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has hailed new manager Enzo Maresca’s style of play as “music to my ears” after showcasing early signs of his role under the Italian. …
Semenyo hails Maresca style of play as ‘music to my ears’Joy Online
New manager Enzo Maresca is a “perfect one” for Manchester City, says defender Josko Gvardiol. …
New boss Maresca is perfect for Man City – GvardiolThe Chronicle
… The former Aston Villa captain turns 31 in September and the key question is whether new boss Enzo Maresca will reintegrate him into the first-team set-up or be happy to sanction a move which will end his time at Etihad Stadium. …
Grealish misses Man City tour despite training returnJoy Online
… The former Aston Villa captain turns 31 in September and the key question is whether new boss Enzo Maresca will reintegrate him into the first-team set-up or be happy to sanction a move which will end his time at Etihad Stadium. …
Grealish misses Man City tour despite training returnThe Chronicle
… New manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday that Rodri would have an operation on Monday, and that he “needs a holiday, he needs to rest and recover and then he will be back with us”. …
Rodri out for ‘short period’ after back surgeryJoy Online
… New manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday that Rodri would have an operation on Monday, and that he “needs a holiday, he needs to rest and recover and then he will be back with us”. …
Rodri out for ‘short period’ after back surgeryJoy Online
… The former Liverpool midfielder, who was a vocal presence on the touchline, used the 4-2-3-1 system favoured by Enzo Maresca, who was Chelsea head coach this time last year. …
Alonso’s first Chelsea match was a tale of four strikersNetherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders completed a £52m move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadsiah from Manchester City after less than a year at the club. The 28-year-old made 50 appearances for City but struggled to make an impact and has signed a five-year contract with Al-Qadsiah, managed by Brendan Rodgers.
20 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders completed a £52m move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadsiah from Manchester City after less than a year at the club. The 28-year-old made 50 appearances for City but struggled to make an impact and has signed a five-year contract with Al-Qadsiah, managed by Brendan Rodgers.
20 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Premier League chief Richard Masters has criticised FIFA president Gianni Infantino's now-abandoned plan to create a company managing World Cup commercial and ticketing rights with 21% sold to private investors, calling it a "self-inflicted wound." Masters backed the FA's withdrawal of support for Infantino and called for a new unity candidate for FIFA president.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City have opened advanced negotiations with Lille for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, valued at around €100 million (£85.6m), as they prepare for Spain captain Rodri's departure to Barcelona. The 18-year-old has made 88 appearances for Lille and featured prominently for Morocco at this summer's World Cup.
18 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille to sign Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for 100m euros (£85.6m) this week after agreeing to sell Rodri to Barcelona. The Premier League club also remain interested in Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal defeated Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard, as the defending Premier League champions prepare for their title defence campaign.
17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo says Cape Verde's strong 2026 World Cup performance is unsurprising given the quality he witnessed at AFCON 2022, and he believes African teams are increasingly proving they can compete with the world's best. Semenyo also scored 17 Premier League goals this season, surpassing Tony Yeboah's record for most goals by a Ghanaian in a single season.
17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Arsenal defeated Manchester City 3–0 in the Community Shield final at Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Goals from Calafiori, Havertz, and Odegaard gave the Premier League champions their 18th Community Shield title and second trophy in four months.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona have agreed to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City for approximately £65m on a four-year deal. The 30-year-old, who won the Ballon d'Or in 2024, leaves City after seven seasons and 12 major honours.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Antoine Semenyo scored 17 goals in the English Premier League last season, breaking Tony Yeboah's previous record of 12 goals set in the 1994/95 and 1995/96 seasons. The 26-year-old Ghanaian forward says the achievement motivates him to inspire the next generation of footballers.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Enzo Fernandez was booed by sections of Chelsea supporters when he appeared as a substitute in a 3-1 pre-season win against Real Sociedad, a day after Chelsea's transfer deadline passed with failed moves to Real Madrid and Manchester City. Manager Xabi Alonso showed backing for Fernandez by having Reece James pass him the armband when leaving the field, though the crowd reaction remained mixed.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have set a Friday deadline for offers of £120m or more for midfielder Enzo Fernandez, who has sought a move since March after a difficult season. Manchester City are among potential suitors, though it is unclear whether they would meet the player's valuation.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca praised the impact of wide players Antoine Semenyo and Omar Marmoush after City's 3-1 victory over Atletico Madrid in Seoul, with Semenyo providing two assists for Marmoush's two goals in the second half to complete their Asia preseason tour.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Omar Marmoush scored two goals in three minutes as Manchester City came from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 3-1 in a friendly in Seoul, South Korea, with Antoine Semenyo providing both assists.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has praised new manager Enzo Maresca's style of play as "music to my ears," noting that the wide-attacking approach excites him as a winger. Semenyo featured in City's penalty loss to Inter Milan in Maresca's first game and said the manager's ideas on how to set up the wide men are "great" and align with what he experienced at Chelsea.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol has backed new manager Enzo Maresca as the right choice to replace Pep Guardiola, saying the Italian has quality and new ideas, though he acknowledges it will take time for the team to adapt to the change.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish has returned to pre-season training but missed the club's tour of Hong Kong and Seoul due to continued recuperation from a foot injury sustained during a loan spell at Everton in January. Grealish, 30, enters the final 12 months of his contract with new manager Enzo Maresca indicating he will assess whether to reintegrate him into the first team or allow him to leave.
30 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish has returned to pre-season training but was left out of the squad travelling to Hong Kong and Seoul, as he continues to recover from a foot injury sustained in January while on loan at Everton. New manager Enzo Maresca has left open the possibility of reintegrating Grealish into the first team, with the 30-year-old approaching the final year of his contract.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be out for a "short period of rehabilitation" after undergoing back surgery on Monday, manager Enzo Maresca said, with no specific return timeline set. City said Rodri had been experiencing discomfort for some time before the procedure.
29 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be sidelined for a "short period of rehabilitation" following back surgery on Monday, according to new manager Enzo Maresca, with no timeline set for his return. City face Arsenal in the Community Shield on 16 August and Bournemouth in their Premier League opener on 23 August.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Xabi Alonso's first match as Chelsea manager ended in a 6-4 victory against Western Sydney Wanderers, with Joao Pedro scoring a nine-minute hat-trick. The performance highlighted contrasting striker form: 17-year-old Dastan Satpaev impressed with the opening goal, while Liam Delap again struggled and could be sold as Chelsea pursues talks with Danny Welbeck.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
World Cup winner and Ballon d'Or recipient Rodri will have back surgery on Monday, new Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca confirmed. Maresca said Rodri needs recovery time before returning, and dismissed speculation about the midfielder moving to Real Madrid.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has signed a new four-year contract to remain at the club until 2030, replacing his previous deal that was due to expire next summer. The 26-year-old, who has made 369 appearances and won six Premier League titles, the UEFA Champions League and two FA Cups with City, expressed his commitment to the club under new head coach Enzo Maresca.
23 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Manchester City forward Phil Foden has signed a four-year contract extension with an option for a further year, securing his long-term future at the club under new manager Enzo Maresca. Foden, 26, had been out of contract at the end of the coming season and had struggled for form during an injury-plagued period.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has signed a new four-year contract extending his stay until 2030, replacing a deal that was due to expire next summer. The 26-year-old expressed enthusiasm for working with new head coach Enzo Maresca.
23 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Phil Foden has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester City, keeping him at the club until 2030. The 26-year-old midfielder has made 369 appearances for City, winning six Premier League titles, one Champions League, and two FA Cups.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea announced the signing of Sporting winger Geovany Quenda in a £40m deal with an eight-year contract. The 19-year-old Portugal under-21 international becomes the second arrival under new manager Xabi Alonso.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Liam Rosenior, the 41-year-old Englishman who recently managed Chelsea, has been appointed Paris FC manager on a contract until June 2028. He succeeds Antoine Kombouare and returns to French football after previously managing RC Strasbourg.
8 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior is nearing a move to Paris FC with a two-year contract offer plus an optional extra season, returning to management after four months at Stamford Bridge. Paris FC delayed pre-season as they finalize the appointment to replace Antoine Kombouare.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City are closing in on appointing former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca as manager on a three-year deal after reaching an agreement on compensation well in excess of £10m with Chelsea, one month after Pep Guardiola announced he will leave the club.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella has completed a transfer from Chelsea to Real Madrid for an initial £47.5 million plus potential add-ons, becoming José Mourinho's first signing. Cucurella will officially join Madrid after the 2026 FIFA World Cup after four years at Chelsea, signing a six-year contract.
16 June 2026 · Daily Guide →