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Chong joins Werder Bremen on loan
Manchester United winger Tahith Chong has joined Werder Bremen on a season-long loan deal.
Chong recently signed a new contract with United until 2022, with an option to extend for a further a year. One of the conditions on which Chong signed a new contract was going out on loan for the next season and his wish has been granted by United.
Speaking to the Bremen's official website, Chong said: " I already knew about the club and how big Werder are in Germany when I first spoke to the coach.The decision was a very easy one. The approach of the club is also excellent so I knew straightaway that this will be the right team for me."
When asked if he would like in to follow the footsteps of the likes of De Bryune and Gnabry, who Bremen played a big part in their development, Chong replied: " It's definitely in the back of your head when you come here. The club's history and reputation for helping players like Gnabry and De Bryune advance their careers is always good to hear, so I'm sure this is the right place for my development.
Chong can still have a future at United if he impresses on loan at Werder Bremen. He has made the right choice to go to the Bundesliga, which has become a development centre of Premier League young talents in recent years like Sancho, Nelsson, Origi and many others. Hope Chong has a successful season with Werder and breaks through in the United set-up. By the way, you look good in green Tahith.
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Cheers,
Arbab
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Chong could join Bremen on loan
Tahith Chong could join Bundesliga side Werder Bremen on loan this season.
Chong, who recently signed a new contract with the club until 2022, would like to go out on loan as opportunities are hard to come by at United. He's failed to impress with whatever opportunity he got, and with the potential arrival of Jadon Sancho limiting his opportunity further, he would prefer to go out on loan somewhere else.
When asked about his future, Choong's agent Erkan Alkan told Bild, " Tahith would like to go to the Bundesliga. We'll talk to Manchester United about it on Thursday."
Werder sporting director Frank Baumann confirmed their interest in Chong and told: " [Chong] is very fast, he comes in from the wing- he fits our profile. We can add two or three more players. Borrowing guys from top clubs like this can make sense to us. Because of our situation, he's a player who could be interesting."
It would be good, if Chong goes out on loan. At Bremen, he would get regular minutes and a chance to show United that he's ready to stake a claim in the starting XI. Bundesliga recently has become a hunting ground for young players from the PL to develop further with opportunities. The notable people are Jadon Sancho, Reiss Nelson, Adamah Lookman, Divok Origi etc. Solskjaer clearly believes Chong has a future at United and this loan will be the perfect opportunity for Chong to repay Ole's faith. Hope you get your loan move, Tahith!
GGMU
Cheers,
Arbab
Teden Mengi delighted to make his United bow
Manchester United youth academy product Teden Mengi was thrilled to have made his first-team debut for the club yesterday.
Teden Mengi came off the bench yesterday for Timothy Fosu-Mensah in the 80th minute to make his United debut. He gave a decent performance for the last 10 mins against LASK. Mengi has been touted to be one of the most talented products in the academy, and it was a matter of time before he made his way into the first team.
He admitted Solskjaer's belief in youth and the rise of Brandon Williams inspired him to fight for a regular spot in the first-team.
Speaking to MUTV, he said, " Of course. Especially, Brandon, because we both play in defense. So when I say him kicking on, it made me even hungrier. It made me think : why can't I do it? Obviously I got my opportunity today."
Mengi also revealed his mum cried with joy for his debut.
" It was a brilliant moment, I loved it, My mum said she was crying- I've already checked my phone! Obviously, it's a great feeling. I'd like to thank everyone that's been around me, supported me, from my family, all my team-mates. Everyone in the first team made it very easy for me. Everyone was very welcoming.
" But the Academy staff as well. Also, I'd like to thank the manager for giving me the opportunity. But, again, it's just the start. It's down to myself now to keep on kicking on. But yeah, I'm very happy with it."
Congratulations on your first team debut Teden! We expect many great things from you and do make us proud. You have the potential to be a first team regular. Keep your head down, listen,learn, work hard and have patience. You have got a manager who believes in youth, so opportunities will keep poping up and do grab them and stamp your impression on Ole.
GGMU
Cheers,
Arbab
Inter signs Sanchez permanently
Inter Milan have confirmed the permanent signing of Chilean winger Alexis Sanchez from Manchester United.
Alexis Sanchez joined Inter on a season-long loan deal last summer, and had a difficult start to life at Milan coupled with a knee injury which kept him out for 3 months. But he has been reinvigorated since lockdown, scoring 2 goals and providing 8 assists which helped Inter finish second, missing out on the title by just a point. This post lockdown form convinced Inter to buy Sanchez permanently and helped United get rid of his hefty wages.
Sanchez joins Inter Milan on a free transfer after Inter managed to stuck an agreement with United regarding his remaining contract. Sanchez has signed a three year contract, keeping him at the club until 2023.
Sanchez made in total of 45 appearances for Manchester United, scoring just 5 goals. Some of his rare best performances in the red shirt was providing 2 assists against Man City in that dramatic 3-2 derby win in April 2018 and scoring the opening goal against Spurs in the FA Cup semi-finals.
A huge relief for Manchester United as they finally got rid of Alexis. His departure not only sweeps his wages off the books, but prevents from having any disruption of such a peaceful dressing room of United. Best of luck for the future and may you be a grand success at Inter, Alexis. Hopefully, see you soon in the final of the Europa League.
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Arbab
Manchester City squad chase collective bonuses of around £15million with Champions League glory
Manchester City's players have an added incentive of around £15million in collective bonuses as they hunt European glory.
City host Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium on Friday as the Champions League returns, with Pep Guardiola's side in the driving seat to reach the quarter-finals.
They hold a one-goal lead after a 2-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu, earned in February before coronavirus halted the season.
A positive result at home against the Spanish champions would see them face Juventus or Lyon in the last eight in Lisbon on August 15.
Some of the club's top players, such as midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, Sergio Aguero and David Silva, stand to earn in the region of £1million if they lift the trophy.
City's bonus structure is not, however, an old-fashioned pot of money to be shared among the squad. Bonuses are individually stipulated in each player's contract.
By comparison, the club's payouts for clinching the Premier League title range from around £400,000 to £750,000 per man.
The Champions League is the only trophy yet to be won under Guardiola and City have never gone beyond the quarter-finals during his reign.
He has used team meetings to remind his players of perceived refereeing injustices in the three previous campaigns as extra motivation this time around. They are favourites this year - alongside Bayern Munich - ahead of the competition's resumption and its conclusion in Portugal.
City's players will be rewarded handsomely should they win the club's first European silverware for 50 years. That quest starts on Friday, with Gareth Bale omitted from Real's travelling party. Eden Hazard is a doubt to as he has an ankle problem.
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Pep Guardiola's side have agreed an initial fee £40million deal with the Cherries - who were relegated to the Championship on the final day of the season - and which could rise to £41million.
Confirmation of the Dutch centre-back's arrival comes just a day after City announced their first deal of the summer transfer window in the form of Valencia winger Ferran Torres.
Sportsmail exclusively revealed last week that the Premier League runners-up were on the brink of swooping for Ake having had a bid accepted on Thursday.
The Holland international has since undergone a medical and also agreed personal terms with City.
Ake is expected to have signed a five-year deal and net a major pay increase on his current £40,000-per-week contract.
Chelsea had first refusal on Ake, a clause which could have been activated with a £40million bid.
But the Blues failed to move which paved the way for City to agree a fee which will see Bournemouth net a guaranteed £40million, with the remaining £1million made up of add-ons and bonuses.
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