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Lisandro Martínez signs with Manchester United, speaks on transfer

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Lisandro Martínez has signed with Manchester United and spoken about his transfer.

Martínez is now a Manchester United player. While the move was confirmed over a week ago, no official announcement had been made.

Manchester United made the move official on Wednesday as Lisandro was at Carrington. The contract is until June 2027 with the option to extend it for a futher year.

The 24 year old spoke about joining the club. Speaking to the club’s website, here is what he had to say:

“It’s an honour to join this great football club. I’ve worked so hard to get to this moment and, now that I’m here, I’m going to push myself even further.

“I’ve been lucky enough to be part of successful teams in my career and that’s what I want to continue at Manchester United. There will be a lot of work to get to that moment, but I firmly believe that, under this manager and coaches, and together with my new team-mates, we can do it.

“I want to thank Ajax and their fans for all the support they gave me. I had an unbelievable time there but feel the moment is right to test myself in another environment. Now I am at the perfect club to do this.”

John Murtough, who is the Manchester United football director also spoke about the move:

“Lisandro is an outstanding player who will bring further quality and experience to Erik [Ten Hag]’s squad.

“We are delighted that he has chosen to join Manchester United and we are looking forward to seeing him develop further and help the team achieve the success we are aiming for.”

Dušan Vlahović on Ángel Di María: “I have to ask him how I should move so that he finds me”

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Dušan Vlahović will be Angel Di Maria’s main partner up front with Juventus as the 22 year old looks to build a proper friendship.

Vlahović gave an interview to Italian media “La Gazzetta dello Sport” and the striker spoke about Angel Di Maria joining the club. Here is what he had to say:

“Di María? When I found out he was coming, I immediately thought about how many goals and assists we can score together because I also want him to score.

“Ángel has been playing at a very high level for a long time. He is one of the strongest wingers of the last 20 years and he ha done very well wherever he has gone.

“With Di María, we have to get to know each other and understand each other a little. But I’m sure it won’t be difficult for him. He has played with great strikers. I am the one who has to ask him how I should move so that he finds me.”

Javier Saviola named new assistant coach of FC Barcelona U19A

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Javier Saviola has been named as the new assistant coach of FC Barcelona U19A.

Saviola will start the new season as assistant coach in Spain. The club announced on Tuesday that the 40 year old will be the assistant coach to Oscar Lopez.

The Argentine was previously the assistant coach for FC Ordino in Andorra. As a player, he played over 100 matches for Barcelona.

With the Argentina national team, Saviola won the 2001 U20 World Cup where he was top scorer with 11 goals and also named as the player of the tournament. He also won gold at the 2004 Olympics while also competing at the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

From the 2006 World Cup team, 13 of the 23 players are in coaching and have become coaches:

Roberto Ayala
Roberto Abbondanzieri
Gabriel Heinze
Javier Saviola
Javier Mascherano
Hernán Crespo
Carlos Tevez
Leo Franco
Leandro Cufré
Lucho González
Lionel Scaloni
Gabriel Milito
Pablo Aimar

Picture, render of Argentina 2022 World Cup away kit

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A picture and a render of the Argentina 2022 World Cup away kit has been leaked.

Adidas has already released the new Argentina home shirt for the 2022 World Cup and the a new render of the away one has been released. Per Footy Headlines, kit designer Marito Plottier has created a render of what the new shirt will look like for Qatar.

A picture of what the Argentina 2022 World Cup away shirt will look like was released on Monday by Martin Dardik which shows a woman wearing the shirt.

Paulo Dybala comments on joining AS Roma, Jose Mourinho at press conference

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Paulo Dybala commented on joining AS Roma as well as his conversations with Jose Mourinho at a press conference.

Dybala was presented to the media on Tuesday as the Argentine spoke about several topics. He revealed how the contacts were prior to joining Roma. When asked if he sees himself more as a second striker or a playmaker, here is what he had to say:

“I can only say that decision will be down to the coach. I am sure that, based on each game, he will find the best solution for both me and for the team. I am ready to play in both positions, to play wherever I am needed.”

Regarding how important the phone call was from Jose Mourinho:

“In terms of the call from the coach, it was a real pleasure. The first time we spoke it was along with the General Manager. Then one day he wrote to me out of the blue and we spoke once more. I have had the pleasure of meeting the club president and his son, I spoke with the General Manager, I knew a few of the players. I would say that the call from all of them, the affection they showed me, was really important to me.

“The knowledge that the coach has and the confidence and belief the players have will be very important to keep improving and pursue the targets we have. I will try to always give my best and pass on all the experience I have picked up over the years, so we can continue to win.”

If Roma is the ideal place for him to express his qualities:

“It’s true that football has changed a lot in that regard; now you see players that are more physical and faster but you see less dribbling and less skill. But what matters is the final result.

“I want to win, everyone wants to win, and that has to be the primary objective. Beyond that then yes, I have certain characteristics that I have relied on my whole career and I will work hard to do what the coach wants from me. But I will play in a way that helps the team.”

On if we can see the best version of Paulo Dybala at Roma:

“Obviously, that’s what I’m working for. Always. Every day. I hope that will be the case. I am trying to get myself in the best possible condition in order to do that. There will be lots of games from now up until the break for the World Cup. So I will try to make sure no stone is left unturned.

“I have years of experience from Juventus, at a team used to winning and one where that demand is passed onto you as soon as you arrive.

“So I will try to contribute as much as possible inside the dressing room as well, especially considering we are a young squad: I will try to use my experience to help the team win and also help us stay positive and focused during the tougher moments that will surely come at points during the year.”

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