Nigerian Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo was the main culprit after his team suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Atletico Madrid. Kenneth Omeruo currently plays his club football for Spanish La Liga club Leganes having joined on loan from Premier League giants Chelsea. The Nigerian defender left Chelsea to join Leganes on a temporary deal at the start of the season. The 25-year-old has been impressive during his loan spell at Leganes until yesterday’s game against Atletico Madrid. Why Virgil Van Dijk Will Win PFA Player … [Read more...]
Why Alvaro Morata Joined Atletico Madrid Revealed
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has revealed what prompted him to sign for Spanish La Liga giants Atletico Madrid during the January transfer window. Spanish international Morata talked about his move to Atletico Madrid in an interview with AS. According to him, the Atletico Madrid made contact with him over three years ago in their bid to sign him over three years ago before adding that he promised Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simone about signing for the club. Chelsea paid a club-record transfer of £71m to secure his transfer from European … [Read more...]
Morata ‘proud’ of his stay at Stamford Bridge but ‘ can’t wait to start working’ with Atletico Madrid
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata is in Spain, precisely Madrid, where he is expected to undergo his medical today before completing his move to the Wanda Metropolitano stadium. The former Real Madrid star hit the Spanish Capital last night and he was welcomed by the press who asked him some series of questions concerning his stay at Stamford Bridge and how he feels about the future. When asked about his uninspiring spell at Stamford Bridge, Morata revealed his happiness to have featured for such a big club even if things didn't go well for … [Read more...]
Man United desperate to land Atletico Madrid chief Andrea Berta
English Premier League outfit Manchester United are keen on the restructuring following the sack of the former manager Jose Mourinho in December last year. While the poor results contributed to why the Portuguese international was shown the way out, the fact that there were fracas between the former Chelsea boss and the executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward over transfer dealings made it necessary for the club to seek for a restructuring that will have a sporting director take the responsibility of transfer activities. This is why the Red Devils … [Read more...]
Chelsea transfer news : Morata in Madrid for his medicals
Having completed their long-awaited move for Gonzalo Higuain last night, the Blues are reportedly set to release Alvaro Morata to Atletico Madrid for the rest of the campaign. The Spaniard failed to live up to the hype and Sarri his more than ready to cash in on his signature this month. In fact, the Sun are reporting that the 26-year-old striker has landed in his home country ahead of his medical with Atletico Madrid. The La Liga giants are ready to give Morata another opportunity to revamp his career and they've reportedly reached an … [Read more...]
Shocking!! Morata’s move to Atletico Madrid takes a new twist
Many media outlets reported yesterday that Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata is closer to completing his switch to the Wanda Metropolitano stadium. Almost all Spanish publications revealed that a deal could be sealed between both clubs on Tuesday so as to allow Gonzalo Higuain move to Stamford Bridge in the same day. However, latest rumour surrounding the Spaniard's move to Atletico Madrid suggest the La Liga giants are likely to delay their move for his signature, that's according to football expert Guillem Balague The pundit said that Diego … [Read more...]
No more deal for Arsenal from former Atletico Madrid forward
The race has ended for the North London outfit Arsenal in the pursuit of Chinese Super League outfit Dalian Yifang winger Yannick Carrasco in this winter transfer window. This is as it has been established that the Gunners lack the financial ability to land the star winger at the moment, of latest reports should be believed. The North London side have made it clear that they will not be active in their participation for addition in this January transfer window but will rather have some few additions on a loan deal to solve their urgent need … [Read more...]
United preparing bid for former Atletico Madrid star
English Premier League side Manchester United are believed to be preparing a bid for former Atletico Madrid player Yannick Carrasco with talks expected to begin anytime soon. The report claims that the Red Devils representatives have begun talks with Yannick Carrasco’s representatives in order to pull a move through in this winter transfer window. Yannick Carrasco is currently plying his trade with Chinese side Dalian Yifang but he is hopeful to have a return to Europe with English Premier League outfit ready to hand him a way forward. … [Read more...]
Why Arsenal must join Atletico Madrid in the race for this youngster
Spanish side Villarreal are facing an uphill task to move completely out of the relegation zone. The team are far from their usual convincing form right from the start of the campaign. They've lost seven, won three, from 16 League matches played so far. However, one man has been a standout player in the team and many clubs are beginning to make move for his signature. Samuel Chukwueze, 19, got promoted to the club's first-team squad in September after series of fine display with the reserve team. The youngster hasn't looked back since his … [Read more...]
La Liga giant beat Arsenal, Liverpool to sign 13-goal forward
Atletico Madrid beat Arsenal, Liverpool to sign Gelson Martins. Two English clubs, Liverpool and Arsenal have ran out of the race to sign Sporting Lisbon youngster, Gelson Martins. As Spanish club, Atletico Madrid have beaten them to the bid. The Spanish club, however, signed the young player on a free transfer which would have been a huge advantage for Arsenal or Liverpool. Gelson Martins has been previously linked with a possible move to England but the player changed his mind unexpectedly. He may have changed his heart probably … [Read more...]
“Liverpool won’t sell him” – Club legend adamant Reds won’t sell starman this summer window
Former Liverpool player Steve Nicol is adamant that the Champions League beaten finalists won’t sell goalkeeper Loris Karius this summer transfer window. Liverpool search for new goalkeeper According to reports, the Merseysider’s are in the lookout for a new goalkeeper in the summer window following another hard campaign for the two shot-stoppers. The Germany international safe hand has been the Reds No.1 in the second stanza of the 2017/2018 English Premier League season. Loris Karius made two huge errors in Real Madrid’s 3-1 victory … [Read more...]
Diego Costa bid “wonderful” Chelsea fans farewell after completing Atletico Madrid transfer
Spain international striker Diego Costa has written an “emotional” farewell message to "wonderful" Chelsea's fans after the Blues confirmed his move to Spanish La Liga side Atletico Madrid. Diego Costa has completed his £59million transfer back to Real Madrid after three successful season’s in the west London club that saw him win the English Premier League title twice Atletico Madrid's transfer ban means the transfer deal will take effect from new year January 1, 2018. The Spaniard, who will watch the Blues and Atletico Madrid play each other … [Read more...]
Diego Costa sends message to boss Conte and fans – ‘I have no bitterness’
Outgoing Chelsea striker Diego Costa insists he is not angry with manager Antonio Conte after the Blues confirmed on Thursday they have agreed to cash in on the striker to La Liga side Atletico Madrid. The 28-year-old forward will initially join the Spanish side on loan, but Atletico has an obligation to sign the player for £57.2 million next summer. Diego Costa will be unable to feature for Atletico until next year January due to their transfer embargo but is able to train with the team. As part of the Costa deal, the Blues will not … [Read more...]
Chelsea player agree terms with La Liga club
Premier League Champions Chelsea have agreed to terms with La Liga side Atletico Madrid for the transfer of Spain striker Diego Costa back to the La Liga club. The transfer, which will be sealed later in January, is subject to Costa’s agreement of personal terms and medical examination. Atletico Madrid said the 28-year-old striker, who left the Spanish Capital club to join the Blues back in 2014, would have a medical examination in the next couple of days. The Spain international striker has not played for Chelsea this season and spent his … [Read more...]
La Liga side make whopping €65m bid for Chelsea striker; looks like the final bid
Spanish La Liga side Atletico Madrid are making a final approach for Chelsea striker Diego Costa, one worth a whopping €65 million. The La Liga side that has produced several strikers like Fernando Torres, Sergio Aguero and Falcao, wants their former striker back, who has been relegated to training with the development squad at Chelsea by Antonio Conte, who has since signed Alvaro Morata. The controversial Chelsea striker is already in the Spanish City of Madrid, having refused to train in London and went back to homeland Brazil. He has … [Read more...]
Star player told to return to Chelsea training despite standoff with Conte
According to reports, Chelsea ‘rebel’ striker Diego Costa has been told to return to his club Chelsea’s training base despite his standoff with Chelsea boss Antonio Conte. The former Athletico Madrid striker is currently in his country home Brazil and refusing to head back to Chelsea’s Cobham training ground after being informed via text message he was not part of head coach Antonio Conte's plans for the new season. The Brazil born Spaniard wanted to force a transfer back to his former team- Athletico Madrid during the recently shut summer … [Read more...]
Carrasco Lone Strike Enough As Atletico Defeat Bayern
Atletico's Yannick Carrasco struck for Atlético Madrid as they beat Bayern Munich 1-0 at the Calderón in their Champions League Group D match. Bayern had the first real chance of the Group D clash when a superb dinked Thiago pass was chested down and volleyed by Thomas Muller, who saw his effort well saved. Fernando Torres then hit the post from close range -- but the home side broke through when Yannick Carrasco broke through the defence to fire past Manuel Neuer and in off the post. Griezmann could have doubled their lead but saw his … [Read more...]
Atletico Madrid: The Biggest Underdogs
Welcome to Madrid, the capital city of Spain. A beautiful Andalusian city with huge history especially in football. There are two biggest football clubs resident in that city but we will focus on the lesser of the two teams, Atletico Madrid, in this article. Their big brother in the form of Real Madrid have won every title they can, and even boast of an intimidating record of eleven UEFA Champions League titles, the highest by any team. Atletico Madrid have been known as Underdogs as they play second fiddle to the big sides in their league, … [Read more...]
Diego Simeone shortens Atletico Madrid contract
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has shortened his deal with the club by two years, according to reports in the Spanish media. Simeone reduced the terms of his contract with the Spanish giants, while there are claims that he has decided to take English lessons so as to fit into Premier League system. Simeone signed a contract with Atletico in March 2015 that tied him to the Liga outfit until June 2020. AS and Marca report that the Argentine has had negotiations with the club and changed the deal so that it now expires in June … [Read more...]
I hoped for Atletico Madrid return- Costa
Diego Costa has admitted he wanted to leave Chelsea to return to Atletico Madrid this summer. The striker has been regularly linked with rejoining Diego Simeone at Atletico since moving to Stamford Bridge in a £32million deal two years ago. Chelsea have always insisted they would not entertain a bid and that Costa was happy - although he says he did wish to return to Madrid. "The truth is that I had hopes of returning (to Atletico), I won't lie," Costa told Spanish television station Movistar. "Everyone knew there was the … [Read more...]