The summary of all the transfer market news of the day that has just been archived. Between rumors, negotiations and behind the scenes, here is the most important news.
DANILO AND THE REQUEST TO JUVENTUS: THE CAPTAIN WANTS TO ELIMINATE THE AUTOMATIC RENEWAL CLAUSE. OFFICIAL
COMO, VARANE OFFICIALLY JOINS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CLUB. TURIN ON THE MARKET IN JANUARY? VANOLI: “IT’S NORMAL FOR A BIG CLUB TO LOOK AROUND”
Danilo is ready to bet on himself and his future, at Juventus or even not. The Brazilian defender, so far started as a starter only on one occasion by Thiago Motta despite his formal role remaining that of Juventus captain, would be ready to eliminate a specific clause from his contract.
Tuttosport writes about it, according to which the former Real Madrid and Manchester City player has asked the club to review its agreements, removing the automatic renewal clause upon reaching 50 percent plus one of the Old Lady’s seasonal matches. A gesture which, in fact, would make him a full-fledged player whose contract expires at the end of the season, with everything that entails.
Danilo’s motivations, explains the newspaper, are not linked to the desire to move away from Juventus or to a decision already made regarding his future. More simply, the player would like to let only the pitch do the talking and leave greater freedom to everyone, from himself to the coach himself. By eliminating the clause, its use would have no connection with the future, other than that which depends on performance. A sort of gesture with the aim of winning back Madama, who at the moment – despite the clause, in fact – seems to be slipping out of his hands.
After announcing his farewell to football a few weeks ago, Raphael Varane has already found a new role. The former Real Madrid defender, in fact, officially joins the Como board of directors with the role of consultant for youth development, education and innovation. This is the note from the Como club on the matter:
“Como 1907 is pleased to announce the appointment of Raphaël Varane as a member of the Board of Directors.
A few weeks after his retirement from playing football, Varane will begin a new journey off the pitch bringing his experience and leadership to this new role.
Varane will collaborate with Osian Roberts, head of Development of Como 1907, and Juliette Bolon, head of the educational program, working on development projects for the Como youth sector. His work will benefit not only the players, but also the community: Varane in fact intends to work to help young athletes grow beyond football. By integrating academic training, leadership development and professional growth within youth programs, Varane aims to help young athletes prepare for life beyond football.
In addition to focusing on youth and education projects, combining technology and innovation, Varane will advise on Como 1907’s product development strategy. From improving digital solutions to enhancing data analytics platforms and ticketing systems, Varane will help drive the Como club in the process of evolving operating systems and improving fan engagement.
“We are pleased to welcome Raphaël to our board of directors,” said President Mirwan Suwarso. “His successes, combined with his interest in youth and education, align with our goals for the future of Como 1907. We are confident that his experience will contribute to the success and growth of our players and our community” .
In the press conference on the eve of the match against Cagliari, Torino coach Paolo Vanoli also spoke about the possibility of intervening in the transfer market in January to find a replacement for Duvan Zapata:
Is it a priority to find Zapata’s replacement in January? Or do you pay attention to current events and then in January you will see the opportunities? “We are not indifferent to what happened to Zapata. As in all big clubs, it moves forward from here. When you analyze the players who are out of action, they are players who are not functional to your game. And it is normal for a big club to look around to be ready in case of market difficulties”.
Sanabria scored a double against Paraguay: could he and Adams change the way they play? “Losing a ram like Zapata, a player who plays alone, we will have to be better at playing with our strikers on the ground and our crossers will have to be faster. We have to attack the area in a different way: Zapata had a lot of physical strength , now we will have to be more united to conclude. I complimented Sanabria, this summer he wanted to show off and he performed excellently. He sent a nice message to Zapata, I have always seen him as engaging and he is a guy who He has the quality to give a lot: he has already shown it in the past. It’s a great responsibility, Sanabria will be able to take it on.”
FERGUSON DROPPED BY UNITED. TEN HAG: “IT HAS AN IMPACT ON US, SIR ALEX BUILT THE CLUB”
Removing a symbolic figure like Sir Alex Ferguson from the position of global ambassador for Manchester United has not only caused a shower of controversy and negative comments from Red Devils fans. Some former players, as well as various commentators in the sector, felt obliged to protect the image of the 82-year-old Scotsman.
But the decision to cut the paid contract of the now most successful former manager in the club’s history at the end of this season also affected the current manager, Erik ten Hag. The Dutchman has been poised on United’s bench throughout the international break and is under no illusion that his team are performing far below the levels of the trophy-rich Ferguson era, which included winning a record 13 titles of the Premier League and two Champions Leagues.
But this media debate on the choice to offload such a legendary figure within Manchester United has also reached the dressing room: “Of course it has an impact on us”, admitted Ten Hag in the press conference. “Sir Alex is Manchester United. He has built Manchester United to where it is now. At the moment we are failing to reach his standards, but we have still won trophies. Sir Alex wants to see a winning Manchester United. I’m sure he always is available to give advice and we will certainly need him in the short term, as in the last two and a half years that I have been here.”