David Raya has agreed a new and improved contract with Arsenal, highlighting his growing importance under Mikel Arteta, Afrosport reports. The Spanish goalkeeper has reportedly signed fresh terms that include a major pay rise on the deal he penned in 2024 after joining the club permanently from Brentford. Although Arsenal are yet to make an official announcement, reports suggest the agreement was finalised earlier in the...
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo has been awarded as the Premier League Manager of the Month for March, making it the third time he has claimed the award this season, Afrosport reports. The Midlands outfit, under the Sao Tome and Principe-born tactician, have continued their quest to secure Champions League qualification next season, securing 1-0 and 4-2 victories over reigning champions Manchester City and relegation-threatened...
The UEFA Champions League makes for a great football spectacle, and the new 36-team league format has the whole world talking after the competition's opening matchday. 57 goals were scored in 18 matches and across 18 different venues as some of Europe's big hitters lived up to expectations in an entertaining round of matches. Put together by insights from its journalists and researchers, Afrosport has come...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised the penalty save heroics of goalkeeper David Raya in their goalless draw at Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League on Thursday, Afrosport reports. The reigning Europa League champions were offered a penalty in the 51st minute after Brazilian midfielder Ederson was brought down in the box by Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey. Mateo Retegui stepped up to take the resultant spot...
Premier League club Southampton have announced the signing of England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on a permanent deal from Arsenal. Ramsdale shot-stopper has put pen to paper on a four-year deal with the option for a further year, and the Saints will pay an initial £18 million fee for the Three Lions shot-stopper, with an extra £7m in add-ons. “I’m absolutely delighted," The 26-year-old told club media...
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