Behind the scenes of Griezmann's failed transfer to PSG, Mohamed Salah's enigmatic exit on his future

Missed meeting between PSG and Griezmann

In today's edition, the Team revealed to us about a transfer that could have changed history. Antoine Griezmann came very close to signing for PSG. The newspaper tells us that in 2016, after the departure of Zlatan Ibrahimović, Paris wanted to attract Griezmann to make him the new cornerstone of the project. It was Olivier Létang who led the operations at the time. The idea was to form a complementary trio with Cavani and Di Maria. Negotiations took place, but Grizi preferred to extend with Atlético de Madrid. In 2020, a new approach from the capital club under the leadership of Leonardo in order to anticipate the departure of Neymar. Problem is, the Brazilian did not leave Paris at that time and the operation was never successful.

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Salah's enigmatic post

Arne Slot wanted to clarify the situation on the Mohamed Salah case. After his goal in the last match, the Egyptian posted an ambiguous message on his account X. « Whatever happens, I'll never forget what it's like to score at Anfield. » Some fans took this as a hint that he might be leaving this summer. Salah had mentioned that it was perhaps his last season at the club and that no one had spoken to him about an extension at the club. As a reminder, his contract expires next June. The Reds coach called for calm and to stop the overinterpretation. He assures that he speaks regularly with the Pharaoh and that the latter is fully focused on his season. We must be delighted with his form despite his age.

First turning point for Rúben Amorim

The Portuguese technician will experience a special evening with this match between Sporting Portugal and Manchester City. He is already playing his first derby even before taking up his duties with Manchester United. Obviously expectations are excessive across the Channel. And Amorim preferred to ease the pressure, declaring with irony “ If I beat Pep, they'll call me the new Fergie » like the closet Daily Star. Indeed, none of the scenarios suit him this evening. If he wins, he will be awaited like the messiah by Red Devils fans. If he loses, his qualities to coach the club will already be called into question. He will also have to take care of his exit, playing his last match in front of his home crowd. He hopes to leave a nice gift with Guardiola's scalp. The Lusitanian press like Record brings him his love until the end of his adventure.