Chongqing Lifan have secured the signing of Fernandinho on a free transfer from Copa Libertadores champions Gremio.
The attacker scored nine goals in 28 Campeonato Brasileiro appearances in 2017 and started seven of Gremio s 13 continental games including both legs of the final against Lanus in November as the Porto Alegre club lifted the title.
Fernandinho had been with Gremio since July 2014, a spell which included unsuccessful loan stints with Italian side Verona and Flamengo.
The 32-year-old should have some assistance with regards to settling in at the Chinese Super League club, as he will join three other Brazilians in Hyuri, Alan Kardec and another Fernandinho, while Portuguese coach Paulo Bento took over in December.
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Hoping to pick up a real European scalp when the Champions League opens up on Tuesday night, Borussia Dortmund will make the trip to a struggling Lazio.
Starting with the hosts, while Lazio might have managed to just about secure themselves a top-four return in Serie A over the summer, Le Aquile have rather drastically struggled with their consistency since returning from the enforced break. With some around Rome suddenly starting to question Simone Inzaghi s position in the Stadio Olimpico dugout, the Italian giants put in what was a dreadful display over the weekend. Failing to pick up any kind of boost before they mark their Champions League return in midweek, Lazio were completely blown away after Sampdoria picked …
Memphis Depay has no intention of spending the rest of his career at Lyon after outlining his frustration with his team-mates mentality.
The Netherlands international joined Lyon from Manchester United in January 2017 and has got his career back on track in France following his disappointing 18-month spell in the Premier League.
Depay has played a direct part in 52 goals in his two full Ligue 1 campaigns, earning him links with a number of teams.
And, after admitting in January that he would like to join an elite European club one of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich the 25-year-old has reiterated his desire to leave Lyon.
Happy belated birthday to legend King Eric!
— Memphis (@Mem…
Ben Chilwell was left mentally tired by the personal disappointment of playing no part for England at Euro 2020 and must be patient in his pursuit of minutes with Chelsea, says boss Thomas Tuchel.
Chilwell played a starring role in the Blues Champions League final win over Manchester City just four months ago and was a mainstay in Chelsea s XI when Tuchel was appointed Frank Lampard s successor in January.
However, that triumph in Lisbon was surprisingly the full-back s last competitive match, with Gareth Southgate not using Chilwell at all during England s run to the final of Euro 2020, and Marcos Alonso playing in Chelsea s four Premier League games and European Super Cup win.
Blues boss Tuchel says the early season form of Alonso has made Chilwell s situation …
On a Sunday schedule that is highlighted by Chelsea’s trip across London to West Ham, we certainly have an eye-catching afternoon of English fixtures.
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12:00 Norwich vs Millwall
Coming under real scrutiny last season as they eventually had to settle for a bottom-half finish, it is no secret that Norwich are seeking some much-needed stability this time around. However, now under the guidance of ex-Huddersfield boss David Wagner, Sunday’s hosts now have their sights firmly set on clinching a Premier League return in 2024.
Enjoying what has been an eye-catching start to the new campaign, the Canari…
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Canada and Morocco will lock horns with each other in Group F at the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar. The match between the North American nation and the African country will be held at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha and is scheduled to kick off at 3pm UK time on Thursday.
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Canada are out of the 2022 Qatar World Cup and have no chance of progressing to the knockout rounds whatsoever. They find themselves at the bottom of Group F at the moment with no point from two matches. Belgium in third have three points, while Croatia and Morocco have picked up four points each and are first and second respectively in the standings.
John Herdman’s side did kick off their 2022 Qatar World Cup ca…
Premier League outfit Aston Villa are considering a January bid for Hull City winger Ahmed Elmohamady, Birmingham Mail has learned.
The Villans have experienced all sorts of problems at the start of the new league campaign and manager Tim Sherwood wants to further reinforce the squad in the winter.
According to Birmingham Mail, Hull City winger Ahmed Elmohamady has emerged as his top target.
The same source has suggested that the Villans aim to offer around £5 million, which should be enough to prize the Egyptian away from KC Stadium.
Ahmed Elmohamady has been in England since 2010, starting his European career at Sunderland and later going on to join Hull City.
The 28-year-old hadn t missed a single game for the Tigers in the previous two Premi…
Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy has set himself the goal of emulating Arsenal legend Thierry Henry.
The former Marseille striker joined up with Harry Redknapp at the west London club, and along with the club s objective of avoiding relegation, and is hoping to have a big impact on the Premier League.
Remy explained to The Sun: My family are from Martinique, he s (Henry s) half (Martinique), that s where it must come from.
The biggest compliment in 10 years would be: Remy had a career like Titi Henry.
He s played more than 50 matches flat out every season for 15 years, scored 51 goals for France, has an incredible record of trophies.
For the time being I m very far away. But you can always dream of being a big name in French football. <…
Manchester City have announced that Jesus Navas is to leave the club after four years at the Etihad Stadium.
The 31-year-old is one of a number of senior players whose contract is due to expire in the coming weeks and he has been linked with a return to Sevilla.
Reports in England this month suggested that manager Pep Guardiola was prepared to offer Navas a new one-year deal after being impressed with his versatility in a season during which he has played as a winger and a full-back.
However, City confirmed on Thursday that Navas is to depart.
Jesus Navas four-year spell at Manchester City has come to an end with the club confirming he is to leave this summer, read a City statement.
City director of sport Txiki Begiristain told the club s off…
Thomas Muller will be ready and raring to go for pre-season training in July after having an operation on his right thumb.
The Bayern Munich forward struggled for form in the 2016-17 campaign, scoring just five Bundesliga goals en route to a fifth top-flight title in a row for the club.
Bayern tweeted on Tuesday to confirm the Germany international had undergone a minor procedure and would be back for the beginning of their 2017-18 preparations.
Muller, who joined Bayern s youth set-up in 2000, has six Bundesliga winners medals and won the Champions League with the Bavarians in 2013.
. has undergone a minor operation on his right thumb. He ll be ready to go again when training starts in July!
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