Former Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg is considering a return to Europe when his contract with MLS side Chicago expires in January.
The former Sweden international spent 10 years in the English Premier League with Arsenal and West Ham, before being lured to the United States by MLS franchise the Seattle Sounders in 2008.
But after being traded to the Chicago Fire earlier in 2010, the 33-year-old announced he would leave the MLS when his contract expires in 2010 and he is now eyeing a return to European football.
My contract is up in the new year, so I have to stay there for now. I will then look at my options and see what happens, Ljungberg told Sky Sports.
I have got to look at the different offers, there are lots of clubs that are interested in…
Manchester United have announced former midfielder Nicky Butt will become the club s new head of academy.
Butt, 41, is a graduate of the club s academy himself, having come through the ranks as a part of the famous Class of 92.
He made 387 appearances for the club between 1992 and 2004 and was a part of six Premier League triumphs, three FA Cup wins and a Champions League victory in 1999 as part of the club s historic treble.
Butt, who has been employed by the club in various coaching roles since 2012, said he was delighted to take on the role.
It’s a privilege to take on this role, the former England international said.
As someone who learned his trade in the United youth set-up, it’s a huge honour now to be given the chance to lead the Aca…
Sergio Aguero has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester City, the Premier League champions have announced.
Aguero s fresh deal is a major coup for City and continues an outstanding week for the club, which also saw captain Vincent Kompany and playmaker David Silva sign five-year extensions.
Samir Nasri and Aleksandar Kolarov are others to have committed their long-term future to City during the close-season, but tying down Aguero will arguably delight the club s supporters most.
The 26-year-old has scored a stunning 75 goals in 122 appearances for City since arriving from Atletico Madrid in a club-record transfer in July 2011, including an unforgettable injury-time strike that saw them claim their first ever Premier League title on the final day of the …
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Opening up their Premier League campaign on Monday night, Manchester City will make the trip to an empty Molineux in a contest that could prove to be a lively encounter.
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Starting with the hosts, while an altered Wolves side might have seen Championship outfit Stoke knock them out of the EFL Cup in midweek, they did manage to mark their Premier League return in eye-catching fashion. Bagging two goals in the opening six minutes away at last year s surprise package Sheffield United, the Oranges left with a deserved 2-0 victory at Bramall Lane and many have them tipped as a real Champions League dark horse this time around. Signing off the extended 2019/2020 campaign with back-to-back 2-0 and 3-0 victories on home soil against Cryst…
Cameroon v Australia: Behich takes heart from display against Germany ahead of crucial Group B clash
Aziz Behich believes Australia have plenty of reasons to feel positive as they prepare to face Cameroon in a key Group B encounter at the Confederations Cup.
The Socceroos suffered a 3-2 defeat to world champions Germany in a spirited encounter in Sochi on matchday one.
Ange Postecoglou s side take on Cameroon on Thursday knowing that a defeat would put a semi-final spot beyond their reach if Germany and Chile draw in Kazan.
Australia s commitment to a more attacking style of play, even against international heavyweights, has drawn some criticism but Behich is confident their approach will pay dividends in St Petersburg.
It s 3am, the sun is up, but we ve made it to St Petersburg! A good night s sleep and we re back on deck in the morning!
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Dan Gosling has signed a new four-year deal at Bournemouth, the Premier League club have announced.
The 27-year-old has agreed to fresh terms that will keep him at Vitality Stadium until the end of the 2020-21 season.
I ve really enjoyed my three years here, he told the club s official website. It s gone so fast but I believe I ve improved immensely, working with the manager and his coaching staff.
In that time we have gained promotion and spent two years in the Premier League, so it couldn t have gone any better.
My goal now is to be a mainstay in the side and keep adding to my game.
Manager Eddie Howe added: I am delighted Dan has signed a new contract as he is a very important part of our squad and what we are trying to achieve here.
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