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Iheanacho Considera Loan Move to Marseille After Tough Time at Sevilla
Ligue 1 club Olympique Marseille is eyeing a loan move for Sevilla striker Kelechi Iheanacho for the remainder of the season.
Iheanacho, who joined Sevilla on a free transfer last summer, has struggled to make an impact at the club, and Sevilla is now open to letting him leave this month.
He has had limited opportunities to shine at the Spanish side, leading to the club’s decision to allow him to seek a fresh challenge.
Meanwhile, Sevilla made a move of their own this week, signing Iheanacho’s fellow Nigerian, Jerome Akor Adams, from Montpellier. This signing may have further complicated Iheanacho’s position at Sevilla.
Reports from France indicate that Iheanacho is considering his options, with Marseille emerging as a top contender for his signature.
The French club has reportedly made contact with both Sevilla and the striker, signaling their interest in securing his services.
Pep Guardiola has chosen Bernardo Silva as Manchester City’s new captain, handing the midfielder the armband without putting it to a team vote. Silva steps into the role following the exit of Kevin De Bruyne, whose contract with City recently expired. Guardiola also named Ruben Dias, Rodri, and Erling Haaland as the team’s new vice-captains for the upcoming season.
Silva’s current contract runs out next summer, meaning his time as captain could be short if no new deal is signed. Though he’s turned down multiple transfer offers in recent windows, interest in the Portuguese playmaker remains strong, with clubs from Saudi Arabia and former side Benfica still keen on him.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to face long-time rivals Ghana’s Black Princesses in a friendly match as part of their build-up to the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Coach Justine Madugu’s team also has a second friendly lined up against Portugal, which will be played on Monday, June 23.
The clash with Ghana will take place in Morocco, where the Black Princesses are already camped in Benslimane for their final round of preparations. Meanwhile, the Super Falcons will travel to Portugal later this week to begin their own final training phase ahead of the tournament.
Nigeria is in Group B, where they will take on Tunisia, Botswana, and Algeria. Ghana, on the other hand, will compete in Group C alongside defending champions South Africa, Mali, and Tanzania.
Real Madrid might be without Kylian Mbappe for their Club World Cup opener against Al-Hilal on Wednesday, as the forward is currently down with an illness. Mbappe missed training ahead of the match, and new manager Xabi Alonso says a final decision will be made on game day.
“Kylian felt a bit better this morning, but not well enough just yet,” Alonso said. “We’ll wait till tomorrow morning to make the call.” Madrid could also be missing key players Antonio Rudiger and Eduardo Camavinga.
“Rudiger gave everything this season. I’m not sure he’ll be in the squad, but he’s recovering fast and should be back first. Camavinga is getting better too, but he still needs some time,” Alonso added. Alonso is set to take charge of Madrid for the first time, but injuries and illness may leave him without some of his top stars.
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