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Joe Cole Supports Julián Álvarez as a Future Ballon d’Or Winner
Former Chelsea star Joe Cole believes Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez has what it takes to win the Ballon d’Or in the future.
Speaking after Álvarez scored a stunning goal in Atlético Madrid’s 2-1 Champions League loss to Real Madrid, Cole was full of praise for the Argentine forward.
“You won’t see a better goal in the Champions League. It was beautiful, absolutely sensational,” Cole said on TNT Sports.
He mentioned Álvarez’s incredible achievements at just 25, saying, “This kid has won it all and done it all. I think we’ll see the best of him over the next five years, and I believe he’s a future Ballon d’Or winner.”
Chelsea player Enzo Fernández is in discussions to join Manchester City. This information was revealed by Fabrizio Romano, who shared that the two clubs are discussing a potential deal.
He wrote: “Enzo Fernández has a verbal agreement with Manchester City on personal terms.
“Deal depends on club-to-club decision, as #MCFC have not sent an official bid yet, but contacts will take place soon; decision on price is up to Chelsea.
“Enzo could be out again this weekend.”
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca mentions his captains for the team. He mentions Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland.
He shared “We have experienced players. For sure, we have leaders. Now we need to wait four or five more days until the transfer window closes to see if we can add one or two more captains to Ruben [Dias] and Erling , who at the moment are the two captains.”
Maresca confirmed the pair as part of his leadership group ahead of the 2026/27 season, with two more captains expected to be selected after the transfer window closes.
Chelsea manager speaks on the team and shares thoughts on considering a change in goalkeepers, giving another goalkeeper, Mike Penders, a chance.
“Penders is part of the squad, so he has an opportunity. We will decide and then I am giving the team tomorrow to the players, so I prefer to respect that they know first.”
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