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The France national football team has produced some great players over the years who have gone on to achieve great success during their tenure with Les Bleus.

Among this pool of players are some of the most prolific strikers to have graced the game of football, who have scored a plethora of goals for the national team to etch their names in the history books.

Veteran striker Olivier Giroud heads the list of France’s top goal-scorers, having scored 53 goals since making his debut in 2011.

Giroud scored the record-breaking 52nd goal for Les Bleus while playing the FIFA World Cup 2022 Round of 16 fixture against Poland when he netted the opener in the 3-1 win.

The striker, who plays for AC Milan, broke the decade-long record of 51 goals, which was held by the legendary Thierry Henry. 

The former Arsenal striker, who was a part of their ‘invincibles�?2003/04 squad, played his first match for France in October 1997, in a 2-1 win over South Africa. His only hat-trick came against Paraguay during a friendly match in June 2017.

Owing to his impressive performances, he made it to France’s squad for the World Cup 1998, where he finished as their top-scorer with three goals in the maiden title-winning campaign.

He was yet again the hero for his country two years later, when he ended as their leading goal-scorer with three goals at the European Championship 2000, which France won by defeating Italy in the final.

Attacking midfielder Antoine Griezmann also features on the list of France’s top goal-scorers, having scored 42 goals so far.

Griezmann’s major accolades with the national team include a Golden Boot award at the Euro 2016, where France finished as runners-up. 

Two years later, he won the Silver Boot for finishing the 2018 FIFA World Cup as the second-highest goal-scorer with four goals as Didier Deschamps�?men won the glittering trophy for the second time in their history.

Moreover, Griezmann made his 71st appearance on the trot for the national team when he played the World Cup 2022 Round of 16 match against Poland, which is France’s record for most consecutive appearances.

Michel Platini and Karim Benzema are the next two on the list of France’s top goal-scorers.

While Platini scored 41 goals in 72 matches, Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has netted 37 goals in 97 appearances for Les Bleus so far. 

Despite featuring regularly for the France national football team since making his debut in March 2007, he was omitted from the squad between October 2015 and May 2021 owing to his involvement in controversies.

France top goal-scorers

Player Appearances Goals
Olivier Giroud* 120 53
Thierry Henry 123 51
Antoine Griezmann* 117 42
Michel Platini 72 41
Karim Benzema 97 37
Kylian Mbappe* 66 36
David Trezeguet 71 34
Zinedine Zidane 108 31
Just Fontaine 21 30
Jean-Pierre Papin 54 30

(*) Active players

 

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Following the completion of the top five leagues in Europe, several clubs have already started their preparations for the 2021-22 season by appointing new managers and signing new players. 

Ahead of an exciting new football season, we bring to you all the transfer news and updates from the top five leagues and across the world.

August 31: 12:00 PM: Moise Kean returns to Juventus

Everton forward Moise Kean has returned to boyhood club Juventus on a two-year loan deal, with an obligation to buy if certain criteria is met. The 21-year-old, Bianconeri's youngest-ever debutant, arrives as a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Kean, who departed Turin for Everton in 2019, was last seen in action with Paris Saint-Germain where he scored 17 times for the Ligue 1 side during his solitary campaign in Paris.

The 21-year-old has won two Serie A titles and a Coppa Italia with Juventus, and will be eager to claim more silverware upon his return to the Serie A giants. 

August 31: 8:00 AM: Bayern Munich sign Marcel Sabitzer

Bayern Munich have announced the signing of RB Leipzig captain Marcel Sabitzer for a reported fee of £13.7m plus add ons. The 27-year-old attacking midfielder reunites with former manager Julian Nagelsmann and Dayot Upamecano.

Sabitzer, who initially joined Leipzig from Rapid Vienna in 2014, made 229 appearances across all competitions for Die Rotten Bullen and registered 52 goals. He becomes Bayern's fourth signing of the summer transfer window after Upamecano, English left-back Omar Richards and former Germany Under-21 goalkeeper Sven Ulreich.

August 31: 2:00 AM: Willian re-joins Corinthians

Brazilian midfielder Willian terminated his Arsenal contract with mutual consent and returned home to join Corinthians as a free agent. The 33-year-old arrives at his boyhood club where he made his professional debut in 2006.

Willian, who joined Arsenal on a free transfer after seven seasons with Chelsea, managed to score once in 37 matches for the north London side across all competitions. The former Chelsea man was earning a reported £190,000 per week - making him Arsenal's second-highest earner at the club - despite having no place in Mikel Arteta's first team this season.

The Brazilian international held constructive talks with the Gunners and agreed to terminate his contract, which had two years left.

August 30: 10:00 PM: Tiémoué Bakayoko returns to AC Milan on two-year loan deal from Chelsea

France midfielder Tiémoué Bakayoko has returned to Italy to join AC Milan on a two-year loan deal from Chelsea, the clubs announced on Monday. The 27-year-old's loan deal with the Rossoneri includes an option to make the move permanent.

“AC Milan is delighted to announce the signing of Bakayoko from Chelsea FC on a two-year loan, which could turn into an obligation if certain conditions are met,�?the Serie A club said in a statement.

The 27-year-old Frenchman moved to Chelsea in 2017 from Monaco, but was sent out on loan to Milan for the 2018-19 season, when he made 42 appearances in all competitions.

August 27, 10:00 PM: Manchester United sign Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester United have completed the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus for an initial fee reported to be around �?0m plus up to �?m in bonuses. Right until Friday morning, Manchester City was seeming like a possible destination, but Ronaldo's agent, Jorge Mendes, held talks with Manchester United to complete the reunion.

“Manchester United is delighted to confirm that the club has reached an agreement with Juventus for the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo, subject to agreement of personal terms, visa and medical,�?read an official statement from the club.

Ronaldo had less than 12 months left on his Juventus contract and Manchester City were reluctant on paying a fee for Ronaldo, who turns 37 next year. 

August 23, 10:00 PM: Xherdan Shaqiri ends Liverpool stay to join Lyon

Switzerland playmaker Xherdan Shaqiri has completed a £9.5m move from Liverpool to Ligue 1 side Lyon, the clubs announced on Monday, August 23. The 29-year-old, who joined the Merseysiders from Stoke in a £13m deal in 2018, departs with a record of eight goals and nine assists in 63 appearances across all competitions.

Shaqiri won the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA SuperCup and the FIFA Club World Cup in his three-year association with Liverpool, and leaves after being reduced to a peripheral figure in Jurgen Klopp's squad in the 2020-21 campaign. The Swiss captain has signed a three-year contract with Lyon. 

August 20, 11:30 PM: Martin Odegaard and Aaron Ramsdale join Arsenal on permanent basis

Norway captain Martin Odegaard, who spent the second half of the 2020-21 Premier League season at Arsenal, has made a permanent switch from La Liga giants Real Madrid for a reported fee of £30m. The 22-year-old midfielder has signed a four-year deal with the Gunners, with the option of an extra year.

Odegaard made 20 appearances across all competitions for Arsenal last term, and arrives in England after six years with Real Madrid, but making just eight senior appearances in La Liga. With four loan spells away from the Santiago Bernabeu, the Norwegian fell down the pecking order and was finally notified that he won't be a part of Carlo Ancelotti's plans for the latest season.

Arsenal also confirmed the arrival of England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale from Sheffield United. The 23-year-old, who made his Premier League debut with Bournemouth back in 2016-17, arrives after a solitary campaign with the Blades that saw them suffer relegation.

Ramsdale has signed a long-term contract reportedly for an initial fee of £24m, plus £6m in add-ons.

August 18, 6:00 PM: Juventus sign Manuel Locatelli from Sassuolo

Italy midfielder and EURO 2020 winner Manuel Locatelli has joined Juventus from Sassuolo on an initial two-year loan deal, the clubs announced on Wednesday.

The deal, which included an obligation to buy, could become a permanent transfer in June 2023 for a further three years, with the transfer fee set to be around £32m.

The 23-year-old, who originally joined Sassuolo from AC Milan in 2018, was linked with a move to the Premier League with Arsenal vying for his signature. But Locatelli, however, indicated his preference was to remain in the Serie A and is the Bianconeri's first signing of the summer transfer window.  

August 17, 8:00 PM: Tammy Abraham leaves Premier League to join Jose Mourinho's AS Roma

England striker Tammy Abraham has completed his £34m transfer from Chelsea to AS Roma, the clubs announced on Tuesday, August 17. The 23-year-old has put pen to paper on a five-year contract with the club that runs until 30 June 2026.

Abraham, who came up through the ranks at Chelsea and registered 30 goals in 82 games across all competitions for the Blues, will don the number nine jersey. Its previous owner was former Manchester City forward Edin Dzeko, who has replaced Romelu Lukaku at Inter Milan following the Belgian's club-record return to Chelsea.

Tammy Abraham will be coached by a familiar face in Jose Mourinho and is Roma's fourth signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Rui Patricio, Eldor Shomurodov and Matias Vina.

August 13, 9:00 PM: Jannik Vestergaard leaves Southampton for Leicester City

Danish defender Jannik Vestergaard has signed for Leicester City in a three-year deal reported to be around £15m. The Danish defender arrives at Leicester after three seasons with Southampton.

Vestergaard will link up with fellow Dutchman and Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, who is said to have convinced the former to sign up for the Foxes.

"I’m very happy and I’m really excited to get going. It’s a special club that has done very well over many years and I think the project is very, very exciting, even from the outside looking in. To be a part of it is a big thing for me," Vestergaard said.

The 29-year-old could make his Leicester City debut as early as Saturday, when the Foxes host Wolves at the King Power Stadium.

August 13, 1:00 PM: Romelu Lukaku re-joins Chelsea in club-record deal

Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku returned to Stamford Bridge after seven years, signing a five-year deal for a club-record fee of £97.5m after two seasons at Inter Milan.

"I came here as a kid who had a lot to learn, now I'm coming back with a lot of experience and more mature," Lukaku said. "I have supported Chelsea as a kid and now to be back and try to help them win more titles is an amazing feeling," the Belgian added.

The fee Chelsea paid to re-sign Lukaku is just short of the British transfer record set by Manchester City earlier this window, when they paid £100m to recruit Jack Grealish from Aston Villa.

In his first spell at Chelsea, Romelu Lukaku Lukaku made 10 appearances without scoring a single goal.

August 11, 9:30 AM: Lionel Messi seals much-anticipated transfer to Paris Saint-Germain

Six-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi has joined French giants Paris Saint-Germain after ending his 21-year association with Barcelona. The Argentine legend, a free agent after his contract expired this summer, has signed a two-year contract with the option of another year.

The 34-year-old, who scored a record 672 goals in 778 games and won 35 titles with Barcelona, becomes PSG's fourth free signing this summer after Georginio Wijnaldum, Sergio Ramos and goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

"I am impatient to start a new chapter of my career in Paris. The club and its vision are in perfect harmony with my ambitions," Lionel Messi said following the official announcement.

"I know how talented the players and staff are here. I am determined to build, alongside them, something great for the club and for the fans. I can't wait to set foot on the Parc des Princes pitch," he added.

August 8, 6:30 PM: Aston Villa sign Axel Tuanzebe on loan

Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe signed a new contract extension with the club that runs until 2023 and moved to Aston Villa on a season-long loan. It will be his second stint with Villa after having been a part of the team which won the promotion back to the Premier League in 2019.

Tuanzebe becomes Aston Villa's fifth summer signing after Danny Ings, Leon Bailey, Emi Buendia and Ashley Young. They recently sold club captain Jack Grealish to Manchester City for £100m. 

"Axel Tuanzebe will spend the 2021-22 campaign on loan at Aston Villa after agreeing a season-long move to the Premier League club," the club's press release reads.

"The 23-year-old has also signed a new contract at Manchester United, lasting until June 2023 with the option of an additional year's extension.

"Having endured a difficult campaign last time out due to a couple of injuries, the highly-rated centre-back will use this loan as a vital opportunity to assert himself and make an impression.

"Axel will return to the United set-up at the end of the 2021-22 season."

August 7, 12:07 am: Cristian Romero joins Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham have completed the signing of Cristian Romero from Atalanta on a five-year deal, with the club splashing �?5m (£46.7m) for the 23-year-old defender.

Romero becomes the second most expensive signing in Spurs' history with only Tanguy Ndombele costing (£55m) more. Tottenham will pay Atalanta an initial fee of �?0m with the rest being add-ons. Romero won the “best defender�?award in Serie A last season and was also a standout performer at the Copa America this year. His arrival comes after Toby Alderweireld moved to Al-Duhail in Qatar last month.

August 6: 7:00 PM: Manchester City seal British record deal for Jack Grealish

Jack Grealish completed his much-anticipated move from boyhood club Aston Villa to champions Manchester City for a record £100 million deal. The English forward has put pen to paper a six-year year deal, and arrives after registering 32 goals and 43 assists in 213 appearances for Villa.

Grealish inherits the number 10 jersey at City from the now-departed Sergio Aguero, and will link up with fellow English forward Raheem Sterling at the Etihad Stadium.

August 6: 3:00 PM: Aston Villa confirm Bailey, Ings signings

Aston Villa have brought in two attacking reinforcements in winger Leon Bailey and forward Danny Ings, announcing deals for the players on August 4. While Leon Bailey arrives from Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen, Englishman Ings arrives at Villa Park after three seasons with Southampton.

Villa have reportedly spent a combined £60 million on their latest arrivals, who are tipped to fill in the void left behind by the imminent departure of club captain Jack Grealish. 

July 30: 10:00 PM: Ben White signs for Arsenal

England defender Ben White has joined Arsenal on a five-year deal from Brighton, with an option to extend for a further year. The England defender has become the Gunners' third-most expensive signing of all time, with the transfer estimated at around £50m.

White is the club's third summer signing, after left-back Nuno Tavares (£8m transfer from Benfica) and midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga (Anderlecht).

July 27: 5:30 PM: Toby Alderweireld completes transfer to Al-Duhail

Belgium defender Toby Alderweireld has completed a permanent transfer to Qatari side Al-Duhail from Tottenham Hotspur, the Premier League side announced on Tuesday.

The 32-year-old, who joined Spurs from Atletico Madrid in 2013, made 236 appearances across all competitions in a six-year spell and was regarded for his partnership with compatriot Jan Vertonghen. The pair registered Tottenham's best defensive record in a Premier League campaign (26 goals conceded) in the 2016/17 season where the Lilywhites finished second.

Toby Alderweireld has signed a three-year deal with Al-Duhail.

July 26: 10:00 PM: Tottenham and Sevilla complete Bryan Gil - Erik Lamela swap deal

Tottenham Hotspur has signed young Spanish winger Bryan Gil on a five-year deal from Sevilla, with Argentina winger Erik Lamela moving in the opposite direction as part of the swap deal.

Spurs have reportedly paid £21m for the 20-year-old Gil, who is currently on national duty with Spain at Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Lamela, who signed for Tottenham in 2013, departs after eight years in England where he registered 37 goals in 255 games.

July 23: 5:30 PM: Jadon Sancho completes Manchester United switch

England international Jadon Sancho has formally completed his much-anticipated transfer to Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund. A deal for the 21-year-old, which is estimated to be £73 million, was announced by both clubs at the end of June subject to medicals post UEFA Euro 2020.

"The chance to join Manchester United is a dream come true and I just cannot wait to perform in the Premier League. This is a young and exciting squad and I know, together, we can develop into something special to bring the success that the fans deserve," Sancho told Manchester United's website.

The England winger also thanked Borussia Dortmund for shaping him into the player that he is today. "I’ll always be grateful to Dortmund for giving me the opportunity to play first-team football, although I always knew that I would return to England one day," the 21-year-old added.

“Jadon epitomises the type of player I want to bring to the club, he is a forward player in the best traditions of Manchester United," said Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

“Old Trafford will give him the platform he needs to release his untapped talent and perform at the highest level. For a player of his age, Jadon has already achieved a great deal and showed the courage to go and prove himself abroad. We all look forward to welcoming Jadon to the squad as we prepare for the new campaign,�?the Red Devils boss added.

Jadon Sancho arrives at Old Trafford with a record of 50 goals and 64 assists in four seasons with Borussia Dortmund and was part of the England team that reached the final of UEFA Euro 2020.

Furthermore, Sancho is now the second most expensive English player of all time behind his new United teammate Harry Maguire.

July 21: 12:00 AM: Everton sign Andros Townsend and Asmir Begovic

Everton have confirmed the signings of Andros Townsend and Asmir Begovic. While Townsend has joined on a two-year deal, 34-year-old Begovic has signed an initial 12-month contract. Both players arrived as free agents following the end of their contracts with Crystal Palace and Bournemouth.

Both players come with prior Premier League experience to Goodison Park, while Andros Townsend reunites with manager Rafael Benitez. The pair worked together at Newcastle United and the former Crystal Palace man said it was a 'no-brainer' decision to join the Spaniard at Everton.

July 19: 8:45 PM: Arsenal sign Belgium U-21 international Albert Sambi Lokonga

Arsenal have completed the signing of Belgium U-21 international Albert Sambi Lokonga from Anderlecht. The 21-year-old has signed a long-term contract with the Gunners.

"It's a big move because I have been playing for Anderlecht for 10 years so it's going to be my first big move to another country," Lokonga told Arsenal's website.

"It's a big step, but I feel confident because we have to be. In the football world, you have to feel confident about yourself, but I'm looking to play in this league and I can't wait to start."

Although the fee is undisclosed, it is said that the Gunners have spent somewhere around £17.2m for the midfielder. Lokonga joined Anderlecht at the age of 15 and made his first-team debut in December 2017. He went on to make 78 appearances for the Belgian side, scoring three goals.

“Albert is a very intelligent player who has shown great maturity,�?said Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.

“He has been coached well by Vincent Kompany and his team at Anderlecht. I know Vincent very well and he talks so highly about Albert and the positive impact he had to Anderlecht in recent seasons.

“We’re confident Albert’s ready for the next stage in his development and we’re looking forward to welcoming a new member to our squad with his quality and presence.�?/p>

July 17: 8 PM: Olivier Giroud ends nine-year England stay to sign with AC Milan

2018 World Cup winner Olivier Giroud has opted for a new challenge as he has sealed a switch to AC Milan from Chelsea. The 34-year-old French centre-forward arrives from England as UEFA Champions League winner and one of the most under-rated strikers in modern football.

Giroud has signed a two-year deal with the Rosssoneri, and will reunite with former Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori who earlier completed a permanent transfer to the Serie A giants.

July 15: 11 PM: Ryan Bertrand seals free transfer to Leicester City

English defender Ryan Bertrand has joined Leicester City on a two-year deal, the club announced on Thursday. Bertrand, who spent seven years at Southampton before becoming a free agent, will reunite with Brendan Rodgers who coached him at Chelsea's academy.

The 31-year-old is the Foxes' third signing of the summer transfer window and comes in with the experience of over 240 games in the Premier League. Bertrand, who started his career at Chelsea, has won an FA Cup, UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League in his career and will could make his league debut against Wolves on August 14.  

July 14: 11:30 AM: PSG sign Gianluigi Donnarumma on free transfer

Ligue 1 club Paris St-Germain have completed the signing of Italy national football team goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma on a free transfer.

The 22-year-old, who was adjudged the player of the tournament at UEFA Euro 2020, have signed a five-year deal with PSG after his contract expired at AC Milan.

"I am delighted to be part of this huge club," Donnarumma told PSG's club website. "I feel ready to take on this new challenge and continue to grow here. With Paris, I want to win as much as possible and to bring joy to the supporters."

July 14: 7:00 PM: Rui Patricio signs for Roma, Wolves rope in Sa as his replacement

Jose Mourinho's AS Roma have announced the signing of Portugal goalkeeper Rui Patricio from Premier League side Wolves. The 33-year-old has inked a three-year deal for a reported fee of £9.8m. Patricio leaves Wolves after three seasons, where he registered 31 clean sheets in 112 Premier League outings.

Rui Patricio will be replaced by compatriot Jose Sa at Wolves, with the 28-year-old custodian arriving from Olympiakos as a two-time league champion. Sa has signed a five-year contract that will see him stay at the Molineux Stadium at least till 2026.

July 10: 5:30 PM: Arsenal sign Nuno Tavares as Kieron Tierney back-up

Portuguese U21 defender Nuno Tavares became Arsenal's first signing of the season as he joined the Gunners from Benfica for a reported fee of £8m. Coming through the ranks of the Benfica youth system, Navares has made 25 senior appearances for the club since August 2019.

With Arsenal struggling to fill the gap left by an injured Tierney last season, Mikel Arteta made a backup left-back his priority this season. With Sead Kolasinac leaving the club soon, Navares is the first signing signalling Arsenal's rebuild under Edu and Arteta.

July 9: 4:30 PM: Michael Olise joins Crystal Palace as Vieira's first signing

Patrick Vieira has begun his Crystal Palace era with the signature of highly-rated midfielder Michael Olise from Reading. The 19-year-old, who won the EFL's Young Player of the Season award in the 2020-21 season, joins the Eagles on a five-year contract after registering seven goals and 12 assists in 46 games last term.

On recruiting Olise, Vieira said, “We have the tools in our football club to make him (Michael Olise) a better player, and we’ve known him quite well because he’s a player the football club have been following for a long time. I think it is important to refresh the squad, to bring some new faces, to bring young talent here, and this is a really good signing for us.�?/span>

English-born Michael Olise, who represents France at the international level, started his youth career with Chelsea and Manchester City before moving to Championship side Reading. An academy graduate, Olise made his first-team debut in March 2019 against Leeds United, aged just 17.

July 7: 2:30 PM: Sergio Ramos joins PSG

Paris Saint-Germain have completed their second summer signing in two days, with former Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos arriving in the capital city on a two-year contract. 

“I am very happy to join Paris Saint-Germain," Ramos was quoted as saying by PSG. “This is a big change in my life, a new challenge and it’s a day I will never forget. I am very proud to be a part of this ambitious project, to be a part of this squad with so many great players."

“Paris Saint-Germain is a club that has already proven itself at the highest level. I want to continue to grow and improve at Paris and help the team to win as many trophies as possible," he added.

Ramos captained Madrid between 2015 and 2021 and during his 16-year stint with the club he won five La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League honours.

July 6: 10:00 PM: PSG sign Achraf Hakimi

Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of Morocco full-back Achraf Hakimi from Inter on a five-year contract. Hakimi was also a target for Chelsea, who matched PSG's �?0m bid for the player. BBC claims that the Blues wanted to include Marcos Alonso as part of the deal too. But the personal terms between PSG and the player were agreed more than a month ago.

"I feel a lot of pride today. After my experiences in Spain, Germany and Italy, Paris Saint-Germain offers me the opportunity to discover a new championship under the colours of one of the most prestigious clubs in the world," said Hakimi after completing the move.

Fabrizio Romano says that Inter will receive a direct payment of �?0m while the other variables include �?m easy add ons, �?m difficult add ons.

"I can't wait to meet my new team-mates, the fans and feel the extraordinary fervour that reigns at the Parc des Princes.

"I share the same very high ambitions with the staff and the players and will do everything to give my club what it expects of me. "

July 6: 4:30 PM: Matteo Guendouzi joins Marseille on loan

Arsenal and Marseille have reached an agreement over the transfer of 22-year-old midfielder Matteo Guendouzi on a season-long loan. The French team has an option to make his deal permanent in the summer of 2022.

Guendouzi spent the 2020/21 season on loan at Hertha Berlin, making 24 appearances in all competitions. The midfielder joined Arsenal from French side Lorient in 2018 for a fee reported to be worth £7m plus bonuses. He went on to make 82 appearances for the Gunners in his two years with the club.

"Matteo Guendouzi has signed up with Marseille for a one-year loan with an option to buy," read an official statement from Marseille.

"Guendouzi is a modern midfielder, technically strong and with good passing ability. 

"A player of character, he has a good view of the game. These qualities he will undoubtedly be able to share with the Marseille team."

According to Goal, Marseille have made an initial payment of £850,000 for the midfielder, and if they decide to trigger the clause of a permanent move, they will have to pay £9 million.

July 4: 6:40 PM: Patrick Vieira appointed as Crystal Palace manager

Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira has signed a three-year deal to succeed veteran English manager Roy Hodgson as Crystal Palace manager.

The 45-year-old Frenchman, who was last seen as the head coach of Ligue 1 side Nice, emerged as a top candidate to replace Hogdson after former Borussia Dortmund manager Lucien Favre pulled out of the race to become Palace manager.

Vieira previously managed Major League Soccer (MLS) team New York City from 2016 to 2018 before a two-and-a-half season stint with Nice, which ended in December 2020.

July 2: 4:30 PM: Manchester United sign Tom Heaton

Veteran goalkeeper Tom Heaton has completed his move to Manchester United on a two-year deal, the club has officially confirmed. 

"Manchester United is delighted to confirm the signing of Tom Heaton," read an official statement from the club.

"The England international goalkeeper has agreed a contract until June 2023, with the option for a further year."

The 35-year-old joins the list of goalkeeper United have at their disposal. This includes David de Gea, Dean Henderson and Lee Grant. Meanwhile, Sergio Romero is set to leave the club in summer.

Heaton started his footballing career with the Manchester United reserve team but failed to make it to the senior squad. He spent several years on loan before finally moving to Cardiff City. Stints at Bristol City, Burnley and Aston Villa followed before he returned to United.

"For me to have the opportunity to come back after spending 13 great years here as a kid, it's an incredible feeling and I'm really, really excited to get started," said Heaton after completing the move.

"I'm just seeing it as a fantastic opportunity as I still feel I've got an awful lot to give and I've got the bit between my teeth.

"I'm looking forward to hitting the ground running. I feel in great shape and I'm looking forward to coming in to compete with the other goalkeepers."

July 1: 7:15 PM: Jadon Sancho moves to Manchester United

Manchester United have finally confirmed the signing of England winger Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund for a fee worth £73m. It is said that the 21-year-old will undergo a medical after England's run in the ongoing UEFA Euro 2020.

"Manchester United is delighted to announce it has reached agreement in principle with Borussia Dortmund for the transfer of Jadon Sancho," the Premier League club said in a statement.

"The signing is subject to contractual terms and a medical, which will be completed after Jadon's involvement in the UEFA European Championship."

It took Manchester United immense bargain to confirm the move as Dortmund initially demanded £85m for the player. Be that as it may, the asking price was lower than their previous price tag of £108m from last summer.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the 21-year-old will sign a contract until 2026, with an option of extending it to another year. Furthermore, his former club, Manchester City will receive around �?3m as part of the deal.

July 1: 1:15 AM: Nuno Espirito Santo signs for Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the appointment of former Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo as their new manager, with the 47-year-old signing a two-year deal with the north London club.

Spurs were on the lookout for a new manager following the conclusion of the 2020/21 Premier League season. They reportedly held talks with Antonio Conte, Mauricio Pochettino, Paulo Fonseca, Gennaro Gattuso and Julen Lopetegui, but nothing really materialized. The Lilly Whites opened talks with Santo's camp only last week.

"When you have a squad with quality and talent, we want to make the fans proud and enjoy," Nuno told Spurs' club website.

"It's an enormous pleasure and honour [to be here], there's joy and I'm happy and looking forward to starting work. We don't have any days to lose and we must start working immediately as pre-season starts in a few days."

June 30: 5:00 PM: Rafa Benitez appointed as new Everton manager

Former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez returns to Merseyside after 11 years, signing a three-year deal to become the new Everton boss until 2024. The Spanish coach has been out of work after mutually terminating his contract with Chinese Super League (CSL) team Dalian Professional earlier this year.

With this move, Benitez joins William Edward Barclay as the only two football managers to be in the hot seat at Liverpool and Everton.

June 30: 4:30 PM: Leicester City sign RB Salzburg's Patson Daka

Leicester City have announced that RB Salzburg striker Patson Daka will join the Premier League club on a five-year contract. The 22-year-old Zambian international, who netted 68 goals in 125 appearances for Salzburg in all competitions, arrives in the English top-flight league having guided his former employers to four successive league titles.

Patson Daka, who will link up with his new club from July 1, is the latest RB Salzburg star to complete a move to the Premier League, after Liverpool trio Sadio Mane, Naby Keita and Takumi Minamino. 

June 22: 10:05 PM: Hakan Calhanoglu joins Inter from AC Milan

Serie A champions Inter Milan have announced the signing of Turkish midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu from city rival AC Milan on a free transfer. The 27-year-old has signed a three-year contract with Inter lasting until 30 June 2024. 

"It's a great thing, we know that Inter are a great team, a great club with a nice atmosphere, and great fans," Calhanoglu said.

"I'm very happy to be here, I'm going on vacation now, but I already have good feelings. We want to win the Scudetto this year too, so we'll see," the midfielder added.

June 19: 10:25 PM: Depay joins Barcelona for free

The Netherlands winger Memphis Depay has joined La Liga giants Barcelona on a free transfer, ending his four-year stay at Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais. The 27-year-old has inked a two-year contract with the Catalan club that will run till the end of the 2022/23 season. Depay is currently involved with Holland in the ongoing EURO 2020, and has scored one goal in two games.

June 17: 4:00 PM: Buffon rejoins Parma

Legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has returned to his boyhood club Parma after 20 years. The 43-year-old stopper has signed a two-year deal with the club which he joined as a 13-year-old. He eventually made his Serie A debut with the club at the age of 17. 

"He is back where he belongs. He is back home," wrote Parma in a tweet.

June 10: 6:30 PM: Georginio Wijnaldum signs for PSG

Paris Saint-Germain have announced the signing of former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum on a free transfer for a deal that will run until 2024. The Netherlands midfielder is expected to earn �?.5m per season as reported by Fabrizio Romano. Wijnaldum was a long-term target for FC Barcelona and the Catalan club were hopeful of acquiring his services, but a last-minute swoop from PSG, who offered doubled salary, took the deal away from Barcelona.

"Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to announce the transfer of Georginio Wijnaldum," said PSG in an official statement. "Arriving from Liverpool, the Netherlands international midfielder has signed with the club from the French capital until 30 June 2024.

June 7: 5:45 PM: Buendia seals club-record Aston Villa move

Aston Villa have agreed on a club-record 33 million pound deal with Premier League newcomers Norwich City for the transfer of Argentina midfielder Emiliano Buendia. The 24-year-old, who was the Canaries' player of the season as they sealed a return to the English top-flight league, has inked a deal that will keep him with Villa until June 2026.

The deal, which could rise to 38 million with add-ons, was announced by both clubs on Monday with Buendia set to complete his medicals after Argentina's World Cup qualifying game against Colombia on Tuesday night. 

June 3: 4:30 PM: Inzaghi appointed as Conte's successor at Inter

Serie A champions, Inter, have confirmed that former Lazio manager Simone Inzaghi has been appointed as Antonio Conte's successor. The 45-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the club.

"FC Internazionale Milano would like to welcome Simone Inzaghi to the club, as our new first-team coach: the Italian manager has signed a two-year deal with the Nerazzurri," read an official statement from the club.

It was on May 27 that Antonio Conte left Inter by mutual consent after a disagreement with the board. It is said that the former Chelsea coach was asked to cut his wage bill to 15-20 per cent and sell players worth up to £70m in the upcoming transfer window. While Conte has left, the problem still persists, with Inzaghi being at the centre of it.

Striker Romelu Lukaku has attracted interest from across Europe while Lautaro Martinez is yet to sign a new contract. Wing-back Achraf Hakimi is gathering from Paris Saint-Germain too. 

June 2: 2:40 PM: Barcelona sign Emerson Royal

Only a day after completing the deal for Eric Garcia, Barcelona completed their third signing for the 2021/22 season by exercising their option to buy for Emerson Royal from Real Betis. The 22-year-old right-back has signed a contract until 2024 with the Spanish club. The Brazil international arrived in La Liga in January 2019 in a joint financial operation between Barcelona and Real Betis. Each club paid half of his transfer fee. 

Barcelona exercised their option to buy the player for �? million. The 22-year-old right-back made 79 appearances in all competitions for Betis, scoring five goals and providing 10 assists. 

June 1: 12:30 PM: Eric Garcia rejoins FC Barcelona

La Liga giants FC Barcelona have confirmed that they have signed back defender Eric Garcia from Manchester City. The 20-year-old player will sign a contract until the end of the 2025/26 season and his buy out clause is set at 400 million euros. 

The defender joined the Barça Academy in 2008 and continued his development at La Masia until 2017 when he left for Manchester City where he spent four seasons featuring at U-19, U-23 level and for the first team.  

May 31: 7:30 PM: Sergio Aguero signs for Barcelona

Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero has finalised his move to FC Barcelona, joining the Catalan club on a free transfer. The Argentina striker has signed a deal that will keep him with Barcelona until the end of the 2022/23 season. Barcelona have explicitly mentioned that his 'buy out clause is set at 100 million euros'. 

Aguero leaves City as a club legend and their all-time top scorer. Since making his Premier League debut in the 2011-12 season, the forward made 390 appearances for the Cityzens, scoring 260. During his 10-year stint with the Manchester club, Aguero won five Premier League titles, six League Cups and one FA Cup. He came close to winning the UEFA Champions League this season, but fell short as City lost to Chelsea 1-0 in the final.

May 28: 09:30 PM: David Alaba joins Real Madrid from Bayern Munich

Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of defender David Alaba on a five-year contract after leaving Bayern Munich. Alaba will be presented as a Real player after Euro 2020, the statement added.

The 28-year-old is leaving Bayern after 431 games in 13 years at the club, where he won 10 German titles and the Champions League twice.

May 28: 06:30 PM: Massimiliano Allegri returns as Juventus manager after Andrea Pirlo sacking

Juventus have appointed Massimiliano Allegri for the second time after the Turin giants sacked coach Andrea Pirlo following a single season in charge. Allegri won five Serie A titles in a row in his first spell in Turin between 2014 and 2019, as well as lifting the Coppa Italia four times and finishing as Champions League runners-up twice.

May 28: 05:42 PM: Liverpool sign defender Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig

Premier League club Liverpool have announced that they have signed centre back Ibrahima Konate from German side RB Leipzig on Friday. The Reds triggered the reported 36 million pounds (50 million dollars) release clause in the 22-year-old's Leipzig contract to seal his switch to Anfield. 

May 27: 07:18 PM: AC Milan sign Lille's Mike Maignan to replace Gianluigi Donnarumma

Serie A giant AC Milan have signed goalkeeper Mike Maignan from French champions Lille on a five-year contract. The 25-year-old is set to replace Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. 

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Reigning world champions France has produced numerous sensational strikers over the course of its illustrious history. Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappé, who has already been tipped as a future Ballon d’Or winner, is just the latest in a long list of talented players that the two-time world champions have produced.

While Mbappé looks destined to finish his career as one of the greatest to have ever played for Les Bleus, we have a look at the top five goal-scorers in the history of the French national team.

Thierry Henry �?51 goals

A clinical finisher and one of the most elegant dribblers of all time, Thierry Henry was a part of the first French team to win a World Cup in 1998. He was also a part of the side that won the UEFA European Championship two years later and is the all-time leading goal-scorer in the history of Les Blues.

Henry’s football career, in fact, was filled with trophies and success for country as well as club. The talisman of Arsenal’s invincible team that went an entire Premier League campaign unbeaten, Henry won two English top-flight titles and two FA Cups with the Gunners. During his spell with Barcelona, the Frenchman won two La Ligas, the Copa del Rey and the UEFA Champions League.   

Michel Platini �?41 goals

Perhaps the most gifted playmaker of his generation, Michel Platini was fondly referred to as the King during his playing days. Unlike Henry, Platini never won the World Cup with France but he was instrumental to their UEFA European Championship triumph in 1984 for which he was adjudged the Player of the Tournament after scoring nine goals, including successive hat-tricks in the group stage.

A born leader, Platini’s ability to score as well as create goals was unlike anyone else at the time and his influence on the pitch also helped Juventus win the Serie A in 1984 and 1986. Regarded as one of the finest passers of a football, Platini was technically gifted and lethal from dead-ball situations. A creative midfielder, his range of passing and vision on the ball were unmatched for a brief spell during which he won three Ballon d'Ors from 1983 to 1985.

Olivier Giroud �?39 goals

Olivier Giroud may not be the first name to pop up during conversations on France’s greatest-ever strikers, but the importance that the French targetman plays in the team is not lost on his teammates and coaches. A selfless striker who is deadly in the air and when inside the penalty box, it may come as a surprise to some that Giroud is third on the list for leading goal-scoring Frenchmen, with 39 strikes to his name.

A member of the team that won the 2018 World Cup, Giroud’s work ethic and knack to improvise with smart finishes inside the box means that he can contribute to teams even if he’s not always on the scoresheet. A Ligue 1 winner with Montpellier and a four-time FA Cup champion, Giroud is likely to add to his goal tally for France and move higher up on this list before retiring. 

David Trezeguet �?34 goals

Like Henry, David Trezeguet was a member of the teams that won France the World Cup in 1998 and the UEFA European Championship in 2000. A complete striker with pace, power and a poacher’s instinct, Trezeguet was an opportunistic frontman who was always on hand to make the most of loose touches or lapses by defenders in the penalty area.

He didn’t require many touches of the ball to get his shot away either and was also a big threat in the air. Scorer of the golden goal that helped France beat Italy to win the UEFA European Championship in 2000, he also won two top-flight titles each in France and Italy with AS Monaco and Juventus respectively.

Zinedine Zidane �?31 goals

Deemed as the greatest playmaker of his generation, watching Zinedine Zidane with the ball at his feet was closest one could come to poetry in motion on a football pitch. The driving force behind Les Bleus�?World Cup triumph in 1998 and their UEFA European Championship success two years later, Zidane’s close control and vision are still topics of discussions in footballing circles.

A Ballon d’Or recipient, Zidane won league titles in Spain as well as Italy and was a part of Real Madrid’s Galactico era. With Los Blancos, Zizou, as he’s fondly known, won the UEFA Champions League. However, winning the World Cup and ending France’s long wait for the trophy is arguably one of the finest achievements of his career, if not his best.

Feature image courtesy: AFP / Nicolas Asfouri

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Hostilities will resume when Chelsea battle Arsenal in the all-London FA Cup final at Wembley on Sunday.

The two local rivals battled in the Europa League final last season and it was Chelsea who emerged victorious with a 4-1 thrashing of Unai Emery’s side in what was Eden Hazard’s farewell game for the Blues.

Despite it being just 13 months since that final, both teams will head into the contest with new managers at the helm. Chelsea appointed Frank Lampard after Maurizio Sarri’s departure back home to Italy and Arsenal sacked Emery midway through the current season and poached Mikel Arteta from Manchester City to lead them into the future.

It won’t only be the managers but also a few new faces who weren’t part of that Europa League final that will take centre-stage on Sunday. We take a look at the five players who could impact their team’s trophy aspirations in the FA Cup final.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Arsenal skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will be the Gunners�?go-to man on Sunday in the final.

The Gabonese has struck 68 goals for Arsenal since joining them in January 2018 from Borussia Dortmund and been the silver lining in a rather poor spell for the club. Aubameyang scored twice in the semifinal against Manchester City in Arsenal’s surprise 2-0 win over the defending champions.

He was on target against Chelsea at the Emirates and gave his side the lead, but the much-maligned Arsenal defence conceded two sloppy goals in quick succession and the Gunners lost 2-1.

The Arsenal captain will be eager to score a goal or two and lift the FA Cup on Sunday, his first with the Gunners. 

Christian Pulisic

The American wonder kid has been a revelation for Chelsea this season. Pulisic has scored nine goals in his debut campaign with the Blues and has delivered some brilliant performances over the course of the season.

Like Aubameyang, Pulisic arrived from Dortmund and was touted to be Eden Hazard’s replacement at the club. The youngster hasn’t let the pressure of expectation bog his performances and has been immense for Frank Lampard’s men over the course of the season. Pulisic has been in top form since the return of football post-lockdown and scored goals against Manchester City and Liverpool.

The American is in red hot form and will be the Blues�?biggest threat in attack in the final.

Olivier Giroud

The Frenchman was on his way out of Stamford Bridge in the January transfer window, with Inter Milan and Tottenham Hotspur chasing his signature. However, an injury to Tammy Abraham meant that Giroud stayed put and Chelsea coach Frank Lampard will be counting his lucky stars that he did.

Giroud has scored six goals in his last seven matches and was on target in Chelsea’s 3-1 win over Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-final. He also opened the scoring in Baku in last year’s Europa League final and assisted one of Hazard’s two second-half goals.

The 33-year-old was let go after Arsenal acquired Aubameyang from Dortmund and he’ll be gunning to pip his former side in another cup final.

David Luiz

The Brazilian’s season with Arsenal has been nothing short of a calamity.

Luiz conceded five penalties in the Premier League this season - a new record - and has been constantly called out for his atrocious performance since signing for Arsenal in the 2019 summer transfer window. Arteta’s lack of options at the back means that Luiz will start the final against the club that he represented up until last season and another lapse by the 33-year-old could be all that it takes for Chelsea to win the FA Cup.

Willy Caballero

Alongside Manchester United’s Sergio Romero, Chelsea’s Willy Caballero is perhaps the most accomplished backup keeper plying his trade in the Premier League. The 38-year-old became the temporary first choice at Manchester City in 2016/17 and moved to London to join Chelsea in 2017.

The Argentine became a cult hero after his heroics against Liverpool in the 2016 League Cup final, where he saved three penalties in the shootout to help City win the cup. Caballero has seen his playing time go up quite a bit this season, as Kepa Arizzabalaga’s disastrous form forced manager Frank Lampard’s hand to play the experienced keeper. He was in goal this past weekend in Chelsea’s all-important 2-0 win over Wolves that secured their Champions League status for next season and will be the man between the sticks on Sunday.

Caballero has already won the FA Cup with Chelsea back in 2018 and will be keen to add another winner’s medal to his cabinet.

Feature image courtesy: AFP / Phil Noble

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A taxing season of football in England has finally culminated in two of London’s biggest clubs locking horns in the oldest football tournament on the planet, as Arsenal ready themselves for the 139th FA Cup final against Chelsea on Saturday at Wembley.

The Blues�?manager Frank Lampard has done a commendable job with the limited resources he has had this season, guiding his squad toward Champions League qualification by finishing fourth in the Premier League while also taking them to the FA Cup final.

His counterpart on the day, Mikel Arteta, brought in as a replacement of Unai Emery in December, has shown glimpses of brilliance at times, but also struggled with consistency. Finishing a lowly eighth in the league means the Gunners will be without European football next season, but winning the FA Cup would give them an opportunity to bring the glorious nights back at the Emirates.

Arsenal’s road to the final

Arsenal had a rather easy run to the final, having defeated the likes of Leeds United, Bournemouth and Portsmouth in the opening rounds. They narrowly got the better of Sheffield United in the quarter-final to set up a clash against Manchester City for a place in the final.

Defying the odds, captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice as Arsenal stunned their opponents to get a shot at winning a record 14th FA Cup title.

Chelsea’s road to the final

The Blues started off their FA Cup campaign with an easy 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest in the third round, followed by a 2-1 win over Hull City in the subsequent round. They squared off against Liverpool in the fifth round and as Jurgen Klopp decided to field a rather young squad to concentrate more on the league, an easy 2-0 win for Lampard gave them the passage to book a place in the quarter-final.

A goal from Ross Barkley made all the difference against Leicester City as Chelsea progressed in the semi-final where a stern Manchester United awaited. Olivier Giroud, Mason Mount and an own goal from Harry Maguire guided them to a thumping 3-1 win as Chelsea set course for a repeat of the 2017 FA Cup final.

Arsenal Team News

Right-back Hector Bellerin hasn’t featured for Mikel Arteta since their victory over City due to the issues in his calf. The Spaniard, however, is set to return after being named on the bench during his side’s final Premier League game of the season.

While his return provides a boost, the likes of Shkodran, Pablo Mari, Bernd Leno, Gabriel Martinelli and Calum Chambers remain the long-term absentees. 

Chelsea Team News

Chelsea will be bolstered by the return of their midfield man-machine N’golo Kante, and in attack, Willian could mark his return after being left out against Wolves with an unspecified injury. The only absentee for Frank Lampard is young midfielder Billy Gilmour.

Arsenal player to watch - David Luiz

Despite being extremely inconsistent throughout the season, defender David Luiz is very much a part of Arteta’s rebuild. In fact, the last time these two sides met, the Brazilian was at the receiving end of a straight red, but a late goal from Hector Bellerin snatched victory right at the death as the game finished 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.

Luiz has had his moment of brilliance and with two senior centre-backs missing, Arteta would want a stern performance from his veteran.

Chelsea player to watch - Olivier Giroud

In the 148 years of history of the FA Cup, only one player has scored for and against the same side in a Cup final. So as Olivier Giroud returns to face his former side, he will aim to become only the second man on the list after Frank Stapleton, who scored against Manchester United in 1979 while playing for Arsenal, and then for United four years later against Brighton.

Giroud’s association with Wembley is outstanding, to say the least, as the Frenchman has won as many as seven medals at the venue, including four FA Cup triumphs and three Community Shield medals. But what he will be most remembered for is his goal against the Gunners in last season’s Europa League final, a game that Chelsea won 4-1.

Having scored seven goals in his last 10 appearances, Giroud is well and truly tipped to have a major impact on the night.

Key facts

If Arsenal manage to stun Chelsea, Arteta, who won the FA Cup as a player with the Gunners in 2014, will become the first person to win the cup with Arsenal as a captain and a manager.

This will be Chelsea’s 14th appearance in the final - half of which have come in the last 13 years. The Blues have won seven of their last nine finals.

Arsenal vs Chelsea FA Cup Final - When and where to watch live

Arsenal and Chelsea will lock horns in an empty Wembley Stadium on Saturday, August 1 at 10:00 PM IST.

The game will be broadcast exclusively on the Sony Network, and you can watch the game on Sony Ten 3 as well as on the SonyLiv app.

Feature image courtesy: AFP / Daniel Leal-Olivas

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Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud and goalkeeper Willy Caballero extended their contracts till the end of the 2020/21 season, the Premier League side announced on Wednesday.

Giroud, 33, forced himself back into Frank Lampard's plans just prior to the shutdown caused by the global pandemic and scored the Blues' last goal in a 4-0 win over Everton in March.

The French international's contract was due to expire at the end of this season, but Chelsea have exercised an option to extend that deal for another year.

"I am delighted to continue my journey and adventure at Chelsea," said Giroud. "I can't wait to get back to playing and enjoying competitive football with my team-mates."

The former Arsenal striker came close to leaving the club in January in a bid to further his case for a place in France's Euro 2020 squad after falling behind Tammy Abraham as Lampard's first-choice forward.

However, Giroud started Chelsea's last three Premier League games and also scored in a vital 2-1 win over Tottenham in February.

"Since I have been back at Chelsea, Olivier has been brilliant as a professional and as a man in general," said Lampard.

"He has great qualities to help the squad both on and off the pitch, not only with his talent but with the example he sets every day and the experience he brings to our young squad. I am very pleased that will continue next season."

Caballero's new deal will keep him at Stamford Bridge until months before his 40th birthday.

The Argentine briefly displaced the world's most expensive goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga, earlier this year after a series of costly errors by the Spaniard.

"It is a difficult time for everyone right now so I feel blessed by this opportunity and truly appreciate it," Caballero told Chelsea's website.

Kepa had reclaimed his place by the time the Premier League was suspended, but Lampard also hailed the important of Caballero's experience.

"I trust in Willy, he trains brilliantly and is a great professional," Lampard said.

"He stepped into the team earlier this year and showed his quality, and his experience is invaluable in the dressing room. I'm delighted he will be with us next season."

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Arsenal have had the image of being reluctant spenders in the Premier League for a long time. But, in the past decade, the Gunners did loosen the purse on occasions, splashing the cash for some remarkable footballers. So, who have been their top purchases during the last ten years?

Arsenal, for a long time under Arsene Wenger, developed the reputation of being reluctant spenders in the transfer market. But, in recent years things have changed somewhat at the Emirates Stadium, with the Gunners willing to pay top dollar for their players.

Arsenal’s top ten most expensive signings have come in the period between 2010 and 2019. But which of the many players to arrive at the Emirates during that period have proven to be the worthiest acquisitions? Let’s find out�?/p>

Laurent Koscielny

The Frenchman may have ended things on a bitter note with Arsenal last summer, but there is no denying the importance of the role Koscielny played under Wenger over the past decade.

Signed in the summer of 2010, Koscielny arrived in London from the French club Lorient in a �?2.5 million deal. The Frenchman had his fair share of injury troubles during his stint with Gunners and things didn’t always go his way, especially in his first season in England. But the way he carried himself on the field with unwavering commitment and acted as a leader on the field made him an immediate fan favourite.

Koscielny was appointed the club captain towards the end of his career at Arsenal. The central defender went on to make 353 appearances for the North Londoners, winning three FA Cups. But the manner of his exit last summer has tarnished some of his legacy at the club.

Olivier Giroud

Signed as a replacement for Robin van Persie in the summer of 2012, Olivier Giroud arrived at Arsenal in a �?2 million deal, after having fired Montpellier to the Ligue 1 title in 2011-12. The Dutchman was always going to be a tough act to follow, but Giroud did his bit and much more during his time with the North London outfit to ensure the goals didn’t dry up.

The Frenchman racked up 253 appearances for Arsenal, plundering 105 goals in the process while assisting 41 more. Giroud won three FA Cups and three Community Shields with the Gunners, scoring some spectacular goals along the way.

The arrivals of Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang forced Giroud out of Arsenal, with the Frenchman signing for Chelsea in January 2018. Although, he ended up joining a direct rival, the 33-year-old is remembered fondly by the Arsenal fans.

Mesut Ozil

The German playmaker gets a bit of flak from fans and pundits for his lack of effort on the field at times, but one cannot question the impact that Mesut Ozil made upon arriving at Arsenal.

Signed from Spanish heavyweights Real Madrid in the summer of 2013, for a then club-record fee of �?8 million, it did not take long for the German playmaker to sprinkle his magic at the Emirates and endear himself to the club faithful. With silky touches, defence-splitting passes, Ozil oozed class almost every time he was on the field.

Ozil, till date, has made 254 appearances for the Gunners, scoring 44 goals and assisting 77 more. There has been regression in his form in recent seasons while his carefree attitude gets questioned plenty, often being made the scapegoat for Arsenal’s poor form. With just a year left on his contract, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him leave the club in the next transfer window.

Alexis Sanchez

A year after raiding Real Madrid for Ozil, Arsenal swooped in on their arch rivals Barcelona, snapping up Chilean attacker Alexis Sanchez for a reported fee of around �?3 million. And, it turned out to be another inspired signing for the Gunners!

Alexis, in his debut season with Arsenal, fired them to a FA Cup triumph, scoring and assisting in the final against Aston Villa and was named the club’s player of the year. The Chilean repeated this feat again in 2016-17, scoring in the final to lead them to another FA Cup win and grabbing another Player of the Season award, after having scored 30 goals.

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Sanchez’s time at Arsenal was littered with important goals throughout, before he ended things on a sour note in January 2018, signing for Manchester United. His career has been on a downward curve ever since. In total, he made 166 appearances for Arsenal, grabbing 80 goals and assisting 45 more.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

The Gabonese international hasn’t been at the club for that long and may not have won any silverware yet, but the sheer impact he has made with his goals and the fact that he has saved the team from hairy moments on so many occasions gets his name on the list.

Aubameyang arrived at Arsenal from Borussia Dortmund in January 2018 for a reported fee of �?3.8 million �?a club record fee at the time and has been scoring goals left, right and center ever since. The 30-year-old has already plundered 61 goals in 97 matches for the Gunners and went on to win the Premier League Golden Boot in his first full season at the club (2018-19).

While the Gunners have continued to underperform this season, Aubameyang, who was thrust with the responsibility of the captaincy last year, has continued his goalscoring ways, having found the net 20 times in all competitions. But with his contract set to expire in a year and no likelihood of European football at the Emirates next season, this could very well turn out to be his final flurry at the club.

Honourable Mentions: Santi Carzola, Nacho Monreal. 

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Olivier Giroud has revealed that he had made his mind to quit Chelsea in the January transfer window, and it was only because the Blues couldn’t find a replacement that he decided to stay back. 

Since the start of the season, Giroud has made only nine appearances and has scored two goals in the Premier League. In the last six months, Giroud had made only two appearances in Chelsea colours. 

This had made life difficult for the 33-year-old Frenchman who was looking for a move away from Stamford Bridge in search of regular playing time. He said, "To be honest, I saw myself playing elsewhere. I had six tough months, which is why I wanted a change of scene to get back to playing and enjoying myself on the pitch, so I tried to leave in January.�?/span>

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His move was only blocked because if they had let him go, Chelsea wouldn’t have had anyone to replace Tammy Abraham. “I did everything I could, but Chelsea didn't want to let me leave because the condition in place was that they had to bring in a replacement. On 31 January, I still hoped that I would leave. I was very disappointed, but I'd say that by the following morning, I'd put that behind me.�?said Giroud.

But it proved to be a wise call, as soon after, Tammy Abraham was injured and Giroud was called back into action. “I got straight back into the swing of things and was lucky that we had the winter break. I came back the week after raring to go and had the game against Manchester United when I came on and scored, but was marginally offside.�?added the 2018 World Cup winner. 

But Giroud’s days in Chelsea are surely numbered as Chelsea will go for a replacement in the summer transfer window. However, there are a number of suitors for the mercurial footballer as the likes of Inter Milan, Lazio and cross-city rivals Tottenham Hotspur line up with bids. Will he decide to stay in England and finish his “London trilogy�?or move abroad for a new challenge is the question. 

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Real Madrid's Karim Benzema has mocked France striker Olivier Giroud by likening himself to a Formula One car and Giroud a go-kart.

Benzema has not played for France since 2015 and watched from afar as Giroud spearheaded the team's World Cup triumph in Russia two years ago.

With over 500 appearances for Real Madrid and in his 11th season with the Spanish giants, no questions remain over Benzema's playing skills.

Asked about the Chelsea forward during a question and answer session on Instagram on Sunday night, Benzema said: "You can't confuse a Formula One car with a go-kart, and I'm being kind. I know I'm a Formula One car...

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"It works because he's there, that's it. It's not going to be spectacular. (Antoine) Griezmann and (Kylian) Mbappe get seen more while he rolls his sleeves up and does the dirty work. 

"But does everyone like his game? I don't know."

During the 2016 and 2017 seasons ahead of up Russia 2018, Giroud scored 16 goals for France in 24 games.

He also played every match at the World Cup and although he failed to find the target in Russia, his team came home with the trophy.

France coach Didier Deschamps has sidelined Benzema since a legal case in 2015.

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The case involving Benzema allegedly trying to facilitate a scheme to blackmail fellow France international Mathieu Valbuena over a compromising private film on a stolen mobile phone.

The investigation is ongoing, and Benzema is now waiting to hear if he will face a criminal trial.

Benzema has scored 19 goals in 32 appearances for Real Madrid this season while Giroud has largely been a back-up player for Chelsea, despite a decent run of form in February.

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What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the name Olivier Giroud? A tall, strong Number 9 who is ferocious in front of the goal. Since joining Arsenal from Montpellier in 2012, the towering Frenchman has been one of the most regular faces for the London based club in the last decade.

In Arsenal, his predecessors were the likes of Thierry Henry and Robin Van Persie. So his goal-scoring prowess was never going to be enough to amaze the Arsenal fans. After scoring 105 goals in 253 appearances in all competitions, Giroud joined Chelsea on the deadline day of the 2018 winter transfer window His first full season with the club, 2018-19, saw him making 27 Premier League appearances, but Frank Lampard's arrival, games have been far too in between for the 2018 World Cup winner. 

Giroud has featured in only seven Premier League games this season under Lampard, who is evidently not a fan of Giroud's abilities. The manager brought in a freshness to the team and his faith was placed on the young guns. Mason Mount, Tammy Abraham, Reece James and Calum Hudson-Odoi started the season with a lot of flares. Abraham, for all, has scored 13 goals in 25 appearances, but an injury in the second half of the season has forced the English manager to test to his bench strength.

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On came the unused Giroud, who was linked with a move away from Chelsea throughout the January transfer window, with Inter and Tottenham lurking closer. Nothing eventually materialised as Lampard somehow convinced the Frenchman that he indeed has a future, at least for the rest of the season.

So with Michy Batshuayi misfiring during the given opportunities, Lampard had nowhere to go. The statistics 33-year-old Frenchman has mustered this season are far from impressive. He has had only 284 minutes of action in the Premier League and a mere 78 minutes in the Champions League. While goals have not been so easy to score, Giroud has certainly added another dimension to the attack. 

Unlike Abraham, Giroud offers a more lethal approach in the attack given that he a strong and physical player who can hold up defenders, win aerial duels and disturb the centre backs with clever movements. What further works in his favour is that he is probably the best header of the ball in the Premier League.

Giroud has the experience of playing in a top side for a long time. He has played 32 Champions League matches with 12 goals and six assists against his name. These stats show he had exactly what Lampard required from his lead attacker. The break finally came for the 33-year-old when Abraham was out of the Manchester United match with a foot injury and although the Red Devils won, Chelsea were denied two goals by VAR, one of them was a fantastic header by Giroud.

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The Frenchman was by far the most troublesome player on the pitch against the Red Devils. His return to form was rewarded against Tottenham Hotspur where he scored his first goal of the season - also his first league goal since April 2019 - as the Blues lodged a much-needed victory at Stamford Bridge.

Even against Bayern Munich, Giroud was phenomenal. In a match where he was the only outlet for Chelsea, he did just what the manager would've wanted him to do. He won duels, held off the defenders, freed his wingers and created the best of the opportunities. 

One can say that Abraham has more pace than Giroud, is direct and he has more tricks up his sleeve but given his experience and proven goal-scoring ability, it often feels strange that Giroud does not get enough games. After his performance in the last three fixtures, Lampard should put some faith in him. He surely is one of the most underrated strikers in the Premier League.

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