Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Thursday, 1 October 2026
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![Italian academy sales are being driven by Atalanta and Juventus]()
Italian academy sales are being driven by Atalanta and Juventus
Atalanta and Juventus lead Italian academy sales, with the top ten clubs earning 1,498.7 million from youth-team player moves since 2016-17.
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![Argentina's Bolivia win gave Scaloni a first post-Messi argument]()
Argentina's Bolivia win gave Scaloni a first post-Messi argument
Argentina vs Bolivia ended 4-0, but Scaloni's bigger message was that his side can keep the same identity without Messi.
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![Kurt Herd and Dominica’s one-man football department]()
Kurt Herd and Dominica’s one-man football department
Kurt Herd is the only Scottish manager of an international men's side and the only full-time staff member with Dominica.
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![Manchester City charges expose the spending era behind the dynasty]()
Manchester City charges expose the spending era behind the dynasty
Manchester City’s alleged £830m revenue inflation sat behind a £1.2bn spending run that helped drive three Premier League titles.
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![Manchester City guilty verdict puts Donnarumma in the frame]()
Manchester City guilty verdict puts Donnarumma in the frame
Manchester City’s reported guilty verdict has put Gianluigi Donnarumma in the transfer frame, with Real Madrid and Manchester United linked.
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![Michael Olise contract talks gather pace at Bayern München]()
Michael Olise contract talks gather pace at Bayern München
Michael Olise has 12 direct goal contributions in seven matches, and Bayern Munich are moving on contract talks after Karl-Heinz Rummenigge's warning.
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![Mikey Moore's rise for Cologne and England U20 is happening fast]()
Mikey Moore's rise for Cologne and England U20 is happening fast
Mikey Moore has 3 Cologne appearances, 209 minutes and two England U20 goals after an immediate captaincy and fast start.
Wednesday, 30 September 2026
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![Mathis Albert's Dortmund rise is built on more than records]()
Mathis Albert's Dortmund rise is built on more than records
Mathis Albert became the youngest American in Bundesliga history, and his Dortmund rise also includes a USMNT scoring record.
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![Mathis Albert breaks USMNT age record in 4-2 win over Chile]()
Mathis Albert breaks USMNT age record in 4-2 win over Chile
Mathis Albert became the youngest scorer in USMNT history at 17 years and 131 days, sealing a 4-2 USA win over Chile.
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![Claudio Echeverri impresses Benfica in brief cameo]()
Claudio Echeverri impresses Benfica in brief cameo
Marco Silva praised Claudio Echeverri after the Manchester City loanee's 18-minute Benfica cameo, ahead of Guimaraes on 11 October.
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![PFA Business School graduation puts footballers' studies in the spotlight]()
PFA Business School graduation puts footballers' studies in the spotlight
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Taiwo Awoniyi and Cesar Azpilicueta use a PFA Business School graduation to challenge stereotypes and show why footballers are
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![Nick Woltemade gets Germany chance after Greece defeat]()
Nick Woltemade gets Germany chance after Greece defeat
Jurgen Klopp defended Germany's rotation after the 1-0 loss to Greece, with Nick Woltemade and Malick Thiaw set for more chances.
Tuesday, 29 September 2026
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![Nathaniel Brown says Bayern move came as a surprise]()
Nathaniel Brown says Bayern move came as a surprise
Nathaniel Brown says Bayern’s interest surprised him, but family support, a quick decision and his rise from Nürnberg made the move feel right.
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![Italy squad update before Belgium opener]()
Italy squad update before Belgium opener
Italy have reshaped their Nations League squad before Belgium, with Federico Dimarco and Bryan Cristante out and Matteo Ruggeri plus Samuele Ricci called up.
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![Lamine Yamal makes his Ballon d'Or case with a warning to the field]()
Lamine Yamal makes his Ballon d'Or case with a warning to the field
Lamine Yamal is making a Ballon d'Or case built on influence, not just goals, after 24 goals and 17 assists in 45 appearances.
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![Olivier Giroud says this is very probably his last season at Lille]()
Olivier Giroud says this is very probably his last season at Lille
Olivier Giroud says this is very probably his last season at Lille as he turns 40 on 30 September.
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![Thomas Müller extends with Vancouver Whitecaps through 2027]()
Thomas Müller extends with Vancouver Whitecaps through 2027
Thomas Müller has extended with Vancouver Whitecaps through the 2027 MLS Sprint Season after saying he still feels physically very good.
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![Alberto Gilardino returns to Parma after Cuesta exit]()
Alberto Gilardino returns to Parma after Cuesta exit
Parma have appointed Alberto Gilardino after dismissing Carlos Cuesta, with the club 15th in Serie A and 4 points from 5 matches.
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![Arsenal injury update as Havertz and Odegaard face checks before Leeds]()
Arsenal injury update as Havertz and Odegaard face checks before Leeds
Arsenal’s injury update centres on Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice, with Ben White and William Saliba also under review before Leeds.
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![Manchester City sanctions may turn on cooperation]()
Manchester City sanctions may turn on cooperation
Dan Chapman says Manchester City’s alleged failure to cooperate could matter more than the financial breaches after reported guilty findings on 114 charges.
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![Wayne Rooney rejects a retrospective Premier League medal]()
Wayne Rooney rejects a retrospective Premier League medal
Wayne Rooney says he would not accept a retrospective Premier League medal, arguing Manchester United did not deserve the 2011-12 title.
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![Brazil vs Australia, Brisbane win after another uneasy night]()
Brazil vs Australia, Brisbane win after another uneasy night
Brazil beat Australia 4-2 in Brisbane after twice losing control, with Vanderson, Raphinha, Bruno Guimarães and Vinícius Júnior scoring.
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![Carrarese sack Cioffi after one point in five matches]()
Carrarese sack Cioffi after one point in five matches
Carrarese have dismissed Gabriele Cioffi after one point in five matches and a winless start, with Guido Pagliuca expected to replace him after resigning
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![Michael Olise's blistering start makes him Bundesliga Goal of the Month favourite]()
Michael Olise's blistering start makes him Bundesliga Goal of the Month favourite
Michael Olise has nine goals and four assists in nine games, with praise from Spain and France and a Bundesliga Goal of the Month shortlist spot.
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![Michael Carrick under pressure as Antonio Conte talk grows]()
Michael Carrick under pressure as Antonio Conte talk grows
Manchester United are still backing Michael Carrick, but Antonio Conte speculation is growing as results keep the heat on at Old Trafford.
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![Viktor Gyokeres says staying at Arsenal was a given despite transfer noise]()
Viktor Gyokeres says staying at Arsenal was a given despite transfer noise
Viktor Gyokeres says he never wanted to leave Arsenal, but admits frustration after just 2 Premier League appearances and 29 minutes.
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![Billy Gilmour higher up the pitch for Scotland, says Sebastien Pocognoli]()
Billy Gilmour higher up the pitch for Scotland, says Sebastien Pocognoli
Sebastien Pocognoli wants Billy Gilmour higher up for Scotland after the 0-0 draw in Slovenia, with Switzerland next at Hampden.
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![Anthony Gordon says Barcelona values what England missed]()
Anthony Gordon says Barcelona values what England missed
Anthony Gordon says Barcelona has revealed qualities England overlooked, and his early La Liga numbers support his claim.
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![Aymeric Laporte explains Saudi Arabia, Spain and the Athletic dream]()
Aymeric Laporte explains Saudi Arabia, Spain and the Athletic dream
Aymeric Laporte explains why he chose Al Nassr in 2023, why Spain became his international home and why Athletic still feels unfinished.
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![Liverpool's youth gamble is already paying off]()
Liverpool's youth gamble is already paying off
Liverpool are widening their youth recruitment footprint worldwide, with BBC reporting on Mor Ndiaye, Matt Newberry and the post-Brexit pathway.
