Wellington Silva has returned home to sign with junior club Fluminense after failing to make an appearance for Premier League outfit Arsenal.
Silva, 23, joins Fluminense on a four-year deal after a turbulent time under contract at Arsenal.
The Brazilian was signed by Arsene Wenger in 2010 but did not receive his work permit to play in England until the 2015-16 season.
Silva spent time on loan at Levante, Alcoyano, Ponferradina, Murcia and Almeria before joining Bolton Wanderers after claiming his permit.
De volta pra casa! Wellington é do Fluzão!
— Fluminense F.C. (@FluminenseFC)
However, the winger decided to bring his time in Europe to an end, electing to return to the club he joined as an 11-year-old.
I am very ha…
Ligue 1 outfit Bastia are pondering an offer for Swedish striker Johan Elmander, .
The experienced forward is set to become a free agent as his contract at Norwich is due to expire and he will not be offered a new deal by the Canaries.
According to L Equipe, the 33-year-old could be returning to French Ligue 1, with Bastia reportedly keen on his services.
The same source has suggested that new les Bleus coach Claude Makelele is eager to sign Elmander this summer and has already enquired about the Sweden international.
Johan Elmander has spent last season at Carrow Road having joined Norwich from Galatasaray, but he could only manage 1 goal in 29 Premier League appearances.
The highly rated forward had earlier enjoyed two very successful seasons …
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has tested positive for coronavirus.
The 50-year-old is experiencing mild symptoms and has begun self-isolating, world football s governing body confirmed on Tuesday.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has received confirmation today that he has tested positive for coronavirus, a statement said.
The FIFA president, who has reported mild symptoms, has immediately placed himself in self-isolation and will remain in quarantine at least for 10 days.
All people who came into contact with the FIFA president during the last few days have been informed accordingly and they are being requested to take the necessary steps.
FIFA sincerely wishes president Infantino a speedy recovery.
Infantino is in his second term a…
Bayern Munich are set to romp to Bundesliga glory for the sixth straight year, but Stefan Effenberg has come up with a plan to prevent a repeat of such a procession in the future.
The Bavarian giants sit 18 points clear of Bayer Leverkusen, with only 13 matches remaining of a season that is already over as far as the title race is concerned.
Unfortunately for fans of other clubs in Germany, this is a trend that has developed following Borussia Dortmund s back-to-back wins under Jurgen Klopp.
In the five subsequent campaigns, Bayern have won the league by a margin of at least 10 points with a high of 19 in 2013-14 but their former midfielder Effenberg, who claimed three successive crowns with the club around the turn of the century, has an idea to ensure the …
Les Ferdinand is disappointed with how Mousa Dembele s career at Tottenham has progressed, having believed he would be the next Spurs player to follow in Gareth Bale s footsteps and join Real Madrid.
Midfielder Dembele arrived from Fulham in 2012 but has seen his career in north London hampered by injuries.
The Belgium international underwent ankle surgery in May but injured it again in an EFL Cup tie with Barnsley in September, keeping him on the sidelines for over a month.
However, he was excellent as Tottenham fought back from two goals down against Juventus to draw 2-2 in their Champions League last-16 first-leg clash on Tuesday.
Great fight by the team
— Mousa Dembélé (@mousadembele)
But such performances have been all too ra…
Italy set a new national record as they extended their unbeaten run to 31 games with a 2-1 triumph over Austria at Euro 2020.
Extra-time goals from substitutes Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina at Wembley Stadium made sure the in-form Azzurri progressed through to the quarter-finals of the tournament, where they will play either Belgium or Portugal in Munich.
Roberto Mancini has not seen his team lose since a 1-0 Nations League reverse against Portugal back in September 2018.
Their current run is now the longest in Italy s long and illustrious history, surpassing the 30-game streak posted under Vittorio Pozzo between 1935 and 1939.
Mancini was appointed to the job after the failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup under Gian Piero Ventura.
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South Korea coach Paulo Bento is yet to decide whether Son Heung-min will start as his side seek to secure top spot in Group C against China.
With both sides having taken maximum points from games against Kyrgyzstan and Philippines at the Asian Cup, it comes down to Wednesday s clash at Nahyan Stadium to determine who will finish on top.
Son has arrived to boost Bento s squad after being granted a late arrival so he could remain with Tottenham and contribute to their Premier League campaign.
And the delay did not cost South Korea, with Bento s men having won both of their pool matches 1-0 so far, meaning China have the advantage on goal difference.
Son starred as South Korea triumphed at the Asian Games last year, but Bento is unsure whether the for…
The Mirror understands that Manchester United will move for Chelsea midfielder Willian this summer.
The Red Devils are on the lookout for reinforcements with Juan Mata set to leave Old Trafford and could be set to bid for the Brazil international who won the Premier League under Jose Mourinho in 2015.
Mata, who turns thirty this month recently triggered a twelve month extension which sees him contracted to the Red Devils until the end of next season though he may allowed to leave should a replacement come in.
Willian has been at Stamford Bridge since the summer of 2013 and during that time has racked up two hundred and twenty-eight appearances, scoring forty-four goals.
He also won the League Cup in 2015 while he added another Premier League winners …
Rafael Leao should turn down a transfer away from Milan, with former Rossoneri player and head coach Filippo Inzaghi fearing he would just be one of many at Manchester City or Real Madrid.
The Portugal international was integral to Milan s Serie A title success last year, and has continued to perform well for them this season.
That has seen Leao linked with a move to one of Milan s heavyweight rivals across Europe, with Chelsea also among those thought to be chasing him.
With only 18 months left on his deal, reports have suggested Leao could move in January, but Inzaghi has implored the 23-year-old to stay, suggesting he can be one of their all-time greats.
If I were him, I would stay, he told Corriere della Sera. For me, Milan has always been the best. …
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With all eyes from across Europe falling on the Etihad, Manchester City will host Real Madrid on Tuesday night for their Champions League semi-final first-leg.
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Starting with the hosts, managing to pick up some perfect momentum over the weekend while on domestic duties, there is no doubt that Manchester City will be desperate to keep up that form here. Eventually cruising their way to a 5-1 romp against relegation scrappers Watford, Pep Guardiola s side still find themselves sat in pole position to reclaim their Premier League crown this season. Holding a one-point buffer over Liverpool and desperate to complete a famous double-winning campaign at the Etihad, the one-time Bayern Munich boss will be calling on his side …