Manchester City, the dominant force in English football for over a decade, finds itself once again under the Premier League's microscope. This time, however, the allegations are not about intricate financial dealings or sponsorship controversies, but something seemingly more mundane: breaches of kick-off timing regulations. Recent reports confirm that City has been hit with a substantial fine of £1.08 million for delaying kick-offs and re-starts on nine separate occasions during the 2024/25 season. While a million-pound fine might seem like a drop in the ocean for a club of City's financial might, these sanctions underscore a deeper tension within the Premier League – a battle between sporting integrity, commercial interests, and the relentless demands of a global broadcasting behemoth. This isn't merely a trivial matter of punctuality. It speaks to the meticulous choreography of modern football, where every second is accounted for, and every deviation from the schedule has...
According to rumors, Karim Adeyemi has reached an agreement in principle with Juventus and is currently awaiting further talks with Borussia Dortmund. The Bianconeri have begun to move forward in the transfer market after selling Dean Huijsen to Bournemouth and Matias Soule to Roma, and are preparing to make a serious bid for Atalanta star Teun Koopmeiners. The team is also looking for Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo.
Juventus is in the early stages of their new project under Thiago Motta, and there are still a few concerns to overcome before the 2024-25 season, such as the future of star winger Federico Chiesa, who could move to the Premier League.
Adeyemi has agreed to an agreement with Juventus.
Page 14 of today's Tuttosport reports that Juventus is currently working on final contract details after reaching an agreement in principle with Adeyemi, who has approved a five-year contract worth roughly €3.5 million net per season with add-ons. Once the Bianconeri have finalised the remaining aspects, the club will engage into negotiations with Dortmund, ready to offer a fixed €35 million plus €10 million in add-ons.
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