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PSG aims for a crack at Barça
A few days before the quarter-final first leg between PSG and FC Barcelona in the Champions League, the Catalunya Radio reveals that the Parisian club wants to play a dirty trick on its future opponent in C1. The Parisian club recently made inquiries about Jules Koundé and Hèctor Fort. Emissaries from the French club even met representatives of Barça. PSG then learned, according to the same source, that the young star of La Masia was not for sale. The 17-year-old right-back represents the future of Barça in this position. On the other hand, the Catalan club will not oppose the departure of Jules Koundé. The Frenchman is one of the players who have good odds in the transfer window. According to Sport, the Koundé track is absolutely not relevant. PSG is looking for a defender, but with a radically different profile. For the midfield, the track leading to Frenkie de Jong is also followed by the Ile-de-France residents.
The Lacazette hero dubbed
“OL hold their final”plastered with joy Progress this Wednesday ! Faced with a Valenciennes team that was eye-catching for 45 minutes, OL had to wait and rely on their general Lacazette, who scored twice. Gift Orban ended the suspense to send Les Gones to the final, the 9th in the club's history. The Team pays tribute to Alexandre Lacazette on its front page. Even in Portugal, in the interior pages of the newspaper Record, the General is mentioned. For Valenciennes, it is the “end of the dream”relays The voice of the North. For Lyon, it will be either PSG or Stade Rennais who will compete this evening for the last ticket to the final.
Xavi in Cruyff's footsteps?
With the planned departure of coach John van't Schip, Ajax is looking for a new coach for next season. And the target is found. Like the ad Sport on its front page, “Ajax want Xavi”. His possession game is highly appreciated, as is his ability to nurture young talents. Several obstacles, however: in the event of departure from Barça, Xavi favors a sabbatical year. And Ajax doesn't really have any solid arguments. The club is experiencing a chaotic year on a sporting level, but not only that, with scandals of all kinds.
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