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      Arsenal flop Nuno Tavares hints he’ll QUIT Gunners permanently after earning rave reviews during Marseille loan transfer

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      NUNO TAVARES has admitted that he wanted an option to buy included in his Marseille loan.The Arsenal flop has excelled since his temporary switch to Ligue 1 – bagging three goals in nine top flight appearances.
      Nuno Tavares has impressed for MarseilleCredit: Reuters
      He has also started all three of Marseille’s Champions League clashes this season – earning calls for a potential Portugal World Cup inclusion in the process.
      Tavares, 22, has reflected on his brilliant start to life in the South of France… and where it went wrong for him in North London, saying: “At Arsenal, I do not know if it was a problem of competition with Kieran Tierney, but for me, that’s not even the point.
      “I came to Marseille to finally be able to play in my position.
      “When signing with OM, I wanted to have an option to buy, but Arsenal refused.
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      “With my agents, we always wanted this purchase option, but Arsenal didn’t.
      “Now I’m at OM, and with or without an option, I’m happy. At Arsenal, I would have probably only played in the cup.
      “I came to Marseille to play in my position, in the Champions League, in the league and in the cup. Marseille gave me this opportunity.”
      Tavares has been playing as a left wing-back for OM, and has relished being an undisputed starter.
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      Speaking to French paper La Provence, he added: “I’m good here. I feel good here and it shows in the matches.
      “On top of that, Marseille feels very similar to Lisbon: the streets, the city, the climate, the sun.”
      Tavares joined the Gunners for around £8million in 2021.
      He is under contract with the North Londoners for three more seasons.
      The Portugal Under-21 international made 28 appearances in all competitions last term – drawing criticism for his performances.
      Arsenal signed Oleksandr Zinchenko in the summer to compete with Tierney – while they opted to select Takehiro Tomiyasu at left-back last weekend.
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      On Tavares’ summer departure, boss Mikel Arteta said at the time: “It’s announced, it’s official and for Nuno’s development I think it’s going to be really important.
      “Obviously we have recruited Oleks in that position and we have Kieran as well which is two really really good and strong players in that position.” More

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      Kylian Mbappe ‘at breaking point with PSG and feels BETRAYED after failed transfers – as club demand £300m fee’

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE feels “betrayed” by Paris Saint-Germain after the French champions failed to land his summer targets, according to reports.The forward put an end to months of speculation last May by finally penning what at the time was thought to be a three-year contract extension at PSG.
      Kylian Mbappe is unhappy at Paris Saint-GermainCredit: Rex
      L’Equipe have revealed all about Mbappe’s unhappiness
      It has now emerged that the £650,000-a-week contract was a two-year deal – with Mbappe possessing the option to extend it for a third.
      The prospect of him doing so feels remote, however, with the 23-year-old reportedly already seeking a move, sensationally demanding that PSG sell him in January after a breakdown in their relationship.
      French paper L’Equipe claim that Mbappe wanted his team to sign Robert Lewandowski, Bernardo Silva and Milan Skriniar during the summer.
      PSG ditched former transfer chief Leonardo and appointed Luis Campos in a bid to keep Mbappe happy.
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      And Campos did seal seven signings – recruiting Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Hugo Ekitike, Nordi Mukiele, Renato Sanches, Fabian Ruiz and Carlos Soler.
      But these stars do not appear to have appeased Mbappe.
      The 2018 World Cup winner is also claimed to have wanted to see the back of Neymar – with the two having reportedly clashed.
      Mbappe would like the Brazilian’s spot on the wing, although Neymar has begun the season in sparking form.
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      The former Barcelona star has 11 goals and nine assists in 15 appearances in all competitions to date.
      Mbappe is also said to be unhappy with how he has been deployed by boss Christophe Galtier.
      After PSG’s 0-0 draw with Reims last week, he wrote on Instagram: “Match drawn, back on Tuesday. #icicestparis #pivotgang.”
      Mbappe’s use of #pivotgang caused a stir – suggesting he is unhappy at leading the line on his own, and would rather play alongside another striker.
      PSG have slapped a £300million asking price on Mbappe – but will NOT sanction a move to Real Madrid.
      Mbappe has never told me about his intention to leave in JanuaryLuis Campos
      Liverpool are another team that he has considered in the past, although Jurgen Klopp previously admitted that the Reds cannot afford to sign him.
      Mbappe was in action last night just hours after news of his desire to leave broke – finding the net from the penalty spot as PSG drew 1-1 with Benfica in the Champions League.
      Asked about the chaos surrounding the club by Canal Plus, Campos said: “Mbappe has never told me about his intention to leave in January. We speak with him, Messi, Ney… we’re very happy to be here.
      I spoke a lot with Kylian at the start of the season and I was very attentive to his commentsChristophe Galtier
      “We have to be very clear that this isn’t a declaration – it is news that has come out a few hours before a very important match against Benfica.”
      Galtier, meanwhile, played down Mbappe’s complaints – adding: “I spoke a lot with Kylian at the start of the season and I was very attentive to his comments when he was playing for France, saying that he felt better in Les Bleus’ attacking set-up.
      “Across pre-season we spoke with Luis Campos and the president [Nasser Al-Khelaifi] to get a fourth striker, with a different profile, who would allow for two strikers and for Kylian to play as much as possible in his preferred area.
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      “Kylian sometimes finds himself in the middle and he gets the impression that he’s a pivot. But he’s a smart player who’s capable of adapting.”
      Lionel Messi missed last night’s game, but cameras captured his stony-faced reaction to Mbappe’s penalty in the stands.
      Mbappe has reportedly clashed with NeymarCredit: Rex More

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      Kylian Mbappe ‘would rather play with Lionel Messi than Neymar’ as PSG ace believes only two of three stars can flourish

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE remains the talk of the town in Paris and it could see Neymar drop out of the Paris Saint-Germain starting XI. New boss Christophe Galtier overhauled the team’s structure and seemed to have finally unearthed the recipe to unlocking the Mbappe, Neymar and Lionel Messi front three.
      Kylian Mbappe, back, believes a duet between him and Lionel Messi would work better than with NeymarCredit: Reuters
      However, despite their form playing together, Mbappe believes three really is a crowd and just two of their trio can truly flourish together.
      And of the three, he believes the dynamic duo should be himself and Messi – even though the Argentine is expected to quit the club next summer.
      Relations between Mbappe’s camp and PSG are said to be at “a breaking point” due to “war inside” the club – stemming from the Frenchman’s demands.
      Despite the red-hot form of Neymar and Messi, Mbappe remains the centre of discussion surrounding the club.
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      His power-plays behind the scenes and football politics have seemingly not gone unnoticed from team-mates and fans.
      Neymar openly criticised the 2018 World Cup winner with a series of liked tweets.
      The pair were since hauled in for talks but the relationship off-pitch appears to be far from ideal.
      And with apparent promises from the club’s hierarchy not being kept, Mbappe has been making the case to leave the club despite signing a bumper contract as recently as this summer.
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      Retired legends have pleaded with Mbappe to do what is right for the team rather than himself.
      Thierry Henry compared his own time at Barcelona with that of Mbappe’s, revealing he hated playing on the wing but did it for the sake of the team.
      However, in terms of his future, Mbappe will not be allowed to join Real Madrid under any circumstances – with PSG to only entertain offers from other clubs. More

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      Eagle-eyed fans spot Kylian Mbappe message on PSG manager’s notebook hours after striker ‘demanded transfer’

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      FOOTBALL fans have spotted an interesting Kylian Mbappe-related message on the back of PSG manager Christophe Galtier’s notepad.The cameras cut to the French coach during his side’s 1-1 draw with Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
      Reports emerged on Tuesday stating Mbappe wants to leave PSGCredit: Getty
      The back of Galtier’s notepad read “Kylian pref (the right)”Credit: GET FRENCH FOOTBALL NEWS TWITTER
      And some keen-eyed viewers watching the match realised that a note on the back read “Kylian pref (the right)”.
      The short message is thought to relate to a social media post Mbappe shared after PSG’s goalless draw with Reims at the weekend.
      He posted a picture of himself with the hashtag “pivot gang” – something Get French Football News say relates to him not wanting to play up front on his own.
      So Galtier’s note appears to relate to Mbappe wanting to be on the flank as oppose to playing through the middle.
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      And it comes just hours after reports that the French international wants to leave the Ligue 1 champions in January.
      According to Marca, the relationship between Mbappe and PSG is “completely broken” and there is “no turning back”.
      Journalist Daniel Riolo of RMC said: “He is in a negative spirit to the point that he himself says he will leave PSG in January if there is an opening.
      “But in any case at the end of the season, it’s over. He’s fed up!”
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      PSG’s sporting director Luis Campos then came out and denied those reports.
      He told Canal Plus: “I am with Kylian Mbappe every day. He has never talked to me about leaving in January.
      “It’s not a statement from the player, it’s [from the press], and to have such information before a match like this is very serious.
      “That’s why I’m here, to deny and say clearly that Kylian Mbappe has never spoken to me or to the president [Nasser Al-Khelaifi] to leave PSG in January.”
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      Mbappe scored from the penalty spot as PSG took the lead against Benfica on Tuesday evening.
      But Benfica then got a penalty of their own in the second half and Joao Mario tucked it away to earn the Portuguese side a point in the French capital. More

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      ‘Grow up’ – Arsenal and Chelsea legend Emmanuel Petit slams Kylian Mbappe and claims PSG star ‘annoys everybody’

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      ARSENAL legend Emmanuel Petit has blasted Kylian Mbappe and claimed the PSG star “annoys everybody”. The Frenchman’s comments come following incredible reports today that the 23-year-old wants out of Paris as soon as possible.
      Mbappe is enjoying life on the pitch this season but off it the star finds himself frequently attracting headlinesCredit: Rex
      Liverpool are also believed to be the only club who can land him in January.
      Mbappe signed a new big-money contract only months ago but his relationship with the staff hierarchy is now “completely broken”, according to Marca.
      Relations with the manager also seem to be rocky, with Mbappe appearing to criticise his tactics following a frustrating 0-0 draw at the weekend.
      But Petit has hit out at his fellow Frenchman and accused him of a lack of respect.
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      The former Chelsea midfielder told RMC Sport: “He annoys everyone today. He makes it personal all the time. He even puts himself above the institution. Has everything that has happened in recent months gone to his head? 
      “You were on the right side when you arrived at PSG, then you were on the left. Now you are in the centre. But it’s never fixed on the pitch. The players up front spend their time moving around and switching in their respective area.
      “The club is more important than any one player. Today, Mbappe’s statements are irrelevant and show a lack of respect for the institution, but also for his partners.
      “Because by saying that, he is targeting his coach but also certain players. I find that regrettable.”
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      Mbappe has become involved in several noteworthy spats in recent weeks.
      The ex-Monaco man posted the phrase “#pivotman” on his Instagram story following PSG’s goalless draw with Reims on the weekend in what was perceived as a dig at Christophe Galtier’s tactics.
      He quickly deleted the post.
      Mbappe also appears to have not won favour with some of his teammates, with Leandro Paredes providing a cold response when asked about his relationship with the Frenchman.
      He said: “I am not the one to talk about him. I had a connection with the ones I had a relationship with. But the ones I didn’t have a relationship with, I can’t tell you about them.”
      Mbappe also indicated he had a frosty relationship with Neymar amid reports of a rift in the Paris Saint-Germain dressing room.
      And the goal-scoring star also found himself making headlines on international duty as he became embroiled in a debate over KFC and advertising.
      For all the noise that surrounds him off the field, he continues to be a phenomenal presence on it.
      He, Neymar and Messi have combined several times to score beautiful goals, with Mbappe already hitting the net 11 times in 12 games in Ligue 1 and the Champions League this season. More

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      PSG star Sergio Ramos facing SEVEN-GAME ban after being sent-off for dissent following two bookings in 10 seconds

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      SERGIO RAMOS could be slapped with a SEVEN-GAME ban after his recent red card against Reims.The Paris Saint-Germain star was booked twice in the space of ten seconds for dissent by referee Pierre Gaillouste.
      Sergio Ramos was red carded against ReimsCredit: Reuters
      Ramos was furious with referee Pierre GaillousteCredit: AFP
      It was the 28th time that Ramos has been sent off in his fiery career – and he may not have heard the end of it.
      The official referee’s report stated that the 36-year-old was sent off for “aggressive” behaviour – without citing specific insulting or abusive language.
      RMC claim, however, that Canal Plus footage appeared to show Ramos swearing in Spanish at Gaillouste – an offence that would land the former Real Madrid star in hot water.
      Should he be found guilty of such a misdemeanour, Ramos could be banned for anything between two and SEVEN games.
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      The report does add that he is unlikely to receive the heaviest possible punishment.
      Ramos’ red came in the 41st minute with the score level at 0-0.
      And while Christophe Galtier’s side didn’t go on to lose the match, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Co were unable to find a winner.
      Having hardly featured at all last season after being ravaged by injuries, Ramos has become a regular at Parc des Princes this season.
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      The veteran defender has featured in all 14 of their matches in all competitions to date – and even scored in the Trophee des Champions victory over Nantes.
      He is set to be back in action tonight as PSG take on Benfica – with his suspension not applying in Europe.
      After Saturday’s match, Galtier came out to defend Ramos.
      He said: “I don’t know if he is at fault or not. He first takes a yellow card. I experienced this situation a few years back during Nimes-Lille.
      “It is a problem, not cultural, but of football language. I’m sure Sergio didn’t mean to insult the referee but just used an expression that I hear hundreds of times throughout the week.
      “It also exists on the ground without it being addressed to a particular person.
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      “It’s an expression. I think that at the time, the referee may have lacked discernment and took it for himself when I had already had this concern with Jose [Fonte].
      “The referee had taken the expression as an insult to him when it was only a thing that is often said on the field.”
      Ramos, 36, is set to be back in action tonight against BenficaCredit: Getty More

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      PSG owners Qatar Sports Investment add to football portfolio as they buy 22% share in Portuguese side Braga

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN owners Qatar Sports Investment have added Braga to their football portfolio.According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, QSI have bought almost 22 per cent of shares of the Portuguese outfit.
      Paris Saint-Germain owners Qatar Sports Investment have bought a stake of BragaCredit: AFP or licensors
      Paris Saint-Germain owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi is looking to develop BragaCredit: AFP – Getty
      Romano tweeted: “Not just Paris Saint-Germain. Qatar Sports Investment has now acquired a minority stake in Portuguese club Braga.
      “Qatar Sports Investment will have 21.67% of the club.”
      Braga bigwigs are thrilled with the new deal as it “safeguards total decision-making autonomy” of the current administration.
      The club’s president Antonio Salvador is hopeful that this new partnership can help the Primeira Liga team evolve and added that it is a “great day” for the club, the fans and the city.
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      Salvador said: “We believe that this is the ideal partnership to accelerate our growth and expansion, helping us to achieve fantastic potential as a club.
      “It is a great day for our club, for our fans and for our city, as we look forward to the many future successes of SC Braga.”
      QSI chairman and PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is determined to help Braga grow.
      Al-Khelaifi is “proud” to invest in “an exemplary Portuguese institution, with a proud history and a huge ambition and reputation in pursuit of excellence on and off the field.”
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      He added: “As new investors and partners, we expect to see innovation, growth and further development at the club – both in the men’s and women’s teams.
      “But also in the commercial and brand scope, communities and businesses that the club supports – while SC Braga continues its ambitious path.” More

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      Mbappe appears to question PSG boss in now deleted post with superstar unhappy at role in side with Messi and Neymar

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE has sparked controversy after appearing to hit out at the Paris Saint-Germain manager in a now deleted Instagram post.The superstar forward seemed to criticise gaffer Christophe Galtier for the role in which he’s played.
      Kylian Mbappe appeared to suggest he is unhappy with his position alongside Lionel Messi and NeymarCredit: Getty
      Mbappe caused controversy in a now deletedCredit: https://www.instagram.com/k.mbappe/
      Mbappe seemed to criticise manager Christophe GaltierCredit: AFP
      PSG boss Galtier has typically played Mbappe through the middle, spearheading an attack that also includes Lionel Messi and Neymar.
      But the 23-year-old forward appears to have hit out at his role.
      After the 0-0 draw at Reims on Saturday, Mbappe wrote on Instagram: “Match drawn, back on Tuesday. #icicestparis #pivotgang.”
      And it’s the last hashtag that has caused the controversy.
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      The “#pivotgang” suggests Mbappe is unhappy at leading the line on his own, and would rather play alongside another striker.
      The World Cup winner has previously admitted he has “more freedom” when playing for France as he plays with Olivier Giroud up front.
      Just last month Mbappe vented his frustration at having to play in a “pivot” at PSG.
      He said on national duty: “I play differently, they ask me other things here than they ask me at the club. I have a lot more freedom here (with the national side). 
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      “The coach knows that there is a number 9 like Olivier (Giroud) who occupies the defences. Me, I can walk around, go into space, ask for the balls. 
      “In Paris, it’s different there isn’t that, I’m asked to do the pivot, it’s different.”
      Mbappe quickly deleted the post after uploading it to his Insta story following the match.
      In the same game, Sergio Ramos was sent off for the 28th time in his career after being booked twice in the space of TEN SECONDS.
      Mbappe has previously revealed he enjoys playing alongside Olivier GiroudCredit: Getty More