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      Lyon chief Juninho delivers stinging attack on ex-Man Utd star Memphis Depay with forward set for Barcelona transfer

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      LYON sporting director Juninho delivered a stinging attack on Memphis Depay, who is set to sign for Barcelona. The forward fancied a move to the Nou Camp last summer but the Spaniards could not afford to sign him.
      Memphis Depay is set to quit Lyon for BarcelonaCredit: AFP
      Lyon sporting director Juninho delivered a stinging attack on Memphis DepayCredit: Getty
      Instead, with his contract expiring ths summer, he will leave for Barcelona on a free transfer.
      Lyon chief Juninho confirmed the club made attempts to keep Depay, but took a swipe at the attacker for being too self-centered.
      And he insisted the 27-year-old is not at the level of Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, therefore cannot expect preferential treatment.
      Juninho told OLTV: “Memphis, he has done his time. The president made a lot of efforts for him to extend. Memphis, he wanted a team for him.
      “That is not a criticism. I had a good relationship with him. However, it was as if the whole team had to work around him and that was very hard.
      “Because everyone needs to feel like they are working equally.
      “There are only 4 players in the world who you should do everything for him: Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Mbappe.
      “If you have one of them, things should work around them. Sorry, I think Memphis is good, but not at the level of those four. And I think he needs to work more off of the ball.”
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      The Dutchman, who scored 22 goals in 40 appearances this season, is set to be joined at Barca by Sergio Aguero, 32, who will leave Manchester City after the Champions League final.
      Depay confirmed Lyon’s last game of the season would be his final for the club as he said farewell after four years in France.
      He said to L’Equipe: “It will be strange to think that I will play my final game for the club on Sunday against Nice.
      “I am a bit sad that I won’t be able to do that in front of the fans, in an empty stadium without my friends, the fans and my family.
      “I’ve had some great times here. I have played in the Champions League, I have captained the team and I am a much better player now.
      “I want to go to one of the two or three best clubs in the top five leagues. I don’t know where I will end up yet, but that’s my plan.
      “If people don’t consider me a player of that level then they have a problem with me. If I am not on the list of great players then it’s their problem.”
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      Kylian Mbappe ‘stalls on PSG contract talks over TWO key demands’ in transfer boost for Real Madrid and Liverpool

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE is reportedly stalling on a new Paris Saint-Germain contract over two key demands.And that has given a transfer boost to suitors Real Madrid and Liverpool.
      Kylian Mbappe wants two demands to be met before committing to a new PSG contractCredit: Getty
      Le Parisien claims Mbappe is open to staying at the Parc des Princes, despite his current deal expiring in 2022.
      Real and Liverpool are both said to be extremely keen on signing the World Cup winner.
      And PSG could be forced to sell this summer in order to prevent Mbappe leaving on a free transfer next year.
      It’s reckoned Mauricio Pochettino’s men are currently offering Mbappe a new contract until 2025, having already secured Neymar’s future.
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      But the first sticking point for Mbappe is that the proposed contract length is too LONG.
      He instead only wants to extend his deal until 2023, thereby keeping future transfer options open.
      The length of the contract ties in to Mbappe’s second demand, which is regarding incomings this summer.
      He is eager to play in a competitive side challenging for trophies each season.
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      PSG lost their grip in the Ligue 1 title to Lille and also crashed out of the Champions League in the semis.
      Mbappe therefore wants to see who comes in the upcoming transfer window.
      And if his ambitions are not matched by PSG’s transfer business, he will only be tied down until 2023 at the latest.
      It’s believed Mbappe wants to see a new right-back and central midfielder at the club for starters.
      PSG must now either relent to Mbappe’s two demands or prepare for his impending exit.
      But with the striker heading for the Euros with France now, there is unlikely to be any further movement on negotiations until July.
      And when asked earlier this month whether he was planning on staying at PSG next term, Mbappe replied: “I think the most important thing is to enjoy the moment right now.”
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      Lille boss Christophe Galtier QUITS newly-crowned French champs just two days after beating PSG to title

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      LILLE manager Christophe Galtier has QUIT – just two days after leading his side to the league title.The French side held off Paris Saint-Germain to secure their first Ligue 1 crown since 2011.
      Christophe Galtier has left Lille 48 hours after securing the Ligue 1 titleCredit: EPAWIN £50,000 with Dream Team EurosDream Team Euros is HERE!

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      A 2-1 win over Angers on Sunday secured the triumph, pipping Mauricio Pochettino’s moneybags by just one point.
      But less than 48 hours after masterminding the success and 24 after the open-top bus parade, Galtier called time on his tenure.
      Speaking to L’Equipe, he confirmed he was stepping down because he did not want to ‘fall into a routine’.
      Galtier said: “I simply have the deep belief that my time is up here.
      “I feel now is the moment.”
      However, the report adds he will not be out of work for long – and could even land a new job by the end of this week.
      The 54-year-old revealed Ligue 1 rivals Nice and Lyon as well as Italian giants Napoli have all approached him to bring him in as their new boss.
      Galtier replaced Marcelo Bielsa in December 2017 with Lille at serious risk of relegation but kept them up.
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      Remarkably, he guided his side to second in his first full season in charge and were fourth when the 2019-20 campaign was curtailed.
      Lille took four points off PSG this season – including a 1-0 win in Paris in April – but the club’s future remains unclear after being hit hard financially by coronavirus.
      Despite Champions League football being secured, midfield sensation Boubakary Soumare is expected to leave as well with Leicester hoping to wrap up a deal.
      Goalkeeper Mike Maignan completed his AC Milan medical and a transfer is imminent.
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      Lille pipped PSG to the title by one point to claim their first crown since 2011Credit: EPA
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      Mauricio Pochettino considering stunning Tottenham return and old boss could convince Harry Kane to snub summer transfer

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO could make a stunning return to Tottenham.Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is considering trying to persuade their ex-boss to leave Paris Saint-Germain.
      Mauricio Pochettino could make a shock return to Tottenham this summerCredit: AP
      And SunSport can reveal that Pochettino is seriously considering a switch back to the club as he is unhappy in Paris and would love a second chance at White Hart Lane.
      It could be Spurs’ ace card to keep Harry Kane, who yesterday modelled their new home kit.
      Pochettino was sacked by Spurs in November 2019 after five years at the club before taking over at PSG in January this term.
      Jose Mourinho was appointed after Pochettino’s dismissal but was sacked last month ahead of the Carabao Cup final.
      Yet Tottenham supremo Levy admitted to friends that sacking Pochettino was the worst mistake of his career.
      Although Spurs fans are turning on Levy, he still remains a respected figure in football and is seen as making sensible football decisions.
      So the fact Levy admits he has made a clanger is extremely unusual.
      And Poch, who failed to land the Ligue 1 title for PSG and lost in the Champions League semi-finals to Manchester City, is struggling in Paris, where he starred as a player.
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      The former Southampton boss feels he has unfinished business at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and a return would be incredibly popular with the fans.
      Pochettino has also told pals that he would be prepared to leave PSG for Spurs.
      Otherwise, Brighton boss Graham Potter is in the frame but Levy feels he is a gamble.

      Spurs hit back in the fight to keep Kane by releasing pictures of him in next season’s shirt.
      The pics were taken BEFORE the striker told them last week he wants to leave this summer.

      Tottenham, who have remained silent during Kane’s push for a move, defiantly used their star man as part of yesterday’s kit launch.
      It shows Levy is not willing to let the England captain leave without a fight. Kane still has three years of his £230,000-a-week contract left but wants a move to Manchester City.
      Levy has placed a £150million price tag on the frontman’s head.
      Pep Guardiola’s City are favourites to land him as they hunt a replacement for Sergio Aguero, who is leaving this summer.
      Manchester United are also in the frame.
      The future of Harry Kane remains unclear but the potential return of Poch could convince him to stay at SpursCredit: PA:Press Association
      Pochettino helped mastermind the famous win over Ajax to reach the Champions League finalCredit: Getty
      PSG beat Monaco 2-0 to win the Coupe de France but missed out on the Ligue 1 titleCredit: AFP
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      Lille hold open-top bus parade after beating PSG to French title as thousands of fans flock to streets in city centre

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      THOUSANDS of fans packed the streets as Lille held an open-top bus parade to celebrate Sunday’s Ligue 1 title win.There were emotional scenes of jubilation in the city centre as supporters cheered on their heroes.
      Lille have celebrated their title win in the city centreCredit: Reuters
      Thousands of fans greeted the players after last night’s triumphCredit: AFP
      A sea of red greeted the players as they made their way through Lille.
      Fans waved flags and set off flares as Sunday night’s party continued into Monday.
      Lille had been presented with the Ligue 1 trophy at their training ground earlier in the day.
      And they proudly showed off their fourth-ever French crown, a famous triumph over big spenders Paris Saint-Germain.
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      Lille finished just one point above Mauricio Pochettino’s side after beating Angers 2-1 away from home.
      PSG made sure they did their part with a 2-0 win at Brest.
      But it was meaningless as Lille secured the victory needed to guarantee a first title since they were led to glory by a young Eden Hazard in 2011.
      Canadian striker Jonathan David got the party started for Lille after just ten minutes.
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      Lille beat Angers 2-1 away from home to seal the French crownCredit: AFP
      Lille finished just one point above big spenders and then-champions PSGCredit: Reuters

      And Burak Yilmaz’s penalty had his side looking comfortable before half-time.
      A late strike from Angelo Fulgini gave Lille a scare, but they rode out the last few minutes to clinch title glory. 
      Lille’s next task will be to hold on to a squad filled with new superstars.
      The title is Lille’s first since Eden Hazard led them to glory in 2011Credit: EPA
      Stars like Renato Sanches and Jonathan David fired Lille to gloryCredit: AP
      Former Bayern Munich prodigy Renato Sanches looks like a player reborn in midfield after working his way back into Portugal’s Euro plans.
      And goalkeeper Mike Maignan is reportedly being lined up by AC Milan as a replacement for Gianluigi Donnarumma.
      Elsewhere, Jonathan Ikone and Jonathan Bamba have been superb on the wings.
      And David’s 13 goals are sure to put him on the radar of some big clubs too.
      Jubilant supporters turned up to join in the partyCredit: EPA
      Lille picked up their trophy at the training ground before heading on the busCredit: Reuters
      But Lille may have already lost the battle to keep boss Christophe Galtier.
      Reports in France claim he will take charge at rivals Nice this summer and that a deal has already been agreed.
      All that’s left is for Nice to strike financial compensation with Lille after chiefs decided to wait until last night’s Ligue 1 outcome before making their official approach.
      Fellow French side Lyon and Italians Napoli have also been linked, having sacked Rudi Garcia and Gennaro Gattuso respectively.
      It will be a day that goes down in Lille’s historyCredit: Reuters
      Lille will now look to hold on to their rising stars amid interest from other clubsCredit: EPA
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      Watch Arsenal loanee William Saliba score winner for Nice on final day of loan

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      WILLIAM SALIBA finished his loan spell at Nice in fairytale fashion by scoring the winner against Lyon.The centre-back will return to Arsenal this summer but left the Ligue 1 side a wonderful leaving present as he headed home on the hour mark to seal a 3-2 win.
      Arsenal loanee William Saliba scored the winner for Nice on his last game for the clubCredit: Getty
      The centre-back will return to the Gunners this summerCredit: Getty
      Saliba joined the Gunners in a £27million deal in the summer of 2019 but is yet to make a first team appearance for the club.
      The 20-year-old joined Nice on loan in January after Mikel Arteta left him out Arsenal’s Europa League and Premier League squads.
      Saliba has played 22 games in all competitions for the French side but Sunday’s goal was his first.
      Nice had twice come from behind when Kasper Dolberg and then Hassane Kamara cancelled out Karl Toko Ekambi’s first-half efforts.
      And on 57 minutes, Saliba headed home the winner.
      Amine Gouiri’s free-kick was whipped in to the far post where the defender was waiting to nod in.
      Nice finished the season in ninth but they will probably be without Saliba next season, with Arteta confirming he will return to the Emirates.
      The Spaniard was recently asked if the youngster could take departing David Luiz’s place in the team.
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      And Arteta said: “You will see in the summer, the possible replacement.
      “William is our player for sure and that’s the decision we’re going to be taking soon.
      “When we finish the season we will sit down and discuss the roles of every member in our squad and how they can fulfil that role.
      “After that, we will make a decision based on an agreement of the role each player is going to have in our squad.”
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      Kylian Mbappe in urgent transfer talks with PSG over future with Real Madrid interest after Ligue 1 title flop

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      REAL MADRID target Kylian Mbappe is in urgent transfer talks with Paris Saint-Germain over his future following Sunday’s Ligue 1 title flop.Mauricio Pochettino’s men lost their grip on the French crown last night as Lille pipped them to top spot by one point.
      Kylian Mbappe says he is in transfer talks with PSG amid links to Real MadridCredit: AFP
      Having crashed out of the Champions League too, PSG will end the season with just the French Cup in their trophy cabinet.
      And Mbappe, 22, now admits he wants to play for a club where success is virtually guaranteed.
      The World Cup winner, Ligue 1’s Golden Boot winner with 27 goals, is out of contract in 2022.
      Fellow forward Neymar has already signed a new long-term extension.
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      But doubts are growing over Mbappe’s future with Real Madrid interested.
      And PSG’s failure to retain their title could come back to haunt them in the transfer market following Mbappe’s latest comments.
      He told Canal Plus: “Everyone knows how profoundly attached I am to the club.
      “I have always been very thankful towards the president and my different coaches.
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      “What I want is to win, to feel like I am somewhere where I can win, where there is a solid project around me.
      “The footballing project is essential. I want to feel like I am part of a team that is going to do something.
      “Then, it’s up to us to show what we can do. We are talking with the club, we will see what happens.
      “In any case, I have always been happy here and I had had four exceptional years here, we are very clear with the club.
      “The club knows my relationship with it, this city, this country.
      ‘We are going to do things in the way they should be done, in one way or another.
      “I cannot say what needs to be done, I am just a player, but I think that people have seen, everyone has seen.
      “When everyone sees, it is easier to draw conclusions, but there is no problem. We lost the title but now we have to concentrate on the future.”
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