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      Premier League rivals set to battle each other to lure ex-Man Utd coach Kieran McKenna from promotion-chasing Ipswich

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      KIERAN McKENNA may be in the middle of a managerial tug-of-war, with Brighton and Crystal Palace lining him up.The Ipswich boss, 37, is trying to make the Prem with the Tractor Boys but may get a ticket to the top on his own in the coming months.
      Brighton and Crystal Palace are interested in Kieran McKennaCredit: PA
      McKenna has impressed as a No 1 after his success in a coaching role at Manchester United.
      Seagulls have him on an emergency list if Roberto De Zerbi is tempted away, and are known for spotting hot managerial prospects.
      McKenna’s attacking style would suit Albion, who know their highly-rated Italian gaffer is admired by bigger clubs at home and abroad.
      Palace are also keen on McKenna as they seek a long-term successor for Roy Hodgson, 76.
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      Their ideal timetable would be to make a summer swoop. The Eagles are still behind Hodgson and it would be difficult to recruit McKenna now when he is in a promotion race.
      Palace have also been linked with free agent Steve Cooper, 44, but McKenna would come without a sacking on his CV.
      Cooper has been on the Eagles’ radar for a while but there is not universal support for the ex-Nottingham Forest coach and Palace are still looking around for the best option at the end of the season.
      Ipswich have a compensation clause in McKenna’s deal of about £4million, which would not put off either of the Premier League pair if they come for him.
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      The Tractor Boys currently sit second in the Championship table, eight points behind leaders Leicester.
      They are on track to earn promotion to the Premier League at the end of the season. More

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      Man Utd ratings: Antony stakes case as worst-ever signing but Garnacho gives absolutely everything against Forest

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      MANCHESTER UNITED endured another dismal day at the office as they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest.It was another lacklustre display from the Red Devils, who have now suffered nine Premier League defeats this season.
      Man Utd suffered another Premier League defeatCredit: Getty
      It was another display from AntonyCredit: AP
      Nicolas Dominguez opened the scoring in the 64th minute after finding an acre space on the edge of the box.
      United thought they had salvaged something when Alejandro Garnacho capitalised on a huge error from Matt Turner before squaring the ball to Marcus Rashford, who fired it into the bottom-right corner.
      However, Forest – led by new boss Nuno Espirito Santo – bounced straight back through Morgan Gibbs-White to clinch all three points.
      On yet another day to forget for the Red Devils, here’s how SunSport rated the performance…
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      ANDRE ONANA – 5
      No chance for Dominguez’s opening goal although maybe should have done better for Gibbs-White’s winner. Has improved recently but Onana still remains a huge concern.
      He continues to have communication issues and is either not helping his back four with the calls or is simply not shouting loud enough for them to hear.
      AARON WAN-BISSAKA – 5
      Was clearly under instructions to push forwards but the problem was that he kept leaving a huge hole at right-back.
      He was then extremely sluggish in getting back into his position which did not help, either. Had the first shot on target although it was not much of one.
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      RAPHAEL VARANE – 5
      Got lucky when he stuck out a leg to block Elanga’s cross and it flashed across the face of the goal when it could easily have been an own goal. At times, he could have put his body on the line.
      Raphael Varane almost scored an own goalCredit: AFP
      JONNY EVANS – 5
      Jeered by the home fans due to the fact he has previously played for Leicester. Although due to United’s lack of quality, must feel as though he is still playing for Leicester.
      He will be disappointed with both goals but along with Varane, will feel that he was not being protected by the midfield.
      DIOGO DALOT – 5
      Should have done much better to deal with Elanga who found Gibbs-White to score for 2-1. Earlier, he hammered a decent shot against the post.
      KOBBIE MAINOO – 6
      The teenager did well enough in his defensive midfield role and stopped a few home attacks so it was a surprise when he was replaced at the break.
      There were plenty of others that could not have complained had they been taken off instead.
      The Red Devils failed to make the most of their chances
      CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN – 5
      For a player of his class, needs to be having far more of an impact in these type of matches but was a passenger for long spells.
      At 1-1, he forced a decent save from Turner although Forest then went down the other end and scored.
      ANTONY – 0
      Another hopeless, embarrassing performance from the £85million United winger who merely enhanced his reputation as one of the worst buys in the club’s entire history.
      Maybe even THE worst signing. Did absolutely nothing before being replaced shortly into the second half.
      Antony failed to inspire againCredit: Getty
      BRUNO FERNANDES – 5
      In tough matches like this, you need a captain to lead by example.
      This is why it was a truly terrible decision by Erik ten Hag to make Fernandes his captain and United need to take the skipper’s armband off him. Had a deflected shot in injury time which was well saved by Turner. 5
      ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 6
      Cut out the terrible pass out from Forest keeper Turner and then squared for Rashford to level.
      A decent battle with Forest right-back Gonzalo Montiel. Gave absolutely everything, unlike some of his colleagues.
      MARCUS RASHFORD – 6
      Did very little until he came up with the equaliser and it was a decent finish. Playing up front due to Rasmus Hojlund missing the game due to an illness.
      Yet whoever United had played as the central striker, they would have struggled because the service was so dire.
      Marcus Rashford equalised in the second halfCredit: Getty
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      Scott McTominay (for Mainoo 46 mins) – 5
      Got lucky when his clearance rebounded against Elanga and back towards the goal. 
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      Amad Diallo (for Antony 54 mins) – 4
      Did nothing.
      Sergio Reguilon (for Wan-Bissaka 90 mins) – 3
      No time to have any impact. More

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      Man Utd fans fume ‘we are a joke’ after club activate contract extension of star who looked destined to leave

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly activated the option to extend Victor Lindelof’s contract.The defender’s current deal was due to expire at the end of the season.
      Man Utd have decided to extend Victor Lindelof’s contractCredit: Alamy
      But according to The Athletic, he is now set to stay at Old Trafford until June 2025.
      Man Utd have triggered the option to extend his contract by another 12 months amid growing uncertainty surrounding his future.
      Lindelof had been expected to leave the club either in January or on a free transfer in the summer.
      He allegedly turned down interest from Inter Milan and Ligue 1 side Rennes in August, instead deciding to stay and fight for his place in Erik ten Hag’s squad.
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      But some fans are now frustrated at United’s decision to keep him beyond this season.
      One person tweeted: “We are a joke! He’s not good enough we need better quality players!”
      Another agreed, adding: “This is why we will remain in mediocrity, keep extending contracts of players that aren’t anywhere near good enough.”
      A third commented: “Would have liked to see him go tbh he’s not United standard.”
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      While a fourth wrote: “If this is a decision by INEOS then it looks like business as usual. We need to be more ruthless with unwanted players. Lindelof is not the future and his wages can easily be freed up for other players. I doubt we find a buyer that makes sense in the summer.”
      Lindelof joined Man Utd in a £31million transfer from Benfica in 2017 and has since made 249 appearances.
      The Red Devils currently sit seventh in the Premier League table with 31 points from 19 games. More

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      Mason Greenwood could become tenth player to star for Man Utd and Barcelona – so how did other nine fare?

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      BARCELONA are ready to launch a £40million swoop for Mason Greenwood.The forward, 22, has spent this season on loan at Getafe from Manchester United.
      Mason Greenwood joined Getafe on loan last summerCredit: Rex

      Getafe want to make the move permanent at the end of the season.
      But SunSport this week revealed that they are set to face competition from three LaLiga rivals, including Barcelona.
      Should Greenwood make the switch to Barca he will become the tenth star to represent both illustrious clubs.
      Ahead of the potential switch, SunSport takes a look at how the previous nine have fared at Old Trafford and the Nou Camp.
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      GERARD PIQUE
      After seven years in Barcelona’s academy, Pique ditched his hometown club for Manchester United at 17.
      He picked up Premier League and Champions League winners’ medals with the Red Devils, but struggled to break into the team ahead of Rio Ferdinand or Nemanja Vidic.
      Pique, now 36, later spoke fondly of his time at Old Trafford, despite re-joining Barca in 2008.
      He went on to become a superstar with the Catalan giants, playing a key role in nine LaLiga title wins and three Champions League triumphs.
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      Man Utd – 2004-2008: MISS
      Barcelona – 2008-2022: HIT
      Gerard Pique made 23 first team appearances for Man UtdCredit: Getty
      He went on to play over 600 times for his hometown clubCredit: Splash News
      MARK HUGHES
      Sparky began his career at Old Trafford in 1980 and went on to have two successful stints at United.
      He swapped the Theatre of Dreams for Barcelona in 1986, becoming part of Terry Venables’ British revolution at the Nou Camp alongside Gary Lineker.
      Unlike Lineker, however, Hughes failed to make an impact in Spain, scoring just five times in 37 games before being loaned to Bayern Munich.
      He returned to Man Utd in 1988 and went on to become a key man for Sir Alex Ferguson over the next seven years.
      Man Utd – 1980-1986, 1988-1995: HIT
      Barcelona – 1986-1988: MISS
      Mark Hughes starred for Man Utd across two spellsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      He joined Barcelona alongside fellow Brit Gary Lineker in 1986Credit: Getty
      JORDI CRUYFF
      Attacking midfielder Cruyff came through at Barcelona under the tutelage of his legendary father Johan.
      Living up to the name on the back of his shirt was always going to be a tough ask, however.
      It never quite happened for Cruyff, who was sold by Barcelona after two years in their first team.
      He later spent four seasons with Man Utd, but didn’t hit the heights at Old Trafford either.
      Man Utd – 1996-2000: MISS
      Barcelona – 1994-1996: MISS
      Jordi Cruyff signed for Man Utd in 1996Credit: PA:Empics Sport
      The Dutchman had come through at Barcelona under his legendary fatherCredit: AFP
      HENRIK LARSSON
      Legendary forward Larsson joined Barcelona aged 33 after spending the bulk of his prime with Celtic.
      The Swede proved that he was still a top class forward at Barca, helping them to a pair of LaLiga titles and the Champions League.
      He joined boyhood club Helsingborgs in 2006, but would have one more stint with one of Europe’s elite, signing for Man Utd on loan in 2007.
      Aged 35 he proved to be a popular figure at Old Trafford, using his experience to help them to the Prem title.
      Man Utd – 2007: HIT
      Barcelona – 2004-2006: HIT
      Henrik Larsson joined Man Utd on loan in 2007Credit: AFP
      The Swede won the Champions League with BarcelonaCredit: AFP
      VICTOR VALDES
      Homegrown stopper Valdes spent 12 years as Barcelona’s No1 goalkeeper between 2002 and 2014.
      His ability with his feet enabled him to fit Barca’s style of play like a glove, and he helped them to six league titles and three Champions Leagues.
      In 2014 Barcelona opted to move in a different direction by signing Marc-Andre ter Stegen, with Valdes being allowed to join Man Utd on a free transfer.
      Valdes failed to topple compatriot David de Gea as United’s No1, making just two appearances before bizarrely joining Middlesbrough.
      Man Utd – 2015-2016: MISS
      Barcelona – 2002-2014: HIT
      Victor Valdes made just two first team appearances for Man UtdCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      The Spaniard excelled during his time at BarcelonaCredit: AP:Associated Press
      LAURENT BLANC
      French defender Blanc joined Barcelona to play for Johan Cruyff in 1996 following his brilliant performances for Auxerre.
      So it was a bitter blow when Cruyff was sacked immediately.
      He spent one unhappy year with Barca before leaving for Marseille in 1997.
      Having long been a fan of Blanc, Ferguson finally got his man aged 35 in 2001, although his best years were long behind him.
      Man Utd – 2001-2003: MISS
      Barcelona – 1996-1997: MISS
      Laurent Blanc joined Man Utd aged 35Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Blanc endured an unhappy year at BarcelonaCredit: Reuters
      MEMPHIS DEPAY
      Dutch winger Depay joined Man Utd in 2015 to much fanfare to play under compatriot Louis van Gaal.
      He struggled to ever deliver on his promise at Old Trafford, however, and completely fell out of favour under Jose Mourinho.
      Depay joined Lyon in 2017 and successfully rebuilt his career in Ligue 1, earning a move to Barcelona four years later.
      He never quite produced the goods at Barca and was allowed to join Atletico Madrid for under £4million in January.
      Man Utd – 2015-2017: MISS
      Barcelona – 2021-2023: MISS
      Memphis Depay joined Man Utd in 2015Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      He rebuilt his career at Lyon and then signed for BarcelonaCredit: EPA
      ALEXIS SANCHEZ
      Chilean forward moved to Man Utd from Arsenal in a swap deal that saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan move the other way in January 2018.
      His spell at Old Trafford was an unmitigated disaster, however, as he only scored five goals in 45 games.
      Prior to joining Arsenal he had excelled during three years at Barcelona.
      He bagged 46 goals and laid on 37 assists during his stint in Catalonia.
      Man Utd – 2018-2020: MISS
      Barcelona – 2011-2014: HIT
      Alexis Sanchez endured an unhappy spell at Man UtdCredit: Reuters
      The Chilean was far more successful at BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC
      Swedish legend Ibrahimovic signed for Man Utd aged 34 in 2016 after four years at Paris Saint-Germain.
      He immediately hit the ground running, scoring 28 goals in his debut season in England.
      Ibrahimovic suffered a devastating knee injury towards the end of the campaign and scarcely featured during his second United term upon his return.
      Earlier in his career he had signed for Barcelona from Inter Milan in 2009, but endured an unhappy spell under Pep Guardiola, who opted to move Lionel Messi into a central position during that campaign, thus marginalising Ibra.
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      Man Utd – 2016-2018: HIT
      Barcelona – 2009-2011: MISS
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic achieved cult hero status at Man UtdCredit: Getty
      The Swede didn’t quite fit in at BarcelonaCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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      How Barcelona could line up with Mason Greenwood succeeding Lionel Messi and forming stunning front line

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      MASON GREENWOOD could form a stunning front line if he joins Barcelona.The Spanish giants are ready to make a £40million transfer swoop for the Manchester United forward.
      Mason Greenwood could form a stunning front three if he joins BarcelonaCredit: Rex
      Gavi would also feature in a devastating line up for Xavi’s sideCredit: AP
      Barca have even set aside Lionel Messi’s iconic No10 shirt in a bid to persuade Greenwood to join the club.
      The 22-year-old, who is currently on loan at Getafe, has scored five goals and provided four assists in La Liga so far this season.
      Although Getafe want to sign Greenwood permanently, Barcelona are the current favourites to land him.
      The signing of Greenwood would allow Xavi to start the Englishman in a devastating front three.
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      Greenwood is able to play across the attack but would likely slot in on the right wing for Barca.
      Former Chelsea loanee Joao Felix has been Xavi’s preferred choice on the left flank this term.
      The attack would then be completed by top scorer Robert Lewandowski down the middle.
      In midfield, Xavi can call upon the experience of Oriol Romeu and Ilkay Gundogan next to teenage sensation Gavi.
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      Joao Cancelo and Alejandro Balde are the standout names to appear as full-backs on the right and left, respectively.
      Between them, Jules Kounde and Andreas Christensen have formed a solid defensive partnership this term.
      Long-serving goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen completes the line up, although the German is currently sidelined with a back injury.
      Deputy Inaki Pena, who came through the club’s famed La Masia academy, serves as a solid back-up option, though.
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      Mason Greenwood wanted in shock £40m Barcelona transfer as Man Utd striker is offered Lionel Messi’s iconic No10 shirt

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      BARCELONA are ready to offer Mason Greenwood Lionel Messi’s iconic No 10 shirt as part of a £40million summer transfer swoop.Manchester United forward Greenwood is catching the eye in Spanish football following his loan move to LaLiga club Getafe.
      Mason Greenwood is wanted by Barcelona in a £40million dealCredit: Rex
      The Spanish giants are prepared to offer him Lionel Messi’s iconic No10 shirtCredit: Reuters
      Greenwood is impressing in LaLiga with Getafe
      And Greenwood, 22, has helped them climb to eighth in the table with five goals and four assists.
      Getafe want to sign him permanently but Barca are planning a £40m bid of their own — which includes that legendary No 10 jersey.
      Argentine World Cup hero and eight-time Ballon D’or winner Messi, 36, left Barca in August 2021 and his number was handed to Ansu Fati.
      But it has not had an owner since Fati moved to Brighton on loan in September this year.
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      Now Barcelona want to use it to help lure Bradford-born Greenwood to the Nou Camp – and form a stunning new-look XI.
      Greenwood is reviving his career after agreeing it was best to move away from United.
      In February, the Crown Prosecution Service dropped charges against the striker of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
      United conducted their own investigation into the matter and were ready to welcome him back into the squad.
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      But a backlash against that plan forced a U-turn in August and he left for Getafe having not played for 18 months.
      Greenwood still holds out hope he might return to United one day, but that is unlikely. More

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      Unemployed ex-Man Utd star ‘closing in on free transfer return to former club’ just hours after contract terminated

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      FORMER Manchester United star Eric Bailly is closing in on an instant return to football after having his contract terminated by Besiktas.The club confirmed today that they had parted ways with Bailly after a brief statement on their X account.
      Eric Bailly is set to return to Villarreal after having his contract terminated by BesiktasCredit: Getty
      But as per Fabrizio Romano, the defender will not be without a club for long.
      He wrote on X that Villarreal have been pursuing Bailly since last week, and have now pounced after he became a free agent.
      Villarreal manager Marcelino is said to be a huge fan of the defender.
      It’s a return to the Yellow Submarine for Bailly who enjoyed an excellent one-year stint there from 2015 to 2016.
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      His form there persuaded Manchester United to part with £30million to sign him in the summer of 2016.
      He won the League Cup and Europa League during his first season at Old Trafford but a number of injury problems hindered his progress in recent years.
      He was then shipped out on loan to Ligue 1 side Marseille last season after being deemed surplus to requirements by boss Erik ten Hag.
      He still had 12 months remaining on his £80,000-a-week deal when he was made available for transfer by United in the summer.
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      Bailly held talks to link up with former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr but that deal broke down before he headed to Turkey to try to resurrect his career as Besiktas announced his signing on a one-year contract.
      Bailly underwent a turbulent period at the Turkish club, with the club exiling him alongside four other players two weeks ago due to “poor performances” and “incompatibility with the team.”
      He was joined in this exile by  Vincent Aboubakar, Rachid Ghezzal, Jean Onana and Valentin Rosier.
      On the players’ exile, new Besiktas president Hasan Arat told the AFP news agency: “Our No1 priority is to build a better team – we will fill the holes in our squad during the [winter] break.”
      It now seems that Bailly’s contract termination is the best fit for all parties, given he already has a club lined up.
      His exile from Besiktas caused huge controversy, and his agent Rafaela Pimenta, who also represents Erling Haaland claimed the player’s right had been violated.
      She said in a statement: “We are shocked and it took us by surprise.
      “We are preparing our reaction since we know Eric has done nothing wrong.
      “The player’s rights are being violated and we will make sure to protect him.” More

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      Ex-Man Utd star Eric Bailly, 29, becomes unemployed six months after Red Devils release as Besiktas contract terminated

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      FORMER Manchester United star Eric Bailly has had his contract terminated by Turkish club Besiktas.The centre-back joined the Turkish giants in the summer after being released by Manchester United.
      Bailly has had his contract terminated by BesiktasCredit: Getty
      The club confirmed on Twitter that they had released the player in a short statement.
      The club tweeted: “The contract with Eric Bailly, the player of our first team, has been terminated by mutual agreement.
      “We wish Eric Bailly success in his career. Regards. Besiktas JK”
      Villarreal are reportedly close to signing the defender on a free, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.
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      Bailly’s release comes amid highly controversial circumstances.
      He was one of five stars banished by the club owing to “poor performances” and “incompatibilities within the team”.
      Bailly’s agent said that the treatment had been unfair, given he was unable to contribute due to injury.
      He made eight appearances for Besiktas before being sidelined by the club.
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      His agent, Rafaela Pimenta, who also represents Erling Haaland, said when Bailly was first taken out of the squad: “We are shocked and it took us by surprise.
      “We are preparing our reaction since we know Eric has done nothing wrong.
      “The player’s rights are being violated and we will make sure to protect him.”
      Bailly, along with Vincent Aboubakar, Rachid Ghezzal, Jean Onana and Valentin Rosier, had all been made to train away from the first-team squad until a transfer or contract termination could be arranged.
      On the players’ exile, new Besiktas president Hasan Arat told the AFP news agency: “Our No1 priority is to build a better team – we will fill the holes in our squad during the [winter] break.”
      Bailly joined United from Villarreal in 2016 and played under former managers Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
      He won the League Cup and Europa League during his first season at Old Trafford but a number of injury problems hindered his progress in recent years.
      He was then shipped out on loan to Ligue 1 side Marseille last season after being deemed surplus to requirements by boss Erik ten Hag.
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      He still had 12 months remaining on his £80,000-a-week deal when he was made available for transfer by United in the summer.
      Bailly held talks to link up with former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr but that deal broke down before he headed to Turkey to try to resurrect his career as Besiktas announced his signing on a one-year contract. More