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      Kyle Walker signs new Man City deal with hilarious ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ vid after Bayern Munich transfer U-turn

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      KYLE WALKER has signed a new contract at Manchester City running until 2026, and celebrated by recreating an iconic movie scene to announce it.The experienced defender was strongly linked with Bayern Munich during the summer transfer window, but has now committed to City.
      Kyle Walker recreated an iconic movie sceneCredit: https://twitter.com/ManCity
      The City star channelled his inner Leonardo DiCaprioCredit: https://twitter.com/ManCity
      Walker’s team-mates went wild with gleeCredit: https://twitter.com/ManCity
      Walker’s new deal will keep him at the Etihad until he is 36.
      Channelling his inner Leonardo DiCaprio, the full-back shouted “I’m not leaving” in a scene reminiscent of The Wolf of Wall Street.
      In the announcement video, Walker’s team-mates all cheered and jumped around to celebrate.
      After signing on the dotted line, the 33-year-old told City’s website: “I’m thrilled to sign a new deal.
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      “My future is with Manchester City and that is the best thing for me.
      “I’ve enjoyed every single moment of the past six years at this fantastic Club.
      “I have an amazing coach, great team-mates and staff and our fans are the best. I feel supported on every single level.
      “The Treble-winning season is one I will never forget and we’re ready to go again and try to win more trophies.
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      Walker recreated an iconic Leonardo DiCaprio sceneCredit: Wolf Of Wall Street
      “I am delighted to continue at a Club that competes for trophies every year and I can’t wait to see what the next few years bring.”
      City’s director of football Txiki Begiristain added: “We are very happy that Kyle will be here until 2026.
      “He is an outstanding footballer and his speed, strength and experience make him such an important member of our squad.
      “For me, he is the best right-back in the world, a player with a unique set of attributes. He brings a very special dynamic to our team.
      “Kyle has been a huge part of our recent success, and we are confident that he will help us compete for trophies in the upcoming seasons.”
      In July it was claimed that Walker had verbally agreed to join Bayern Munich.
      But he later decided to stay at City following talks with Guardiola.
      Walker was spotted going for dinner with his manager at swanky Japanese restaurant MUSU in Manchester last month.
      The full-back joined City from Tottenham in a £50million deal in 2017.
      He has since won five Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups and the Champions League.#
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      Walker has played 260 times for City and has also won 78 England caps.
      Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate admitted earlier this week that he has twice talked Walker out of international retirement.
      Kyle Walker has committed to Manchester City until 2026Credit: Getty More

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      Jadon Sancho is slow and plays like a Man City player – he’ll never win his fight with Ten Hag, says Man Utd legend

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      JADON SANCHO has been branded “slow” and too much “like a Manchester City player” to win his fight with United boss Erik ten Hag.Ex-Red Devils defender Paul Parker made the astonishing claims and also believes the winger lacks the “drive” to save his Old Trafford career.
      Jadon Sancho has only himself to blame, according to Paul ParkerCredit: Getty
      It’s thought club chiefs are unsure if Sancho should play for United again.
      Ten Hag left the 23-year-old out of his squad for the 3-1 loss at Arsenal on September 3, insisting it was because the England ace had trained poorly.
      Sancho fired back at the “completely untrue” explanation and argued he had been “a scapegoat for a long time” – although on Tuesday he deleted that statement from his social media.
      Now Parker has given his incredible verdict on the saga.
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      The former Three Lions star reckons Sancho blew his big opportunity when he returned to action last season following a lay-off for physical and psychological issues.
      Parker told MyBettingSites.co.uk: “He had a very good chance of proving himself when he came back from his extended holiday but he did that.
      “He didn’t grab that chance and we never saw a change in him. 
      “Now he is trying to do a public fight with the manager and he is never going to win that fight regardless if he is right or not. 
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      “He might be right but the manager, the players and the fans have lost all respect for him.
      “It’s all about how Erik ten Hag sees things now. It’s up to him whether he should be given another chance but personally I think his time is up at Man United.”
      Parker was equally scathing in his assessment of the former Borussia Dortmund attacker on the pitch.
      The ex-Fulham and QPR man said: “From his first day at Man United, I could see that he was never going to be the wide player the fans expected.”
      “Fans expected him to be dynamic and full of energy. But he is slow and he plays like a Man City player, which is not what Man United are looking for. 
      “I don’t think there is a way back for him now.”
      Parker added: “He has never looked himself in the mirror and given himself the blame. He should realise that it’s his own fault but he doesn’t have this drive about him. 
      “I don’t think he has that bit about him that it takes to rejuvenate his career at Man United.” More

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      Micah Richards reveals he played ‘agent’ to bring England pal to Man City – only to be awkwardly offered in swap deal

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      MICAH RICHARDS has revealed he lured Joelon Lescott to Manchester City – only to be offered to Everton as part of a potential swap deal.The former defender became close friends with Lescott while on international duty with England.
      Micah Richards revealed he told Manchester City to sign Joleon LescottCredit: YOUTUBE @@therestisfootball
      Lescott and Richards became close friends while on England dutyCredit: Getty
      And when Lescott revealed he would like to join Richards at Manchester City, the right-back took it upon himself to make the move happen.
      However, the now Sky Sports pundit revealed there was an unexpected twist to the deal which he did not appreciate.
      Richards, 35, said on The Rest is Football podcast: “I pull Mark Hughes and I said to him ‘Joleon wants to come’ if you’re interested.
      “And he sort of nodded to me like ‘we know that one’.
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      “So a week later I get a call from Joleon who says it looks like it’s going to happen.
      “Joelon’s coming to Man City now and Mark Hughes is only trying to include me in the deal to go to Everton!
      “I’m thinking ‘hold on! I’ve done all the dirty work here getting Joleon to come to Man City’ and Mark Hughes has not even told me anything – he’s trying to get me to go the other way in a swap deal.”
      Richards ended up getting his wish to play with Lescott after the centre-back finally completed a £22million switch to City.
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      Everton had rejected two bids from the Citizens before agreeing to let Lescott leave in the final week of the 2009 summer transfer window.
      The pair would go on to play in City’s 2012 Premier League title-winning team together. More

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      Real Madrid lining up shock transfer move for Man City striker as LaLiga giants eye alternatives to Kylian Mbappe

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      REAL MADRID are interested in making a shock move for Manchester City star Julian Alvarez, according to reports.Carlo Ancelotti’s side are exploring the striker market after losing Karim Benzema to the Saudi Pro League this summer.
      Julian Alvarez has impressed for Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      The Frenchman signed for Al-Ittihad, leaving a significant gap up front for Real Madrid.
      Ancelotti and Co opted not to go big for a striker this summer, instead landing former Stoke and Newcastle flop Joselu on loan from Espanyol.
      While the Italian is currently content with his options, the Spanish giants are expected to recruit a star forward next year.
      Real Madrid have long been linked with Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe.
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      They are expected to finally get a deal over the line for the 24-year-old next summer, with his PSG contract set to expire.
      But having been in this position with Mbappe before only to see a move fall through, Real Madrid chiefs are exploring alternative options just in case.
      According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Man City star Alvarez is on Real’s radar.
      They claim that he could emerge as a key target for Ancelotti’s side, should they fail to land Mbappe.
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      Alvarez, 23, has excelled since moving to the Etihad – despite having to compete with Erling Haaland up top.
      He netted 17 goals in all competitions last season, helping City to the Treble while also winning the World Cup with Argentina.
      Manager Pep Guardiola won’t want to lose Alvarez, who has started all four of City’s Premier League matches this term thus far.
      In the absence of a top striker, Real Madrid have been relying on Jude Bellingham for goals so far this season.
      The England star has scored five times in his first four matches for his new side, with his manager setting him a goals target.
      Ancelotti said: “He can reach 15 goals without a problem. He moves very well and that’s why he scores so many goals.
      “He’s a player who learns very quickly, we don’t have to tell him things too many times.”
      Jude Bellingham has had a sensational start to life at Real MadridCredit: Rex More

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      Gundogan reveals incredible lengths John Stones went to in bid to become Man City captain – including hilarious slogan

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      MANCHESTER CITY star John Stones was so desperate to become captain last season that he even came up with a hilarious slogan.That is according to ex-City skipper Ilkay Gundogan, who ultimately beat Stones to the armband and lifted the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League trophy.
      John Stones tried to become Manchester City captain last seasonCredit: AFP
      The Citizens held a team vote last term with the main candidates being the now Barcelona star and Kevin De Bruyne as the two most experienced players in Pep Guardiola’s roster.
      But Stones threw his name in the hat and went all in with a rather creative campaign to win over his team-mates.
      The England international even distributed posters with a comical election slogan which read: “John Stones – Man of the People”.
      Gundogan told Bild: “John promoted himself, yes, but more for fun.
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      “When I was elected captain, I was relatively sure that I would be in the top three.
      “It was about whether it would be Kev [De Bruyne] or me. I think it was relatively close.”
      Gundogan left City as a free agent after their stunning Treble-winning campaign came to a close.
      The Germany international revealed the Manchester giants left it too late with their contract offer in the summer.
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      The 32-year-old eventually turned down a new deal at the Etihad in favour of a move to Barcelona.
      And the German has admitted he could have been persuaded to extend his seven-year stay if they had come to him earlier.
      Gundogan said: “I’m honest and many people don’t know this but in the end, it wasn’t about a year or two.
      “City waited a relatively long time until the talks really intensified. If this had happened a little earlier, the situation would have been different.
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      Stones put together a hilarious campaign with a funny slogan but lost to Ilkay GundoganCredit: Getty
      “I don’t want to go into the minute details, but it was quite late in the season.”
      Gundogan said by the time City raised the prospect of him staying, he needed to focus fully on the challenges ahead.
      He added: “When it comes to a Champions League quarter-final or semi-final, players want to concentrate purely on sport. I didn’t know what would happen next. I couldn’t plan anything.
      “Pep Guardiola’s appreciation was always there, but officially there was no movement from the club for a long time.
      “So in the end it was the perfect ending at City, it couldn’t have come at a better time. It was also my childhood dream to play for FC Barcelona.”
      Guardiola did everything to persuade his skipper to stay at the Etihad – and Gundogan said it was a tough phone call to make.
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      He said: “Unfortunately, I didn’t say goodbye in person because I only made the decision after the Champions League final – two days before the Germany game against Colombia.
      “So it was probably the hardest phone call I’ve ever had in my life. The conversation was emotional, but Pep was also happy for me – joining his boyhood club Barcelona.” More

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      Micah Richards reveals he blames Man City star Scott Carson for costing him £1MILLION after nightmare game

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      MICAH RICHARDS blames Manchester City goalkeeper Scott Carson for a staggering £1million loss in 2007.That was when England lost 3-2 to Croatia at Wembley and were officially denied a place in Euro 2008 under then manager Steve McClaren.
      Micah Richards blames Scott Carson for a £1million loss in 2007Credit: Getty
      Manchester City ace Carson put together an error-laden display against CroatiaCredit: PA:Press Association
      Carson cost Richards a £1million bonus after England missed out on Euro 2008Credit: Rex
      Carson started between the sticks in that nightmare qualifier as did Richards at right-back in McClaren’s heavily rotated starting line-up for this must-win game.
      Slaven Bilic’s men opened the scoring after just eight minutes with a long-range shot by Niko Kranjcar that the keeper couldn’t hold on to.
      The Croats doubled their lead only six minutes later when Ivica Olic dribbled past the now 38-year-old shot stopper with ease and hit the back of the net.
      England managed to fight back with goals by Frank Lampard and Peter Crouch in the second half.
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      But Croatia sealed their place in Austria and Switzerland with a magnificent long-range shot by Mladen Petric.
      Richards still remembers that awful performance and is not shy to express his honest opinion about Carson’s display.
      In fact, the ex-City star still blames him for missing out on a £1m bonus that he would have received if England made it to the Euro 2008 finals.
      Richards told The Rest Is Football as he joined Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer: “The team we had that day…
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      “We didn’t have Rio [Ferdinand] or John Terry. It was a mixed-bag team.
      “[David] Beckham was on the bench as well. It was all over the place. But we thought we could get a draw.
      “That was terrible! I think my player rating after that game, at best, was a two.
      “But I blame Scott Carson. I blame him. I’m sorry. He’s at Man City now, taking all the accolades, winning the treble, medal after medal.
      “And he cost me a million quid. He cost me a million pounds sterling!
      “Not euros, not pesos, not francs… That was my bonus – get to the Euros, [have] so many appearances for England, and you get more money on your contract at Man City.” More

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      Nine candidates who could replace Gareth Southgate as England boss from Pep Guardiola to Sarina Wiegman

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      ENGLAND are already thinking ahead in case manager Gareth Southgate leaves after Euro 2024.Southgate’s contract runs out next year and his future will largely depend on the Three Lions’ performance in the European championship in Germany.
      England manager Gareth Southgate’s contract runs out after Euro 2024Credit: Getty
      If the 53-year-old departs then the FA will be no short of quality options to replace him in the dugout.
      Pep Guardiola has been earmarked as the association’s top pick to take over and push England to glory, just like he did with Manchester City and Barcelona.
      Guardiola’s contract with City expires just a year after Southgate’s and the Spanish tactician is bang in the mix for the job.
      The 52-year-old would be a priority but there are other quality options, one of which would pose as a history-making appointment.
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      SunSport take you through the NINE managers that could replace Gareth Southgate as England boss:
      Pep Guardiola
      Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is the FA’s “dream” pick for the top job.
      And England chiefs will ty to lure Guardiola if Gareth Southgate leaves after Euro 2024.
      The ex-Bayern Munich boss has previously opened the door to the Three Lions as he admitted he would be keen on crossing over to international football.
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      A move to his native Spain would be quite unlikely after his public support of Catalan independence.
      Sarina Wiegman
      FA chief executive Mark Bullingham confirmed he wouldn’t rule out England women’s manager Sarina Wiegman as the men’s next head coach.
      Wiegman led the Lionesses to European Cup glory in 2022 and then took them to this year’s World Cup Final where they lost to Spain.
      The Dutch tactician is the only manager – male or female – to lead two different teams to a World Cup Final, having also finished as a runner-up with the Netherlands to the USA in 2019.
      Thus, the 53-year-old could indeed become the first ever woman to manage a men’s national team next year, although her contract with the Lionesses expires in 2025.
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      Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is England’s “dream” pick to replace SouthgateCredit: PA
      Eddie Howe
      Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has long been touted as a future England boss.
      It all started during Howe’s time at Bournemouth when he led the Cherries to Premier League promotion in 2015.
      The 45-year-old has since been turning heads at St James’ Park as he led the Magpies to a top-four finish last season and a subsequent return to the Champions League.
      England women’s boss Sarina Wiegman wouldn’t be ruled out for the men’s job by the FACredit: Getty
      Graham Potter 
      Graham Potter has been out of a job ever since his controversial dismissal by Chelsea last season.
      However, Potter is still highly-rated after his stunning three-year stint at Brighton.
      In fact, FA technical director John McDermott met colleagues to discuss potential successors prior to the 2022 World Cup and the 48-year-old was mentioned.
      Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has long been touted as a future England managerCredit: Alamy
      Lee Carsley
      England Under-21 manager Lee Carsley couldn’t be ruled out for the top job as current England manager Southgate was appointed while he was also in charge of the Young Lions in 2016.
      Carsley led the youth team to a stunning Euro 2023 triumph this summer that saw them winning every game and conceding no goals.
      Steve Cooper
      Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper has enjoyed tremendous success and love at the City Ground after leading the club back to the Premier League following a 23-year absence from the top flight.
      But Cooper is no stranger to the England set-up as a former manager of the Under-16s and Under-17s.
      The 43-year-old was a massive success as he won the Under-17 World Cup in 2017 and made it to the final of the Euros the same year.
      Roma boss Jose Mourinho almost took over as England manager in 2007Credit: Getty
      Jose Mourinho
      Roma boss Jose Mourinho used to be many elite clubs’ dream pick to sit in their dugout.
      But Mourinho’s star has started to fade and there are not many top teams chasing the Special One’s signature.
      However, England have always been keen on the Portuguese tactician and could come back for him after almost signing him in 2007 only for his wife to change his mind at the eleventh hour.
      The two-time Champions League winner knows all about English football having previously worked for Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham.
      Al-Ettifaq manager Steven Gerrard would be in contention for the England jobCredit: Getty
      Steven Gerrard 
      England could go back to some of their biggest legends to take over the hotseat, such as Al-Ettifaq manager Steven Gerrard.
      Gerrard is currently in Saudi Arabia making big bucks, but such a challenge could convince him to turn his back on all that easy money and move back to elite competition.
      The 43-year-old experienced immense success at Rangers and an impressive first year at Aston Villa – so much so, that many consider the Liverpool legend as Jurgen Klopp’s natural successor.
      Wayne Rooney
      Another legend that knows all about the demands of being England boss is former record goalscorer Wayne Rooney.
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      Rooney showed signs of promise during his time in charge of Derby, despite the crisis that had engulfed the club.
      The Manchester United legend has also shone bright in the MLS as DC United boss as he was also picked to manage the competition’s All Stars to face Arsenal this summer. More

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      Classy Man City star Erling Haaland sends 175 gift boxes full of kits and footballs to budding footballers in hometown

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      ERLING HAALAND has struck again as he gifted 175 boxes of football kits to aspiring footballers in his hometown in Norway.The Man City star gave 1,000 budding footballers under the age of 12 wholesome gift packages.
      Erling Haaland has sent 175 gift boxes to budding footballers in NorwayCredit: Alamy
      The 23-year-old sent the packages to youngsters in Time municipality, Norway where he grew up.
      Each child received a football, T-shirt, shorts, football bag and an Aquafigure drinking bottle- a brand that Haaland has invested in.
      The packages are worth £111 each.
      However, the Norweigan star was not present to give the gifts as he was too busy scoring a hat-trick against Fulham over the weekend.
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      His stunning performance led Pep Guardiola’s side to a 5-1 victory- continuing City’s winning streak this Premier League season.
      Haaland has picked up where he left off last campaign scoring already six goals in four Premier League appearances.
      His record-breaking goal-scoring last season of 36 goals in 35 appearances is the most of all time in a Premier League campaign.
      The superstar then went on to win the treble and won the Champions League Golden Boot for the second time after scoring 12 goals in the competition.
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      Lionel Messi is the only other player to receive the award twice before turning 23.
      To top off his success Haaland won the PFA Player of the Year award.
      The 23-year-old will be next seen in action playing for his national team Norway.
      They face Jordan in a friendly on September 7th and then take on Georgia in a Euro 2023 qualifier on September 12th.
      Haaland scored a hat-trick against Fulham over the weekendCredit: Alamy More