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Athletic Bilbao keeps successful coach on board
Athletic Bilbao has extended the contract of coach Ernesto Valverde. The 61-year-old Spaniard will remain with the club until 2026.

Lamine Yamal modest: 'Never asked to become the highest-paid player'
Lamine Yamal took a modest approach during contract negotiations with Barcelona. That’s what sporting director Deco revealed in an interview with RAC1. He also expressed his amazement at the maturity of the 17-year-old star: "You rarely see something like this."

Realisation of missing out on Wirtz sinks in at Bayern: 'He’s leaning towards Liverpool'
Florian Wirtz is, in all likelihood, not heading to Bayern Munich. That’s according to club president Herbert Hainer, who based his statement on information from sporting director Max Eberl. According to German media, the attacking midfielder has already given his word to Liverpool.

Top clubs chasing ‘shaken-up’ Cherki: ‘You shouldn’t go easy on him’
There is a strong chance that Rayan Cherki will leave Olympique Lyon this summer. According to L'Équipe, Aston Villa is the latest top club to join the list of suitors hoping to lure the 21-year-old into a move. The Lyon playmaker could make his debut for the national team next month.

Hilarity: Maddison gives interview to get back at Roy Keane
James Maddison has humorously added a new chapter to his peculiar relationship with Roy Keane, who criticized the Tottenham Hotspur attacking midfielder earlier this season.

Arteta praises recovering Timber: 'Not just a player, but a leader'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed on Wednesday that Jurriën Timber will miss the final match of the season. Speaking ahead of the season finale against Southampton, the Spaniard was full of praise for the Dutch international, who underwent surgery on Tuesday.

Special day for Liverpool and Slot: 'Fans have waited 35 years for this'
Arne Slot hopes that the supporters will enjoy the final home match against Crystal Palace this coming Sunday. Liverpool will receive the Premier League trophy, something that last happened five years ago under subdued circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and will also bid farewell to Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Real Madrid bids farewell to Ancelotti: 'Gracias, Carlo'
Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid will part ways after this season, as confirmed by Los Blancos. The disappointing results this season led to the departure of the successful coach, who won the Champions League three times with the club. His contract in Madrid was set to run until mid-2026.

Arteta aims for major trophy with Arsenal: 'Then we also have to be the best on the market'
Arsenal want to make a push for the league title next season. Summer reinforcements will be needed for that. One of the names on the list in London: Rodrygo.

Injury forces Boilesen to retire: 'It hurts to say goodbye'
After more than 250 matches in professional football, Nicolai Boilesen will play his final game as a professional on Sunday. The 33-year-old defender is being forced to retire due to ongoing injury problems.