REUTERS: Manchester City have signed defender Philippe Sandler from Dutch top division side PEC Zwolle, the Premier League champions announced https://www.mancity.com/news/first-team/first-team-news/2018/july/man-city-sign-philippe-sandler on Tuesday.The 21-year-old, a product of the Ajax Amsterdam youth system, has represented the Netherlands at under-20 level and can play as a centre back or in a holding midfield position.City did not provide financial details of the deal, but media reports said the fee was in the region of 3 million euros (US$3.51 million). The reports added that Sandler could be loaned back to a club in the Netherlands.Sandler is City's third signing of the close season and follows forward Riyad Mahrez and defensive midfielder Claudio Gomes into the club.City face FA Cup winners Chelsea in the Community Shield on Sunday, before Pep Guardiola's team take on Arsenal in their opening league clash on Aug. 12.(Reporting by Ankit Ajmera in Bengaluru; Editing by Toby … [Read more...] about Manchester City sign Dutch defender Sandler
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Manchester City find their perfect match with Tinder deal
Lifestyle Premier League leaders Manchester City have swiped right on a unique deal with dating app Tinder, both organisations said on Thursday. 05 Apr 2018 06:55PM Bookmark REUTERS: Premier League leaders Manchester City have swiped right on a unique deal with dating app Tinder, both organisations said on Thursday.A day after a 3-0 loss to Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-finals, City announced the signing of a multi-year partnership with Tinder, with British media reporting the deal is worth millions of pounds.The commercial deal will see the dating app team up with the club's men's and women's sides along with sister club New York City FC."Tinder is a huge global platform which, just like football, is bringing millions of people together every day all around the world," City Football Group's Chief Commercial Officer Tom Glick said in a statement on the club's website."Football is all about a community of fans, sharing moments, emotions and … [Read more...] about Manchester City find their perfect match with Tinder deal
Manchester City in position to win league by beating Manchester United
By The Associated Press Sat., March 31, 2018 LONDON—Now it’s on for Manchester City to win the English Premier League in the earliest and sweetest way possible: Victory over Manchester United in next Saturday’s derby will seal the trophy for Pep Guardiola’s runway leader. “I have lived in Manchester long enough to know what it means,” City captain Vincent Kompany said after Saturday’s 3-1 win at Everton. “It will be lively and spicy but I don’t mind.” Not even Alex Ferguson managed to clinch any of his 13 titles for United by beating the neighbours. Even more incredibly, City can secure its third title since 2012 with six games to spare thanks to the Manchester rivals both winning on Saturday. Read more: Gender pay gap in English Premier League soccer is bigger than HSBC or Goldman Sachs Article Continued Below Zlatan Ibrahimovic to leave Manchester United for MLS, join LA Galaxy, sources say Alexis … [Read more...] about Manchester City in position to win league by beating Manchester United
Manchester City overwhelms Arsenal
By Frank Griffiths The Associated Press Thu., March 1, 2018 LONDON—Manchester City outclassed Arsenal by 3-0 for the second time in less than a week, this time humiliating the Gunners in front of their home fans in the English Premier League on Thursday. City had three goals well before halftime, as Bernardo Silva, David Silva, and Leroy Sane capitalized on Arsenal’s ever-present defensive frailties. Arsenal squandered an early chance to get back into the match in the second half when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s penalty was easily saved. The result gave City a 16-point lead at the league summit ahead of Manchester United and it left Arsenal in sixth place and 10 points off the Champions League places, and manager Arsene Wenger facing further scorn from the team’s fans. The embarrassment was a double dose of disgrace for Arsenal, which lost to City 3-0 in the League Cup final on Sunday at Wembley Stadium. Article Continued Below In … [Read more...] about Manchester City overwhelms Arsenal
Manchester City transfer news: Pep Guardiola’s side complete Aymeric Laporte signing
Manchester City have confirmed they have completed the deal in signing Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte on 30 January. The 23-year-old brough his €65m release clause from Basque club on 29 January, which then allowed him join the Premier League leaders. Pep Guardiola's side spent around £57m in bringing the Frenchman to the Etihad for a club-record fee. Laporte signed a six-year deal with City and becomes the six addition of the 2017/18 season. "City are delighted to announce the signing of French centre-back Aymeric Laporte. The 23-year-old joins the Club from Athletic Bilbao as Pep Guardiola's sixth signing of the 2017/18 season and has signed a deal until 2023," a statement read on City's official website. "Regarded as one of the most promising young defenders in Europe, Laporte will take the number 14 shirt and is eager to help the Blues in their hunt for silverware." Laporte has also expressed his delight after joining one of the best teams in Europe, while … [Read more...] about Manchester City transfer news: Pep Guardiola’s side complete Aymeric Laporte signing