(FC Daily Briefing) Sat, May 10: Xabi Alonso set to leave Bayer Leverkusen at end of season, Arne Slot admits sadness at Alexander-Arnold exit

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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Saturday, May 10, 2025

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🇩🇪 Bundesliga: Xabi Alonso Announces Departure From Bayer Leverkusen, Cesc Fabregas Emerges as Top Candidate to Replace Xabi Alonso

Xabi Alonso has confirmed he will be leaving Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season.

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Cesc Fàbregas has emerged as a leading candidate to succeed Xabi Alonso as Bayer Leverkusen head coach.

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Newly crowned Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are gearing up for an emotional final home game of the season as they say farewell to club legend Thomas Müller.

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More on Bayern Munich, manager Vincent Kompany is simply hoping for a good night’s sleep after guiding his team to the Bundesliga title last week with two games to spare.

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🇪🇸 La Liga: Real Madrid Set to Appoint Xabi Alonso as New Manager, Beats by Dre Sign Lamine Yamal as Brand Ambassador

Real Madrid officials are preparing to announce the appointment of Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso as their next manager.

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Barcelona’s 17-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal has been unveiled as the latest global ambassador for Beats by Dre, joining a prestigious roster of athletes that includes Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, and LeBron James.

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🇬🇧 Premier League: Arne Slot Gives Verdict on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Decision to Leave Liverpool, Man United Boss Ruben Amorim Reacts to Roy Keane Criticism

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has expressed his disappointment following the news that Trent Alexander-Arnold will leave the club at the end of the season.

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Still on Liverpool, Mohamed Salah has been named the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year, winning by the largest margin in the 21st century.

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Leny Yoro has revealed that private conversations with Rio Ferdinand played a key role in kick-starting his Manchester United career.

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More on Manchester United, Ruben Amorim has responded to criticism from club legend Roy Keane regarding his side’s Premier League form, insisting he has had to prioritise European success over domestic fixtures in pursuit of Europa League glory.

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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is set to return from injury this weekend, according to manager Pep Guardiola.

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West Ham have yet to make a decision on Michail Antonio’s future, with manager Graham Potter describing the striker’s situation as ‘unique’.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admits his side have ‘gone a step backwards’ in the Premier League this season.

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Still on Mikel Arteta, he has confirmed that Arsenal will give Liverpool a guard of honour, praising the ‘fascinating’ job Arne Slot has done at Anfield this season.

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🇬🇭 Ghana News: GFA President Kurt Okraku Urges Police to Bring Pooley’s Killers to Justice, 24th Anniversary of May 9th Stadium Disaster Held at Accra Sports Stadium

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has made a passionate appeal to the Ghana Police Service to intensify efforts in bringing the perpetrators behind the tragic death of Asante Kotoko supporter Pooley to justice.

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A solemn ceremony was held on Friday at the Accra Sports Stadium to mark the 24th anniversary of the tragic May 9 Stadium Disaster – widely considered the darkest day in Ghana’s football history.

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Four standout players have been nominated for the NASCO Premier League Player of the Month award for April.

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The Ex-National Goalkeepers Union has announced its nominees for the Premier League’s Outstanding Goalkeeper of the Month award for April.

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Two experienced and highly regarded coaches have been shortlisted for the NASCO Coach of the Month award for April, following their teams’ impressive performances throughout the month.

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Ebony FC have been crowned champions of the 2024/25 Ashanti Regional Division Two Middle League, securing a thrilling 2-1 victory over favorites Benab FC in the final.

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⚽ Transfer News: Arsenal Open Talks With William Saliba Over Contract Extension, Bayer Leverkusen Star Florian Wirtz Reaches Agreement With Bayern Munich

Arsenal have reportedly entered new talks with William Saliba regarding a contract extension ahead of the summer.

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More on Arsenal, the Gunners’ Premier League rivals are reportedly expecting the Gunners to emerge as the frontrunners in the race to sign Sporting Lisbon striker Victor Gyokeres.

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Florian Wirtz has reportedly reached an agreement with Bayern Munich for a summer move to the current Bundesliga champions, pending formal negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen.

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Bayern Munich are said to remain firm in their stance on Leroy Sané’s contract offer, despite reports of a sudden change of agent during negotiations

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