Chelsea complete Schuerrle move Andre Schuerrle described his "honour" to sign for Chelsea, after the club officially announced his signing on Tuesday.
The Premier League side confirmed a deal had been reached with Bayer Leverkusen a fortnight ago, and have now revealed the forward has put pen to paper on a five-year contract.
And the Germany international is itching to get started for Jose Mourinho's side.
"I am so happy now I have signed and it is an honour for me to play for this club, with this team and for these great fans," Schurrle told the club's official website.
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Real Madrid appoint Carlo Ancelotti Real Madrid have announced that Carlo Ancelotti will be presented as the club's new manager on Wednesday after signing a three-year deal.
The Italian has departed Paris Saint-Germain after just one-and-a-half seasons in charge, and has been succeeded in the French capital by Laurent Blanc.
Ancelotti, who won the Ligue 1 title with PSG in 2012-13, takes over from Jose Mourinho at the Santiago Bernabeu following the Portuguese's departure to Chelsea.
The 54-year-old began his career in football as a midfielder with Parma, and went on to represent his country at international level throughout spells with Roma and Milan.
Following his retirement from playing, Ancelotti took up a role as Reggiana boss
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West Brom: No plans to sell Odemwingie West Brom chairman Jeremy Pearce has insisted that the club will not be forced into a cheap sale of Peter Odemwingie.
The striker is widely expected to leave the club following a season of unrest, but Pearce is adamant the Premier League club will not part company with him unless their criteria are met.
Odemwingie started just 13 Premier League games last season compared to 25 the year before and also halved his goal tally in the English top flight from 2011/12 to five.
The wantaway forward caused a great deal of controversy in the January transfer window when he effectively tried to initiate his own move to QPR, only for it to fall through.
"We have a player who is under contract until th
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Liverpool reveal Anfield redevelopment plans Plans that will see the areas surrounding Liverpool's Anfield home regenerated have been revealed.
A 260 million pound collaboration between the Merseyside club, Liverpool City Council and Your Housing Group will pave the way for an expansion of the famous stadium and revitalise its surroundings.
Around 300 houses in the area will be demolished, though a further 550 are set to be refurbished as part of a push to improve the area.
Nearby Stanley Park, which had been the proposed site of a new stadium for Liverpool prior to those plans being abandoned due to cost issues, will also be renovated.
The regeneration scheme does not explicitly involve the expansion of Anfield, but will allow the mooted
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Category: News Views: 1061 Added: SkyDate: 26.06.2013 - 01:13
Mignolet completes Liverpool switch Simon Mignolet has completed a move to Liverpool on a long-term contract.
The 25-year-old made 101 appearances for Sunderland after joining the Wearside club from Sint Truiden in 2010, but will now look to compete with Pepe Reina for the number one jersey at Anfield.
Liverpool have been busy in the market already in the off-season, signing Spanish duo Luis Alberto and Iago Aspas, as well as Kolo Toure, with manager Brendan Rodgers enthused by the shape his squad is taking.
"I am delighted that we have been able to sign one of the top goalkeepers in the Premier League," said Rodgers.
Category: News Views: 944 Added: SkyDate: 26.06.2013 - 01:09
Kendall tips Martinez to succeed at Everton Former Everton manager Howard Kendall believes Roberto Martinez is the right man to lead the club to future success.
Kendall oversaw a period of success for the Merseyside club during the 1980s, including lifting the top-flight title in 1985 and 1987.
And the 67-year-old is confident the newly appointed Spaniard can emulate the success he had at Goodison Park, and guide the team to honours.
"I think he will do an excellent job," Kendall told the club's official website.
"The job he did at Wigan, keeping them in the league for so long, and the attractive way he plays football, I'm sure the fans will like that. He's (also coming here) on the back of an FA Cup win.
Category: News Views: 1033 Added: SkyDate: 26.06.2013 - 01:06
Perez keen to renew Ronaldo deal Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has reiterated his desire to extend Cristiano Ronaldo's contract with the club.
The Portuguese winger moved to the Santiago Bernabeu from Manchester United in 2009, and has scored an incredible 201 goals in just 199 appearances since.
And Perez is eager to reward the 28-year-old with an improved deal amid rumours he could return to OldTrafford.
"He's our most important asset, and we will build the future of Madrid around him," he told 20Minutos.
"Soon we will clarify this issue. I have no doubt that Cristiano is going to retire at Real Madrid. I'm convinced that he'll renew. The renewals are done before the season starts."
Perez also discussed the possibility of signi
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Category: News Views: 1086 Added: SkyDate: 26.06.2013 - 01:04
Cruyff: Barca should sell Messi after signing Neymar Barcelona legend Johan Cruyff has suggested that the Spanish club should sell Lionel Messi following the acquisition of Neymar.
The Catalan club recently paid a reported €57 million in order to bring the Brazilian star, who is currently representing his country at the FIFA Confederations Cup, to the Camp Nou from Santos.
And Cruyff, who won a string of titles as both a player and manager with Barca, believes pairing Neymar with four-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi will not be easy.
"With Neymar on board, I would have planned for the possibility of selling Messi, and some would agree with that, others not," he told Marca.
"You are talking about a team, its players, the things around it. There are too many things at stake. That’s why it’s so diffic
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