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Anthony Martial Receives Hero’s Welcome in Greece After Joining AEK Athens on Free Transfer

Anthony Martial was greeted like a hero by AEK Athens fans, who lit flares to celebrate his surprising free transfer to the Greek club. The former Manchester United forward has now joined AEK after leaving Old Trafford earlier this summer.

Martial’s departure from United came as his contract expired, allowing him to leave the club as a free agent. His new chapter with AEK Athens adds to an already impressive summer of signings for the ambitious Greek side.

AEK has been busy in the transfer market, securing former Premier League talents Erik Lamela, Roberto Pereyra, and Thomas Strakosha on free transfers. They were also close to signing David Datro Fofana from Chelsea, but negotiations fell through at the last moment.

Despite missing out on Fofana, AEK hit the mark by securing Martial’s signature after his proposed move to Brazilian giants Flamengo collapsed. The former Sevilla loanee arrived in the Greek capital last night, having signed his new contract, and was greeted with a raucous reception.

AEK supporters filled the airport, lighting flares and chanting Martial’s name as he stepped off the plane. The passionate welcome marks the beginning of a new journey for the Frenchman, who will look to revive his career in the Greek Super League.

Martial joined Manchester United in 2015 from Monaco for a fee that could rise to £58 million, setting a transfer record for a teenager at the time. He made an instant impact, scoring 17 goals in 49 appearances during his debut season. However, that would end up being his highest number of appearances in a single campaign at United.

Over the years, Martial struggled with various injuries and inconsistent form. By the end of his time at United, he had managed to score just 90 goals in 317 games. Now, he aims for a fresh start with AEK Athens, where fans are clearly eager to see what he can bring to their squad.

Anthony Martial is looking for a fresh start with AEK Athens, who currently sit at the top of the Greek Super League after four matches. The club finished as runners-up to PAOK last season and is now determined to reclaim the title they last won in 2023.

Despite Martial’s new chapter in Greece, former Arsenal and Chelsea star Emmanuel Petit has raised doubts about whether the French forward still possesses the “desire” to continue his career.

Petit expressed his concerns, saying: “I can’t remember the last time Martial was truly a proper footballer on the pitch, delivering good performances. Maybe he should ask himself this question: Does he have the desire to keep going with his career? Because it seems that the last few years have been very difficult for him both on and off the pitch.”

He added, “It’s challenging to have a positive mindset every morning when you arrive at the training ground, especially when you are dealing with problems in your personal life, issues in the dressing room, and troubles everywhere.

“If I were Anthony Martial, I would look in the mirror and ask myself: Do I still want to be a professional footballer?”

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Alphonso Davies’ Agent Sets Up Talks With Real Madrid And Man Utd After Bayern Fallout

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Alphonso Davies' Agent Sets Up Talks With Real Madrid And Man Utd After Bayern Fallout

Real Madrid’s pursuit of Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies has been reinvigorated after a series of developments that suggest the Canadian defender’s future remains undecided. While Bayern had recently shown confidence in retaining Davies, Real Madrid has been given fresh hope of securing his signature.

Davies is unlikely to commit to any decision before January, allowing Real Madrid time to prepare an official contract offer.

According to Christian Falk via The Daily Briefing, Davies’ agent, Nedal Huoseh, was supposed to meet with Bayern officials in Munich.

However, the meeting was shifted to a virtual call, and Bayern’s Director of Football, Max Eberl, did not attend, reportedly frustrating Huoseh. This isn’t the first instance of strained relations between Bayern and Davies’ representative.

The next set of negotiations is now expected to happen in January. Although Bayern remains hopeful that Davies will sign a contract extension, Huoseh has scheduled meetings with both Manchester United and Real Madrid to review their offers.

Real Madrid’s current proposal is similar to Bayern’s, which could give Manchester United an edge if they table a significantly better offer. Despite Bayern’s push for a swift resolution, it appears the situation will extend into the new year.

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OFFICIAL: Mohamed Salah Is The EPL Player Of The Month For November

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Mo Salah has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for November, solidifying his status as one of the league's top performers. The Liverpool star outshone rivals Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Ryan Gravenberch, Martin Ødegaard, João Pedro, Bukayo Saka, and Yoane Wissa to clinch the award. In November, Salah played a crucial role in Liverpool’s success, contributing to five of the team's seven goals through either scoring or assisting. His contributions helped the Reds secure victories in all three matches, keeping them at the top of the Premier League table. This marks the sixth time in his career that Salah has claimed the Player of the Month honor. He now stands alongside football icons Steven Gerrard and Cristiano Ronaldo in the all-time rankings. Salah is just one award away from matching the joint record of seven, currently held by Harry Kane and Sergio Agüero.

Mo Salah has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for November, solidifying his status as one of the league’s top performers.

The Liverpool star outshone rivals Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Ryan Gravenberch, Martin Ødegaard, João Pedro, Bukayo Saka, and Yoane Wissa to clinch the award.

In November, Salah played a crucial role in Liverpool’s success, contributing to five of the team’s seven goals through either scoring or assisting.

His contributions helped the Reds secure victories in all three matches, keeping them at the top of the Premier League table.

This marks the sixth time in his career that Salah has claimed the Player of the Month honor.

He now stands alongside football icons Steven Gerrard and Cristiano Ronaldo in the all-time rankings. Salah is just one award away from matching the joint record of seven, currently held by Harry Kane and Sergio Agüero.

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William Saliba Delivers Huge Arsenal Boost With Clear Message On His Future

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William Saliba Delivers Huge Arsenal Boost With Clear Message On His Future

William Saliba has significantly boosted Arsenal by committing his future to the club. The French defender has been pivotal to Mikel Arteta’s squad since cementing his place in the starting lineup during the 2022-23 season.

At just 23 years old, Saliba has already surpassed 100 appearances for the Gunners and has featured in 13 Premier League matches this season as Arsenal chase the title.

His standout performances have reportedly attracted interest from Real Madrid, with the Spanish giants identifying him as a key transfer target.

Despite the speculation, Saliba, who is under contract until 2027, made it clear that he feels “at home” at Arsenal and has no intention of leaving.

When asked about his future, he told The Mirror: “Yeah, of course, I feel at home. I signed for the club five years ago, but this is only my third season, and I’m enjoying everything — the players, the staff, and the fans. I feel at home, so of course, why not?”

Saliba’s consistent form has earned him a spot in the PFA Team of the Year for the past two seasons.

His defensive contributions have been crucial to Arsenal’s success, helping the team maintain the second-best defensive record in the league with just 14 goals conceded in 14 games. Only league leaders Liverpool have a better record, with 11 goals conceded.

Even though Arsenal trail Liverpool by seven points, Saliba remains confident that the gap can be closed. “Everything is possible,” he said. “The season is very long, and we’ve experienced that in the past two years. We just have to focus on ourselves. It’s still only December, so a lot of things can happen.”

Saliba was instrumental in Arsenal’s recent 2-0 win over Manchester United, scoring a crucial second goal that helped narrow the gap to Liverpool.

The Gunners now aim to build on that momentum when they face Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday, seeking to avenge last season’s defeat at the same venue.

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