Pep Guardiola retains Erling Haaland, OL impressed the press, Barça faces the Robert Lewandowski puzzle, find the latest information from the European sports press in your Foot Mercato press review.
Guardiola's declaration of love for Haaland
According to the Spanish press, Real Madrid 's dream is to combine Mbappé and Haaland. Except that Pep Guardiola does not agree. The Manchester City coach has broken the silence regarding the future of his colt who recently made his return to the field. The Norwegian shakes Manchester City who have only one idea in mind: to keep him. As reported by the Daily Mirror , Pep Guardiola told Real to forget about him, because the tactician simply wants to keep his cyborg for the next decade. “We want him to stay at this club for a very, very long time. We are in love with him ,” he said. Real Madrid has been warned!
The new OL is here!
First test for OL after a successful transfer window. And a successful test for the recruits from Gones who weighed much more than that of OM in the Olympico. Stoned then punished 3-0 in the first leg, Olympique Lyonnais activated “warrior mode” to take their revenge, as Le Progrès posted this Monday morning. Dominant for more than an hour against a harmless OM, OL won an essential victory thanks to a new goal from their general Lacazette . The recruits of Les Gones have made a good impression, underlines L'Équipe in its interior pages, like a Matic or a lively Gift Orban. “The last word goes to OL ,” relays L’Equipe on its front page. Thanks to this success, Lyon came out of relegation.
Lewandowski has carte blanche
Less prolific than usual this season, Robert Lewandowski is sometimes criticized with FC Barcelona . However, the 35-year-old striker is unanimous at Barça and has left to stay for a “certain time” , as the newspaper Sport puts it . Under contract until 2026, Lewandowski has complete freedom to choose his future in Catalonia. The Spanish media explains that internally, the Culés are satisfied with his contribution and his unfailing professionalism. Within the Barcelona management, the desire of the experienced striker will be respected and he should not be pushed towards the exit. On the other hand, he will also not be accepted in the event of a good offer which could interest him according to the indiscretions of the Catalan media.