Leandro Trossard has made a significant change off the pitch that’s triggered speculation about his Arsenal future. The Belgium international recently ended his long-standing partnership with agent Josy Comhair and has now joined DH Sports and Entertainment Agency, a Germany-based firm. The timing of this development, alongside a stalled contract negotiation, has fans and pundits wondering if a move away from north London could be on the horizon.

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• Trossard changes agent
• Transfer speculation gains traction
• Fans mull over his future on social media

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  Trossard, who has a contract at the Emirates running until the summer of 2026, is believed to be open to staying with the Gunners. However, talks over a new agreement have hit an impasse. Although Arsenal have the option to extend his deal by another year, discussions so far have primarily focused on a potential pay rise, without necessarily changing the duration of his existing contract. No agreement has been reached despite months of dialogue.

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  The departure from Comhair, who had been leading these talks, comes at a delicate time, especially as the agent is currently dealing with health-related challenges. Sources suggest that while Trossard has not formally asked to leave, Arsenal are now open to considering appropriate offers should they arrive during the summer window.

• WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

  The decision to switch agents has caught the attention of Arsenal supporters, many of whom believe this could be a precursor to a transfer.

  One of the fans, @leafricangooner, wrote: "Looks like he could be on the move this summer then if a reasonable offer comes in."

  While @nishfoshizzle said: "Don’t mind him leaving for a good price tbh."

  Whereas, @TheCarpetAFC speculated: "Speculative thoughts out loud: This may be a signal of a move. I feel like often when players get a change of representation and it’s announced online, specifically, said player usually ends up leaving. Of course, I’m aware this is not factual 😂 but it’s got me thinking.."

  @toshine4u wrote: "Maybe he should leave, so we can get Leao or Rodrygo."

  Meanwhile, @rfngljaspe wrote: "Trossard changing agents like he’s plotting a summer twist. Something’s cooking."

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  Selling a player like Trossard, who still commands considerable value in the market, could prove a practical way to raise funds without weakening the squad significantly. Arsenal are looking to bolster their attacking options this summer and are keeping a close eye on Real Madrid forward Rodrygo. The Brazilian, who has struggled to secure consistent playing time under Xabi Alonso, could be available if the Spanish giants decide to cash in. In addition to Rodrygo, Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze is also high on the Gunners’ radar.

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O Palmeiras já tem definido um método de contratações para a temporada de 2023. Pensando em apostar ainda mais em “Crias da Academia” e em apenas “um ou dois reforços”, de preferência jovens, como bem disse Abel Ferreira, o foco não está mais em centroavantes.

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Por hoje poder contar com Endrick, recém-promovido ao profissional e um dos grandes nomes de destaque do time, López e Merentiel, contratados justamente para a posição, além de Navarro e Rony, Abel Ferreira não pensa em buscar mais adeptos à “camisa 9”.

Apesar de ter encontrado soluções para esse setor do ataque, as pontas podem ser um filtro de busca no mercado. Dudu e Rony são titulares absolutos, mas pensando em compor elenco, ainda não há um reserva imediato. Wesley e Breno Lopes perderam espaços, enquanto Mayke atuou improvisado na posição nessa reta final.

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No meio-campo, Bruno Tabata foi contratado para suprir a ausência de Scarpa, que já tem pré-contrato assinado com o Nottingham Forest, da Inglaterra, para a próxima temporada. Mas ainda há a possibilidade de uma nova reformulação de elenco, já que Danilo pode ser sondado e personagem de uma possível negociação.

Para a posição do garoto, Abel Ferreira tem Gabriel Menino que voltou a crescer no time, e Jailson, que se recupera de uma lesão e deve iniciar a pré-temporada de volta aos gramados, mas talvez seja bom contar com uma nova peça para dar mais firmeza ao setor intermediário.

A defesa está bem servida com os titulares Murilo e Gómez, além de Luan e Naves, garoto da base que tem tido a confiança da comissão técnica. Mas, talvez, haja a intenção de um novo contratado para o lugar de Kuscevic, que quase não é relacionado e pode ser negociado também.

Ao final do Brasileirão, já na próxima semana, jogadores devem ter seus contratos renovados ou rescindidos, abrindo margem para contratações que certamente seguirão os planos recentes da diretoria e comissão técnica: jovens e com possibilidade de renda futura.

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Kagiso Rabada is still recovering from a heel niggle that had troubled him during the ODI World Cup semi-final

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Test captain Temba Bavuma and pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada, who were rested from South Africa’s white-ball matches against India to prepare for the two-Test series, will not play in a domestic first-class fixture as previously planned.Bavuma and Rabada were due to turn out for the Lions against the Dolphins in Durban starting on Thursday, but the Lions confirmed that neither were available. “Bavuma has a personal matter to attend to and Rabada has a heel niggle,” the statement read, while adding that Lions coach Russell Domingo was “disappointed” not to have them in the XI.Rabada’s injury, if serious, could leave South Africa without their entire frontline pace attack for the Tests against India. Anrich Nortje was ruled out of the series as he continues recovery from a lower-back stress fracture while Lungi Ngidi had to withdraw from the T20I series with an ankle sprain and is also not playing in the round of first-class fixtures that starts on Thursday. Rabada’s heel problem dates back to the ODI World Cup, where he was unable to bowl in the latter stages of the semi-final against Australia.Two other quicks – Gerald Coetzee and Marco Jansen – have been released from South Africa’s T20I squad and will not play the ODIs against India as they take part in the first-class competition in preparation for the Tests. South Africa’s other bowling option, Nandre Burger, is part of the white-ball set-up and could debut in the third T20I at the Wanderers on Thursday. Wiaan Mulder, who is in the Test squad, is part of the ODI squad and also won’t play this round of first-class matches.Bavuma has not played any cricket since South Africa’s ODI World Cup campaign ended in the semi-final against Australia on November 16, where he was carrying a hamstring injury. He last played a Test match in March, when South Africa played West Indies, and scored a series-winning 172 at the Wanderers. He is expected to be available for the Test series against India, which starts on December 26.

Days after appointing former Australian allrounder Shane Watson as head coach, Quetta Gladiators have announced Shaun Tait as bowling coach. Tait, who was Pakistan’s fast bowling coach until earlier this year, will take up the role ahead of the ninth season of the PSL.”I’d like to thank Nadeem Omar (Quetta Gladiators owner) who trusted me with the bowling group,” Tait said in an official statement, “including Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, and Mohammad Amir. Some great talent there to work with alongside the great Shane Watson.”Tait’s time with Pakistan means he has worked with most of the bowlers he will now take charge of. During his stint, he was vocal in his criticism of any attempts to get Pakistan’s express pace bowlers to maintain high workloads. In an interview with ESPNcricinfo, he had said there was “no way – no way – express pace bowlers can currently play all three formats consistently.”In the same interview, he was effusive in his praise for Hasnain – currently recuperating from an ankle injury – who falls under his wing once more. “Hasnain has got the ability to bowl proper rapid, but there’s no doubt [there’s an air of vulnerability to him],” he said at the time. “My input with Hasnain is purely about just using his athleticism. Getting that grunt as a fast bowler and being angry. Just running in fast and feeling good.”The announcement marks Gladiators’ push towards an overhaul of the coaching staff as they look to break out of a rut that has seen them miss the playoffs for four successive seasons. Gladiators were the most consistent franchise of the PSL during its first four editions, when they reached the final three times, and also won the title in 2019.Tait was appointed Pakistan coach in February 2022 on a one-year contract. While there was uncertainty on whether it was a rolling contract, and he was understood to be keen on an extension, the contract was not renewed.The PSL starts on February 8, and runs till March 24.

أصدرت وزارة الشباب والرياضة بيانًا رسميًا اليوم الجمعة، أكدت فيه متابعتها لما تم تداوله عبر وسائل الإعلام ومنصات التواصل الاجتماعي بشأن وجود تجاوزات داخل نادي النصر.

وأكدت الوزارة على متابعة المشكلات المالية والإدارية داخل نادي النصر، إضافة إلى الواقعة المؤسفة التي شهدها النادي صباح اليوم خلال تدريبات فرق السباحة.

ووجه أشرف صبحي، وزير الشباب والرياضة، بتشكيل لجنة موسعة من التفتيش المالي والإداري بالوزارة، بالتنسيق مع مديرية الشباب والرياضة بالقاهرة، لفحص المستندات المالية والإدارية للنادي، ورفع تقرير عاجل لعرضه عليه.

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وشددت الوزارة على رفضها الكامل لأي تجاوزات إدارية أو سلوكية داخل الهيئات الرياضية، مؤكدة أهمية الالتزام باللوائح والنظم المعمول بها، حفاظًا على الانضباط وسلامة الأعضاء، مع اتخاذ الإجراءات القانونية اللازمة في حال ثبوت أي مخالفات.

وشهد مقر نادي النصر، اليوم الجمعة، اعتداءً من جانب مدربي السباحة بالنادي، على متدربين من أصحاب الهمم ومرافقيهم.

The final of FIFA's expanded tournament – beyond the actual result – was high on ambition but confusing in execution

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – No one really knows who Robbie Williams is in America. But the English singer appeared here all the same on Sunday, clad in a white spangled suit, singing a tune no one knew, the lyrics of which didn't really make sense. He was soon joined by Laura Pausini, the Italian popstar who is equally unknown in the U.S.

They sang about "overcoming fury" and "love in slow mo."

Their confusing performance perfectly summarized what was a curious and often baffling vibe surrounding the Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. FIFA president Gianni Infantino pitched this competition as a wonderful collision of the world, different parts of cultures handpicked and meshed together in the melting pot of America – kind of like, well, a World Cup.

And in theory, that should work. PSG and Chelsea are both European powers. They have met eight times in the Champions League over the years, including two straight seasons from 2014-2016. Just five weeks ago, the Parisians beat Inter to become Champions of Europe. Putting these two on the same pitch and allowing them to play football – with the fat trimmed off – should work in isolation.

But take a tournament in his gestation period, still finding its feet in a country still formulating its soccer passion, and the result can feel forced, overdone, even a little silly at times. Such was the case with this Club World Cup final: a mixture of everything – different cultures, different stimuli, different teams, different people, different music, different cultures – colliding together in an awkward manner.

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  Penn Station was crowded. This is, effectively, the unofficial hub of the Club World Cup, the train station in midtown Manhattan that has mainlined tens of thousands of fans to MetLife Stadium nine times this summer. On previous occasions, it has been blessed with the roars of Palmeiras fans, the chant of Fluminense supporters flooding it ahead of the semifinals, and the chatter of the Real Madrid faithful.

  On a debilitatingly humid Sunday afternoon, though, it was simply chaos. One supporter in Chelsea blue was hurried down a thronged staircase, and remarked, to no one in particular, that "it can't be the only way" to the train – such was the clash of bodies down a narrow passage.

  The train ride, an awkward journey that requires one change at the dull concrete of Secaucus junction, was even more packed, a mixture of confused day-trippers unaware there was a soccer match to worry about, Chelsea fans, and a handful of very vocal Fluminense support, having presumably bought a ticket to the final assuming that their side would beat the London club in the semifinals.

  Their chatter brought some noise that was otherwise lacking pre-match.

  The globalization of the tournament was clear on the ride, though. This tournament was meant to have global appeal, and it was certainly thriving. One Chelsea supporter was traveling from nearby Long Island. He had paid a "not bad" $240 for tickets in the second level of the bowl. Another had saved up his credit card points to watch his first football match in the United States (he is a Manchester United fan).

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  Coronas, water and more Coronas were on offer. At least, that's what the lady yelling in Spanish insisted. The parking lot vibe was always going to be awkward. Neither club has a history of tailgating like the 90,000 fans who show up to watch an NFL game at this stadium – home of both the New York Jets and the New York Giants – or barbecuing like so many South American supporters who have shown up throughout the tournament. Instead, it was a cultural collision of sorts. Fans flooded off the train.

  Hopeful fruit sellers waited for takers. A man in a Fluminense shirt stood around wearing a wizard's hat for no apparent reason. Unofficial Chelsea headware was flogged ("normally $25, but for you, my friend, $20," GOALwas informed). A South American financial company, Grupo Promerica, handed flyers out promising "experiencias fenomenas."

  Everything else was rather subdued. The faint thud of Parisian drums from the 500 PSG ultras that had made the trip could be heard from outside the stadium as kickoff approached. But otherwise, there was still a distinct Americanness about it all. The move to the stadium was less of a march and more of a stroll. There was little urgency to be found. That signature pre-match buzz that so often defines big games was lacking.

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  There was a fair share of uncertainty as to how packed the stadium would be before the game kicked off. New Jersey governor Phil Murphy promised a sellout just a few days before kickoff. A PSG spokesperson guaranteed 500 ultras from France, 1,000 followers from academies and fan clubs, and "lots of local supporters backing our team."

  But.

  The Parisian support occupied only a tiny pocket of the stadium. Otherwise, there was a remarkable pro-Chelsea contingent, despite the club referring queries about fan attendance to FIFA. And they all gathered to see a baffling pre-match ritual.

  A giant replica of the CWC trophy was shuffled onto the field. A drum line accompanied it, as did blow-up badges of the two clubs playing. U.S. President Donald Trump was said to be attending, and indeed he showed up just before the Williams' pre-game performance, scowling and cheering from a box high in the stands, Infantino by his side. This isn't, you'd imagine, Mr. President's kind of fun.

  And then Williams showed up to sing. There was some polite applause from the English fans in the crowd, but those in attendance seemed largely anxious as the pre-match rituals dragged on and on. The individual introductions, which require long walks across from the temporary tunnel to the opposite dugout near the two benches, were greeted with far less enthusiasm than they were at the start of the tournament, despite the fact that legendary boxing announcer Michael Buffer belted each name with gusto. "Let's get ready to rumble!"

  The box office was still open before the match, and it seemed there were still a few empty seats dotted around the concrete bowl as the whistle blew.

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  The redeeming factor, in all of this, was that – somewhat surprisingly – the two sides played out a remarkably compelling football match. PSG had just beaten Real Madrid, 4-0, in the semifinal, and were favorites by some distance to replicate a similar kind of romp. Their manager, Luis Enrique, had insisted before the match that Chelsea shouldn't be taken lightly – and it turns out he was correct in his summation.

  The Blues battered PSG for 45 minutes. Cole Palmer was terrific throughout, dropping into pockets of space and finding all sorts of deadly angles in and around the box. He should have scored after eight minutes, but found only side netting. Still, Chelsea pressed on.

  He didn't miss on the second time of asking, though, tucking a tidy pass into the corner on 22 minutes. They continued to play stellar football, Palmer providing a near carbon copy to make it two, before a delightful chip from new signing Joao Pedro saw them head into half time leading 3-0.

  The Chelsea fans were in full voice by then, a cacophonous chant "Let's go Chelsea!" echoing around the humid concrete bowl. The Parisians, usually so disciplined in their press and energized in their football, went flat. Their ultras fell largely silent.

  And they rather strolled through the second half, too. If the first was an attacking display of the highest order, the second was a fine defensive rear-guard showing. They had less of the ball, but were content to defend. And the fans were happy to defend with them, too, applauding every tackle and shouting at every clearance. Their side were deserved winners here, and they knew it.

Hasan Murad celebrated his maiden Test call-up with a nine-wicket haul against Rajshahi Division

Mohammad Isam20-Nov-2023Chattogram Division earned promotion to next season’s Tier-1 of the National Cricket League after finishing on top of the points table in this season’s Tier-2 competition. Their 10-wicket win Rajshahi Division at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram helped them stay nine points clear of Khulna Division.Left-arm spinner Hasan Murad celebrated his maiden Test call-up with a Player-of-the-Match-winning nine-wicket haul. He took four in the first innings as Rajshahi were bowled out for 189. Hasan Mahmud and Nayeem Hasan took three wickets each.Irfan Sukkur became the second batter this season to get out on 99. But his 141-ball knock helped Chattogram put up 290 for a lead of 101 runs. Irfan and Shahadat Hossain, who scored 87, added 140 runs for the fourth wicket while Sunzamul Islam took 6 for 85.Rajshahi were then bowled out for 124 on the third day. Murad took 5 for 42 while Nayeem and Mahmud took two each this time. Chattogram reached their target of 24 in just 2.2 overs with no wickets lost.Mahedi Hasan destroyed Barishal Division with a 12-wicket haul that included incredible figures of 8 for 10 in the second innings to script a nine-wicket win for Khulna Division. Barishal were bowled out for just 46, the lowest score in Bangladesh’s domestic first-class history, in the second innings but Khulna couldn’t get promotion despite their victory at the Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium in Khulna. They ended on 34 points in Tier-2.Barishal were on the back foot right from the start when Mahedi’s 4 for 62 helped Khulna bowl them out for 239 in the first innings, that too after half-centuries from their Nos. 9 and 11, Kamrul Islam and Tanvir Islam respectively. Tanvir’s left-arm spin fetched him four wickets that helped restrict Khulna to 214, for a slim 25-run lead for Barishal.Mahedi then took stunning figures of 11.3-7-10-8 by running through the Barishal batters from one end. It is the cheapest haul of eight or more wickets in first-class cricket in the last 12 years.Al-Amin Hossain and Awlad Hossain took the other two wickets and Khulna then took just 7.4 overs to go past their target of 72, after losing one wicket.

Dusan Vlahovic may be on the way out of Juventus this summer, with Manchester United touted as a 'good option' for the 25-year-old striker.

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Vlahovic may be on the search for a new club this summer after declining to extend his contract beyond 2026, according to a report by . Former Juventus and Serbia & Montenegro striker Darko Kovacevic gave his opinion on Vlahovic and where his next destination may be, stating he believes United and AC Milan would be good options for the former Fiorentina forward.

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Vlahovic was signed for around €80 million (£69.3m/$93.5m) in 2022 and has scored goals for the Old Lady, netting 58 in 145 games. Despite this, he has found himself losing influence within the squad and is now reportedly ready for pastures new.

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Kovacevic, currently sporting director at Olympiacos, told Gazetta: “I’d tell Dusan to move right away. It’s not easy to leave Juventus, and I say that from personal experience. However, sometimes you need to challenge yourself again to be happy and reach the top level. Someone like Vlahovic should always be a starter, whether at Juventus or elsewhere.

“We can’t afford him at Olympiacos, but Milan or Manchester United could be good options for Dusan. Maybe even Nottingham Forest. Just joking, we share the same ownership, but I only work for Olympiacos.

“Cabella, a former teammate of [new Juventus signing Jonathan] David at Lille, spoke very highly of the Canadian. David is a true centre-forward; he’s never scored fewer than 25 goals in recent seasons with Lille. But I’d always pick Vlahovic, I’d even prefer him to Haaland, and I’d say the same about Osimhen, even if I can see him doing well in black and white.”

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Links between Vlahovic and United are still in their early stages, but the Red Devils are certainly in the market for a striker this summer and Vlahovic could be the answer. A new-look front three of Matheus Cunha, top target Bryan Mbeumo and Vlahovic could strike fear into Premier League defences next season. But Vlahovic's options remain open, particularly if his Juventus contract is ripped up and he can depart for free.

Andy Anson welcomes prospect of private investment as sole affiliates of Manchester Originals

Matt Roller21-Dec-2023Lancashire have voiced their support for the ECB’s proposals to introduce private investment in the Hundred from 2025, but pushed back against the idea that teams in the competition might play under the banner of their host counties.The Hundred’s future has been under review over the last few months, with the ECB discussing a number of potential changes to its governance structure as part of a consultation with the 18 first-class counties and MCC. The most fundamental question is whether or not it should be opened up to private investors.The tournament will continue for at least five more seasons, since it forms part of the ECB’s broadcast deal with Sky Sports, and its structure will remain unchanged in 2024. But the ECB hope that the counties will reach a consensus in the early months of the English season and that changes can be implemented for 2025.Lancashire are unique in that they are the only county affiliated with Manchester Originals, who play their home games at Emirates Old Trafford. All Hundred teams are owned by the ECB, but each of the other seven has at least two affiliated counties who are represented on their boards.Andy Anson, Lancashire’s chair, believes that the county should play a greater role in how the Originals are run. “Since I started as chair of Lancashire three years ago, I’ve felt it is in Lancashire Cricket’s best interest to have greater control of the Manchester Originals team,” he told LancsTV, the club’s in-house channels. “Ideally, with a controlling equity interest.Related

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“This would mean that we can drive the team as a commercial entity and leverage the existing operations here at Emirates Old Trafford. I was also very concerned about the level of central costs at the ECB associated with the Hundred: they were too high, and we believe the operating model was suboptimal.”As reported, I can confirm that discussions have taken place between all of the first-class counties and the ECB regarding the transfer of a controlling interest in the Hundred teams to the host venues. As a board, we’re supportive of this… overall, we believe [the proposals] are positive for Lancashire and provide us with greater control and financial potential.”Surrey’s new chair Oli Slipper has floated the possibility of Oval Invincibles being renamed Surrey Invincibles and wearing the county’s three-feather crest, but Anson pushed back against the idea of an equivalent scenario at Lancashire. “We do see the Manchester Originals as a separate team from Lancashire, and in no way as a replacement for Lancashire in the different formats of cricket,” he said.One proposal that has been discussed would involve a two-division Hundred with all 18 counties represented independently, which Anson made clear his opposition to. “We would be very concerned that a two-tier Hundred would prevent Lancashire playing as the Red Rose in the month of August, and this is unacceptable to us,” he said.”We do support the transfer of a controlling equity stake in the Manchester Originals to Lancashire Cricket. We would not accept any expansion of the window in the schedule allocated to the Hundred, even if the numbers of teams expanded… also, the T20 Blast needs to be an absolute priority for everyone, and should be improved and not undermined in any way by these discussions and decisions.”Earlier this week, Durham chief executive Tim Bostock said that his county are “100% committed to bringing a franchise here to the north-east” and described the Hundred as a “silver bullet game-changer” for English cricket. “”We are very confident we could attract a lot of interest,” he told PA Media.He also hinted at the possibility of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) investing in a Hundred team in the north-east. “We’ve seen the Saudis have bought Newcastle United just down the road, and you don’t need to be a brain surgeon to see they are building a portfolio,” Bostock said.In Lancashire’s case, Anson said that the county’s would be “very happy” to consider investments into Manchester Originals from a third party, and said that any capital injection would be used to pay down the club’s debt or to invest in “the cricket infrastructure of Lancashire.”

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O Corinthians surpreendeu e anunciou Fernando Lázaro,gestor do CIFUT (Centro de Inteligência do Futebol) e auxiliar técnico do clube, como treinador do Timão para 2023. A decisão causou alvoroço nas redes sociais, e o presidente Duílio Monteiro Alves explicou a escolha.

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– Ésimples falarmos o porquê da escolha: o Fernando é um cara que nasceu dentro do Corinthians, viveu sua vida praticamente inteira lá, mas só isso não credencia o Fernando a assumir como treinador. O Fernando tem mais de 20 anos dentro do Departamento Profissional de Futebol do Corinthians, construiu seu caminho e sua história – iniciou o mandatário em vídeo publicado pela Corinthians TV.

Segundo Duílio, pesou a favor de Lázaro a convivência com profissionais renomados que passaram pelo clube, como Tite e Vítor Pereira, a identificação dele com o Time do Povo.

-Trabalhou com grandes treinadores como auxiliar e a gente entende que além de toda identificação que ele tem, de entender o clube e ter vivido o clube por toda sua vida, ele tem muita capacidade para assumir esse cargo hoje. A escolha foi por isso. São vários fatores que a gente buscou no mercado e não encontramos alguém mais capacitado nesse momento, com essas características, do que o Fernando para estar treinando o Corinthians em 2023 – comentou.

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– O Fernando foi o responsável por fazer e preparar toda a pré-temporada e planejamento para o ano que vem, o que para nós só comprovou a capacidade que ele tem. Quando tivemos acesso ao planejamento ficamos muito tranquilos de que ele realmente está pronto para assumir o Corinthians. Isso também pesou bastante na escolha – concluiu.

O profissional de 41 anos será apresentado oficialmente em coletiva de imprensa no dia 14 de dezembro, data do retorno do elenco corintiano ao CT Joaquim Grava após o período de férias. Fernando Lázaro assinou contrato até até o fim da temporada 2023.