Mercato Live: Brest confirms the departure of Deir Zakarian, and Groji takes responsibility

At France Bleu Breizh Izel, Gérard Le Saint, co-chairman of Prestois Stadium, recalled the breakup with Michel Der Zacharian: “It was complicated when you see the results. You need osmosis between the different parts of the club. It is life, the club continues.” Bruno Groje, the former player and idol of the club from 2009 to 2018, and the then-reserve youth coach since 2021, assumes temporary responsibility and is responsible for resuming training this morning.

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according to the teamBrest has decided to part ways with Michel Der Zakarian, who will be the second Serie A coach to leave this season after Peter Boss.

Stade Brestois, with 6 points in ten days, is currently the last in Ligue 1, one behind Nantes.

The 59-year-old arrived in Brittany in June 2021, after four years on the bench in Montpellier.

First experience as head coach of Daniel De Rossi. The former Roma midfielder (39) will take charge of SPAL, the current 14th in Serie B and who has just thanked Roberto Venturato. The club has mocked their new coach’s appointment visually reminiscent of De Rossi’s famous tattoo.

As announced in recent days, Antoine Griezmann has become an official player for Atlético Madrid. On loan for two seasons by FC Barcelona, ​​the France international will surely return to Colchoneros until 2026.

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According to Totomercato, Joao Santos, Jorginho’s agent has been in Barcelona for the past few days to speak with the Barcelona leaders. The Chelsea midfielder’s contract expires in June. Free to get involved with a new club from January 1, he will be of great interest to the Catalan club they have already sought to recruit. In addition, Matteo Alemani indicated that Barcelona would prefer to recruit players at the end of the contract and therefore free in transfer compensation next summer. At 30, the Italian European champion could be a great deal.

There is already a clause in Xavi Simmons’ contract with PSV Eindhoven that could allow the attacking midfielder to return to PSG. While presenting the club’s financial results, PSV’s general manager, Marcel Brands, did not want to expand on this topic, by not providing details on this item.

However, he has already confirmed his existence, and could facilitate a possible return of the player to the capital club, according to a report by Voetbal International and Eindhovens Dagblad. Simmons therefore has an option in his contract with PSV which sets out the terms under which he can return to PSG, on the basis that PSV would gain a lot financially.

A transfer fee of a maximum of €10-12 million will apply if Simons is bought next summer, according to Eindhovens Dagblad. Xavi Simons signed a free contract until 2027 with PSV Eindhoven this summer.

Enoch Mwebo, 24, had to end his career due to a “hereditary heart disease”, Brighton announced. “The condition, which may worsen over time, will put ENOC at extremely high risk of suffering a life-threatening heart attack, if he continues to play competitive football,” Al Nawras said in a statement.

The Zambian international (24 caps, 6 goals), Mwebo signed with Brighton in 2021 from Salzburg for €23 million. The defensive midfielder has played 6 matches in the Premier League this season with a single pass.

Six years after his departure from Paris Saint-Germain, Laurent Blanc has found a coaching position in France at Lyon where he eagerly awaits his return at the helm of a team in complete doubt. He will be presented to the press on Monday from 2:30 pm even if the offers have been made for a long time to the media that welcome the return of this powerful figure in French football.

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Qatar Sports Investments, the owner of PSG, announced in a press release that it has acquired 21.67% of the capital of Portuguese club Braga.

“Qatar Sports Investments is proud to invest in leading sports companies and brands around the world, helping them reach their full potential. Portugal is a country built on football – with fans among the most passionate and one of the best talent networks in the world,” said Nasser Al-Khelaifi. SC Braga, President of QSI, in a press release, SC Braga is an exemplary Portuguese institution – with a prestigious history, great ambition and a reputation for excellence on and off the field.

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Having just been appointed coach of OL, Laurent Blanc has received the support of Thierry Henry. The former Blues striker, who was crowned world champion in 1998 and European champion in 2000 with Blanc, is curious to see the former PSG technician’s first choices (2013-2016).

“I am really happy to see Lolo back in Ligue 1 what he did in Bordeaux, in Paris Saint-Germain, in the France team, the teams were always the ones who tried to play the ball. We remember his team Paris Saint-Germain and Bordeaux,” he said on Sunday. It is up to him to figure out how he will be able to convince this team to play.

“It’s a team with a lot of wings, he points out. Will he play high wing or five back? Will he bring Boateng back? There are a lot of questions. Ulysses won’t coach, he’ll still have players, choices.”

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Lille boss Olivier Letange welcomed the appointment of Laurent Blanc to the bench at Lyon and wished good things for the coach who helped bring him to Paris Saint-Germain in 2013.

“I’m happy for Laurent, we worked together and he is a very good person,” Letang confirmed, on Sunday after Lille’s 1-0 win over neighbor Lincois. He must have been a long time waiter for six years before returning to train in France. He deserves it Good luck with Lyon. Now it’s up to us to be effective. We’ll face them in no time. I’d be happy to see him again but again, that evening, the target will be to take the three points.”

>> Olivier Letang’s full statement here

Julen Lopetegui, who was just sacked by Sevilla FC, was able to quickly find a coaching position. According to some Wolverhampton followers, club president Jeff Shea traveled to Spain to meet the former La Roja coach who is seen as the first choice to replace Bruno Lage.

Spain international Yeremi Pino, a big hope in Iberian football closely followed by Chelsea, The Guardian reports cable. Under a contract until 2027 with Villarreal, Pino could numerically replace Mason Mount in the workforce, whose contract expires in June 2023 and has yet to be extended. The Villarreal winger gets a €80m clause.

After formalizing the arrival of Laurent Blanc on Sunday evening, the OL will introduce their new coach on Monday during a press conference at 2:30 p.m. In particular, Jean-Michel Aulas, Vincent Ponso and Bruno Schero will attend.

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