Comments made by Jose Mourinho about Manchester United flop Alexis Sanchez came back to haunt the coach and his Roma team in Coppa Italia last night.
21.01.2022 - 01:43 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Former Manchester City striker Ferran Torres magnificently opened his Barcelona account on Thursday night.
In just his second appearance for Xavi's side, Torres showed exactly what he was capable of as he effortlessly curled an effort into the top-right corner against Athletic Club in the Copa del Rey.
An El Clasico defeat was a sour start to his life at Barcelona as they were beaten in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final thanks to Fede Valverde's winner in extra time.
Their early exit from Saudi Arabia allowed for more preparation for their Copa clash with Athletic - who were beaten by Atletico Madrid in the other last-four clash in the Middle East.
The £46.7m-signing restored parity after Iker Munian opened the scoring after just two minutes.
After 43 appearances for City, which brought 16 goals, Torres called time on his stint in the Premier League by returning to the Spanish top flight where he previously made his name for Valencia.
His final appearance for the Blues came in November during the win over Leicester City and he found the back of the net for the last time with his brace in the rout over Arsenal.
Although, he will be fondly remembered for his spectacular hat-trick against Newcastle as he helped Pep Guardiola's side on course to regain their Premier League crown.
He picked up an ankle injury during Spain's UEFA Nations League exploits and spent three months on the sideline.
Signing a five-year deal, Torres had a €1bn release clause added in his contract but his arrival spelt problems for Xavi as he couldn't register the attacker.
Samuel Umtiti's four-year extension and pay cut pushed the 21-year-old's registration over the line.
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Comments made by Jose Mourinho about Manchester United flop Alexis Sanchez came back to haunt the coach and his Roma team in Coppa Italia last night.
Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez and Taylor Ward are expecting their first child together.
James Trafford revealed he has had offers to go abroad to develop is game but the Manchester City loanee is looking forward to sustaining his good form at Bolton Wanderers after taking tips from Ederson.
Former Manchester United assistant and current Egypt manager Carlos Queiroz watched his side reach the Africa Cup of Nations final from the stands as they beat Cameroon on penalties.
Former Manchester United defender Steve Bruce is set to replace Valerian Ismael as West Brom manager after he was sacked, according to reports.
Barcelona have completed the signing of another former Manchester City player, as right-back Alpha Dionkou has joined on loan from Granada.
Manchester United loanee Amad has been given some Old Firm derby advice from a former European Cup winner at Old Trafford.
James Trafford moved on loan from Manchester City to Bolton Wanderers during the January transfer window.
The January transfer window has closed and clubs can no longer sign players under contract until the summer.
Former Manchester United midfielder Luke Chadwick has defended the club’s transfer stance on Jesse Lingard after blocking a move for the winger on deadline day.
The January transfer window slammed shut at 11pm last night for English clubs across the Premier League and EFL.
Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra is set to make his celebrity boxing debut in the coming months.
Manchester United have reportedly been dealt a blow in their efforts to sign Erling Haaland as he bides his time in order to force a move to Barcelona.
Another transfer window has ended with little fanfare from Manchester City.
Julian Alvarez is the most high-profile piece of transfer business left for Manchester City to conclude in the January window.
Barcelona reportedly rejected the opportunity to sign Raheem Sterling this month, according to reports.
Former Manchester United assistant Rene Meulensteen has said the club have lost the vision and organisation that made them successful under Sir Alex Ferguson.
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