Aymeric Laporte has become the latest player to join Josep Guardiola's revolution at Manchester City, moving to England after the Premier League leaders agreed to pay the release clause in his Athletic Club contract. UEFA.com examines what the French centre-back will bring to the side. FactfileDate of birth: 27/05/1994Nationality: FrenchPosition: defenderPreferred foot: leftHeight: 191cmAttacking from defence
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How brilliant is Liverpool’s new signing Virgil van Dijk?
Liverpool have made Virgil van Dijk the most expensive defender as he completes an €85m move from Southampton. We profile the rise of the 26-year-old former Groningen and Celtic centre-back with a prowess for spectacular free-kicks who has come up the hard way.PICK YOUR TEAM OF THE YEAR What they say"After years of waiting he made an excellent debut, as if he'd already been playing with the Oranje for a long time. Right footed, he had to play on the left side, but he was excellent in the build-up and made some great passes."Former Ajax defender Sonny Silooy on Van
Who is Inter’s new coach Stefano Pioli?
Internazionale Milano have appointed Stefano Pioli as their new coach on a contract until 2018 after parting company with Frank de Boer last week. But who is the 51-year-old now tasked with reviving the Nerazzurri's season?Playing daysAs a defender, he won the Scudetto, the European Champion Clubs' Cup, the UEFA Super Cup and the European/South American Cup in three seasons with Juventus between 1984 and 1987, amassing 57 appearances in all competitions despite his tender years. He then played for Verona and Fiorentina in Serie A but managed only one goal in ten top-flight campaigns – Fiorentina's winner at Cremonese on 29 October 19... UEFA.com - News
Patriots Draft Versatile Oklahoma Defender Geneo Grissom 97th Overall
FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots took a versatile defender with the 97th overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft. The Patriots grabbed Oklahoma’s Geneo Grissom, who played outside linebacker, defensive end and tight end during his four-year college career. Grissom ran a 4.81-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine at 6-foot-3, 262 pounds. He ran a 7.24-second three-cone drill and a 4.38-second short shuttle, and added a 9-foot, 9-inch broad jump and 37-inch vertical leap. Grissom had 89 tackles (17 for loss) and eight sacks during his career with the Sooners. He also had two interceptions, two forced fumbles, three fumble ...
Sunderland defender Titus Bramble arrested
Sunderland defender Titus Bramble has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and possession of a Class A drug. PA PhotosTitus Bramble joined Sunderland from Wigan in 2010 Bramble, 30, was being held for questioning by Cleveland Police following an incident in the early hours. A force spokeswoman said: "A 30-year-old man from Wynyard has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and possession of a class A drug. He is currently being questioned by police and inquiries are ongoing." Last year Bramble, who played in his team's 2-1 defeat at Norwich on Monday, was arrested by Northumbria Police over an alleged rape in a Newcastle hotel but he was later released without charge. His brother Tesfaye was jailed for four and a half years
Wenger to add defender to Arsenal squad
Arsene Wenger has confirmed he will "certainly" find a new signing to shore up Arsenal's defence this summer, but would not reveal his primary targets for the position. GettyImagesArsene Wenger has stated his desire to add one or two further signings to his squad • Nasri future not certain• Wenger hits out at Mancini• Gervinho: Arsenal will survive Everton defender Phil Jagielka is the latest player to be linked with a move to the Emirates, with Bolton's Gary Cahill and Blackburn's Chris Samba also thought to be high on Wenger's wish-list. "Certainly, we will have to find one more defender," he told Arsenal's official website. "We [are] working on it. "I don't want to comment individually because I do not want to destabilise clubs. I do not want