This season, the UNFP awards broke with tradition. Usually big club biased, disproportionately favouring PSG, in recent years – see Gianluigi Donnarumma’s unfathomable triumph in “OPINION | Despite Rennes playing Ligue 1’s best football Bruno Genesio didn’t deserve Coach of the Season”
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Neymar’s PSG contract to be extended to 2027
L’Équipe report this evening that Neymar’s contract with Paris Saint-Germain will be automatically extended through to the end of the 2026/27 season on July 1, despite “Neymar’s PSG contract to be extended to 2027”
Thomas Lemar open to Atlético Madrid contract extension, contrary to Spanish reports
As reported by L’Équipe, Atlético Madrid’s World Cup winning France international attacking midfielder Thomas Lemar is open to extending his stay in La Liga, according “Thomas Lemar open to Atlético Madrid contract extension, contrary to Spanish reports”
Champions Cup: London Irish’s Matt Rogerson sees positives from Stormers loss
London Irish skipper Matt Rogerson was disappointed to lose to the Stormers in Cape Town but still feels as though there are positives to take “Champions Cup: London Irish’s Matt Rogerson sees positives from Stormers loss”
Sven Botman to travel ‘early next week’ for Newcastle United medical
According to Fabrizio Romano, Sven Botman will travel early next week to complete his move to Newcastle from Lille, with a €37m deal having already “Sven Botman to travel ‘early next week’ for Newcastle United medical”
Neymar increasingly likely to leave PSG
Le Parisien report tonight that Neymar’s departure from Paris Saint-Germain this summer now appears to be a given, with the Brazilian no longer comfortable at the “Neymar increasingly likely to leave PSG”
Official | Wahbi Khazri joins Montpellier from Saint-Étienne
As confirmed by the club, Montpellier have signed Tunisian striker Wahbi Khazri from relegated Saint-Étienne. The 31-year-old forward was available on a free transfer after “Official | Wahbi Khazri joins Montpellier from Saint-Étienne”
Torino make €5m offer for Lorient’s Armand Laurienté
L’Équipe report this afternoon that Torino have made an offer for Lorient forward Armand Laurienté, with the Frenchman also being the subject of interest from other “Torino make €5m offer for Lorient’s Armand Laurienté”
Hoffenheim submit bid for Strasbourg defender Alexander Djiku
Foot Mercato report this afternoon that Bundesliga side Hoffenheim have submitted an offer for Strasbourg centre-back Alexander Djiku. The Ghanaian international defender has been the subject “Hoffenheim submit bid for Strasbourg defender Alexander Djiku”
Neymar’s father denies PSG exit rumours
RMC are reporting that Neymar Sr. has denied rumours that his son is set to leave PSG this summer, with Le Parisien reporting that a departure from the “Neymar’s father denies PSG exit rumours”