Tag: French

8 June 2025 Off

Rayan Cherki: ‘One of Europe’s greatest technicians’ – why Man City want French ‘genius’

By Total Football News

Cherki is only the latest talent fresh off the Lyon production line, but may be the best yet.

He joined Lyon at the age of seven from AS Saint-Priest and, aged 16 years and 140 days, Cherki became the youngest goalscorer in the Ligue 1 side’s history in a French Cup tie back in January 2020.

Before that in November 2019, a Champions League debut came against Zenit, while he

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13 January 2025 Off

Enzo Le Fee: Sunderland bring in Roma’s French midfielder on loan

By Total Football News

Sunderland have signed French midfielder Enzo Le Fee from Italian giants Roma on loan until the end of the season.

The 24-year-old moved to the Stadio Olimpico in the summer from Rennes for a fee reportedly worth up to 23m Euros.

Le Fee came through French club Lorient’s youth academy where he played under current Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris.

“I’m very happy to be here and I’m excited to

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26 June 2024 Off

Stoke City sign French defender Eric Bocat on four-year deal

By Total Football News

Stoke City have made their third summer signing by bringing in defender Eric Bocat from Belgian top-flight club Sint-Truiden for an undisclosed fee on a four-year contract.

The 24-year-old Frenchman, who began his career at Lille, follows the arrival of Norwich City defender Ben Gibson and Rotherham United goalkeeper Viktor Johansson.

“He is a versatile, athletic, and exciting player whose attributes can help him thrive in the Championship and

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12 June 2024 Off

Tanguy Ndombele: French midfielder to leave Tottenham

By Total Football News

French midfielder Tanguy Ndombele will leave Tottenham after the mutual termination of his contract, say the Premier League club.

Ndombele joined Spurs on a six-year deal from Ligue 1 side Lyon for a then-club record 60m euros (£53.8m) in July 2019.

He scored the first of his 10 goals in 91 appearances for the club on debut against Aston Villa.

However struggles with form and fitness peppered his Spurs

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