Koné extends to 2028, Bajard strikes for U19s

Koné extends to 2028, Bajard strikes for U19s

Decathlon Daily: Yousouff Koné has penned a new deal with Lille to take him through to the summer of 2028 as a reward for his fine recent performances worth £1m a year. An optional one-year extension features among the clauses which also include a substantial clean sheet bonus. The 30-year old full-back has been at … Continue reading

Internationals: Pépé Rescues Côte d’Ivoire

Internationals: Pépé Rescues Côte d’Ivoire

Decathlon Daily: Ivory Coast captain Nicolas Pépé had to lead by example to rescue a point in their opening World Cup qualifier in Guinea after the dismissal of Jean-Philippe Gbamin before a Sory Kaba brace threatened the AFCoN runners-up with defeat. Michael Kouamé hit twice in the opening ten minutes to put the Ivory Coast … Continue reading

Josh Kane Hits Maiden Ireland Goal (Int’l Week)

Josh Kane Hits Maiden Ireland Goal (Int’l Week)

Decathlon Daily: Summer signing Josh Kane hit an 89th minute winner for the Republic of Ireland away at Kosovo in their opening qualifying match for next summer’s U21 European Championships. Labinot Bytyqi (Rapid Vienna) opened the scoring midway through the first-half, with Simon Goode (Portsmouth) levelling in the 58th minute. With time running out, Kane … Continue reading

Meité, Larsonneur & Michelin Set To Star

Meité, Larsonneur & Michelin Set To Star

LOSC manager GS introduced his three new signings to the media this morning after yesterday’s transfer deadline day action. Soualiho Meité (#28) returns to the club from Strasbourg for £4.8m after ten full years away following a £7m move to Zulte Waregem in 2015 before heading back to France in 2023. Meité made 36 appearances … Continue reading

Transfer Deadline Day: Three in, Four out!

Transfer Deadline Day: Three in, Four out!

The transfer window has closed for Ligue 1 teams and across much of western Europe, with Lille welcoming three new players to the club as four head out of the Decathlon Arena door, two permanently. OGC Nice made a combined offer of £20m for centre-back Oumar Solet and striker Exaucé Mpembele Boula which was accepted … Continue reading