Top headlines from global sports newspapers: “Announcement Date for Mbappé Deal”
The global sports newspapers today, Saturday, March 9, shed light on the announcement date for Kylian Mbappé’s deal with Real Madrid, Barcelona’s stance on signing Italian coach De Zerbi, and Manchester United’s owner’s decision to demolish Old Trafford and build a new one.
Spanish newspaper MARCA:
The Spanish newspaper highlighted the upcoming summer period, which is unforgettable for Kylian Mbappé, the star of Paris Saint-Germain, who is preparing to join Real Madrid. The headline read: “Announcement Date for Mbappé Deal.” The newspaper also focused on Barcelona, which is still searching for a new coach to replace Xavi Hernandez, with the headline: “De Zerbi Moving Away from Barcelona.”
British newspaper Daily Mail:
The British newspaper reported on Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s decision to demolish Old Trafford and build a new one, expected to cost £3 billion. The headline read: “Demolition of Old Trafford.” The newspaper also addressed the auctioning of Lionel Messi’s first contract with Barcelona, with a starting price of at least £500,000. The headline read: “Sale of Messi’s Contract.”
French newspaper L’Equipe:
The French newspaper discussed Cameroonian striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, who plays for Bayern Munich and is one of the candidates to strengthen Barcelona’s squad. The headline read: “Barcelona Targeting Bayern Munich Striker.” The newspaper also focused on Lyon, which will be without the services of Alexandre Lacazette in their upcoming match against Lorient due to injury. The headline read: “Lacazette Absent.”
Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport:
The Italian newspaper reported on several Italian clubs entering into a battle to sign Arsenal midfielder Jorginho in the upcoming summer. The headline read: “Battle for Jorginho.” The newspaper also addressed Inter Milan reaching an agreement with Polish midfielder Piotr Zielinski from Napoli for the upcoming summer. The headline read: “Agreement Reached with Zielinski.”