Vieira
Crystal Palace confirm Patrick Vieira as new manager on three-year deal
Crystal Palace have confirmed Patrick Vieira as the club’s new manager on a three-year deal that will take the Frenchman through 2024 at Selhurst Park. The Arsenal legend, who was previously coach of Nice until his dismissal in December last year, will succeed Roy Hodgson in the hotseat in south London. The 45-year-old, who began his coaching career with New York City FC in Major League Soccer, takes charge for the first time in the Premier League, having made his name as one of the game’s greatest midfielders during an electrifying decade-long spell with the Gunners. Though forever linked with Les Bleus’ 1998 World Cup triumph on home soil back home, Vieira remains forever associated in the British sporting consciousness as the anchor of Arsneal’s superb period of success under Arsene Wen...
‘Levy’s dream signing’ – Some Spurs fans react after hearing Mourinho wants to sign 22-yr-old
Tottenham are thought to be keeping tabs on the Sampdoria midfielder Ronaldo Vieira this summer as per the report we covered earlier today. The 22-year-old has done well in the Italian League and his performances have caught the attention of Jose Mourinho. It will be interesting to see if the Londoners submit an offer for the talented midfielder in the coming weeks. Vieira is a defensive midfielder who will add some much-needed cover to Tottenham’s back four. Furthermore, his arrival will allow creative players to play with more freedom as well. Tottenham already have two quality midfielders in Ndombele and Hojbjerg. Vieira could complete Jose Mourinho’s midfield trio for the next season. It will be interesting to see if the Italian side are willing to sell the 22-year-old. They are u...
