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The Argentina international spent nine years at Manchester City before being allowed to leave on a free transfer by Pep Guardiola this summer

Former Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta has completed his move to West Ham, signing a two-year deal at the London Stadium.

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The right-back, 32, spent nine seasons at the Etihad Stadium, but is one of five players whom Pep Guardiola has let go this summer.

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And he becomes Slaven Bilic’s first summer signing as he looks to improve on an 11th placed finish in 2016-17.

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Zabaleta turned down a number of offers from clubs in Italy, Spain and England to join West Ham, and is looking forward to a new challenge.

“This is an absolute pleasure to be part of West Ham United Football Club,” he told West Ham TV.”I hope I can give you good moments. Of course, I come to the club to enjoy myself and hopefully we can have a very successful time.

“Sometimes a new challenge is all you need as a person and as a player. I thought my time at City was done. It’s been a fantastic nine years, absolutely brilliant.

“Manchester City gave me the opportunity to come to this wonderful league, the Premier League, something I’ve been enjoying a lot as a player and of course for me it was probably the right time to move on.

“Also, as a player, I thought I wanted to keep playing in the Premier League. For me, after being in this country for so long, this is a new challenge for me in the Premier League and I’m ready for it and looking forward to it.”

Zabaleta will likely battle with Sam Byram for a starting role at right-back, with the Irons having previously struggled to find cover in the position.

Michail Antonio and Cheikh Kouyate have both been forced to fill in, but Zabaleta’s arrival should allow them to be deployed in more familiar roles moving forward.

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Man City’s New North Stand Expansion: Opening Date, Latest Developments and More
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Manchester City are currently undergoing renovation works at the Etihad Stadium, which will increase the capacity to nearly 62,000.

Manchester City crest with the Etihad Stadium’s North Stand plans.
HIGHLIGHTS
Etihad Stadium’s evolution includes a £300m north stand expansion with new facilities like a sky bar & hotel.
Redevelopment follows the South stand renovation, adding 7,900 upper-tier seats for over 60,000 capacity.
Approved by Manchester City Council, the project aims to enhance fan experience and the local economy.
The Etihad Stadium has consistently evolved since opening back in July 2002. It was opened for the Commonwealth Games and was promptly converted to Manchester City’s home stadium a year later. It was originally called the City of Manchester Stadium, but it was renamed the Etihad Stadium back in 2011 due to sponsorship reasons.

The first redevelopment plans took place in 2013 and were completed by Populous at a construction cost of around £50 million. This extended the stands behind both ends of the ground and increased commercial areas inside the stadium. Redeveloping the north stand will complement the work completed on the south stand in 2015.

North Stand Timeline
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Event

Late 2022

Manchester City announce that they are looking to expand other areas of the Etihad Stadium, following the south stand redevelopment project.

February/March 2023

Consultation with fan groups and the local community to discuss the best options for stadium redevelopment.

July 2023

Redevelopment plans for the north stand are approved by Manchester City Council’s planning and highways committee.

August 2023

The club store outside the north stand is demolished, and construction work begins to expand the second tier of the stand by over 6,000 seats. The project includes significant expansion of commercial and hospitality facilities, notably a 3,000 capacity fan zone and a stadium roof-walk experience. The construction cost of the project is around £300 million.

Design of New North Stand
Manchester City announced plans last year to expand the north stand at the Etihad Stadium. The expansion will provide an additional 7,900 seats in the upper tier, which will take the capacity of the stadium up to nearly 62,000.

The redevelopment of the north stand is similar to the work completed in the south stand a few years ago. Back in December 2013, City received planning permission for the renovation of the south stand. This started in April 2014, providing a third level above the existing two lower tiers, increasing the capacity by 6,250 people.

Facilities in this part of the stadium were also significantly revamped with the introduction of commercial and hospitality areas. The South Stand project was completed in time for the start of the 2015/16 season, with Laing O’Rourke operating as the main contractor. It is worth noting that the renovation of the north stand will significantly increase the size of the second tier, whereas the south stand will add a new third tier on top of the existing two tiers. The new facilities in the renovated North Stand will be as follows:

Sky bar overlooking the pitch
Stadium roof walk experience
Fan zone (3,000 capacity)
New club shop
New museum
400-bed hotel
Food and drink outlets.
Included in the North Stand expansion plans is the building of new hospitality and commercial facilities on the Etihad campus, such as a new fan zone, a sky bar overlooking the pitch, and a new 400-bed hotel. The hotel will be a nine-storey building which will have 391 bedrooms and an additional 10 suites. This will help to improve the fan experience at the stadium, which has been selected as one of the host venues for UEFA Euro 2028. This competition will take place in venues across the UK & Ireland.

A stadium roof-walk experience will accompany the sky bar at the top of a new eight-storey building. Populous, who won approval to redevelop the north stand, also created a similar roof-walk experience when they were in charge of designing the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which opened in 2019. At Tottenham’s new stadium, fans can look over the London skyline at the top of the south stand, which is 46.8 metres above the pitch. Populous are looking to recreate a similar experience as part of the Etihad Stadium plans.

When the plans were officially announced back in August 2023, Manchester City released the following synopsis of the redevelopment (via Manchester City FC), “Over the next three years we will be developing a best-in-class fan experience and year-round entertainment and leisure destination at the Etihad Stadium.

“Our plans include several connected all-weather facilities, fully integrated into the stadium, centred around an expanded North Stand with one larger, single upper tier above the existing lower tier, increasing capacity to over 60,000.

“A covered City Square fan zone, with capacity for 3,000 people and a wide variety of food and drink outlets, a new club shop, museum, workspace and a 400-bed hotel will also be constructed.

Populous’ redevelopment of this section of the ground is part of the wider revamp of the Etihad Campus in the surrounding areas of the football stadium. This includes the building of the Co-op Live arena on the campus, which will host music and entertainment events. Construction work began on the Co-op Live arena in 2021, and it is now set to open in April 2024. In the first month of opening, the arena will host 25 events, including live performances from comedian, Peter Kay on April 23 and 24. The capacity of the new facility is 23,500, and it has 32 bars and restaurants, alongside 12 lounges inside. Populous senior principal Mike Trice said (via Dezeen):

For Populous, it is extremely exciting to witness the development of this project, located just a stone’s throw away from another of our projects, the Co-op Live arena.

These ambitious ventures represent two of Manchester’s greatest loves — football and music, and will bring significant benefits to the local area by drawing in visitors and delivering further regeneration.

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In the final months of 2022, City’s plans to renovate the north stand accelerated as they announced that they were exploring various options for expansion in that part of the ground. In the first few months of 2023, conversations with the main fan groups and the local community began to take place. In July 2023, the proposals for the north stand and other fan facilities on the Etihad Campus were approved by the council. This prompted the demolition of the City Store just outside the north stand. Following this, work began on the new stand in autumn 2023 and is expected to be ready for the start of the 2025/26 campaign.

@RealTolmie is a Manchester City insider who posts updates about the club on X.com (formerly Twitter). He posted the following update on April 2, 2024. If this update is correct, then City will be well ahead of the provisional timeline that they set back in August 2023.

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Outside of Man City’s Etihad Stadium
Following the approval from the Manchester City Council’s planning and highways committee on July 27, 2023, the club pushed ahead with the expansion plans for the Etihad Stadium that will cost around £300 million. Replacing the club store that has now been demolished will be an eight-storey building with a new club shop and ticket office on the first floor.

On level two there will be a new museum, which will be directly linked to the new areas in the north stand. On the upper levels there will be experiences such as the sky bar and the stadium roof-walk. The £300 million project has already begun, which has led to a temporary reduction in the capacity of the north stand.

Local media outlets have estimated that the investment from Manchester City will provide significant economic benefits to the Manchester community. This includes a £70 million injection into the Greater Manchester economy each year, as well as an additional 1,795 full-time jobs. This number could reach 3,000 in future years when casual shifts and part-time workers are accounted for.

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Changes to Etihad Campus during Redevelopment
While the construction workers continue on the North Stand expansion, there will be changes in terms of travel to the stadium and campus for supporters. This includes reduced capacity on the Orange Car Park outside the stadium, although the Metrolink service will remain the same throughout the season.

Also, there is a new walking route from the northern side of the stadium while the construction work takes place. On their club website, City said (via Manchester City FC): “As a result of the construction at the North end of the Stadium there is a new walking route, approximately 400 metres long around the compound. Fans entering the Stadium from Joe Mercer Way are advised the walk to the North East area of the Stadium is around 250 metres and around 150 metres to the North West area.”

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In a rare lowering of his guard on transfers David Moyes has shared his deep regret at West Ham missing out on an Aston Villa star.

Aston Villa are looking to not only emulate West Ham but go one better this season.

Like Aston Villa are now, the Hammers have been pushing the Premier League elite in three of the last four seasons.

And the Hammers have tasted glory by winning the Europa Conference League.

That’s something Aston Villa are also looking to replicate this season.

West Ham are knocking on the door for a fourth successive season of European football.

And Villa are having a phenomenal season under Unai Emery. The Villans sit fourth in the Premier League on 59 points – three places and 14 points above West Ham.

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They are on course to qualify for the Champions League – just as West Ham were at this stage in both the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons.

Indeed the Hammers finished agonisingly short of the top four by a solitary win in 2021.

On paper West Ham and Villa both have an excellent first XI but not a great deal of strength in depth.

It’s difficult to say whether signing a striker would have made the difference for West Ham between their current position and a top five push this season.

But there is a nagging sense that the right one certainly would have. And that West Ham might be where Villa are right now had they pushed to find a successor to ageing Michail Antonio.

Well it seems they very nearly did only for him to end up at Villa Park.

Now David Moyes has shared his deep regret at West Ham missing out on Aston Villa star.

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Moyes shares deep regret at missing out on Villa star
The manager was asked why he has not found an heir to 34-year-old Antonio as he plays his 300th game for West Ham.

Moyes says he has tried and his biggest regret on that front is not getting Ollie Watkins.

West Ham fans who follow the transfer windows closely may remember the Hammers were linked with Watkins before he signed for Villa and again when Steven Gerrard was in charge.

It’s hard to know what to believe when it comes to transfer gossip.

But the Scot has conceded England striker Watkins was one that got away for the Hammers.

“We’ve tried for years to find people that we believed might be right,” Moyes told the press on Friday, as reported by The Evening Standard.

“If you look back over the last two or three years at the number of centre-forwards named (as targets) that might be coming here, there might be quite a lot of them that have failed and they wouldn’t have been any good.

‘We’ve missed out on ones we would’ve liked’
“We’ve missed out on ones we would’ve like when you look back, maybe Ollie Watkins, people like that. But it’s a journey, sometimes you get it right and sometimes you don’t.”

It’s not the first time Moyes has highlighted that he wanted Watkins at West Ham.

After a 4-1 defeat to Villa earlier this season – a game in which Watkins scored – Moyes made mention of the fact.

“Yeah, we did (make a move for Watkins) when he was at Brentford,” Moyes said in his post-match presser – as reported by Birmingham World.

“He scored a good goal today.”

Watkins up front in this Hammers side is a mouthwatering prospect
Just imagine this West Ham side with Watkins leading the line instead of Antonio.

With Lucas Paqueta, Mohammed Kudus and Jarrod Bowen around him. A mouthwatering prospect which might’ve been.

As great a servant as Antonio has been, Watkins would have taken West Ham’s play to a completely different – and ruthless – level.

West Ham have surrendered 14 points in the last three months alone from games they should have won or drawn.

So it’s not unreasonable at all to suggest having a Watkins would have propelled the Hammers up into challenging for the Champions League.

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Virgil van Dijk shares stage with Calvin Harris for “crazy” birthday celebrations
July 9, 2023
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Virgil van Dijk turned 32 on Saturday and he celebrated in grand fashion alongside DJ Calvin Harris in Ibiza – a birthday bash he won’t soon forget.

Liverpool’s linchpin in defence is now the fourth-oldest member of Jurgen Klopp‘s squad, but he will be the first to tell you he has plenty of years left in his legs.

After an inconsistent season, like the majority of his Liverpool team-mates, Van Dijk has seized the opportunity the summer break provided and days before returning for pre-season, he had one final celebration.

It included Ibiza, Kevin De Bruyne and an invitation to the stage during Calvin Harris’ set – as ways to celebrate birthday No. 32, you could ask for few better.

The Dutchman was visibly delighted and overwhelmed by his introduction onto the stage on Friday night, saying it was “crazy” – and you can’t blame him.

 

The Liverpool squad have formed quite the bond with Harris since he acted as DJ for the trophy parade in 2022, with Harvey Elliott also pictured with him during the summer.

Van Dijk’s birthday celebrations come just days before his return for pre-season on Tuesday, where he will be joined by his fellow international team-mates after being handed an extra three days off.

Liverpool’s No. 4 will first undergo a number of fitness tests, including the lactate test, before the squad turn their attention to their Germany training camp.

From Tuesday on, Klopp should be without only Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott after their U21 Euro triumph and the manager will have 33 days before he takes his team to Stamford Bridge for the league opener.

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Michael Edwards ‘In Utter Disbelief’ After Liverpool Defeat
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Michael Edwards was spotted in the crowd during the Manchester United versus Liverpool game as he watched on in disbelief.

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Liverpool’s new CEO Edwards watched in disbelief as Manchester United United beat them in FA Cup.
Despite the disappointment, Edwards remains focused on Liverpool’s overall success.
Edwards rejected the Manchester club and was spotted in conversation with Sir Dave Brailsford.
Liverpool’s new CEO of football Michael Edwards was spotted in the crowd at Old Trafford as Jurgen Klopp’s men were defeated by Manchester United, and he could only look on in disbelief.

The Reds were knocked out of the FA Cup in extra time as Erik ten Hag’s side secured a late victory thanks to a goal from Amad Diallo. Edwards was watching on in the crowd as everything fell apart for the Merseyside club.

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Liverpool supporters would have been expecting a victory at Old Trafford with United struggling to produce consistent performances this season. Klopp’s side were leading for the majority of the second half, but a late goal from Antony saw the game go to extra-time.

Harvey Elliot struck after 90 minutes and it looked as though Liverpool would be heading into the semi-final, but goals from Marcus Rashford and Diallo in the final few minutes earned the victory for United. According to the Guardian, new Liverpool CEO of football Edwards was spotted in the crowd at Old Trafford in conversation with Sir Dave Brailsford, who is an adviser to Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Edwards reportedly watched on in ‘utter disbelief’ and gave a ‘resigned smile’ as he tried to work out how the Merseyside outfit didn’t win the game.

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8

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The report also mentions that Edwards rejected the opportunity to join the Manchester club, so it would have been interesting to hear the conversations taking place between the Southampton-born chief and Brailsford in the stands at Old Trafford. Edwards won’t be too concerned when it comes to looking at the bigger picture, with Liverpool having already won the Carabao Cup, competing for the league title, and into the latter stages of the Europa League.

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The Reds are certainly going down a different path, with supporters hoping it’s just as successful as their time under Klopp. The German manager was given a lot of control during his time in charge, but the Merseyside club are now going in a different direction.

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Michael Edwards saw 30-year-old Liverpool star really struggle vs Man Utd, he could be replaced
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This was not a game for Liverpool to remember at Old Trafford. In Jurgen Klopp’s time there have been so many memorable games against Manchester United for Liverpool. However, this FA Cup defeat is one the Reds will want to forget.

Despite having control in the game, taking the lead twice, and creating plenty of chances, Liverpool never really played well in this match. The Reds never looked like they were going to run away victorious. And in the end, left United back into the game with some poor errors and individual mistakes.

One man in particular really struggled and was even substituted off by Jurgen Klopp. A man who may have shown signs this season that he needs to be replaced. Watching on from the stands, Michael Edwards may also have now seen those signs first hand.

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As we wrote about Michael Edwards was spotted at Old Trafford watching the game on from the stands. The former Liverpool director officially returned to FSG last week to oversee the club’s football operations. That role will involve being in charge of Liverpool again, in addition to another potential club FSG will be looking to purchase in the near future.

Edwards will assume his position in June but already behind the scenes Liverpool will be hard at work preparing for the summer transfer window ahead. With Jurgen Klopp leaving at the end of the season the club will need to find a new manager.

But above all, there will be important changes that need to be made in the make-up of the squad. Some of the club’s players are not getting any younger, and it may be time for Liverpool to think about replacing them.

One of those could be Andy Robertson. He has turned 30-years-old this season, has two years left on his contract and has made just one goal and one assist in 20 matches for Liverpool in all competitions so far.

Once again against United, Robertson didn’t look like his former self and struggled to get into the game. If he continues on this trajectory, than it may be time for Liverpool to consider finding a suitable replacement for the club legend. Unfortunately, football doesn’t stop for anyone and no player is eternal. The same will apply to Robertson.

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Liverpool should sign 19-year-old Harvey Elliott loves, he’s already trained with the club
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Liverpool have always been very proactive in signing the best talents in youth football. That’s something that is likely only going to increase in FSG and Michael Edwards’ latest chapter, as the club’s owners embark on a multi-club model.

It’s a move that will only see pathways to Liverpool improve and the club bring in more exciting talent. Players who may have been dissuaded from joining the club becomes the route to Liverpool’s first team in the past.

One of the advantages of having another club outside of England, is not only the offer of regular first team football but also the advantages of more favourable work-permits. Something that could help in attracting more exciting young talent to the club.

Including an exciting 19-year-old talent, who has already been on Liverpool’s radar. And was even invited on a trial at the club.

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Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty has been on Liverpool’s radar
Two years ago, 19-year-old Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty spent a trial with Liverpool. At the time, he was even endorsed by Harvey Elliott, who urged him to sign for the club on social media (Liverpool ECHO).

However, a move never materialised for the Canadian teenager. Instead, Marshall-Rutty has remained in his homeland with boyhood club Toronto FC. That decision has definitely paid off. At a young age he has been able to accumulate a lot of minutes in a competitive environment in the MLS.

He has also shown himself to be a really versatile player. Last season he played as a left-back, right-back, central midfielder and as a winger in the MLS. Described by former MLS player Ali Curtis as an ‘incredibly talented’ young man (Times Colonist), Marshall-Rutty’s experience in so many roles has definitely made him grow as a player.

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The new MLS season has only just started recently, but he is already starting to show that he is about to take his game to the next level. Last weekend, he scored his first MLS goal in just his third appearance and produced a fantastic performance against New York City.

The youngster has the kind of profile Liverpool admire. It’s clear he is an exciting prospect and the kind of prospect Liverpool should now be looking to bring in to use in FSG’s new prospective club. Marshall-Rutty could be the first signing of a new era heralded by Michael Edwards.

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Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho is off to Barcelona

Sun 7 Jan 2018 at 04:31
Former Liverpool stars felt their old club had done decent business in netting £142million for Barcelona-bound Philippe Coutinho.
A deal was agreed on Saturday for the Brazilian, who had made clear his desire to move to the Nou Camp back in July when the Reds turned down a £118million bid from Barca.

The fee is a British record and makes Coutinho the second most expensive footballer in history after his compatriot Neymar.

Former Liverpool defender Phil Thompson questioned the logic behind making the move mid-season, given Coutinho will be ineligible for Barca in the Champions League.

“It’s hard to get my head around what Philippe is going to gain because he can’t play Champions League football for them, they are running away with the league, and he’s got the World Cup at the end of the season,” Thompson sai