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Del Bosque resignation from Spain confirmed The RFEF has offered the former La Roja boss a new position after he informed them of his decision to step down as national team coach Vicente del Bosque's resignation as Spain coach has been confirmed, but the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is set to retain his services in a different capacity. Following Spain's round-of-16 exit from Euro 2016 at the hands of Italy, Del Bosque announced his intention to leave the role. [ 279 more words. ]

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Del Bosque resignation from Spain confirmed Del Bosque resignation from Spain confirmed The RFEF has offered the former La Roja boss a new position after he informed them of his decision to step down as national team coach Vicente del Bosque…

Oleksandr Zinchenko completes transfer to Manchester City Young winger Oleksandr Zinchenko has joined Manchester City Manchester City have completed the signing of Ukraine international Oleksandr Zinchenko. The 19-year-old winger scored twice in 26 appearances last season for Russian club FC Ufa, having joined from Shakhtar Donetsk on a free transfer in 2015. Zinchenko played in all three of Ukraine's matches at Euro 2016, coming on as a substitute against Germany and Northern Ireland, before starting against Poland.

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Oleksandr Zinchenko completes transfer to Manchester City Oleksandr Zinchenko completes transfer to Manchester City Young winger Oleksandr Zinchenko has joined Manchester City Manchester City have completed the signing of Ukraine international Oleksandr Z…

Kelechi Iheanacho (left) is eager to impress new boss Pep Guardiola

Manchester City are set to prevent Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho from playing for his country at this summer's Olympics in Rio, Brazil.

New City boss Pep Guardiola wants the 19-year-old to stay with the English Premier League side for pre-season.

Nigeria included Iheanacho in their provisional squad, despite having received a letter from City to say the player would not be available.

"I don't know if my team and my country have decided," Iheanacho said.

"If your country wants you to play for them you surely have to do so, but it's not up for me to decide. I don't know if it has been concluded or not."

Iheanacho, who joined City from the Taye Academy in his native Nigeria in January 2014, broke into the club's senior side last season and scored 14 goals in 35 appearances in all competitions.

His displays have seen him move above Wilfried Bony, the experienced Ivory Coast international, in the pecking order.

If he went to Brazil for the Olympics for the football tournament, which takes place between 3-20 August, he would missing the opening weeks of the Premier League season.

City believe that the Iheanacho would benefit more from spending a full pre-season working with Guardiola as the player seeks to establish himself as a first-team regular.

Versatile

Speaking at a fan event at City's Academy Stadium, Iheanacho said: "Everyone knows Pep and what he can do. I think he is a great manager and I think he will bring many things to this team.

"I can play number 9, 10, 7 and 11 as well so I can play in different positions. Anywhere I can fit in, I will play.

"I am happy with what I did last season and now I have to work really hard this season to get something for the team and work for the team as well."

Iheanacho faces fierce competition to win a regular place in City's line-up, with new signing Nolito able to play in attack, as well as Bony and first-choice forward Sergio Aguero.

But the teenager believes that he can persuade Guardiola to give him a chance as City seek to improve on last season's fourth-place finish.

He said: "Everyone wants to start games and work hard. I need to work extra hard and I will get a chance," he added.

"It will be a big season for me, and for every player."

OFFICIAL: Watford seal club-record Success deal Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images Walter Mazzarri's side have splashed out to land the Nigerian forward who moves to Vicarage Road to increase their attacking options ahead of the new Premier League season Watford have forked out a club-record fee to bring Granada forward Isaac Success to Vicarage Road. The Nigerian forward has signed a five-year deal at the Premier League club for a fee reportedly in the region of £12.5 million. [ 110 more words. ]

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OFFICIAL: Watford seal club-record Success deal OFFICIAL: Watford seal club-record Success deal Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images Walter Mazzarri’s side have splashed out to land the Nigerian forward who moves to Vicarage Road to increase…

Manchester United in transfer talks to sign Pachuca winger Hirving Lozano, say Mexican club Hirving Lozano is set to represent Mexico at the upcoming Rio Olympic Games Manchester United are currently in transfer talks to sign Hirving Lozano, according to the Mexico winger's club Pachuca. United have signed Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Eric Bailly this summer and have been linked with Paul Pogba while… [ 164 more words. ]

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Manchester United in transfer talks to sign Pachuca winger Hirving Lozano, say Mexican club Manchester United in transfer talks to sign Pachuca winger Hirving Lozano, say Mexican club Hirving Lozano is set to represent Mexico at the upcoming Rio Olympic Games Manchester United are current…

Mario Balotelli returns to Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp holds first pre-season training session Mario Balotelli returned to Liverpool on Sunday after an unsuccessful spell back in Italy with AC Milan Jurgen Klopp held his first pre-season training session as Liverpool manager on Sunday as Mario Balotelli returned to the club ahead of the new Premier League season. New signings Sadio Mane, Joel Matip, Loris Karius and Marko Grujic all trained at Melwood for the first time alongside those Liverpool players not called up for international duty this summer. [ 151 more words. ]

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Mario Balotelli returns to Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp holds first pre-season training session Mario Balotelli returns to Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp holds first pre-season training session Mario Balotelli returned to Liverpool on Sunday after an unsuccessful spell back in Italy with AC Milan …