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The management of Spanish "Girona" has formed its position on the Ukrainian midfielder of the club Viktor Tsygankov on the background of interest in him from a number of European clubs.

As reported by Fichajes, the Catalans are categorically not satisfied with the prospect of getting for the transfer of the 26-year-old player only 15 million euros (Tsygankov's clausula under the contract - 30 million euros, but 50% of the amount of his sale "Girona" will have to pay the previous club of the midfielder - Dynamo Kyiv), and therefore in July, after Euro 20204, "Girona" will seek at any cost to convince the Ukrainian not to change the team in the current transfer window.

Obviously, "Girona" its desire to keep Tsygankov will be supported by an offer of a new contract, which will be fixed not only more favorable financial terms for the player, but also a completely different clausula. Earlier it was reported that the Catalan club has already sent the player a draft of a new agreement, but he has not yet given his response.

Recall, according to media reports, now Tsygankov is interested in English Arsenal, West Ham, Wolverhampton and Aston Villa, as well as Bayern Munich, Spanish Barcelona and Italian Milan.

Former FC Barcelona player Javi Hernandez is not averse to continuing his career in the Premier League, Sport.es reports.

According to the source, Javi Hernandez believes that he could find an interesting project in the Premier League. However, the 44-year-old currently plans to take a year off and then resume coaching.

It will be recalled that Javi Hernandez took over at Catalan side Barcelona in the fall of 2021. During this time, the Spanish specialist managed to lead his home team to the championship.

The leader of the Dallas Mavericks basketball club Luka Doncic commented on the transfer of his friend Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid.

- I knew this would happen. Since Mbappe announced his move to Real Madrid, we haven't talked to him," Luka Doncic said.

Interestingly, Luka Doncic defended the colors of the Real Madrid basketball club, with which he won the Euroleague in the 2017/18 season.

Former Arsenal player Santi Cazorla may return to the Gunners as a coach.

- "I have an incredible attachment to Arsenal. I spent six years at Arsenal, I am very loved there. I was lucky enough to share a dressing room with Mikel Arteta. We talked about a possible return, but right now I'm focused on helping my club, Real Oviedo, and enjoying football as a player.

We will see what the future holds for me. "Arsenal is a club that always keeps its doors open for me, but right now I'm only thinking about the playoffs and enjoying the final days of my playing career," said Santi Cazorla.

We would like to add that this season, 38-year-old Cazorla played 24 matches for Real Oviedo, and did not score.

Ukrainian midfielder of Girona Viktor Tsygankov may change clubs in the summer transfer window.

According to L'Esportiu de Catalunya, the player's clausula is indeed 30 million euros. However, the Catalans will receive only 50% of the sale amount, because the other half of the sum will belong to Dynamo.

It is noted that Tsygankov is considering offers from other teams, but he also sees an opportunity to stay at Girona, because he is happy at this club.

As previously reported, Dynamo Kyiv striker Vladyslav Vanat is in the sphere of interest of Italian Napoli. However, this club is not the only one that is following the 22-year-old footballer.

According to the information of the famous Ukrainian TV commentator Viktor Vatsko, Amsterdam Ajax, Spanish Villarreal and Austrian Salzburg also have a view on Vanat: scouts of these clubs are present at the current friendly matches of the Ukrainian national team in order to watch the Dynamo striker.

We shall remind you that last winter Vanat signed a new contract with Dynamo until the summer of 2027.

English Liverpool has reduced the transfer fee for striker Luis Diaz, who is actively interested in Catalan side Barcelona, AS reports.

According to the source, the bosses of the Merseyside club decided to reduce the cost of Diaz to 75 million euros. Barcelona are interested in the player, but even this price is quite unaffordable for the Blaugranas. It is noted that Deck is personally interested in this transfer.

It should be added that this season Luis Diaz has played 51 matches and scored 13 goals.

The press service of the French national team has published the final application of the national team for the 2024 European Championship, which will begin on June 14.

Goalkeepers: Alphonse Areola (West Ham), Mick Mignolet (AC Milan), Brice Samba (Lens).

Defenders: Jules Kunde (Barcelona), Jonathan Clos (Marseille), Benjamin Pavard (Inter), Ibrahim Konate (Liverpool), William Saliba (Arsenal), Deotsankul Yupamekano (Bayern Munich), Theo Hernandez (Milan), Ferlan Mendy (Real Madrid).

Midfielders: Youssouf Fofana (Monaco), Adrien Rabiot (Juventus), Warren Zaire-Emery (PSG), Aurélien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Antoine Griezmann (Atletico), N'Golo Kante (Al Ittihad), Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid).

Forwards: Bradley Barcola (PSG), Ousmane Dembele (PSG), Kingsley Coman (Bayern Munich), Olivier Giroud (Los Angeles), Randal Kolo Mouani (PSG), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Marcus Turam (Inter Milan).

Toni Kroos has decided to retire from Real Madrid after the Champions League final victory over Borussia Dortmund, leaving a great legacy that he cites as the main reason for his retirement.

"I want Real Madrid fans to remember me as the 34-year-old Toni Kroos who had the best season at Real Madrid. I take it as a compliment that many people think it's too early for me to retire from football," Marca quoted Kroos as saying.

It should be noted that the German midfielder helped the "creamy" to win the Spanish title, the Champions League and the Spanish Super Cup. Last season, he played 48 matches, scored one goal and made ten assists.

Ukraine and Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin assessed his performance last season.

"If I don't tell stories, I just see what I really add and what my level is. Also, what kind of game I can show on the course, what I can demonstrate. I've reassured myself once again and I think I've shown a lot of people that you can win with me in the team from the first season. I have a sufficient level, but I have room to grow. However, I have everything to be number one at Real Madrid," Lunin was quoted as saying by the Vzbirna telegram channel.

The Champions League final was Toni Kroos' last match at the club level, and the 2024 European Championship will be his final tournament in his career. The German midfielder spoke about his future plans.

"First of all, I will spend time with my family. I will continue to host a podcast with my brother Felix. In addition, I will continue to work on expanding the Toni Kroos Academy for young players in Madrid. The Icons League, which I founded with Elias Nerlich, will also be launched in September," Fabrizio Romano quoted Kroos as saying on Twitter.

Former France player Jerome Roten criticized Kylian Mbappe after the 3-0 friendly match with the Luxembourg national team. Roten emphasized that Mbappe did not show the same level of commitment and spirit throughout the season at PSG compared to his performance after confirming his transfer to Real Madrid.

"Everything we saw yesterday was everything we didn't see throughout the season at PSG. Smiling and communicating with the fans is the very essence of football.

For five months, when Kilian did not make enough effort, it was not a problem of the coach, the players, the president, the fans... It was simply a problem of respect. When you put yourself in the category of the best players in the world, you have to have the appropriate attitude. You have to fight for your teammates, for your country, for your club.

I think he betrayed us in everything. During the season, he was disastrous from start to finish in terms of image and interaction. I am very angry with him," Roten told RMC Sport.