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The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater will take you inside the biggest stories around the Euros, Copa America and transfers told by the best journalists in the business. Cutting through the noise to tell you what’s really happening and why it matters.
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Why Man United are sticking with Ten Hag
After weeks of uncertainty, news broke on Tuesday that Erik Ten Hag is to remain as manager of Manchester United.
So why have Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS come to this decision and what will Ten Hag’s relationship with his squad and the owners look like moving forward?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by David Ornstein, Adam Crafton and Mark Critchley to analyse Man United’s decision and assess who else was considered for the Old Trafford hotseat ahead of looking ahead to what challenges lay ahead.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein, Adam Crafton and Mark Critchley
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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What Sesko staying means for Arsenal & Barcelona transfer plans
Welcome to another edition of The Transfer DealSheet, our guide to the summer transfer market where David Ornstein will bring us latest developments across the Premier League and beyond.
We take a deep dive on the market in Spain, including Barcelona's admiration for Liverpool's Luis Diaz.
Plus, after securing Kylian Mbappe, what’s holding up Real Madrid’s pursuit of Alphonso Davies
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: David Ornstein, Dermot Corrigan, Pol Ballus
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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The Radar: Florian Wirtz
Welcome to episode 12 of The Radar, where The Athletic's unrivalled range of global football experts will profile some of the game's most exciting up and coming talents who look set to star at this summer’s European Championships and Copa América.
21-year-old Florian Wirtz has taken German football by storm since his emergence at Bayer Leverkusen back in 2020.
A superstar in their extraordinary unbeaten run to Bundesliga glory - will he also help inspire the hosts to European success in his own backyard?
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The Radar: Johan Bakayoko
Welcome to episode 11 of The Radar, where The Athletic's unrivalled range of global football experts will profile some of the game's most exciting up and coming talents who look set to star at this summer’s European Championships and Copa América.
21-year-old forward Johan Bakayoko has made a name for himself in a bold, attacking PSV Eindhoven team which fits his skill set perfectly.
One of the most watchable young players in Europe at the moment - will the Belgian light up this tournament and put him in the shop window for a lucrative transfer to the Premier League or beyond?
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The Radar: Kendry Páez
Welcome to episode 10 of The Radar, where The Athletic's unrivalled range of global football experts will profile some of the game's most exciting up and coming talents who look set to star at this summer’s European Championships and Copa América.
Kendry Páez has been making quite the mark for club and country since he burst onto the youth football scene in 2022. He became the youngest player ever to represent Ecuador - and the second youngest South American to ever play international football behind a certain Diego Maradona.
With a highly-anticipated move to Chelsea on the horizon - could he be the player that sets this summer’s Copa América alight?
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The Radar: Xavi Simons
Welcome to episode 9 of The Radar, where The Athletic's unrivalled range of global football experts will profile some of the game's most exciting up and coming talents who look set to star at this summer’s European Championships and Copa América.
21-year-old child prodigy Xavi Simons is at a crossroads in his career after making the high profile switch from Barcelona to PSG.
Standout loan spells at PSV and RB Leipzig over the last two seasons have got everyone asking what Xavi’s next move will be - but first, will he showcase his star quality out in Germany?
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