Edinson Cavani Archives ⋆ LSU

May52022 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd star concedes he wanted to leave after Ronaldo signing

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Edinson Cavani has admitted he would have pushed to leave Manchester United last summer had he known they were re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo. The Red devils completed their move for Ronaldo in the closing stages of the summer transfer window in a £19.8m deal last August. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It’s believed that Sir Alex Ferguson, Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra all attempted to convince Ronaldo to return to United amid the threat of the 37-year-old joining Man City instead. But while Cavani has hailed Ronaldo as a ‘great professional’, the Uruguay international says he would’ve left Old Trafford if he knew about their transfer plans. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘Speaking the truth, as I always tell the truth...

Jan222022 by JBNo Comments

VAR check shows Edinson Cavani was onside for Man Utd’s winning goal vs West Ham

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Manchester United left it late to get a win over West Ham as Marcus Rashford’s injury-time goal sealed a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford. The Red devils appeared on course for a draw against their top-four rivals as they struggled to break down a well-organised West Ham team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the breakthrough came with only seconds to spare as Anthony Martial played in Edinson Cavani, who squared the ball for Rashford to tap in from close range. Rudiger gives update on Chelsea contract talks amid Man Utd transfer links Man Utd players claim Rangnick methods interfere with home life as another problem emerges Rangnick speaks out on Ronaldo sub & reveals another Man Utd star was ‘not happy’ West Ham supporters were confused as ...

Dec182021 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd make decision over Edinson Cavani after Barcelona approach

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Manchester United will reportedly not stand in the way of Edinson Cavani moving to Barcelona and would even be willing to forgo a transfer fee. The Uruguayan forward has emerged as a top target for new Barcelona manager Xavi as he looks to add more firepower to his frontline, with the club starved of options after Sergio Aguero was forced to retire. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cavani has struggled with injuries this campaign, limiting him to start just two Premier League matches, and a move to Camp Nou could suit all parties. According to Marca, the former PSG striker – who only has six months left on his contract – would jump at the opportunity to join Barcelona and personal terms should not be a problem despite the club struggling financially. ...

Dec12021 by JBNo Comments

Edinson Cavani hails Jadon Sancho’s attitude after overcoming ‘tough period’

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Edinson Cavani has praised Jadon Sancho’s perseverance after the Manchester United attacker finally broke his goalscoring duck for the club last week. Sancho arrived at the club from Borussia Dortmund in the summer for a fee in the region of £73m, but struggled to find his rhythm during the early months of the campaign after only playing a handful of minutes under Solskjaer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, the 21-year-old has been given an opportunity to prove himself in recent weeks and scored important goals in both the 2-0 win over Villarreal in the Champions League last Tuesday and the Premier League game against Chelsea. Lionel Messi’s classy message to Mo Salah after he was ‘robbed’ of Ballon d’Or Thiago Silva hits back at Paul Scholes ove...

Nov112021 by JBNo Comments

Cavani sends message to Solskjaer over Ronaldo selection amid lack of playing time

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Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani has sent a message to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, saying he and Cristiano Ronaldo can lead the club's frontline together. The former Napoli player has struggled for minutes since the Portuguese forward's return to Old Trafford on deadline day, starting just two Premier League matches this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cavani is currently out of football action with a tendon injury but is keen to forge a prolific partnership with fellow veteran Ronaldo in the next couple of games. Man Utd confident of landing Brendan Rodgers as Solskjaer replacement as contract clause emerges Pogba makes Ronaldo demand in contract talks with Man Utd Erik ten Hag’s position on taking over at Man Utd revealed As quote...

Nov92021 by JBNo Comments

Cavani unhappy with Man Utd’s Jadon Sancho request

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Edinson Cavani was reportedly unhappy with Manchester United’s request to give his No.7 jersey to summer signing Jadon Sancho. Sancho completed his £73m move from Borussia Dortmund in the summer transfer window but has struggled to make an impact for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Having worn the No.7 shirt for the duration of his time at Dortmund, Sancho was expected to take up the same number after his arrival at Old Trafford. According to The Athletic, Sancho was initially offered the No.7 shirt last year while the Red devils were still negotiating a fee with the Bundesliga side before the move broke down. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The report claims that United kept their offer...

Sep32021 by JBNo Comments

Cristiano Ronaldo thanks Edinson Cavani for ‘incredible gesture’ over No.7 shirt

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Cristiano Ronaldo has thanked Edinson Cavani for his 'incredible gesture’ that has handed the returning Manchester United hero the chance to reclaim his iconic No.7 shirt. The Portuguese forward wore the number synonymous with fellow club legends like Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona and Beckham with distinction over the course of his first spell at Old Trafford and will now do so again after the club gained special dispensation from the Premier League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Reacting to the news, Ronaldo said: ‘I wasn’t sure if it would be possible to have the number seven shirt again. So I would like to say a huge thank you to Edi [Cavani] for this incredible gesture.’ Lindelof speaks out on competition for places at Man Utd after Raphael Varane si...

Aug272021 by JBNo Comments

Edinson Cavani to ignore Man Utd’s request to miss Uruguay matches

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Edinson Cavani could be on a collision course with Manchester United after Uruguay indicated that he will play in their upcoming World Cup qualifiers despite Premier League clubs voting to restrict players from travelling to red list countries. Just this week, the Premier League confirmed that clubs had ‘reluctantly but unanimously’ decided to not release players for international fixtures which will be played in red-list countries. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After the announcement on Tuesday, Cavani appeared to be confused by the decision as he posted a picture of the statement along with several question marks on his Instagram timeline. Wayne Rooney reacts to Cristiano Ronaldo’s imminent move to Man City Brighton respond as Liverpool make late...

Jun272021 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd considering £17m transfer after Edinson Cavani recommendation

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River Plate star Nicolas De La Cruz is on Manchester United’s transfer list after establishing himself in the Uruguay team with Edinson Cavani, according to reports. The midfielder has shone for River and earned his first international cap last season, while he has played in all three of Uruguay’s Copa America games so far this summer, most recently in Thursday’s victory over Bolivia. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); De La Cruz’s displays have alerted some teams in Europe, with TNT Sports saying the Red devils are one of five clubs ready to make an offer. The midfielder, who is an important player at River, will command a fee of between £13.7m and £17.2m and would represent one of the club’s biggest sales. Although River and manager Marcelo Gallard...

May102021 by JBNo Comments

Edinson Cavani reveals who convinced him to sign new Man Utd contract

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Edinson Cavani has signed a one-year deal extension at Manchester United, keeping him at least until the end of next campaign. The Uruguayan forward was rumoured to be ending his time at Old Trafford after only one season but he has now decided to stay at the club for one more year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cavani has scored 15 goals so far in his debut season in the Premier League since arriving on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain last summer and earned plaudits for his superb performances. Confirming the news, the striker revealed why he decided to stay at United: ‘Over the season, I have developed a great affection for the club and everything that it represents. ‘I feel a deep bond with my team-mates and the staff who work behind the ...