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Carlo Ancelotti Fired As Chelsea Manager

Chelsea has parted ways with Carlo Ancelotti, according to a statement on the club's official website.

The statement reads: "Chelsea Football Club can confirm that Carlo Ancelotti parted company with the club today (Sunday, 22 May). The owner and board would like to thank Carlo for his contribution and achievements since taking over as manager in July 2009, which included winning the Double for the first time in the club's history. However, this season's performances have fallen short of expectations and the club feels the time is right to make this change ahead of next season's preparations. Carlo will always be welcome at Stamford Bridge, where he will be given the reception and respect his position in our history deserves. Chelsea's long-term football objectives and ambitions remain unchanged and we will now be concentrating all our efforts on identifying a new manager. There will be no further comment until that appointment is made."

 
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Sergio Aguero Wants To Leave Atletico Madrid

In a statement posted on his official Twitter page, the 22-year-old explicitly stated his desire not to continue playing for Atleti.

"I have expressed to Atleti my desire to leave,” said Aguero. “I've asked to receive, unconditionally, the offers that come from other clubs."

Aguero’s release clause is reportedly 45 million euros plus the IVA value-added tax: if this figure is met, then Atletico is contractually bound to allow him to negotiate with the bidding club. His current contract runs until 2014.

 
AC Milan Signs Kevin-Prince Boateng To Long Term Deal

Genoa president Enrico Preziosi has announced that AC Milan has signed Kevin-Prince Boateng permanently. Preziosi confirmed the deal by addressing journalists outside the Rossoneri's Via Turati headquarters in Milan.

"Two clubs like Genoa and Milan cannot argue and so we have found an agreement. Boateng will be a Milan player permanently," he said.

Milan reportedly paid Genoa 7 million euros for Boateng.

 
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Seedorf Signs 1 Year Contract Extension With AC Milan

Clarence Seedorf has signed a 1 year contract extension at AC Milan until June 2012. The news was revealed on the club's official website in a statement that confirmed the 35-year-old's importance to the club, and also reminisced over the 10 seasons the Dutchman has spent at the San Siro.

 
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Pirlo Joins Juventus On 3 Year Contract

Juventus has announced that it has signed midfielder Andrea Pirlo as a free agent on a contract that will last until June 30, 2014.

Juventus stated on their official website on Tuesday evening that Pirlo underwent a medical and after successfully passing it, has agreed to commit himself to the club for the next 3 years.

“Andrea Pirlo is now officially a Juventus player,” read a club statement. “The club has reached an agreement with the midfielder."

Pirlo’s current contract with Italian champions AC Milan expires this summer. He leaves the Milanese club after 10 years.

 
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Sir Alex Ferguson Confirms Manchester United Will Sign David De Gea

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Manchester United is set to sign Atletico Madrid goalkeeper David De Gea.

Edwin van der Sar will retire after his side’s Champions League final against Barcelona on Saturday and Ferguson, who was speaking after Gary Neville’s testimonial, revealed the 20-year-old will replace the Dutchman.

“Well, we’ve been working on it for quite a while. We identified him quite a while back as one we should go for. He’s a young goalkeeper, very quick, good composure, presence, he’s an outstanding replacement to Edwin van der Sar,” Ferguson told Sky Sports.

 
Jorge Valdano Leaves Real Madrid

Real Madrid has announced that Jorge Valdano will no longer continue in his role as the club’s general manager. In a press conference on Wednesday evening, the Spanish giants confirmed the exit of the 55-year-old Argentine.

Valdano played for Madrid as a striker during the 1980s and also coached Madrid in the 1990s, winning La Liga in 1994-95. The former Argentine international was the club’s sporting director from 2000-2004 and was appointed the general manager in June 2009. However, during the course of the 2010-11 season Valdano was constantly at odds with coach Jose Mourinho, whose appointment he reportedly opposed last summer.

Valdano had 2 years left on his contract and reports suggest that he will receive a pay-off of 3.5 million euros.

 
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