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President of the Mixed Martial Arts Federation of Nigeria, Henry George says his recent appointment by the World Mauythai Organisation, WMO will give athletes in the country bigger opportunities and better platforms. The WMO recently appointed George as the National Representative for Nigeria to promote, organize and oversee all aspects of Muaythai events under the World Muaythai Organization rules and regulation. Speaking to media, George who is also the Head of the Dynamite Fighting Championship, DFC said the recognition will give Nigerian fighters greater opportunity to excel in the Sport. "We are grateful to God for this recognition by the World Muaythai  Organisation for giving Nigeria the opportunity to have our athletes and officials exposed to professional Muaythai events. World Muaythai Organisation is the governing body for the professional arm of the Muaythai." Henry George, President, Mixed Martial Arts Federation of Nigeria The former Mixed ...

The Chairperson of Nigeria Women’s Football League, NWFL, Aisha Falode has applauded the Confederation of African Football, CAF for their proposed Women’s CAF Champions League. In an exclusive interview, Aisha Falode said that the CAF Women’s Champions League is a good initiative from CAF which has long been expected. “This is a very bold move and initiative from CAF. It’s long been expected. People have advocated for it and desired it on the continent for the young women who continue to play good football all around Africa. When people say that we do not have the required number of teams to play the Women’s CAF Champions League. " I wonder where they would get that notion from. As we speak, we have over 33 countries scattered across the continent where organized women’s football league is played. Even if we don’t have that required number, considering 33 out of 54/55 countries. That’s way above average for a good number to start the CAF Women’s Champions League. ...

The Management of Nigeria Women Football League Premiership side, DreamStar FC Ladies (formerly Dream Stars Ladies) have launched a new Identity as it rebrands the Club to a Global Standard. Dream Stars Ladies will henceforth be known and called 'DreamStar FC Ladies' while the club's nick changes to 'The Galacticas'. The Management also unveiled the their new crest which will appear on the club's shirt from the start of next NWFL Premiership Season. " We are working tirelessly to take DreamStar FC Ladies beyond a national brand, and, this has necessitated the refinement in the identity and image. " 'DreamStar' as one word is a resplendent of how combined generic nouns are developed into household and globally recognized names: FaceBook, MasterCard, LinkedIn, PlayStation etc, to make a better, unique brand". In our quest to become a brand that is synonymous with special qualities and acceptable to the Corporate World, we hereb...

Katsina United FC Chairman, Alhaji Prince Abdulssamad Badamosi, has confirmed that the management of the club is ready to pay players and officials of the team in the next 7 days. Prince Abdul-s-samad Badamosi, Chairman, Katsina United After getting approval from the state government, the hard working club chairman agreed that the Corona virus pandemic has massively affected the financial capacity of the club and the management of the team are doing their best to salvage the situation. The youngest club chairman in the history of NPFL, is very certain that his team's salaries would be taken care of by next week. “It is sad we are in this situation,  this is a trying time for every one globally". "Hopefully all the players and officials will get their pay by next week, I assured you". Badamosi stated.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Real Madrid Football Academy, Barrister Chris Green has praised the world famous WhatsApp sports group called Nigeria Sports Mouthpiece (NSM) Rebranded for contributing immensely to the development of sports in Nigeria, Africa and the World. Barr. Christopher Green   The former board member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) believes that the ultimate goal of professional group in sports administration is to establish behavioral standards that will serve as guide in creating a positive image for the football community and members of the public. The former NFF Technical Director, Barrister Chris Green alluded that every professional WhatsApp group has its own code of conduct or behavioral expectations adding that NSM Rebranded is rated highly above others. "I must say that Nigeria Sports Mouthpiece (NSM) Rebranded is due for an award. The initiator, Wale Ajayi (SAJ) stand up and take a bow for your selfless contributions. "I...

Nigerian international, Emem Eduok scored a second half goal to seal a 2-1 victory for Hajduk Split against Slaven in a Croatian top division match played at Stadion Puljud. By Bassey Ibiatisuho Eduok who was making his second start since the return of the league in May scored his 10th goal of the season in the 59th minute. The goal came after Mijo Caktas gave Hajdik Split the lead from the penalty spot in the 10th minute and a leveller by the visitors through  Vinko Medimorec in the 24th minute. Emem who was making his 15th appearance for his club this season then sealed the victory for Coach Igor Tudor's side who now sits second on the Croatian league table with 54 points from 31 games and still chasing Champions League place next season. The team makes a trip to 6th placed HNK Gorica on Tuesday in the midweek fixture.

Nigerian journalists on the most authoritative sports group called NSM Rebranded will get the sum of N100,000 as a relief fund to cushion the effect of the coronavirus pandemic ravaging the world at this period. In a bid to support journalists during this pandemic period, the President of a Football Supporters group in Nigeria who chose to remain anonymous made a cash donation to elders of the world famous WhatsApp group (NSM Rebranded) for onward delivery into the accounts of some sports journalists. According to the donor, the palliative given out is part of the take-off of the journalists relief initiative put together by his supporters club. Well meaning Nigerians, Administrators and philanthropist have join the palliative crusade orchestrated by NSM founder Adewale Ajayi, a gesture that has earned him the title 'SAJ' (Senior Advocate of Journalists) for succor the group has brought to the face of journalists during this pandemic period. NSM Re-branded has r...

Nigeria international defender Leon Balogun has completed a short term permanent deal to continue his stay at Wigan Athletic until the end of the season. Balogun had earlier joined Championship side Wigan in January on six months loan deal from premiership side Brighton & Hoves Albion. Wigan Athletics also confirmed the deal on its official website as announcement was made confirming the capturing of the 32-year-old ex-Mainz 05 on a permanent loan deal. “We can also confirm defender Leon Balogun has completed a short-term permanent transfer to Wigan Athletic, until the end of the 2019/20 season” Meanwhile Brighton & Hoves Albion’s Manager Potter Graham has bid ferwel to the departmenting defender. “Leon has always been extremely professional and good to work with during his time at the club, but he was finding it hard to get the game time he would have liked. The loan move to Wigan seemed to be a good move for everyone involved, and he has made a really posi...

One of the most respected sports administrator in the country has donated two hundred thousand Naira worth of pallatives to the Nigeria foremost WhatsApp sports group called Nigeria Sports Mouthpiece (NSM) Rebranded. According to the administrator who chose to remain anonymous,  this is to alleviate the hardship occasioned by the COVID-19 lock-down on sports journalists that serves as essential workers. The Philanthropist fondly addressed by his kinsmen as " Mr Talk and Do", delivered the palliatives to the leaders of the NSM noble platform for onward distribution to journalists. He said, "Journalists across the world are one of the worse hit during the COVID-19 pandemic because the sports sector has been shut down for 3 months. Here in Nigeria, sports may not resume until the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 gives us the go ahead.  "The palliative is to ensure that sports journalists who are also essential workers have funds to buy face masks and ...

The Chairman of Katsina United football club, Abdulssamad Badamosi says he is not distracted by sponsored allegations, insinuations and blackmailing that is directed at his person. The youngest club chairman in the history of Nigeria professional football league opined that conspiracy theories has now become a cancer in the nation's football and he is not interested in being a victim of such. The super administrator stated further that his administration will not be stampeded into taking decisions that are inimical to the progress of his club. Badamosi said the putrid smear campaign against his leadership will not stop him from achieving his goals with Katsina United. He declared that he has the tenacity to insist on things being done correctly in line with global best practices

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) joined other National Olympic Committees across the globe to take part in the 2020 Olympic Day celebration. The first Olympic Day was celebrated on 23rd June, 1948 with the aim of promoting the Olympic Movement and it has become a yearly event eversince. All NOCs joined a digital Olympic Day celebration to deploy sports through the main pillars which are move, learn and discover and in view of this, the Nigeria Olympic Committee marked this years with few Olympians and NOC employees in order to spread the noble ideals of Olympism bearing in mind the challenge of the Covid 19 pandemic. The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Engr Habu Gumel said the NOC is quite aware of the various guidelines put in place by the Federal Government as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic and therefore organized a virtual Olympic Day celebration.   "We are only limiting today’s celebration to aerobic exercise and walking which is taking place at the ...

Youth football in South West Nigeria has become a template for others and it will interest you to know that Governors of the Western Nigeria States are still committed to the development and complete revival of football in the South West region. Director General of DAWN Commission (Managers of South West Nigeria Integration Agenda) Mr Seye Oyeleye in his previous statements agreed that the agenda for football development in the South west Nigeria is much alive. He said the modalities to ensure seamless organisation of credible cup competition is still ongoing and that the process has not been jettisoned. The leaders and elders of Yoruba clan are still passionate about the proposal to launch the Western Nigeria Governor's Cup (WNGC), a mini tournament to be competed for at the grassroots level by all member states. Otunba Akin Akinbobola the Executive Secretary of the Western Nigeria Football Forum (WNFF), still believes that with the maximum cooperation of all South Wes...

The Lagos government, through the state Sports Commission and O'jeez Entertainment have distributed palliatives to Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (Lagos SWAN) to cushion effect of COVID-19 pandemic on sports journalists in the state. Each of the over 250 Lagos SWAN members received bags of 5kg rice, 5kg beans, 5kg semolina/noodles, 2 liters groundnut oil, condiments and 200ml sanitisers. Speaking at the presentation ceremony at Molade Okoya-Thomas Multi-purpose Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium, LSSC Director General, Oluwatoyin Gafaar, said the idea was to cushion the effect of the pandemic on friends of the commission. His words: "This is in line with what Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been doing to relief the citizens during this difficult period and SWAN Lagos being our immediate constituency. "We have no option than to extend the gesture and support to the association. We have a lot of plans for Lagos SWAN members and as we move forward together, we...

The Moshood Abiola Stadium inspection tour led by Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr Sunday Dare alongside Permanent secretary Mr. Gabriel Aduda not left out of the party are Stadium renovation partners Federal Capital Territory Development Authority (FCDA) who are partners in renovation of the Moshood Abiola  Stadium Abuja lasted for was a success. It was a thorough screening and inspection exercise that lasted for three hours between 12noon and 3pm. The inspection which began with visitation to the power house of the stadium, the place where Electricity is generated and distributed, table tennis court, down to Swimming pool to Velodrome, straight to the trainning pitch to ascertain the thorough work that needed to get started any moment from now. Consequently, the Honourable minister along with the inspection team proceeded to the  Badminton court, shooting field, Conjuction panel room, Outdoor hall of fame, water fountain,  family picnic slop, Designat...

I AM READY TO SERVE MY COUNTRY. Beauty Mohammed Idiado is a well known name in Nigerian Gymnastics and currently rave of the moment in far away Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a national Gymnastics coach. Blessed with excellent gymnastics career that spanned over 35 years in Nigeria and across Africa, the ex international and super Gymnastics administrator is now the beautiful bride of Gymnastics in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The elegant stallion conquered in the domestic scene for over three decades before moving abroad to contribute her quota to the development of sport worldwide. The Bachelor's Degree holder in Theater Arts and a certified coach with the Nigeria Institute of sports is a medalist at the All African games and holder of the National records in Gymnastics as champion for over 30 years and still counting. Adorable Beauty Idiado stated her readiness to take up the plump job of the head coach of the Nigeria national team and stakeholders believe she has the...

The Edo 2020 Sports Festival Committee set up to review Edo state readiness to host the event in the wake of the postponement due to the outbreak of covid-19 has submitted its report to Youth and Sports Development Minister Mr. Sunday Dare. Speaking while submitting its report to the Minister on Thursday in Abuja, Chairman of the Committee Honourable Tonobok Okowa said the committee had done a thorough job which would help the government decide on the best possible date to host the festival. Receiving the report, the Minister said, "Exactly a month ago this committee was set up, I thank you for keeping to the schedule of your mandate. We shall study your report, sit down with relevant agencies of government to examine the recomendations there-in. The Ministry is properly guided by Covid-19 protocol and will not shy away from taking decisions based on the reality on the ground." Dare further said, "This is a milestone to determine when to start sporting activi...

Katsina United management through the Secretary of the club Alhaji Sani Tinau have debunked the story flying through different social media especially WhatsApp that "Katsina United is owing it players a lump sum of seven month salaries. The long serving secretary of Katsina United FC while speaking with Katsina United Media Department disclosed that it's true that the club is indebted to the players but its only four month. "I wish to state here that Katsina United FC is not owing the players seven months as stated in that malicious article, we are only owing them four months. He disclosed  "We are already working on how to pay all the outstanding salaries as the government have already given us the approval and I am sure the players and officials salaries will be paid very soon. He assured Sani Tinau continued by faulting Covid-19 pandemic and some other insecurity cases such as Banditry, cattle rustling and kidnapping faced by the state as the major reasons...

A top Nigerian football administrator is making a quest for the Nigeria football league players to earn significantly more than what they currently earned. Gafar Liameed, Chairman, 36Lion Football Club. Reacting to varying issues on Nigeria Sports Mouthpiece (NSM) Gafar Liameed, the Chairman of 36 Lion football club said an average Nigeria footballer should earn at least four million naira monthly. Excerpt from the interview. Most of private clubs are not fully professional yet so now do we want to leave our semi professional status and become amateurs? Yes, football is a huge business, making maximum profit should be the end result. But Who are the owners of the business or the conductors? In Nigeria it is NFF so we must adhere to NFF's rules and regulations. For me as a private club owner, competitions with Government clubs is my benchmark. I also think Government should stay in football as long as possible. Because for now private clubs cannot afford reasonable...

The call for Private club owners in Nigeria to butch the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) and form an independent league is generating mixed reactions as different stakeholders bear their minds on the propose Nigeria Private Investors Football League (NPIFL). Gafar Liameed, Chairman 36 Lion football club. One of such stakeholders is the Chairman of 36 Lion football club, Gafar Liameed who posit that he is averse to the creation of a breakaway league. Addressing the issue on the foremost Whatsapp platform NSM Rebranded, Hajji Gafar, as he is fondly called, question the rational behind such move. "I never for once support the idea of a Private League. What I said was that it is an interesting idea and then asked what type of license are the conveyors of this idea seeking from Nigeria Football Federation (NFF); a Recreational or a Professional League license? Will NFF give a Professional league license that will contravene NPFL and NNL? I don't think so. G...

Renowned Sports journalist, commentator and critic, Kola Daniel has joined the growing list of reputable Nigerians clamoring for the return of Paul Aigbogun as Flying Eagles Chief Coach. A journalist of repute, a class act in his chosen profession, Kola Daniel rose from a freelance journalist to one of the most feared and most respected names in journalism, a credential that has catapulted him to the summit as one of Nigeria's best. So it was not a surprise to his colleagues when he emerged from the blues as Media Aide to the honourable minister of youth and sports, Sunday Dare. In a brief chat with NSM MEDIA, Kola who spoke in his capacity as a Nigerian and a die hard football fan, said, if merit is a yardstick for continuity, Paul Aigbogun has done enough to merit a second chance as Flying Eagles chief Coach. "Paul Aigbogun is not a failure and must not be pushed aside by anyone. I have followed his achievements in the NPFL and i am saying here without any fear...

Chairman of Super Eagles Supporters Club, Prince Vincent Okumagbe has joined the growing list of reputable Nigerians kicking against the increasing wave of rape incidents in Nigeria. Okumagba who is in Canada on a special tour to mobilize Nigerians in diaspora to remain committed to the Super Eagles brand, said RAPE IS EVIL AND MUST BE CONDEMNED. "I am a man who believe in equal opportunity for all Nigerians. I am totally against gender inequality and i will do my little to fight this cancer that is threatening our existence. "The Super Eagles Supporters club consists of men and women of proven integrity and it is our duty to always encourage and motivate our members to act responsibly at all time. As men, we must always respect our women. We must show them love at all time. We must not hurt their emotions to destroy the bond. Rape is not an option. If you are in the mood, get a wife, if you cannot find a wife, zip up until you find one" he concluded. To f...

Like the biblical Paul who went on three missionary journeys preaching the gospel and performing miracles, another Paul is set to embark on his second missionary journey as Flying Eagles chief coach. Adjudged the best National team coach in 2019 due to his sterling performances with the Under 20 National team that saw Nigeria make it to the last 16 of the 2019 FIFA Under 20 world cup in Poland and a Silver winning exploit at the All Africa games in Egypt, Paul is the man looking good to get the job again Blessed with UEFA A' Licence certificate, the former Warri Wolves and Enyimba FC chief coach is currently in the United kingdom undergoing intensive coaching from some of the world's best coaches as the Covid-19 pandermic persists. He has travelled from London to Ireland and lately Scotland to beef up his credentials A top official of the NFF told this reporter that Paul is top on a list of four and is looking good for the job. According to him, Paul Aigbogun has do...

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has disclosed that the Real Madrid Academy program in Port Harcourt will commence fresh academic session by September. The Governor stated this Thursday after he inspected construction work on student's classrooms and hostels at the academy. Governor Wike who was accompanied on the inspection tour by the Rivers State State Commissioner for Sports, Mr Boma Iyaye and the Special Adviser on Real Madrid Academy, Barr Christopher Green said the contractors are to complete their work by August to enable the academy start with the new academic session in September. He went further to say that the Academy is a world class football development program which also gives students the opportunity to develop academically. After their time at the academy, students who would not pursue a career playing football would have the chance to continue with their academics or pursue careers in other aspects of football management which will be taught at...

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare has eulogised President Muhammadu Buhari for the honour of renaming the National Stadium after the winner of the annulled June 12th 1993 presidential election Chief Moshood Abiola, describing the President as a man who chose to walk the path many failed to. In his welcome address at the first anniversary of the renaming and the unveiling of the Moshood Abiola National stadium in Abuja, the Minister disclosed that the occasion was an attestation of the President's vision and mission of giving recognition to worthy citizens while encouraging the younger generation to join him in building a "strong, virile and indivisible nation". While also describing the late MKO Abiola as a great Pan Africanist and a great lover and promoter of sports, he said, "Abiola was a consummate sports lover. He invested his time and resources in sports development particular football. Not many sports administrators will forget Ab...

The Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike, J.P has commended the courage of President Mohammad Buhari for taking the bull by the horn declaring June 12 Democracy Day and naming a monumental edifice like the Abuja National Stadium after the the patriarch of Pillar of Sports in Africa and Nigeria, Chief MKO Abiola, GCFR to correct errors of the past. Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike in a press statement made available by the Chaurman, Office of the Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Prince Olayioye Shola Ajide , the pronouncements by th President Buhari has clearly demonstrated that contributions of patriotic Nigerians to the development of the nation would not be in vain but acknowledged. The sports philanthropist declared that the contributions of late Chief MKO Abiola are unequalled and wondered if there could be anyone that would surpass his records which earned him Africa Pillar of Sports and Nigeria Pillar of Sports. According to Ejidike, "MKO spent his wealth ...

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF have awarded FIFA Goal Project to be constructed at Ogborodo in Warri South Local Government Area to foremost and renowned sports facility construction giant Monimichelle Sports. In an open bid conducted at the NFF Secretariat, Sunday Dankaro House, Package B of the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja, the committee were impressed by the presentations from Monimichelle sports which necessitated the final award. The FIFA goal Project is a scheme by the world football governing body to improve the growth of grassroot football with the provision of standard pitch in remote area across the globe. Monimichelle Sports facility construction company have the record of construction and renovation of notable Stadium across Nigeria like the Samson Siasia, Aper Aku, Muhummmdu Dikko, Enyimba International and Onikan Stadium amongst others. Mr. Ebi Egbe, CEO Monimichelle Sports Speaking to newsmen after the contact award CEO of Monimichelle Spo...

By Akinkunle Bolarinwa The story of Nigeria football cannot be complete without mentioning Alhaji Aminu Kurfi Balele, the fast rising football administrator whose records on and off the pitch is gradually dwarfing the achievements of others. Alhaji Aminu Kurfi was a former board member of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, he started his career from the tennis court before the transition to the football pitch. As senior special adviser to the former executive governor of Katsina state Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari, Balele who was also a former chairman of Katsina united and the brain behind the rising profile of Katsina United as one of the emerging super powers of Nigeria football . He is a peace maker, a man who has continued to preach peace among football stakeholders. His philanthropic hand has touched the young and old in all the villages and towns of Katsina state and environs. He has touched lives and has not stopped doing his best in helping humanity. Loved by the media...

The story of Nigeria football cannot be complete without a mention of Alhaji Aminu kurfi Balele, the fast rising football administrator whose records on and off the pitch is gradually dwarfing the achievements of many who have spent over two decades in the corridors of football with virtually nothing to show for it. As senior special adviser to the former executive governor of Katsina state Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari, Balele who was also a former chairman of Katsina united, is the brain behind the rising profile of Katsina United as one of the emerging super powers of Nigeria football His deep administrative manoeuvrings around the football circle helped to lift the Changi boys from their comfort zone in the NNL to the Nigeria professional football league, NPFL, after they finished as league leaders in the 2016 season before going on to win the NNL Super 4 competition, a result that catapulted them to the Apex league in the country. Known for his forthrightness, admired for h...

After years of neglect, hope for the rehabilitation of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos was revived on Tuesday with the inauguration of a task force that would midwife the process. Speaking during the inauguration of the committee, Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare said the committee has a mandate to bring back the lost glory of the edifice. "The National Stadium, Lagos holds a lot of fond memories for our sportsmen and citizens at large. We shall no longer allow our infrastructures to lie waste. The Moshood Abiola, Ahmadu Bello, Awolowo National stadiums shall be put to best use. Abuja and Kaduna are at advanced stage, Lagos has approval for concession. Before the process is complete, we need to restore sanity to the place. "So, the work of the task force is cut out. In the past, we had interlopers, now it is going to be fixed to serve our teeming youth. The task force will carry out its assignment according to the law of the land....

Exponential marketing has described the CEO of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Hon. Bukola Olopade as a leader with intellectual sagacity and a consistent result oriented administrator. The encomiums were showered on the former commissioner for sports in Ogun State on the occasion of his birthday today, Thursday, 4th June 2020. According to a release, the head of exponential marketing, Adewale Ajayi lauded the giant strides of the owners of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Abeokuta 10 kilometre Marathon, the Remo Ultra Race among other prominent Sport events in the country and said "through the years, Hon. Bukola Olopade has remained consistent in character and results, dutifully serving the cause of national development with altruistic fervor" Exponential marketing also used the occasion of “Ozo” birthday to congratulate with him on scaling through the Coronavirus hurdle.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Amaju Melvin Pinnick has come out to explain the rational behind handling the Super eagles coach Gernot Rohr a new contract extension. Amaju Pinnick, NFF President  In an online live chat with journalists on Monday Pinnick established that the depth of the squad build by the Franco-German and the need for continuity was among the consideration before the decision was reached. "We are of the view and conviction that Mr. Gernot Rohr deserves to continue the job he is doing with the Super Eagles. I believe he has earned it. "He had a right of first refusal so it was not a problem. We included a few other things in his contract but at the end of the day, we were able to come to an agreement. Also read: https://cmsportz.blogspot.com/2020/05/gernot-rohr-must-deliver-sports-minister.html?m=1 "Presently, I am proud of the squad that we have. Without gainsaying, we have good players competing for every department on t...

Nigeria ex-International Odion Ighalo has agreed to extend his loan deal with EPL giant Manchester United. The agreement came in the wake of the expiration of the initial loan that had Manchester United an option to ratify the loan deal to a permanent signing or the player return to his parent club.  However, Manchester United and Chinese Super League giants, Shanghai Shenua on Sunday agreed a deal to keep the former Udinese and Watford striker at the Old Trafford until January 2021.  Ighalo joined Manchester United on Bosman transfer Deadline Day from Shanghai Shenua in January, had scored four times in eight appearances in all competitions, including a potential goal of the season in the Europa cup, before the suspension of major football competition across the globe over coronavirus pandemic. Sky Sports reports that his current deal at Shenua runs out in December 2022 and he will be expected to sign a contract offer until the end of 2024 worth £400,000 a week. ...