Daily Mail (Free subscription) | yesterday
Carlo Ancelotti has hailed the impact of new signing Mathieu Flamini. The France international made his Rossoneri debut in a 0-0 pre-season friendly draw against Cremonese.
Skysports.com (Free subscription) | yesterday
Carlo Ancelotti has labelled Mathieu Flamini a 'complete player' after the Frenchman made his AC Milan bow.
Arsenal News News News (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
Having lost four midfielders (Lassana Diarra, Mathieu Flamini, Gilberto, Alexander Hleb) in the last six months, it is no surprise that Arsene Wenger is after another midfielder to add to Samir Nasri’s arrival. Recent interviews have alluded to this and the Wenger confirmed this in an interview after yesterday’s game. Nasri was recruited as a direct [...]
The Soccer Blog (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
Arsenal are reported to be lining up a bid for Sporting star Miguel Veloso, according to reports, writes Craig Rodhouse. It is believed that Wenger sees 22-year-old Veloso as the perfect solution to his defensive midfielder problem, after seeing Mathieu Flamini and Gilberto Silva both leave the Emirates this season. Veloso, has also been reportedly [...]
The Soccer Blog (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008
Arsene Wenger has admitted he will bring in 'one or two' new signings before the season kicks off next month. The Frenchman has witnessed something of an exodus at the Emirates this summer, with Mathieu Flamini, Gilberto and Alexander Hleb all leaving for pastures new, leaving the Gunners looking somewhat depleted in the central midfield area. Although [...]
A Cultured Left Foot (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
... are going out of the window. More interesting are his observations regarding Abou Diaby replacing Mathieu Flamini, As for the players who have left, I do not think the loss of Mathieu Flamini will be disastrous even though he was outstanding last season. Abou Diaby is more comfortable in possession and can surpass Flamini’s achievements this season Much of that...
Pat's Football Page (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
Despite his best efforts, it has been a typically fraught summer for Arsenal so far, with three experienced midfielders having left in Gilberto Silva (to Panathinaikos), Alexander Hleb (to Barcelona) and Mathieu Flamini (to AC Milan), and with constant speculation surrounding the future of striker Emmanuel Adebayor. "If you don't show respect to other clubs I think that football is moving...
Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 07/24/2008
Gilberto: Hoping for Arsenal triumphRelated linksTeams PlayersAlso see Gilberto believes Arsenal must win some silverware this season, but has warned that it will not be easy for his former side. The Brazilian ended a six-year spell with the Gunners when he completed a move to Panathinaikos earlier in July.Gilberto's departure followed the exits of Mathieu Flamini and Alexander Hleb,...
The Soccer Blog (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
Samir Nasri admits that the Arsenal's current and former French players convinced him to join the Gunners. The midfielder spoke to France Football: "I got a lot of information during the last meetings with France, next to William Gallas, Gael Clichy and Mathieu Flamini. "Even if Mathieu has left for Milan, we know each other well because [...]
The Soccer Blog (Free subscription) | 07/24/2008
Both players have been the subject of much interest from the Blaugrana, and Hleb was keen to promote their services to the Barcelona hierarchy, as well as querying Arsene Wenger's intentions after letting three of his big name players leave the Emirates, with Mathieu Flamini and Gilberto joining Hleb at the exit door.
The Soccer Blog (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
The Frenchman's quotes may seem a little strange give Arsene Wenger has lost key midfielders Mathieu Flamini and Alex Hleb this summer, but Henry is convinced Arsenal can rival Manchester united and Chelsea again this season.
Times Online (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
... Gareth Barry. The Frenchman has seen his options in midield depleted following the departures of Mathieu Flamini, Gilberto Silva and Alexander Hleb. While youngsters Aaron Ramsey, the Wales Under-21 international, and Samir Nasri have arrived, Wenger is looking to add an experienced head before the transfer window closes next month. Arsenal, currently at a pre-season training camp...
The Sun (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
EXCLUSIVEToure shock for GunnersBy CHARLIE WYETT Published: TodayARSENAL were last night reeling from yet another blow — with news that central defender Kolo Toure has contracted MALARIA. Toure, 27, picked up the disease at home in the Ivory Coast and is now a doubt for the start of the new Premier League campaign. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has already lost Alex Hleb to Barcelona, Mathieu Flamini...
The Soccer Blog (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
... a lot of information during the last meetings with France, next to William Gallas, Gael Clichy and Mathieu Flamini.“Even if Mathieu has left for Milan, we know each other well because we have been educated at Marseille at the same time and he is Marseillais like me.“And there have been all the info from the older players like Thierry Henry, Nicolas Anelka and Patrick Vieira...
Ansa (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
... Zambrotta, brought flair and grit into the centre of the park with Arsenal's French midfielder Mathieu Flamini and, above all, united Brazil ace Ronadinho with international team-mate Kaka'.''We have bought excellent players: a great defender, a very great midfielder and a phenomenon up front,'' Ancelotti said as Milan prepared their first pre-season warm-up against Serie C side Cremona...
