Steven N’Zonzi – Football Scout

Fernandinho is a classic box to box player but has adapted to life under Guardiola at Man City. He’s now more of a deep-lying creator.

Football has never been so obsessed with individual brilliance and star quality given the quality on show but not everyone can the hero. There remains a place for the humble, workmanlike and dependable holding midfielder. Here are five who have been in particularly good form this season.

Fernandinho, Manchester City

City’s title challenge seemed to falter during the Christmas period when they suffered back-to-back defeats to Crystal Palace and Leicester. Notably, it was also the first two matches…

Roma’s middling effort rescued by 8/10 super-sub Steven N’zonzi

Atalanta responded to a Javier Pastore stunner by taking a 3-1 lead at the Stadio Olimpico, but Roma wouldn’t be denied a point in a thrilling draw.

Roma put all of their oldest defects on show as they battled back from two goals down to draw 3-3 with Atalanta’s reserves. The hosts looked like they were in for a great season debut in front of an enthusiastic Stadio Olimpico when Javier Pastore introduced himself to supporters with an outrageous back-heeled opener, but as is customary Roma assumed the match was done and dusted after just two minutes, sitting back for the rest of the first half as the Dea’s power pressing saw them crash three…

Barcelona’s Malcom not as good as Steven Nzonzi – Roma’s Monchi

The ESPN FC guys explain what Roma are getting in new signing Steven N’Zonzi, including how his World Cup success will be an asset to the team.
Roma sporting director Monchi said on Thursday that he believes midfielder Steven Nzonzi is a better player than Malcom, who spurned the club to join Barcelona last month.
Nzonzi, who signed a four-year contract with Roma after a €27 million move from Sevilla, was the first player to join the club since Malcom left Bordeaux to sign with Barcelona.
When asked about how the signing of the France international compares to what Roma would have had with Malcom, Monchi praised Nzonzi.
“Don’t you…

Roma set to complete Steven N’Zonzi signing from Sevilla

Roma are set to make France international Steven N’Zonzi their 12th new signing this summer after reaching an agreement with his club Sevilla.
The World Cup winner landed in the Eternal City on Tuesday to undergo a medical, having already agreed personal terms with the Giallorossi.
Roma’s sporting director Monchi has raided his former club for a player he signed for them from Stoke City in 2015. Roma are reported to have agreed a fee of €32 million for the midfielder who had a release clause…

Roma complete Steven N’Zonzi signing from Sevilla

Roma have made France international Steven N’Zonzi their 12th new signing this summer.
The World Cup winner landed in the Eternal City from Sevilla on Tuesday to undergo a medical, having already agreed personal terms with the Giallorossi, and was presented later in the evening.
“I’m very happy to be here and to be a Roma player,” Nzonzi told Roma TV of the move. “I’m very pleased to be here.
“I really felt that the club wanted me to come. This is why I am here, and I’m happy to join such a big…

Steven N’Zonzi wants to leave Sevilla amid Barcelona links – sporting director

With Ernesto Valverde refusing to rule out an Ousmane Dembele exit, Julien Laurens weighs in with the latest on PSG’s interest in the Barca forward. Steven N’Zonzi wants to leave Sevilla this summer, the club’s sporting director has said.
Midfielder N’Zonzi, a World Cup winner with France, is a reported target for Barcelona, Roma and Arsenal after three successful seasons in Seville.
“N’Zonzi wants to leave,” Sevilla sporting director Joaquin Caparros told Cadena Ser radio.
“But he is aware that he has two years left on his contract with us. At Sevilla, he’s become a national team player and has had the possibility to be a champion.”
Caparros…

Transfer Rater: Ivan Perisic to Manchester United, Steven N’Zonzi to Barcelona

The latest transfer rumours from around the world.
Things change in the blink of an eye in football. The Football Whispers Index takes the latest transfer rumours and gives them a score out of five; the higher the score, the more realistic and reliable the Whisper.
Here are today’s top five emerging whispers. And keep an eye on Transfer Talk for all the latest gossip.
Ivan Perisic to Manchester United
Jose Mourinho remains focused on bringing Perisic to Old Trafford. The 29-year-old Inter Milan winger enhanced his reputation during Croatia’s…

Sevilla’s Steven N’Zonzi sorry for partying after Copa del Rey final defeat

Andres Iniesta is presented the Copa del Rey trophy by King Felipe VI after Barcelona defeated Sevilla to win their 30th Spanish cup.

Barcelona’s relentless attack pummeled Sevilla to become the first team since 1933 to win Copa del Rey four years in a row.

Andres Iniesta gets emotional as fans of both Barcelona and Sevilla give him a standing ovation as he leaves the pitch.

Copa del Rey final: Philippe Coutinho (69′) Sevilla 0-5 Barcelona

Copa del Rey final: Andres Iniesta (52′) Sevilla 0-4 Barcelona

Copa del Rey final: Luis Suarez (40′) Sevilla 0-3 Barcelona

Copa del Rey final: Lionel Messi (31′) Sevilla 0-2 Barcelona

The ESPN FC crew compare the Barcelona side that thrashed Sevilla 5-0 with the one that was upset by Roma in the Champions League.
Sevilla midfielder Steven N’Zonzi has apologised for partying in Madrid hours after his side’s 5-0 loss to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final.
Mundo Deportivo published photographs uploaded to Twitter of N’Zonzi in a nightclub, and N’Zonzi, who played the entire game, said he was sorry and tried to explain his actions in a video posted on Sevilla’s Twitter account.
“It’s difficult for everyone and for us, too, as we weren’t happy with our performances,” N’Zonzi said. “One has to understand that…

Arsenal target Steven N’Zonzi won’t leave Sevilla on the cheap – president

Steven N’Zonzi has been linked with a move to Arsenal.
Sevilla warned clubs targeting midfielder Steven N’Zonzi that they “do not sell cheap” as they announced the signing of left-back Guilherme Arana from Corinthians.
Arana, 20, who won two league titles with Corinthians, has signed a contract until 2022, a club statement said.
He moves to Sevilla for a reported fee of €11 million, and Sevilla president Jose Castro told Onda Cero radio: “Arana was our first option and we’ve worked hard to get him for a fee in accordance with what we could afford.
“We…

Sevilla president plays down N’Zonzi to Arsenal talk, says no offers received

Steven N’Zonzi was in London this week.
Sevilla president Jose Castro says his club have not received any offers for Steven N’Zonzi amid reports the midfielder is an Arsenal target in the winter transfer window.
N’Zonzi, who left Premier League side Stoke City two-and-a-half-years ago for Sevilla, was in London this week, fuelling speculation that a move to Arsenal is close.
However, Castro says that the 28-year-old’s trip to the English capital was of a personal nature and not related to football.
Castro told his club’s website: “There…

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