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| Coach Gillot extends Bordeaux contract until 2015 Posted: 02 Jan 2013 07:53 AM PST  Bordeaux coach Francis Gillot. — AFP pic Gillot joined Bordeaux in 2011 and has helped the 2009 French champions recover after two disappointing seasons, leading them to a European qualifying place in his first year in charge. "Francis and I are pleased to announce that we have found an agreement to extend his contract for two years," Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud told a news conference. "Francis managed to regenerate the squad and his personality fits this club," he added. The 52-year-old Gillot, linked with several French clubs in as his contract was due to end next June, said the decision was easy to take. "I did not hesitate. When the owner, the president and the management trust you, when the fans want you to stay, there's nothing to say," Gillot said. Bordeaux are seventh in the Ligue 1 standings on 29 points at the halfway point of the 38-game season, nine behind leaders Paris St Germain. They have qualified for the Europa League last 32 where they will face Dynamo Kiev. President Triaud also said the club has submitted a long-term contract offer to striker Yoan Gouffran, whose current deal ends in June. Gouffran, who scored 14 league goals last season, has netted seven in 18 appearances this term. — Reuters |
| Contract talks with Real not important, says Ronaldo Posted: 02 Jan 2013 07:50 AM PST  Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo. — AFP pic "The issue has already been talked about," the Portugal forward told a news conference when asked about his contract situation after training. "I won't talk about my renewal any more," added the 27-year-old whose deal with La Liga champions Real runs until June 2015. "It's not the most important thing, the important thing is to win out next games. "We are fighting for La Liga, the King's Cup and the Champions League - the important thing is to be united. I am feeling very comfortable at the club and I hope to give the best of me for this shirt as I always have done." Ronaldo, the world's most expensive player, raised eyebrows earlier this season when he said he was feeling sad "for professional reasons" and that Real officials knew why. He did not explain further, leading to media speculation he was unhappy with the terms of his deal and wanted more money. Some reports have suggested Ronaldo might be lured to a big-spending club like Paris St Germain or that he may return to Manchester United who sold him to Real for a record fee of 94 million euros (RM376 million) in 2009. Real play United in the last 16 of the Champions League, with the first leg in Madrid on February 13 and the return in Manchester on March 5. "I have feelings of strong friendship, a lot of warmth," Ronaldo said of the tie. "It's a team that had a big influence on my career. "The people know me well. I have a lot of friends, people who have a place in my heart - but now I defend the colours of Real Madrid. The feeling will be a slightly sad one but I want to win and score, give my absolute best." — Reuters |
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