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West Ham have officially confirmed Scott Parker as their new head coach, handing the former midfielder a two-and-a-half-year deal at the London Stadium. Parker returns to management with something to prove, and West Ham are betting on his familiarity with the English game to steady the ship.
Across the channel, the transfer world is buzzing over sixteen-year-old JJ Gabriel, the Manchester United academy forward who walked out of Carrington and has reportedly verbally agreed terms with Real Madrid. Los Blancos beat out Barcelona, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich in the race for his signature, with Gabriel already training in Madrid while the paperwork catches up. It is a bold move for a teenager, but the talent clearly speaks for itself.
And speaking of Real Madrid, they shift focus midweek as they travel to Athens to face AEK in the Champions League. Coming off a strong run at the top of La Liga, Carlo Ancelotti's side will be looking to keep their European momentum rolling in what should be a confident away fixture for the Spanish giants.
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