Ritabrata Banerjee

Ritabrata Banerjee

News writerBorn and raised in Kolkata, India. An ardent football fan since childhood who grew up following Indian and European football side by side. Has a graduation degree in Business Management but took up journalism to pursue the dream of covering football matches. Has been with GOAL since 2017.
Articles by Ritabrata Banerjee
  1. 📽️ | Pogba breaks down in tears signing Monaco contract

    Paul Pogba could not hold back tears after signing his contract for Monaco on Saturday. The French midfielder is all set to return to a football pitch after a near two-year exile due to a doping ban. The midfielder has been without a club since November last year when Juventus terminated his contract after a mutual agreement, but the 32-year-old has now signed a two year contract with the Ligue 1 team.

  2. Arsenal make new approach for €50m Lookman

    Atalanta star Ademola Lookman is looking to leave the Italian club this summer as Arsenal have rekindled their interest in the forward. The former Everton player is reportedly looking to return to the Premier League as he wants to take the next step in his career. Other than the Gunners, Juventus have also shown interest in the player.

  3. Pogba's wait is finally over! Monaco confirm free transfer

    Monaco have confirmed the free signing of French midfielder Paul Pogba, ending the ex-Manchester United star's long wait for a new club. Pogba has not played since September 2023 as he served an 18-month-long doping ban. He became a free agent last year after mutually terminating his Juventus contract and then saw his ban come to an end in March.

  4. 'That's what sells, blood' - Estevao treatment angers Palmeiras boss

    Palmeiras manager Abel Ferreira hit out media for criticising sensation Estevao Willian ahead of his much-awaited move to Chelsea this summer. The youngster recently revealed his nervousness at finally joining the Blues after the Club World Cup. The attacker played a key role in the club topping their Club World Cup group and reaching the round of 16 stage.

  5. West Ham make decision on Antonio future after car crash

    West Ham have made a decision on Michail Antonio's future after the forward's devastating car accident last year. Antonio's current contract at West Ham expires at the end of this month and the player is likely to leave the club as a free agent after 10 years. The 35-year-old is still recovering from his injuries, though he made an appearance for Jamaica in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

  6. Maresca addresses potential Fofana call-up to Club World Cup squad

    Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca ruled out the possibility of adding injury-plagued Wesley Fofana to his Club World Cup squad as he feels the player is still not ready to play. The defender spent the majority of the 2024-25 campaign on the sidelines due to injury and made only 14 appearances for the Blues. He returned to the squad in March but was once again sidelined in April to undergo surgery.

  7. Liverpool appoint ex-Wales manager as new Under-21s boss

    Liverpool have appointed former Wales manager Rob Page as the club's new under-21 team's head coach. Page was sacked by the Football Association of Wales in June last year after Wales failed to qualify for Euro 2024 and then played out a draw against minnows Gibraltar. The 50-year-old has now replaced Reds' long-serving youth coach Barry Lewtas, who left the club this summer after four years.

  8. How Chelsea have ALREADY recouped £30m Delap fee - explained

    Chelsea have already recovered the £30 million ($40m) transfer fee they spent to sign Liam Delap from Ipswich Town by progressing to the round of 16 of the Club World Cup. The Blues finished second in their group, behind Flamengo, with six points from three matches and reached the knockout stage, where they will now lock horns against Portuguese giants Benfica.

  1. Sesko drops big hint on transfer with social media activity

    Benjamin Sesko has teased Arsenal fans with some suggestive social media activity, amid speculation that he could move to north London from RB Leipzig this summer. The 22-year-old Slovenian forward started following the Gunners on Instagram on Wednesday as he dropped a major hint about a possible move to the Premier League giants in the near future.