"He is on police bail pending further enquiries." The player's club have confirmed to Mirror Football that he has been suspended. The rumour, and dont attack me Im just saying what Ive heard, is that hes fucked a 15 year old but she may have . His record for Iceland is impressive. We should implement changes on a more informed basis.. His preferred foot is Right. Subscribe to our daily email alert of the top transfer stories. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. [42], As a result of his fine form, Gylfi was named the Premier League Player of the Month for March, the first Icelander to win the award. Don't miss a move! Nevertheless, Swansea hold all the cards here. In November 2007, Gylfi made his under-21 debut for Iceland, playing 30 minutes against Germany in a 30 loss. Born in Reykjavk,[2] Gylfi played for hometown side FH before joining Breiablik and was an Icelandic under-17 international. The Office of the Crown Prosecutor in the UK is currently reviewing evidence against Icelandic footballer Gylfi r Sigursson and deciding whether it will pursue prosecution against the former Everton midfielder or drop the matter entirely, RV reports. "[53] In the opening match of the 201415 season, he set up the opener and scored the winning goal as Swansea defeated Manchester United 21 at Old Trafford, making this the first time the Red Devils have lost their opening home game since 1972. national-football-teams.com He scored with his first touch, a 20-yard free-kick that levelled the match. In his recent interview with Evertons fan advisory board (FAB), Moshiri admitted he had been impatient and so affected and responsive with fans feelings that maybe I have removed some managers too early. Only Rodriguez (1.7) and Digne (1.4) have offered a higher average number of key passes per game in the Premier League this season than Sigurdsson (1.1), with the trio the only Toffees players currently creating more than one goalscoring opportunity each outing, per WhoScored. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Boris Johnson may have misled Parliament over Partygate, investigating MPs have claimed, Matt Hancocks reaction to his affair with Gina Coladangelo has been revealed in leaked WhatsApp messages, Numerous Russian attacks in eastern Donetsk have been repelled in the past day, Ukraines military has said, The White House has confirmed that Joe Biden had a cancerous skin lesion removed last month, At least 17 people have died in a fire at a fuel depot in Indonesia, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore has died aged 61 after a brain aneurysm. And not only is Rodriguez performing at a higher standard than Sigurdsson, but the Colombian also appears to be the one Ancelotti covets the most with reports that the Italian is eying moves for Real Madrid duo Lucas Vazquez and Isco to keep the midfielder on board. The former Tottenham Hotspur man is versatile, energetic and capable of conjuring moments of brilliance in the final third; he did so frequently to help the team stay in the Premier League last season. [56] Gylfi scored in a 41 away defeat against Liverpool at Anfield on 29 December. Obviously, we cant play in the same position, so were going to have to work around that, Sigurdsson told Sky Sports. Another report by Iceland's Stundin newspaper stated that several British. FC Kaiserslautern after coming on as a 77th-minute substitute. Valuing a player is currently an arbitrary process where teams, players and representatives simply estimate what they are worth. Sports broadcaster and journalist covering multiple World Cups, Olympic Games, Grand Slams and Majors and interview the read more, Christian Falk is the head of football at the BILD Group, responsible for reporting on FC Bayern, Bundesliga and acts as read more, David Faulds is CaughtOffside's go-to guy on all things Scottish. But he attended the away defeat to West Ham on January 21 and two days later, Lampard was dismissed. Odds & lines subject to change. He was taken off the active roster for the Premier League team Everton and his contract was not renewed when it ran out last summer. Jonjoe Kenny will also leave Were players that arent going to be playing out wide with much pace.. The Iceland international was signed for a club . Although YouTube football presenter Adam Brown, like others who went and made videos on the subject and presented them, still feels that something is afoot despite the wifes denials. Those familiar with Evertons business at the time still recall how three No 10s (Wayne Rooney, Gylfi Sigurdsson and Davy Klaassen) were recruited in the summer of 2017 by three separate figures in the hierarchy. Gylfi began his professional career with Reading in the Championship and in 2010, was sold to 1899 Hoffenheim, which was Reading's biggest sale at the time. How will the Blues line-up in the relegation six-pointer at the City Ground? [34] On 25 May 2011, Gylfi was voted as 1899 Hoffenheim's fans' Player of the Season, despite only starting 13 matches. The accused player has been released on bail "pending enquiries." Gylfi Sigursson (angol nyelven). [62] In summer 2017, Gylfi refused to participate in Swansea's pre-season tour of the United States, proclaiming he was not in right frame of mind to go with the club because of uncertainty over his future. Sigurdsson has made 19 appearances already this season, scoring three times with four assists, as Ancelotti has rotated him in various midfield positions in the 4-3-3 and 3-4-3 formations. Sigurdsson is reportedly one of the highest paid players in the team at 100,000 per week, and will be 33 at the beginning of the 2022-23 season, a new deal, especially now, seems to make . 2023 - Iceland Review. He was an unused substitute in the club's 21 away win at Dagenham & Redbridge in the first round of the League Cup on 12 August. On 13 January 2010, in the third round of the FA Cup against Liverpool, he scored a penalty in injury time to make the score 11 and force extra time. 211k Followers, 392 Following, 354 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Gylfi Sigurdsson (@gylfisig23) [43] His next goal came in a 30 victory over Blackburn Rovers that put the club on 42 points for the season. [39] He also created Swansea's other goal for Danny Graham, taking his tally to three assists in four matches. Most Read on The Transfer Tavern Wow: Journalist picks key area 'Everton could . [17], Gylfi scored his first Reading goal against Burton Albion from 35 yards out in a League Cup first round tie at home on 11 August 2009. [89], On 16 July 2021, a 31-year-old Premier League footballer was arrested "on suspicion of child sex offences" and was released on bail while investigations continued, stated Greater Manchester Police (GMP) without naming the player. [22] In April 2010, Gylfi won the Championship Player of the Month Award for March, edging Peter Lvenkrands of Newcastle United, Graham Dorrans of West Brom and Adel Taarabt of Queens Park Rangers, scoring five goals in six matches that month. Could they crack the Premier League elite? Sigurdsson has been vital in the emergence of Icelandic Football as they reached their first-ever major international tournament when they played in the 2016 UEFA EURO. We do this together with our partner SciSports. An existing account was found for this email address. [77] Iceland failed to qualify for the play-offs but made a bright start to the 2011 campaign. Delph, Tosun and Sigurdsson released on free transfers by Everton after trio who cost 73m see contracts expire,EVERTON are set to release Fabian Delph, Gylfi Sigurdsson and Cenk Tosun. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. Everton have since clarified that the construction costs of the stadium have not changed and that Moshiri had included the planning and preparatory stages of the project, financing, ancillary and potential developments in the local area. Rumours: Madrid wants van de Beek July 2, 2021 13:19 Juan Mata agrees new one . Former Everton manager David Moyes used to say facing Manchester City was like taking a knife to a gunfight, such was the financial disparity between the two clubs. It also told the story of years of mismanagement. Match Centre: Arsenal v Everton. Our goal is simple - to become the #1 multi-language transfers source in the football world, serving the football fan their direct desire for everything around the most popular subject in football: Football Transfers. [81], On 13 October 2014, Gylfi scored both goals (one of which was a penalty) as Iceland defeated the Netherlands in a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying match. [21] In the fifth round, he scored the winning goal against West Brom for a 32 victory in extra time. [82] In the reverse fixture the following 3 September at the Amsterdam Arena, he converted another spot-kick for the only goal of the match, after Gregory van der Wiel fouled Birkir Bjarnason. You can unsubscribe whenever you want. Slightly more expensive for Koeman would be Gylfi Sigurdsson, owing to the fact that he is almost single-handedly keeping Swansea afloat at the moment. He had spent time on trial with Preston North End before signing for Reading on an Academy scholarship on 1 October 2005. [57], On 17 January 2015, a wayward pass by Gylfi allowed Chelsea's Oscar to score after 50 seconds in an eventual 50 home defeat for Swansea. Though mistakes have undoubtedly been made lower down the structure, ultimately responsibility for Evertons current plight falls on those at the top. Gylfi Sigurdsson agrees Swansea City move 11 years ago Swansea City agree 6.8m fee with Hoffenheim for Gylfi Sigurdsson 11 years ago Swansea City agree Gylfi Sigurdsson deal 11 years. Live ; Log in . For all the upheaval and disappointment of the last seven years, the one thing Moshiri cannot be accused of at least until recently is a lack of investment. [27], Gylfi scored his first goal of the 201011 season in the first match of the season when he "skipped past two players before smashing in a 25-yard equaliser" against Scunthorpe United in a 21 home loss. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. Gylfi Sigurdsson - Career stats | Transfermarkt Gylfi Sigurdsson 5 Retired Last club: Everton Retired since: Jul 1, 2022 Getty Images + Date of birth/Age: Sep 8, 1989 (33) Place of birth: Reykjavk Citizenship: Iceland Height: 1,86 m Position: Attacking Midfield Agent: CAA Stellar Former International: Iceland Caps/Goals: 78 / 25 Profile Stats Hes fantastic on the ball, technically very good, can see passes that no one else sees, and has got an eye for goal. 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The record signing at 40m from Swansea City in the summer of 2017 has often flattered to deceive, but has mostly been flat-out too slow for the game since his arrival at the Blues, almost as if that giant transfer fee has been a giant millstone around his neck weighing him down since he became a Toffee. Please check you have typed it correctly. Copyright 1997 - 2023 NewsNow Publishing Limited. Others, such as Ghanaian winger Kamaldeen Sulemana, decided to move elsewhere. Sigurdsson joined Everton in a then club record 40 million deal from Swansea City back in 2017. [6] Two weeks later, he made his debut in the next round against Luton Town, entering the match as a 59th-minute substitute for James Harper in a 51 win at the Madejski Stadium. Gylfi r Sigursson (Icelandic pronunciation:[clv our srsn]; transliterated as Gylfi Thor Sigurdsson; born 8 September 1989) is an Icelandic professional footballer who last played as an attacking midfielder for Premier League club Everton. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. The British tabloid The Sun says that the Everton football player arrested last week on suspicion of child sex offences is understood to vehemently deny the allegations against him. Everton have released a statement (Image: Getty Images). If someone is detained in some [other] country for some hypothetical offense, you cant just let him languish there for a year, year and a half just endlessly waiting, he said. His wife, Alexandra Ivarsdottir, has ruled out Gylfi Sigurdsson stories on Twitter about being arrested. The summer sale of Richarlison to Tottenham Hotspur felt like a symbolic moment for Farhad Moshiris Everton project. 5. We are sorry, but the email address you entered does not appear to be valid. Prior to the 200708 season, he and five other youngsters were given professional contracts. Greater Manchester police reportedly arrested Gylfi Sigurdsson earlier this month. [12] Two days later, he made his debut against Brighton away, scoring in the 89th minute in a 40 win. It appears Ancelotti wants to keep Sigurdsson around. Deloitte has been appointed to run the process and has spoken with multiple potential investors. Despite being the direct object of the ire of many an Everton fan pretty much since the day he signed for the Blues, it appears Gylfi Sigursson is in line for a new contract that will keep him well past the 2022 date when his current deal expires. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. [4] He spent three years playing for the youth and reserve teams. Newcastle, who poached Gordon for an initial 40million ($48.4m) in January, were relegated the year Moshiri arrived. Gylfi Sigurdsson: tireless perfectionist will be worth the wait for Everton A fee of 45m may seem excessive but the quiet and dedicated Icelander is a set-piece master with a bright football. On 18 July, he scored his first goal for the club in a friendly against Stevenage after coming on as a second-half substitute. His defensive workrate is good, especially when pressing high up the pitch alongside Dominic Calvert-Lewin, but in games where Everton have controlled possession and he has been expected to direct affairs on the pitch, he's been as ineffective as most of his teammates in terms of making runs and finding passes to unlock packed defences. Potter could already have a natural Silva successor in Chelsea's 19 y/o rising star - opinion. view more headlines Get the latest transfer news and rumours from the world of football Don't miss a move! Monday 1 March 2021 20:57, UK Everton midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson spoke exclusively to Sky Sports "It's true," Gylfi Sigurdsson says with a broad grin, when asked about the 1am. [50] On 25 February, Gylfi scored his first Premier League goal for Tottenham, the second goal in a 32 win against West Ham United. [48] On 26 September, he scored his first competitive goal for the club in a League Cup third round tie away against Carlisle United, closing the scoring in a 30 win. Now, people are calling him a nonce. Together with SciSports, FT aims to use advanced football data, current and future skill level as well as contract length and other details to create our unique internal calculation. He also played at his nation's first ever FIFA World Cup in 2018. Reportedly, more than 60% of people claim that he is gay. Swansea City have reportedly told Everton they will have to pay a whopping 50 million if they want to sign Gylfi Sigurdsson this summer. Gylfi Sigurdsson has had a mixed time at Everton, but the Toffees' latest post has some fans calling for his reinstatement into the starting XI. The Office of the Crown Prosecutor in the UK is currently reviewing evidence against Icelandic footballer Gylfi r Sigursson and deciding whether it will pursue prosecution against the former Everton midfielder or drop the matter entirely, RV reports. The Iceland midfielder is a free agent after being released by Everton last month. Gylfi Sigurdsson, a player for Premier League football team Everton and Iceland's national team, has been arrested on suspicion of committing child sex offenses, according to media . The loss of the Brazilian in particular was a blow. [19] Gylfi was a major contributor in Reading's extraordinary 200910 FA Cup run which included wins over Premier League sides Liverpool, Burnley and West Bromwich Albion. [68] He ended the 201718 season with 6 goals and 5 assists in 31 appearances. I met the player and his wife on several occasions when he played for us; they were delightful people, they dont deserve this, he pointed out. LONDON. Their progress is one way of measuring his impact in the seven years he has been at the helm. Jonjoe Kenny will also leave Goodison Park after he rejected a new contract. On 3 March, he scored two goals in a 20 victory away at Wigan Athletic, his first from a free-kick. The Transfer Tavern. In the following match, a 21 North London derby win against Arsenal, he provided the assist for Gareth Bale. 15. Since the allegation was still under investigation, the name of the . At other times, Everton have tasked directors of football with unearthing top young talent for the future while the hierarchy splashes out on jaded stars such as James Rodriguez. [45] In 18 Premier League matches during his loan spell for Swansea, Gylfi scored seven goals and added four assists. But the 100,000-per-week playmaker will enter the final year of his contract in the summer and as he turns 32 in September, Everton are willing to take a sizable hit on the 45m paid to Swansea City for his services in 2017. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 16. Transfer Rumours. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. 19 May 2021 Ancelotti: Iwobi should speak to me rather than complain online 19 May 2021 How Everton could line with linked Real Madrid duo 19 May 2021 However, it's his dead-ball delivery that has always been his biggest draw and that doesn't seem to have changed in his time at Everton. [90] Everton stated that they "suspended a first-team player pending a police investigation", but did not confirm if it was the same player arrested by GMP. [86], Gylfi scored twice against Romania on 8 October 2020, earning Iceland a play-off place for the chance to fight for a place at the UEFA Euro 2020 finals. [87], In June 2019, Gylfi married Alexandra varsdttir, who had been Miss Iceland in 2008. Phil McNulty. Considering Director of Football Marcel Brands is looking to lower both the average age and wage bill of the Everton squad, this news makes little sense. [70] On 29 September 2018, he scored his first brace with the club in a 30 victory against Fulham. -) izlandi labdarg, jelenleg az Everton jtkosa. You can unsubscribe whenever you want. #SSNHQ https://t.co/RpSYcQqHsV, Chris Wathan of WalesOnlinesuggested Swansea are "refusing to be bullied into letting go of the Iceland ace. [54] Gylfi continued his good start to his Swansea return with another three assists in his next two matches. While plenty will raise an eyebrow at the valuation, it's evident Sigurdsson is a huge influence at the Liberty Stadium. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. theathletic. In January, Southampton spent 56m, Bournemouth 72m (including the purchase option for Hamed Traore), Wolves 78m (factoring in the purchase obligation for Matheus Cunha, which has already been triggered) and Leeds 35m. The Expected Transfer Value (xTV) is an AI powered model that estimates an accurate transfer fee for a given player. If the Daily Mail is to be believed, the club is looking to extend the 31-year-old's current deal which expires at the end of next season after he has impressed in a couple of games recently during Everton's four-game winning streak. Everton spent nothing. News . We dont want to be a museum, Moshiri said. Onana on pre-match media duties . By the time the money from Gordons sale arrived, most top targets were gone. [49], Brian McDermott confirmed Reading made three unsuccessful bids to bring Gylfi back to his former club during the January 2013 transfer window, including a club record offer on deadline day thought by BBC Sport to be around 10million. My TM . This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. The result is a fractured club in need of repair. Since his Merseyside exit he has been linked to Turkish outfit Galatasaray. Related Topics . As rumours spread amongst the football world that the player himself had been arrested for texting in a sexual nature underage girls, his wife has come forward to deny any such claims and state the player is not behind bars or been arrested. The evening after the match, the Icelandic media reported Gylfi was to travel to Germany the following Monday to undergo a medical at 1899 Hoffenheim ahead of a transfer. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. [91][92] Danish beverage State Energy, which had signed Gylfi only a month earlier,[93] removed all advertising with his image on it. [78], In May 2010, Gylfi made his full Iceland debut in a convincing 40 win over Andorra and provided the assist for the second goal from a free-kick.