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Atlético Madrid sign Johnny Cardoso from Real Betis
Atlético Madrid have finalized a deal to sign U.S. international Johnny Cardoso from La Liga rivals Real Betis. The 23-year-old midfielder has agreed to a contract that ties him to the club until June 2030. Reports from The Athletic indicate that the agreement was reached for a sum close to €30 million ($34.8 million). Cardoso…
Read MoreHistoric 28-penalty thriller in qualifying round
Hamrun Spartans reached the second qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League for the first time in their history after a dramatic win over Lithuanian title holders Zalgiris on Tuesday. Trailing 2-0 from the first leg, the Maltese side responded with two quick goals in the first half to level the tie. They struck twice…
Read MoreWest Ham land Diouf in £19m deal
West Ham United have secured the services of Senegal international El Hadji Malick Diouf from Czech champions Slavia Prague for a fee of £19 million. The 20-year-old defender has committed to a long-term agreement and is set to link up with the squad during their preseason tour in Germany this week. The versatile full-back was…
Read MoreCifuentes appointed Leicester manager on three-year deal
Leicester City have appointed Marti Cifuentes as their new manager on a contract lasting three seasons. The 43-year-old Spaniard takes over from Ruud van Nistelrooy, who departs less than a month before the start of the upcoming campaign. Cifuentes inherits a team that returned to the Championship after just one season in the Premier League,…
Read MoreManchester City seal record £1bn kit deal with Puma
Manchester City have confirmed a significant extension of their kit deal with German sportswear brand Puma, securing an agreement that will run until at least 2035. The renewed contract is understood to be worth at least £1 billion over the duration, equating to approximately £100 million per season. This new arrangement replaces the previous agreement…
Read MoreReal Madrid bring back Carreras from Benfica
Real Madrid have completed the signing of Spanish left-back Alvaro Carreras from Portuguese club Benfica in a deal valued at €50m (£43m). The 22-year-old has signed a six-year contract with the La Liga side. Carreras, who previously spent three years in Madrid’s academy between 2017 and 2020, returns to the club after stints in England…
Read MoreNewcastle consider record bid for Frankfurt striker
Newcastle United are looking into the possibility of signing Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike in what could become a club-record transfer. The 23-year-old French attacker was one of the standout players in the Bundesliga last season, registering 15 goals and providing eight assists as Frankfurt secured a third-place finish. Although Ekitike has only recently made…
Read MoreBrentford land experienced England international Jordan Henderson
Brentford have officially secured the services of Jordan Henderson on a two-year deal following his exit from Dutch side Ajax. The 35-year-old midfielder brings a wealth of experience after a career that has included major silverware and international honors. Henderson, who previously captained Liverpool, ended his time with Ajax last week after both parties agreed…
Read MoreLiverpool turn to agents of former Arsenal target as striker search continues
Liverpool have reportedly approached the agents of Benjamin Šeško to work out a deal, as their intention remains to replace Darwin Nuñez this summer. They were targeting Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, who spent time on loan at Galatasaray in Turkey last season. However, the Partenopei rejected every approach and bid, one of which included a cash…
Read MoreArsenal make headway in pursuit of Viktor Gyökeres
Arsenal fans will be pleased to learn that the club is finally making inroads into their bid to sign Viktor Gyökeres. For two seasons, the Gunners have been trying to sign the former Brighton and Hove Albion striker, who burst into the main event in the 2023/24 season with Sporting CP. He solidified his status…
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