USMNT striker Pepi completes transfer to PSV

7Jul

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USMNT striker Pepi completes transfer to PSV

Ricardo Pepi of FC Groningen looks on while suffering a blood nose during the Eredivisie match between FC Groningen and N.E.C. Nijmegen at the Euroborg on April 25, 2023 in Groningen, Netherlands The match is a continuation of the match abandoned on April 22nd when a fan threw a beer cup and hit an assistant referee.Ricardo Pepi is making his stay in the Netherlands permanent. After impressing on loan with Groningen last season, the U.S. national team striker has completed a transfer to PSV from German outfit Augsburg. Pepi will wear the No. 14 at PSV and has signed a five-year contract. ESPN reported last month that the Dutch club will pay $9.8 million for the striker. “I am incredibly happy and excited to be here,” Pepi told PSV’s website. “I believe this is the right step for my career....

6Jul

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Nelson signs new four-year Arsenal deal

(L-R) Eddie Nketiah, Reiss Neslon and Bukayo April 11, 2023 in St Albans, England. Arsenal forward Reiss Nelson has signed a new four-year deal, with the option for another year. The 23-year-old academy graduate’s previous deal had expired before he committed his future to the club he joined as an eight-year-old. Nelson made 11 substitute appearances in the Premier League last season, scoring a late comeback winner in the 3-2 win over Bournemouth on 4 March. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta said Nelson has “tremendous ability”. “Reiss is a player I have admired since the first day I was here,” said Arteta. “He has tremendous ability and is such an exciting offensive talent. Reiss knows how important he is to our squad with the quality he has. “It’s great that Reiss has committed his fu...

6Jul

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Real Madrid seal deal for Arda Guler – Fenerbahce publish transfer figures

Fenerbahce team player Arda Guler in the Ziraat Turkey Cup 2022/23 semi-final match between Fenerbahçe and Sivasspor at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on May 24, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey.Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of exciting 18-year-old talent Arda Guler. The Turkish international moves to Los Blancos on a deal that could be worth in excess of €30m for Fenerbahce, without commissions, who published the details of the signing. Los Blancos will spend €20m initially, with €10m available in bonuses – they will also retain 20% of any future sale of Guler. He signs a six-year deal with Real Madrid, who continue their impressive signing of Europe’s most promising stars, having brought back Fran Garcia and Brahim Diaz, and brought in Jude Bellingham and now Guler. Capable of operating ...

6Jul

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Chelsea agree deal to sign Everton defender on three-year deal

Ishe Samuels-Smith of Everton during the Premier League International Cup match between Everton U21 and PSV Eindhoven U21 at Goodison Park on March 02, 2023 in Liverpool, England.Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Everton teenager Ishe Samuels-Smith for close to £4m, bringing in the youngster on a three-year deal. The 17-year-old has been at Everton throughout his young career so far, rising through the ranks to represent the club at Under-18 and Under-21 level. The defender has featured in first team squads but has not made an appearance for the senior side, despite being so highly-rated he has played for England at Under-15, Under-16 and Under-17 level. The Athletic report that the Manchester-born youngster will continue his footballing education in west London and will be hoping h...

5Jul

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Arsenal agree deal for West Ham midfielder Rice

Aleksander Ceferin gives the winning medal to captain Declan Rice of West Ham United the end of the UEFA Conference League final match between ACF Fiorentina and West Ham United at Eden Arena, Prague, Czech Republic on June 7, 2023.Arsenal have reached an agreement to sign West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice in a deal worth over 100 million pounds ($127 million), British media reported. The 24-year-old England international had received permission to undergo a medical this week ahead of his move across London, the Guardian said. The report added that West Ham had accepted an offer worth 100 million pounds plus 5 million in add-ons, with the guaranteed portion of the fee expected to be paid in three instalments over two years. West Ham chairman David Sullivan said last month that a gentl...

4Jul

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Borussia Dortmund snap up Wolfsburg midfielder Felix Nmecha

Felix Nmecha of Borussia Dortmund (C) poses with sporting director Sebastian Kehl (R) and CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke after signing a contract with the club on July 03, 2023 in Dortmund, Germany.Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund have signed Germany international Felix Nmecha, 22, from VfL Wolfsburg. Felix Nmecha has joined Borussia Dortmund from Wolfsburg. The midfielder penned a contract until 30 June 2028 on Monday. Nmecha made a significant contribution to VfL Wolfsburg’s positive performance in the Bundesliga last season, registering nine goal involvements (three goals and six assists) across his 30 appearances. The midfielder will wear the number 8 shirt at Borussia Dortmund going forward. “Felix Nmecha is a fast, technically adept and physically strong player who will enhance our m...

4Jul

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Reece Burke commits to long-term stay at Luton Town

Reece Burke of Luton Town is challenged by Viktor Gyokeres of Coventry City during the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final between Coventry City and Luton Town at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2023 in London, England. Luton Town defender Reece Burke has signed a contract extension, committing his long-term future to the club. The 26-year-old joined the Hatters in June 2021 from Hull City, where he played a role in securing promotion to League One. Before moving to Hull City in 2018, Burke spent a significant part of his career at West Ham, signing for the Hammers at just nine years old and making 15 appearances for the team. Since his arrival at Kenilworth Road, Burke has played in 57 matches for Luton Town, scoring four goals, including a memorable one in the Emirates FA Cup fifth...

4Jul

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Yaya Toure details Man City conversation over Sadio Mane transfer

Sadio Mane of Bayern Muenchen controls the Ball during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern München at Signal Iduna Park on October 8, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany. Yaya Toure has revealed that he recommended Sadio Mane to Manchester City during the winger’s spell at Southampton. Mane enjoyed two brilliant seasons at Southampton between 2014 and 2016, excelling under then-manager Mauricio Pochettino and scoring 21 goals in 67 Premier League appearances. Such form was enough to catch the eye of Liverpool, with Jurgen Klopp sanctioning a £34million move in the summer of 2016. The Senegal international went on to become one of Liverpool’s most influential players as the Merseyside club battled with City for over half-a-decade and won the Champions League. But t...

3Jul

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Brighton sign Dutch goalkeeper Verbruggen from Anderlecht

Bart Verbruggen of Holland U21 disappointed after shutdown during the EURO U21 match between Holland U21 v Georgia U21 at the Dynamo Arena on June 27, 2023 in Tbilisi Georgia .Brighton announced the signing of Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen from Anderlecht on Monday. The 20-year-old will reportedly cost the Seagulls £16 million ($20 million) and has signed a five-year deal with the Premier League club. Verbruggen was named player of the season at Anderlecht last season despite only breaking into the first team in December. He helped the Belgian giants reach the quarter-finals of the Europa Conference League and earned a call-up to the Netherlands senior squad for the first time in March. Brighton finished sixth in the Premier League last season to qualify for European football for ...

2Jul

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Jadon Sancho: Manchester United Says ‘No’ to Borussia Dortmund’s Loan Offer”

Manchester United's Jadon Sancho during the pre-match warm-up during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St. James Park on April 2, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Manchester United has reportedly declined Borussia Dortmund’s audacious loan offer for their prodigious winger, Jadon Sancho. The move has sparked fervent discussions in the footballing world, as the English giants aim to retain their star player amid intense transfer speculations. The England international was one of the hottest properties on the market in 2020 and 2021, having amassed 114 goal contributions in 137 games for BVB. Man United eventually fended off interest from a number of their European rivals to sign Sancho in an €85m (£73.1m) deal, but he has strug...

2Jul

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Cesc Fabregas Hangs up His Boots, Leaving a Legacy for the Ages

Cesc Fabregas of Como 1907 celebrates during the Como 1907 v AC Pisa - Serie B match during the Serie B match between Como 1907 and AC Pisa at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on January 21, 2023 in Como, Italy.on January 21, 2023 in Como, Italy. Cesc Fabregas, has chosen to draw the curtain on his illustrious footballing career at the age of 36. With countless trophies, mesmerizing assists, and unrivaled creativity in his repertoire, Fabregas leaves behind an indelible mark on the beautiful game. The 2010 World Cup winner made the announcement on Twitter, one year into a two-year contract he signed last summer with Italian second-division team Como. “It is with great sadness that the time has come for me to hang up my playing boots,” Fabregas said. A product of Barcelona’s famed La M...

1Jul

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Delay now likely to Sandro Tonali’s Newcastle arrival

Sandro Tonali during UEFA European Under-21 Championship Group D: France U21 vs Italy U21, disputed on Cluj Arena, 22 June 2023.Sandro Tonali is now likely to arrive in Newcastle on Wednesday and not Monday, leading to a slight delay in him completing the remaining technicalities of his Newcastle United move, according to Newcastle World. Eddie Howe’s side are set to conclude the signing of the Italy international from Serie A giants AC Milan. It is unclear exactly how much the Magpies will pay to sign Tonali, with claims from Italy that when add-ons are included the total fee should touch the €80m mark. Newcastle are now pushing to bring Tonali to England and he had been expected to arrive in the country on Monday. However, it is claimed there is now likely to be a delay to this and...

1Jul

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Chelsea secure the signature of Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal

Nicolas Jackson of Villarreal CF holds the LaLiga Santander Player of the Month for May trophy prior to the LaLiga Santander match between Villarreal CF and Club Atletico de Madrid at Estadio de la Cermica, June 04, 2023, Vila-real, Spain. Chelsea have secured the signature of Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal, strengthening an already formidable squad. This signing further exemplifies Chelsea’s determination to raise the bar and conquer both domestic and European football. Jackson, 22, joins the Stamford Bridge side on an eight-year deal after scoring 12 goals for the Spanish club last season, including nine in the last eight games. Media reports stated the deal for the Senegal international was for £32 million. He is the second forward to join Chelsea this summer after Christoph...

1Jul

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PSG coach Christophe Galtier to stand trial in racism probe

Christophe Galtier head coach of PSG prior the UEFA Champions League round of 16 leg two match between FC Bayern München and Paris Saint-Germain at Allianz Arena on March 8, 2023 in Munich, Germany. Galtier and his son, John Valovic-Galtier, were placed in custody for questioning on Friday morning. After his son was released without charge, Galtier was referred to the public prosecutor’s office and will stand trial in Nice on Dec. 15 on charges of psychological harassment and discrimination, prosecutor Xavier Bonhomme posted on Twitter. If found guilty, Galtier risks a maximum sentence of three years in jail and a fine of 45,000 euros ($49,000). Galtier, who is on his way out at PSG but still under contract, denied accusations that he made racist and anti-Muslim comments when he...

30Jun

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David de Gea: Manchester United’s shot-stopper set to become a free agent

Manchester United's David De Gea during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St. James Park on April 2, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.Manchester United’s star goalkeeper, David de Gea contract will come to an end on Friday with no decision over whether he will remain at Old Trafford. The news has sent shockwaves throughout the footballing world, leaving fans in disbelief, while rival clubs eagerly line up to secure the world-class shot-stopper’s services. De Gea, 32, arrived at Old Trafford in 2011 with a massive price tag and a promising reputation from his time at Atletico Madrid. Over the years, the Spaniard firmly established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the world, becoming a key figure in United’s successes, includ...

30Jun

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Dominik Szoboszlai: Liverpool’s Strategic Move for the Midfielder

Dominik Szoboszlai of RB Leipzig Dominik Szoboszlai of RB Leipzig celebrates after his goal to make it 2-0 during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund at Red Bull Arena on September 10, 2022 in Leipzig, Germany.Liverpool FC enters crucial talks to sign RB Leipzig’s highly-talented midfielder, Dominik Szoboszlai. The 22-year-old Hungary attacking midfielder helped Leipzig finish third in the Bundesliga and claim the German Cup last season. A meeting took place between the representatives of Szoboszlai’s camp and Liverpool, who are looking to bolster their midfield. A move appeared unlikely earlier in the week but is now a possibility. There are reports that Szoboszlai has a release clause of about £60m which expires on Friday. Szoboszlai made 31 app...

30Jun

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Martino : Messi and Busquets Joining Inter Miami to Create a Trophy-Seeking Legacy

Gerardo Martino former coach of Mexico looks on during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Saudi Arabia and Mexico at Lusail Stadium on November 30, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.In the sizzling world of football transfers, two giants of the game, Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets, have shocked the global football community by making their way to Inter Miami. While some skeptics argue that these legendary players may just be looking for a sunny holiday in South Florida. New Inter Miami manager Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino insisted Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets are joining the club to win trophies, and not for a holiday. “Sometimes in our world you associate United States and Miami with holidays. And it’s not that. They are coming to compete,” he told a press conference on T...

29Jun

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Antonio starts as Jamaica defeat Trinidad and Tobago

Michail Antonio #18 of Jamaica controls the ball against Shannon Gomez #14 of Trinidad & Tobago in the first half during the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup at Citypark on June 28, 2023 in St Louis, Missouri. Michail Antonio was in action for Jamaica on Wednesday night as the Reggae Boyz took a step towards qualification from the CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage. Having drawn with the United States of America in their tournament opener, Jamaica eased to a 4-1 victory over Trinidad and Tobago in St Louis. Antonio started up front and assisted Damarai Gray’s goal which made it 3-0 with just 29 minutes played, unselfishly squaring for the Everton forward to tap home. Gray had earlier opened the scoring, before Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey added a second. While Trinidad and Tobago’s Andre Ramp...

29Jun

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Wolverhampton: South Korea Trip Nixed as Promoters ‘Fail to Deliver’

The official Wolverhampton Wanderers FC club badge on a home shirt on May 3, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom. In a surprising turn of events, the much-anticipated pre-season trip of the Wolves, a prominent football club, to South Korea has been canceled. Club officials expressed disappointment with the promoters, citing their failure to meet required deliverables. The unexpected cancellation has left players and fans alike questioning what lies ahead for their upcoming season. “With great regret, Wolves can confirm that it has been forced to withdraw from its pre-season fixtures and tour to South Korea next month,” Wolverhampton said in a statement Wednesday. “The withdrawal from the scheduled matches, which were set to take place at the end of July, comes after numerous...

29Jun

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New Power Move in Football: Arsenal Break the Bank with Kai Havertz Acquisition

Kia Havertz poses after signing for Arsenal on June 28, 2023 in Marbella, Spain.In a stunning move that has sent shockwaves across the footballing world, Arsenal Football Club has made an audacious statement by securing the signing of German prodigy Kai Havertz, smashing their previous club transfer record. This groundbreaking move has both excited fans and raised eyebrows, as the London-based club positions itself as a true force to be reckoned with in the transfer market. “Arsenal’s Bold Ambition Shines: Havertz Sparks Rebirth for the Gunners” Arsenal’s decision to lure Havertz, one of the most highly sought-after young talents in football, showcases the club’s unwavering ambition to return to the summit of English football. Havertz’s arrival signifies a new era for the Gunner...