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Kim Min-Jae joins Napoli in Italy’s Serie A

Min-Jae Kim of Napoli on July 27, 2022 in Castel di Sangro, Italy.Defender Kim Min-jae has joined Italian club Società Sportiva Calcio Napoli, the Serie A club said on Wednesday.Napoli did not reveal Kim's contract details, but Italian media reported that the club paid around 19.50 million euros for Kim, who previously played for Turkish club Fenerbahçe S.K., and the defender will get 2.50 million euros a year under a three-year contract, which is renewable for another two years.The contract reportedly includes a 45-million-euro buyout clause that requires Napoli to enter negotiations with any other club offering more than that amount to transfer Kim.Kim becomes the third Korean footballer to play in Italy's Serie A after Ahn Jung-hwan and Lee Seung-woo. Ahn played for Associazione Ca...
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Barcelona to hand 23-year-old French international a €6 million-a-year deal

 Jules Kounde during the match between RCD Espanyol and Sevilla FC, corresponding to the week 25 of the Liga Santander, played at the RCDE Stadium, in Barcelona, on 20th February 2022. Barcelona and Sevilla have reportedly verbally agreed to the transfer of Jules Kounde, who will sign a €6 million-a-year contract at Camp Nou. According to reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona and Sevilla have reached a verbal agreement over a move for Jules Kounde in the summer transfer window. The 23-year-old French international will reportedly sign a contract worth €6 million per year after accepting the personal terms on offer from the Blaugrana last week. The long-dragging Jules Kounde transfer saga has finally reached the end of the line. The player has...
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Crystal Palace complete £8.5m signing of Chris Richards from Bayern Munich

 Chris Richards of FC Bayern Munich during a training session of FC Bayern München at Saebener Strasse training ground on July 04, 2022 in Munich, Germany.Crystal Palace have confirmed the signing of defender Chris Richards from Bayern Munich on a five-year deal. The 22-year-old American centre-back joined Bayern from FC Dallas in 2018 and had been on loan at Hoffenheim since February 2021. Richards told the Palace website: 'I grew up watching the Premier League and grew up of course watching (Wilfried) Zaha, so it'll be cool to spend some time on the field with them (the players) and be a part of this historic club.'I'm really excited for it. The kind of project I've seen (attracted me).'It's a lot of young players but also young players who have a lot of f...
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Atletico Madrid shut down Cristiano Ronaldo transfer talk from Manchester United

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo at Carrington Training Ground, Manchester. Picture date: Tuesday July 26, 2022.Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo admits it's practically impossible for the club to sign Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.Ronaldo, 37, was spotted at Carrington with super agent Jorge Mendes on Tuesday morning for crunch talks with United manager Erik ten Hag and other key figures at the club. It was the first time that Ronaldo had reported back after being granted additional leave this summer.He did not board the plane to Thailand and Australia with his teammates on their pre-season tour. That was down to a family matter — which the club formally accepted — but there has also been mounting speculation on his future over that same time.Chelse...
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Bayern sign Tel, 17, from Rennes

Mathys Tel (R) of FC Bayern München controls the ball next to team mate Serge Gnabry during a training session of FC Bayern München at Saebener Strasse training ground on July 26, 2022 in Munich, Germany.Bayern Munich have signed 17-year-old French forward Mathys Tel from Rennes.Tel, who captained France's Under-17 side when they won the European Championship in June, is Bayern's fifth signing this summer.He made 10 appearances for the French top-flight side last season.Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said Tel is "one of the biggest talents in Europe" and "there were a lot of clubs who wanted to sign him"."I have a vision that he'll one day score 40 goals a season," Bayern manager Julian Nagelsmann said during the Bundesliga champions' pre-season tour of the United States."But ...
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Nordi Mukiele joins PSG from Leipzig on 5-year deal

Nordi Mukiele poses with his new jersey after signing a 5 year contract with Paris Saint-Germain on July 26, 2022 in Boulogne-Billancourt, France.Leipzig defender Nordi Mukiele has signed a five-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain, the French champion said Tuesday.Financial terms were not disclosed.The 24-year-old right back played in France for Montpellier before spending four seasons at Leipzig.Mukiele played 146 matches for the Bundesliga club, scoring 10 goals and delivering 11 assists. He won the German Cup with Leipzig in May.Mukiele became PSG’s latest signing of the summer, after Hugo Ekitike and Vitinha.Mukiele, who has played once for France, is a versatile defender who can operate in the heart of the defense or as a right back.
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Barcelona to consider 2023 Bosman move for Messi

 Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the preseason friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain and Kawasaki Frontale at National Stadium on July 20, 2022 in Tokyo, Japan.Catalan giants Barcelona are reportedly considering launching a Bosman move for Lionel Messi, with Xavi Hernandez keen on reuniting with the Argentine. According to a report by SPORT,  Lionel Messi is the subject of interest from Barcelona over a possible Bosman move in the 2023 summer transfer window. Xavi Hernandez has requested Joan Laporta to launch the offensive to bring the Argentine international back to Camp Nou from Paris Saint-Germain. Lionel Messi is arguably the greatest footballer in the game’s long and storied history. The 35-year-old spent most ...
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Barcelona target could join Atletico Madrid from Chelsea

  Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea celebrates scoring their 2nd goal during the UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg Two match between Lille OSC and Chelsea FC at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on March 16, 2022 in Lille, France.Atletico Madrid might have a chance to sign Cesar Azpilicueta, with Chelsea reportedly unwilling to do business with Barcelona. According to Futbol Total, Atletico Madrid will have a good chance of securing the services of Cesar Azpilicueta in the summer transfer window. Chelsea might not do business with Barcelona after the Blaugrana stole a march on them in the race to sign Jules Kounde from Sevilla. Cesar Azpilicueta joined Chelsea nearly a decade ago, arriving from Marseille in 2012. And the Spaniard has been a dependable performer for the wes...
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Roma plan Dybala presentation to the fans

AS Roma player Paulo Dybala during a photo shoot with new AS Roma home kit on July 20, 2022 in Albufeira, Portugal.Roma will present new signing Paulo Dybala to the fans on Tuesday evening in a special event in conjunction with fashion house Fendi.The Argentina international is yet to make his debut for the club, but his jerseys have been selling like hot cakes.Local authorities confirmed that Dybala will be unveiled to the supporters on Tuesday night at 20.00 UK time in the EUR area of the city.Specifically, the Colosseo Quadrato at the Palazzo della Civiltà, which is also the headquarters of fashion house Fendi.There are already some barriers and stages put up in the area, confirming the recent commercial partnership between Roma and Fendi.The 28-year-old forward arrived as a free agent ...
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Southampton confirm Sekou Mara signing

 Southampton FC complete the signing of Sekou Mara at Staplewood Campus on July 25, 2022 in Southampton, England.Southampton have confirmed the signing of Bordeaux forward Sekou Mara, who has signed a four-year deal. The 19-year-old enjoyed a breakout season in Ligue 1 during 2021/22, scoring six goals in 26 top flight appearances. Saints forked out €13m to Bordeaux, who need cash following their relegation to Ligue 2. An agreement between the two sides was announced last week and Mara's medical has been the completed and the relevant paperwork finalised. Manager Ralph Hasenhüttl said: “Sékou is coming here to score goals and has shown in the French league he can do this, now he needs to work hard and show he can do this in the Premier League.“He is a young guy who will need time t...
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Arsenal prodigy wanted by Ligue 1 club this summer

 Middlesbrough's Folarin Balogun shields the ball from Hull City's Ryan Longman during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and Hull City at Riverside Stadium on April 9, 2022 in Middlesbrough, England.Ligue 1 club Reims are reportedly keen on signing Folarin Balogun, who is not expected to play regularly for Arsenal next season. According to L’Equipe, as relayed by GFFN, Reims are keen on signing Folarin Balogun, with the young forward’s future at Arsenal still unclear. The Gunners could allow the attacking prodigy to leave this summer. The Ligue 1 are looking for attacking reinforcements and considers the 21-year-old a viable option. Folarin Balogun put intense speculation to rest by signing a new deal with Arsenal last summer. But after starting the opening g...
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Troy Parrott set to join Preston North End on loan from Tottenham Hotspur

Ivan Perisic and Troy Parrott of Tottenham Hotspur during the Tottenham Hotspur training session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on July 21, 2022 in Enfield, England.Troy Parrott is reportedly set to join Preston North End on loan from Tottenham Hotspur.It is understood the Lilywhites will beat Championship competition for the Republic of Ireland international, should they get a move for the young forward over the line, reports LancsLive.It would be the fourth loan of Parrott's career and his second in the second tier, after previous spells with Millwall, Ipswich and most recently MK Dons - for whom he scored 10 goals in League One last campaign.The 20-year-old returned to Spurs this summer for pre-season, but missed the weekend's clash against Rangers. A deal for Parrott to move to D...
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Xavi asks Barca to sign Messi next year

 Neymar Jr (R) and Lionel Messi (L) of Paris Saint-Germain looks on during the preseason friendly between Paris Saint-Germain and Urawa Red Diamonds at Saitama Stadium on July 23, 2022 in Saitama, Japan.Barcelona legend Lionel Messi is entering the final year of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain and there is very little expectation that he will sign a new deal with the French club, so it comes as no surprise that Diario SPORT reported on Sunday that Barça manager Xavi Hernández has asked the club to sign the GOAT on a free transfer next summer. The report claims that Xavi maintains an excellent relationship with Messi and would like to give the Argentine superstar a chance to finish his career in a Barça jersey after leaving the club in controversial circumstances ...
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Bayern Munich break silence on possibility of signing Harry Kane

Nico Schlotterbeck of Germany, Joshua Kimmich of Germany, Harry Kane of England during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 3 match between Germany and England at Allianz Arena on June 7, 2022 in Munich, Germany. Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann has spoken publicly about the possibility of signing Tottenham Hotspur and England striker Harry Kane.This isn’t the first time that Kane, 28, has seen his future speculated. Last summer saw the England international publicly reaffirm his desire to win major silverware – suggesting a shock move to a Premier League rival may be on the cards.“I want to be playing in the biggest games, the biggest moments,” Kane told Gary Neville on Sky Sports’ ‘The Overlap’.“I hope that we can have that conversation. I’m sure that [Daniel Levy, Tottenham Cha...
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Chelsea hold off Barca to sign Kounde in €64m deal

Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and Jules Kounde during the match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC, corresponding to the week 30 of the Liga Santander, played at the Camp Nou Stadium, in Barcelona, on 03th April 2022.Jules Kounde is set to become Chelsea’s third summer signing in a deal that could allow captain Cesar Azpilicueta to join Barcelona.Chelsea look to have beaten off competition from Barca for Kounde. They have agreed to pay Sevilla in the region of £55 million (€64m) and have offered the defender a five-year contract.Having signed Raheem Sterling in a deal worth £50m and Kalidou Koulibaly for £34m, Chelsea’s new owners have now already committed £139m to new signings since taking over the club with more deals to follow.Barcelona president Joan Laporta appeared to concede defeat in...
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Arsenal sign versatile Zinchenko from Man City

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta with new signing Oleksandr Zinchenko on July 22, 2022 in Orlando, Florida.Arsenal have completed the signing of versatile Ukraine player Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City.The 25-year-old flew back from City's pre-season tour of the USA to complete the move after Arsenal agreed a £30m deal, which includes £2m in add-ons.He has signed a long-term contract with the London club and is their fifth signing of the summer."Alex is a high quality player who will give us options and versatility," boss Mikel Arteta said."He's a player that I personally know really well and continued to follow him after my time at Manchester City."It's not only about the positions he can play but as well, the versatility he will give us in attack and defence."Alex is a person with g...
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Jesse Lingard joins Premier League newcomers after Man Utd exit

 Jesse Lingard of Manchester United celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford on December 5, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Jesse Lingard has joined Nottingham Forest on a free transfer following his departure from Manchester United earlier this summer. Having spent over 20 years at United, Lingard opted to leave Old Trafford as a free agent at the end of last season after failing to agree a new deal. West Ham had held talks with Lingard following his successful stint with David Moyes’ side in 2021 but they were unable to reach an agreement with the midfielder. Lingard has now opted to sign a one-year deal with newly promoted Forest, with reports claiming that the cont...
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Manchester United join race to sign €35 million-rated Chelsea target

 Benjamin Pavard of FC Bayern Muenchen pours beer over Julian Nagelsmann, Head Coach of FC Bayern Muenchen following victory during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Arena on April 23, 2022 in Munich, Germany.Manchester United are reportedly set to go head to head with Chelsea in the race to sign Benjamin Pavard this summer. According to L’Equipe, as relayed by Sport Witness, Benjamin Pavard is starting at an uncertain future at Bayern Munich following their capture of Matthijs de Ligt. Many expect the Frenchman to leave the club this summer, which has put top clubs such as Manchester United and Chelsea on alert. Manchester United have already included Pavard in their transfer wishlist, while Chelsea are naturally included in the mi...
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Wolves striker Fabio Silva signs new contract and joins Anderlecht on loan

Fabio Silva of Wolverhampton Wanderers poses for a portrait in the Wolverhampton Wanderers Season 2022/23 Away Kit at The Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground on July 08, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England.Wolves striker Fabio Silva has signed a new one-year contract at Molineux and joined Belgian club Anderlecht on a season-long loan.Silva, 20, joined Wolves for a club-record fee in September 2020, with his former club Porto saying the transfer was worth £37million.But the Portugal youth international has struggled to become a first-team regular, making only 17 Premier League starts in two seasons and scoring four goals.Wolves technical director Scott Sellars told the club website: “We’ve had lots of discussions between myself and (manager) Bruno (Lage) and with Fabio as well, about what we feel ...
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Man Utd agree deal with Ajax for Argentina’s Martinez

 Lisandro Martinez of Ajax, Edson Alvarez of Ajax celebrating the championship with the trophy dish during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Ajax v SC Heerenveen at the Johan Cruijff Arena on May 11, 2022 in Amsterdam Netherlands.Argentine international defender Lisandro Martinez is set to become Manchester United's third signing of the transfer window after the English giants agreed a deal with Ajax on Sunday. Ajax confirmed United will pay an initial 57 million euros ($57 million, £48 million) with a further 10 million euros in performance-related bonuses. "Manchester United is delighted to announce the club has reached agreement with Ajax for the transfer of Argentine international defender Lisandro Martinez, subject to medical, to player terms being finalised, and to UK visa re...
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