14:46
Chelsea drop their option for Gilmour, Alonso wants to leave
The Blues have extended Billy Gilmour’s contract for a year by activating their option. The Scotsman (21) is now linked to the club until 2024. The midfielder has just completed a full season on loan at Norwich. For his part, Marcos Alonso repeated his desire to leave London leaders, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Spaniard has reportedly already reached an agreement with Barca.
14:29
Farewell to Marcelo’s tears
Real Madrid have booked a press conference as a tribute to Marcelo. The captain (34) let a few tears flow when he spoke. The Brazilian left side bid farewell to the Merengue club after a year punctuated by another victory in the Champions League. His 25th title in the jersey he first donned in January 2007.
14:18
Newcaste revives the Ekitike track
Hugo Ekitike’s agent and Magpies bosses are in a relationship, according to Fabrizio Romano. The injury of the French during the Maurice Revello tournament would not have cooled the English. Reims and Newcastle had agreed around an amount of 45 million euros in early June, according to Foot Mercato. Last winter, the 19-year-old striker rejected approaches from the club bought by a Saudi fund.
12:31
Thomas Mangani returns to Ajaccio
Just promoted to Ligue 1, AC Ajaccio has signed the former Angevin for two seasons. “I am happy to return to the ACA 15 years later”, launched the 35-year-old midfielder on the club’s website. In 2007, he was loaned to the Corsican team by Monaco. Experienced in elite games, the left-hander will bring his experience and knowledge of penalties to the Acéistes.
12:09
Haaland ‘admires City’s style of play’
“I’ve always watched City and loved doing it in recent seasons. You can’t help but admire their style of play, they create a lot of chances which is perfect for a player like me. The Norwegian is confident about his integration into Pep Guardiola’s system. His role will be interesting to observe in a team that has played without a real number 9 this season.
11:41
Haaland signs 5 years with Manchester City
The transfer had been rumored since the beginning of May, it is now official: Erling Haaland is a Citizen. The Norwegian left Dortmund for an estimated fee of 75 million euros. The 21-year-old striker has signed a contract until 2027 with the Skyblues.
11:22
Guillaume Hoarau and Sion do not prolong the adventure
FC Sion will not keep the 38-year-old striker. Held back by injuries, the former PSG player has scored 12 goals in 2 years. He had arrived from Young Boys Bern, compiling a total of eight seasons in the Swiss championship.
11:12
Saint-Etienne in discussion with Rami
At the end of the contract in Troyes and still in negotiation with the Aube club, Adil Rami was contacted by the Greens, according to L’Equipe. The central defender would find his former coach, Laurent Batlles, and could bring his experience to a young group, relegated to Ligue 2. Estac, whose captain’s armband he has worn 8 times this season, had already offered him a year of additional contract.
10:52
Gravenberch at Bayern, imminent formalization
Bayern Munich should announce the arrival of the Dutch midfielder (20 years old) in the coming hours, according to Fabrizio Romano. The transfer of the former Ajax player is estimated at 24 million euros, including bonuses. His contract will run until 2027.
10:27
L’AC Milan sur Charles De Ketelaere
According to the Gazzetta Dello Sport, AC Milan would be ready to offer 40 million euros to Club Brugge for the Belgian attacking midfielder (21 years old). The Rossoneri would also target his Dutch teammate Noa Lang (22).
10:25
Giorgio Chiellini in Los Angeles
After 17 seasons at Juventus, the central defender joined Los Angeles FC. At 37, the Italian will discover another championship than Serie A for the first time in his career.
10:20
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