Mercato: Seko Fofana joins Ronaldo at Al-Nassr, Bayern formalizes Kim Min-jae

2023-07-19 11:36:36

18:32

Imminent signing for Jordi Alba at Inter Miami?

Never two without three. After Leo Messi and Sergio Busquets, who arrived in Miami on Monday and took part in their first training session with Inter this Tuesday, the Spanish media Sports world announces that David Beckham’s franchise should very soon announce the signing of Jordi Albafree since the end of his contract at FC Barcelona.

18:23

Officiel : Krzysztof Piatek file en Turquie

The Polish striker, revealed in 2018 in the Genoa jersey before a transfer that did not keep his promises to AC Milan, signed up with the Başakşehir club (Turkey) for three seasons.

He arrives free from Hertha Berlin, which he joined in January 2020 before being loaned successively to Fiorentina (2022) then to Salernitana (2022-23), in Italy.

18:19

Official: Marcus Rashford extends contract with Manchester United

A time tracked by PSG, Marcus Rashford finally signed up for the long term with Manchester United, his training club. The Red Devils announced on Tuesday that their England international had signed a new five-year lease, until June 2028.

“I have already had some amazing experiences at this incredible club, but there is still a lot to do and I remain determined to win more trophies in the years to come,” he said.

18:15

Official: end of career for Fabien Lemoine, who leaves FC Versailles

The 36-year-old defensive midfielder, who played for the Yvelines club this season, announced on his Instagram account on Tuesday that he was retiring. The end of a career of more than 16 years at the high level, between his training club Stade Rennais (2007-2011), AS Saint-Étienne (2011-2017) and FC Lorient (2017-2022).

18:13

A departure to the formation of PSG

17:38

Kim Min-jae’s first words in Bayern jersey

“Bayern is every footballer’s dream,” the Korean defender said in a communiqué relayed by the club. I look forward to everything that awaits me in Munich. For me it means a new start, I will continue to develop here. From the start of discussions with the club, I was clearly shown the interest they have in me. My first goal is to play a lot of matches. Beyond that, I want to win as many titles as possible. »

17:36

Official: Kim Min-jae signs for Bayern

Bayern Munich have the replacement for Lucas Hernandez in the person of Kim Min-jae. The Korean defender of Napoli, whose transfer to Bavaria had been in the works for several days, signed up for five seasons (2028) and an amount estimated at 50 million euros.

17:10

Kim Min-jae thanks Napoli supporters

Imminent announcement for the transfer of central defender Kim Min-jae to Bayern Munich. The Korean shared on Instagram a message of farewell and thanks to the supporters of Napoli, whose colors he will therefore only have defended during a season marked by a historic Scudetto and a heroic journey in the Champions League.

“It is thanks to you that the Scudetto was possible after Maradona, 33 years ago. To my passionate club, Napoli, to Mr. Spalletti, to my teammates and especially to Napoli supporters, I would like to express my gratitude. Wherever I am and wherever I go, I will remember Naples and cheer you on. »

17:07

Official: Anderlecht recruits Maxime Dupé (Toulouse)

Without a club after the expiry of his contract with TéFéCé, the former titular goalkeeper of the Violets Maxime Dupé (30 years old) will play in Belgium next season.

Change of team, but no change of colors since the goalkeeper joins the Mauves of Anderlecht.

“I am very proud to defend the colors of this historic club and I can’t wait to discover the Belgian championship,” said the goalkeeper, who has signed up for two seasons, on the club’s official website.

16:57

“I discovered an extraordinary club”: Fofana thanks the Lensois supporters

In a long video posted on his account InstagramSeko Fofana sent a farewell message to RC Lens supporters.

“A few days ago, I couldn’t imagine saying these words to you,” he said. However, after three seasons together, it’s time to say goodbye. When I arrived, I discovered an extraordinary club. With supporters who have become my family, and teammates who have become brothers. »

“Together, we chased away all doubts to achieve our wildest dreams. Today, it’s my turn to say thank you. Thank you for sharing your passion with me. Thank you for your unconditional love. And thank you for naming me captain of the adventure of a lifetime. »

“I leave you with a heavy heart, but above all the feeling of accomplishment and the pride of belonging to this history which is ours. I’m leaving, but I haven’t forgotten you. »

16:49

“Do everything for this coat of arms”, the first words of Fofana in the jersey of Al-Nassr

16:45

Official: Lens announces the departure of Seko Fofana

This is a huge loss for Ligue 1. RC Lens formalized this Tuesday the departure of its captain Seko Fofana to Al-Nassr (Saudi Arabia).

“Model leader in commitment, impact player, the midfielder with 112 caps under the artesian tunic leaves a deep trace in the past history of Racing Club de Lens”, writes the club in its communiqué.

15:19

First training in Miami for Leo Messi and Sergio Busquets

14:53

Big new Chelsea offer turned down for Moisés Caicedo (Brighton)

Already ardently coveted by the Blues this winter, the Ecuadorian midfielder from Brighton Moisés Caicedo is once again the object of envy from London this summer. But Brighton does not let it go.

According The Athletic, Chelsea have submitted a second offer of £70m (€81m) for Caicedo, after a first of £60m (€69m). Offers refused by Brighton, which hopes, according to the American media, at least £100m (€116m).

14:43

Kim Min-jae (Napoli) arrived in Munich

Lucas Hernandez’s replacement at Bayern is finally here. The German media sports picture announces, with supporting photos, that Korean central defender Kim Min-jae arrived in Munich on Tuesday.

According to several sources, Bayern will pay the amount of the Korean’s release clause: around 50 million euros. He was one of the revelations of the electric Napoli team last season in Serie A and the Champions League. His contract is expected to run until 2028.

14:37

Renato Sanches on the shelves of AS Roma

After Georginio Wijnaldum, will another Parisian midfielder in difficulty join José Mourinho in Rome?

Renato Sanches last May, during the last match of the Ligue 1 season against Clermont at the Parc des Princes. (Philippe Lecoeur/FEP/Icon Sport)

According to information from Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, which we are able to confirm, Renato Sanches is being tracked by the transalpine club, sixth in Serie A last season.

The form of a possible operation is yet to be defined, even if Di Marzio evokes a possible departure on loan. This file is particularly pushed by the coach José Mourinho, very interested in the profile of the Portuguese international (32 selections).

Plagued by injuries, he has only played 27 games this season (2 goals) for PSG.

14:30

Official: José Fonte bounces back in Braga

SC Braga has officially announced the arrival of Portuguese defender José Fonte (39) in its workforce. At the end of his contract with Losc this summer, he posted a message on Instagram a few hours ago confirming the end of his adventure in the North and thanking the supporters.

The Portuguese international, who will wear number 6 in Braga, has signed up for one season (until 2024).

12:35

Moussa Diaby, the tentation of Al-Nasser ?

In his bid to attract the cream of European football, Al-Nassr has targeted Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby (24). L’Équipe reveals this morning that the Saudi club is offering 43 million euros to its German counterpart, in a case where it is in competition with Aston Villa (Premier League).

As the daily writes, information that we can confirm, “the player is in full reflection and has not ruled out the possibility of joining Cristiano Ronaldo’s club. The next few days will be decisive in this case. »

12:04

The first images of Bitshiabu in the Leipzig shirt

12:02

After Seko Fofana, Alex Telles also close to Al-Nassr?

The Saudi club of Cristiano Ronaldo continues its (beautiful) shopping. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reveals that the next player to join Al-Nassr could be Manchester United’s Brazilian left-back Alex Telles (30). He was loaned to Sevilla FC this season.

He could arrive in the coming days, along with Lensois midfielder Seko Fofana, who has been in advanced contact with the Saudi club for several days and for whom talks are already complete, according to Franceinfo. A transfer which should bring between 25 and 30 million euros to RC Lens.

11:57

José Fonte formalizes his departure from Losc

The Portuguese defender (39), in Lille since 2018, formalized his departure from the club on Tuesday in a message posted on his account Instagram.

“I can proudly say that I gave you the best of myself, until the last second,” he wrote. I tried to be a positive influence, to be a great professional, to push everyone in the same direction… towards success. »

Like Jonathan Bamba, he was coming to the end of his contract this summer with the Mastiffs.

11:53

In the previous episode…

Several large transfers were formalized on Monday. Willian, Haraldsson, Sergio Busquets… yesterday’s summary right here.

11:48

Official: Buksa (RC Lens) loaned to Türkiye

Recruited last season in MLS, Polish striker RC Lens Adam Buksa (27) is already leaving the northern club. The Sang et Or have formalized his loan with option to buy at the Antalyaspor club in Turkey.

11:44

Official: return to Seville for Bellerin

He had already spent a season at Betis, between 2021 and 2022, the former right-back of Arsenal and FC Barcelona Hector Bellerin returns to Seville. He was free after a stint with Portugal and Sporting CP.

11:42

Official: Jonathan Bamba (Lille) at Celta Vigo

Free of any contract since the end of his adventure at Losc, Jonathan Bamba (27) has signed up with Celta Vigo, in La Liga (Spanish D1).

11:29

Official: Paris sells Bitshiabu to Leipzig

As expected for several weeks, the young Parisian defender El Chadaille Bitshiabu signed up this Tuesday morning for RB Leipzig, in the Bundesliga.

A great sale for PSG, which should recover between 15 and 20 million euros for its “Titi” and would also have negotiated a buyout priority and a high percentage on a possible resale. The young central defender signed for 5 years at the RBL.