Berlin (AFP) – Bayern Munich announced the signing of Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt on a five-year deal on Tuesday  with the Dutch international expected to become  "a mainstay" as the German champions embark on the post Robert Lewandowski era. "Matthijs de Ligt was a top target for us. With signings like this, the big […]

London (AFP) – Scottish champions Celtic signed Australia midfielder Aaron Mooy on a free transfer and German defender Moritz Jenz on loan from Lorient on Tuesday. Former Brighton midfielder Mooy agreed a one-year contract with the Hoops after leaving Chinese club Shanghai Port earlier this year. The 31-year-old, who had a spell in Scotland's top-flight […]

London (AFP) – Tottenham signed Middlesbrough defender Djed Spence on Tuesday in a deal that could rise to a reported £20 million ($24 million). Spence agreed a five-year contract with Tottenham after impressing during a loan spell with Championship side Nottingham Forest last season. The 21-year-old right-back's initial price is believed to be £12.5 million […]

Melbourne (AFP) – A "magnificent" Christian Eriksen and "warrior" Lisandro Martinez will bring creative flair and fighting spirit to Manchester United, manager Erik ten Hag said Tuesday as his new-look squad starts taking shape.  The pair join Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malacia as the Dutchman's three key signings so far as he looks to inject new […]

Milan (AFP) – Zlatan Ibrahimovic will stay at AC Milan for at least one more year after the veteran striker signed a new one-year contract with the Italian champions on Monday. "AC Milan is pleased to announce the renewal of Zlatan Ibrahimovic's contract until June 30, 2023. The Swedish forward will continue to wear the number 11 […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – 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 […]

Berlin (AFP) – Bayern Munich confirmed on Saturday they have agreed a deal with Barcelona for the sale of Polish star Robert Lewandowski to the Spanish club. "We have a verbal agreement from Barcelona. It's good for both sides that we have clarity," Bayern president Herbert Hainer said on the club's Twitter account.  "Robert is […]

London (AFP) – Senegal international defender Kalidou Koulibaly has signed a four-year deal with Chelsea from Serie A club Napoli, the Premier League club said on Saturday. The 31-year-old Senegal captain becomes the second signing after Manchester City striker Raheem Sterling since Todd Boehly's consortium bought the club. "I'm very happy to be here with […]

London (AFP) – Riyad Mahrez signed a two-year contract extension with Premier League champions Manchester City on Friday. Algeria winger Mahrez has been rewarded with a new deal that keeps him at City until 2025 after helping them retain the English title. Since arriving from Leicester for £60 million ($71 million) four years ago, Mahrez […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Christian Eriksen said he chose to join Manchester United on a free transfer because the Old Trafford club is "special". Eriksen agreed a three-year contract with United on Friday after an impressive loan spell with Brentford in the second half of last season. The 30-year-old's switch to United completes an […]

Barcelona (AFP) – Brazilian winger Raphinha said Friday that he is "fulfilling a childhood dream" as he was officially presented as a new Barcelona player.  "It's a huge honour to be here," Raphinha said during the event at Barca's training centre.  "I have many idols who have passed through here and made history. If I can […]

Barcelona (AFP) – French international winger Ousmane Dembele, whose contract with Barcelona expired last month, ended six months of speculation  by agreeing to 'rejoin' the Catalan side, the club announced on Thursday. "Staying at Barca was always my first choice," Dembele said on the pitch at Barcelona's training ground as he signed his two-year contract […]

Singapore (AFP) – Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on Thursday laughed off past comments about his unwillingness to spend heavily on a single player, defending the club's big-money signing of Darwin Nunez from Benfica. Speaking in Singapore ahead of Friday's pre-season friendly against Crystal Palace, the Anfield boss was reminded by reporters of a 2018 comment […]

Istanbul (AFP) – German World Cup winning midfielder Mesut Ozil signed for 2020 Turkish champions Basaksehir on Thursday, a day after he left their rivals Fenerbahce. "Our club has signed a one year contract with the option of another year with Mesut Özil," Basaksehir said in a statement. Basaksehir is known for its close ties […]

London (AFP) – England international Raheem Sterling on Wednesday became Chelsea's first signing since Todd Boehly's consortium bought the club, ending his successful spell at Manchester City. The 27-year-old forward signed a five year contract for a fee reported to be £50 million ($59 million). "England star Raheem Sterling has joined Chelsea from Manchester City […]