Edin Džeko, at the age of 40, has signed a new contract with Schalke 04 and will be playing in the Bundesliga next season. The veteran striker scored six goals and provided three assists in 11 appearances for the former German giants, after joining in January, as they won promotion back to the German for the first time since the 2022-23 season. The Bosnia and Herzegovina international was a member…
Real Madrid have made an improved contract offer to Vinícius Júnior since the World Cup, sources have told ESPN, resuming talks which had been stalled for almost a year. There has been growing speculation over the Brazil international’s future in recent weeks, with his current Madrid deal due to expire in June 2027 and interest from Premier League champions Arsenal. Madrid have now offered Vinícius a contract worth around €22…
Bernardo Silva said he “didn’t think twice” about joining Real Madrid after completing his first training session with the club on Monday. The Portugal midfielder, 31, signed for Madrid on a free transfer this summer after leaving Manchester City when his contract expired, after nine years and 20 major trophies. Silva is one of five new arrivals at Madrid during this window, alongside Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konaté, Denzel Dumfries and…
Gonzalo García has joined Premier League side Fulham from Real Madrid, the club has confirmed. The 22-year-old has moved to west London on a five year deal through to 2031 with a club option to extend by a year. Sources have told ESPN the deal was worth €40 million (£34m/$46m). García will reunite with former Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa, who replaced Marco Silva this summer. “I’m very grateful, very…
Jordan Henderson has completed a move to Chelsea after leaving Brentford as a free agent via a mutual agreement. The former Liverpool and England captain has signed a two-year deal at Stamford Bridge. The 36-year-old had a year left on his contract at Brentford but the club announced he had departed last week. “Given the size of the club, the manager, who I have great admiration for, and the quality…
Hansi Flick says Barcelona know “they have to do something” in the transfer market as they continue to search for a replacement for Robert Lewandowski. There is also uncertainty surrounding the future of Barça’s other striker from last season, Ferran Torres, who has just 12 months to run on his current contract. Barça have made Atlético Madrid‘s Julián Álvarez their No.1 target, with president Joan Laporta confirming a bid worth…
Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new contract to continue as manager of the U.S. men’s national team, U.S. Soccer announced Monday morning. Pochettino’s new deal is set to last through the 2030 World Cup, and will see him try to build on what has been established over the course of his nearly two years in charge. Long time assistants Jesus Perez, Miguel D’Agostino and Toni Jiménez, as well as more…
Vinícius Júnior returned to Real Madrid training on Monday amid doubts over the star winger’s future and links with a possible move to Arsenal. The Brazil international had been on holiday after playing for his country at the World Cup, but is now back in Madrid and underwent medical checks before joining teammates at the club’s Valdebebas training ground. ESPN reported on Friday that Madrid were open to Vinícius leaving…
New recruit Christos Tzolis is ready to impress Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and stake a claim for a spot on the left wing amid reports linking the Premier League champions with a move for Vinícius Júnior. Tzolis has joined Arsenal from Club Brugge in a £34 million ($45.7 million) move this summer and has made an immediate impact in preseason. The 24-year-old has been a leader in several preseason fitness…
UEFA has raised the possibility that it might take legal action against Gianni Infantino over his World Cup sell-off plan and warned him not to destroy any documents relating to the controversial proposal, sources have told ESPN. European football’s governing body has also written to Joshua Kushner, Greg Maffei, JP Morgan and Open Economics to inform them that it is considering legal action over their association with the shelved proposal.…