Arsenal have completed the signing of Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday. The Gunners last Thursday agreed a deal with the La Liga club for the permanent transfer of the European Championship winner after agreeing a deal worth around €32 million plus €5 million in add-ons. The 28-year-old, who made 242 appearances for Sociedad, scoring 27 goals and...
Former Juventus and Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has called time on his career as a professional footballer, Afrosport reports. The 34-year-old, who announced his retirement via social media on Tuesday, was recently released by Juventus as the Old Lady continues to rebuild under Thiago Motta’s leadership. Szczesny started his senior career at Arsenal, having passed through the club’s renowned Hale End Academy. He made his professional...
Crystal Palace have agreed a deal in principle with Arsenal for English forward Eddie Nketiah, Afrosport reports. The 25-year-old Arsenal Academy graduate will move to Selhurst Park in a reported deal worth around £30 million—£25m initial payment + £5m in performance-related add-ons. 🚨🔴🔵 Eddie Nketiah to Crystal Palace, here we go! Deal in place between clubs for £25m fixed fee plus £5m add-ons. Nketiah already accepted to join #CPFC two...
Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Uruguayan midfielder Manuel Ugarte on a permanent transfer from Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain, Afrosport reports. The Red Devils reportedly agreed a deal worth €50 million plus €10 million add-ons with PSG for the midfielder, who is expected to travel to Manchester for his medical before finalising the move. United had agreed on personal terms with Ugarte in...
Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted at a possible retirement at Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr amid speculations linking him with a return to Europe. The 39-year-old Portuguese forward said Al-Nassr might be his last professional club, adding that he feels happy and comfortable at his current club and may end his career with the Saudi side. “I don’t know if I will retire...
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