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More expensive than Koopmeiners: Serie A top scorer leaves for Saudi Arabia
Mateo Retegui is likely to leave Atalanta after just one year. According to Italian media, the Serie A top scorer has chosen a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia. Al-Qadsiah are reportedly willing to pay €65 million plus bonuses for the 26-year-old striker.

Clubs are lining up for Kökçü, who is set to leave Benfica
In Portugal, there is growing belief that Orkun Kökcü is in his final weeks at Benfica. The former Feyenoord captain is now being strongly linked not only with Inter Milan but also with Besiktas, Newcastle United, and a potential move to Saudi Arabia.

Finally a holiday for Valverde: relentless midfielder played the most minutes of all
If anyone is in need of a holiday, it's Federico Valverde. The Real Madrid midfielder played more minutes than any other footballer this season.

Thiago Silva keeps a special memento from reunion with Chelsea friends
On Tuesday, Thiago Silva and Fluminense bid farewell to the Club World Cup. The forty-year-old defender did so after a defeat against Chelsea. The Blues made sure the reunion with their veteran former teammate did not go unnoticed.

Real Madrid and Benfica resume negotiations for Carreras
Negotiations between Real Madrid and Benfica over Álvaro Carreras have resumed, with a full agreement already in place between the player and Madrid. While Benfica’s approval is still pending, both sides are moving closer to a deal that could see the left-back return to the Bernabéu.

Toni Kroos: 'I’m not coming back, and Real Madrid knows that...'
Toni Kroos confirms his retirement is final in an in-depth interview, reflecting on Real Madrid’s search for his replacement, praising Xabi Alonso’s arrival, and warning about the risks of an overloaded football calendar.

Main man Musiala defends Donnarumma after fibula fracture
Jamal Musiala holds no grudge against Gianluigi Donnarumma, who was one of the central figures in the much-discussed collision that led to the German's fractured fibula. The 22-year-old Bayern Munich winger stated that situations like this are simply part of football.

Madrid supports Atlético's project for a new 20,000-seat arena
Madrid City Council supports Atlético de Madrid’s plan to build a 20,000-seat arena next to the Metropolitano Stadium. Backed by Deputy Mayor Inma Sanz, the project is set to revitalize San Blas-Canillejas and boost Madrid’s sports and cultural scene.

Brentford captain set to bring experience to Arsenal
Christian Nørgaard continues his career at Arsenal. The 31-year-old Dane joins from Brentford and is expected to add valuable experience to Mikel Arteta’s squad. He has signed a two-year contract with an option for a third season.

Olympique Lyon's relegation overturned: club allowed to remain in Ligue 1
Olympique Lyon will remain in France's top division after all. The club successfully appealed the relegation to Ligue 2 that had previously been imposed by the DNCG, the financial watchdog of French professional football.