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Mario Balotelli: 'I’m looking for a club that believes in me'
Mario Balotelli, turning 35, says he wants two or three more years in football before retiring alongside his brother. The free-agent striker reflects on his career, regrets, Italian football’s changes, and his enduring dream of playing for Real Madrid.
Hato sparks division after Chelsea debut against Bayer Leverkusen
Jorrel Hato has received mixed reviews from the British press for his first minutes with Chelsea. The nineteen-year-old defender, who joined from Ajax last week for around 44 million euros, made his debut on Friday in the friendly against Bayer Leverkusen (2-0 win).
It cost City another 100 million, and now he has said "yes" to a loan
Jack Grealish is set to join Everton on loan after falling down the pecking order at Manchester City. Signed from Aston Villa in 2021 for over €100 million, the England international now seeks regular football to revive his career and international hopes.
Alejandro Garnacho agrees personal terms with Chelsea
Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Alejandro Garnacho, who has rejected offers from Italy, Germany, and Saudi Arabia to join the Blues. Talks with Manchester United continue, while Chelsea also target Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig.
Concerns over Amoura and Simonis’ search for the key: The defeat Saturday in Brighton
VfL Wolfsburg suffered their third and fourth defeats of pre-season friendlies. In Brighton, the Lower Saxony side left the pitch as losers twice.
Mastantuono is more similar to James Rodríguez than to Lamine Yamal
Franco Mastantuono, a 17-year-old Argentine and already a full international, has left River Plate to join Real Madrid.
Danjuma has secured his transfer
Valencia have strengthened their squad with Arnaut Danjuma. The six-time Netherlands international joins from Villarreal and has signed a four-year contract in the city of oranges.
Setback for Guardiola: Rodri sidelined again with injury and to miss season start
Manchester City will have to do without Rodri for the time being. Pep Guardiola confirmed that the midfielder has suffered a ‘serious injury’ during the Club World Cup.
Manchester United puts another huge sum on the table and secures Sesko
Manchester United have strengthened their squad with Benjamin Sesko. The 22-year-old Slovenian striker joins from RB Leipzig and has signed a contract until mid-2030.
Yamal and Lewandowski fined by UEFA for failing to comply with anti-doping control regulations
UEFA fines Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal €5,000 each for anti-doping protocol breaches after Barcelona’s Champions League semi-final at San Siro. Coach Hansi Flick and assistant Marcus Sorg banned for the first group game and fined €20,000 for unsporting conduct.