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Returning to Athletic was something I was always sure about
Jesús Areso returns to Athletic Club in a €12M deal from Osasuna, signing for six seasons. The 26-year-old right-back prioritised a return to San Mamés despite offers from abroad, and the club sees him as a key piece for the future.
Barcelona cancels friendly match in Japan due to breach of contract
Barcelona did not board the plane to Japan. The Spanish champions have canceled the friendly match against Vissel Kobe due to a breach of contract by the organizer of the friendly fixture.
Al Hilal withdraws from the Saudi Super Cup and is replaced by Al Ahli
After playing 56 matches in the 2024/25 season, Al Hilal withdraws from the Saudi Super Cup due to fixture overload and player fatigue. Al Ahli will replace them in the tournament held in Hong Kong this August.
Isak informs Newcastle that he wants to explore transfer options
Alexander Isak has informed his club, Newcastle United, that he wants to explore the possibility of a transfer, according to reports from England. The 25-year-old striker is attracting interest from Liverpool and a Saudi club.
Scherpen heads into the Champions League with Union Saint-Gilloise
Kjell Scherpen is joining Union Saint-Gilloise. The 25-year-old Dutch goalkeeper had limited prospects for playing time at his club Brighton & Hove Albion. The Belgian champions announced the transfer on Thursday afternoon.
Benfica brings Félix back with a profit of 102 million euros
According to reports from Portugal, João Félix is on the verge of returning to Benfica. Now 25 years old, the Portuguese forward has spent the past few years moving between several top European clubs but never managed to establish himself as an undisputed starter. As a result, his transfer value once as high as 127 million euros has significantly declined.
Malacia could swap Man Utd for a top Saudi club
Tyrell Malacia could leave Manchester United. The left-back is considering a concrete offer from Saudi Arabia, well-informed sources have confirmed.
Mbappé strongly hints at a new shirt number at Real Madrid
All signs point to Kylian Mbappé wearing the number 10 shirt at Real Madrid next season. Several media outlets have already reported it, and now the French star has strongly hinted at it himself with a social media post.
Preparations under Slot: this is how Liverpool are working towards the start of the season
Liverpool have already begun their preparations for the new season. Arne Slot's championship-winning team still have a few friendly matches to play before the official games begin. Next stop: AC Milan.
Chukwuemeka not an option in Leipzig
With 33 professionals, including no youth players from their own academy, RB Leipzig began their training camp in Donaueschingen on Wednesday. However, many of these players no longer have a future with the club.