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Hancko opens up about unprecedented saga: ‘I already had my doubts’
Dávid Hancko has, for the first time, given a detailed account of his transfer to Al Nassr, which collapsed in bizarre fashion. During the week of the transfer saga, the defender lost three kilos as he barely slept.
Milan sell centre-back to Newcastle for 45 million euros
Newcastle United sign German international Malick Thiaw from AC Milan for 45 million euros, securing a versatile and experienced defender in a deal that underlines the club’s ambitions ahead of the new season.
Great surprise for Slot over Gravenberch suspension
Ryan Gravenberch will have to miss Liverpool’s season opener. The midfielder picked up two yellow cards in the final match of last season and was therefore sent off with a red. This came as a surprise to his coach, Arne Slot.
Leipzig already have an agreement for Benjamin Sesko’s replacement
RB Leipzig have reached an agreement with Göztepe to sign 23-year-old Brazilian striker Rômulo as a replacement for Benjamin Sesko, in a deal worth 20 million euros plus 5 million in add-ons.
Newcastle coach Howe appears to rule out any form of reconciliation with Isak
Newcastle United will kick off the new Premier League season on Saturday without the striker who scored 23 league goals last season. Alexander Isak’s absence against Aston Villa has nothing to do with an injury, but everything to do with his transfer situation.
Real Madrid signing slipped away from PSG
Real Madrid present Franco Mastantuono on his 18th birthday after a record-breaking €63.2m move from River Plate. The Argentine forward reveals PSG’s interest, praises Messi, and explains why Xabi Alonso’s call convinced him to join Los Blancos.
Ten Hag names captain, Poku can hope for debut
Erik ten Hag may be unable to call on Alejandro Grimaldo for his official debut with Bayer Leverkusen. One of the few standout players who remained with Die Werkself, Grimaldo has been ill all week. “So there’s a question mark next to his name.” Malik Tillman is also not yet available.
Goals and pitch invasion: Mbappé steals the show in Real’s only friendly
Real Madrid are ready for the official start of the new season. On Tuesday, Los Blancos played a friendly against WSG Tirol, and one man stole the show: Kylian Mbappé.
City wants to relieve PSG of headache case and offload their own goalkeeper
According to Fabrizio Romano and the BBC, Manchester City are in talks with Gianluigi Donnarumma. The goalkeeper is on a collision course with Paris Saint-Germain and has been left out of the squad for the Super Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur. As a result, Ederson’s departure to Turkey also appears to have gathered pace.
Premier League to start new season with Ref Cam experiment
Several referees in the Premier League will wear a so-called ‘Ref Cam’ at the start of the new season, reports The Guardian. According to the newspaper, Premier League clubs have given broadcasters TNT Sports and Sky Sports permission to show the footage.