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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.

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.

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.

Ten Hag risks losing experienced midfielder to Sunderland
Erik ten Hag will likely have to do without his midfielder Granit Xhaka at Bayer Leverkusen this season. According to Sky Sports, the Swiss international has set his sights on a return to the Premier League.

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.

AC Milan finds Theo Hernández's replacement in England
Pervis Estupiñán is expected to make Milan forget about Theo Hernández. AC Milan has signed the Ecuadorian left-back from Brighton & Hove Albion.

Cucurella’s fear during the Club World Cup
Marc Cucurella shares the surreal story of Chelsea’s Club World Cup trophy celebration, where Donald Trump’s unexpected presence on stage left players unsure whether to celebrate. A bizarre but unforgettable moment in a tournament blending football, politics, and showbiz in the U.S.

Afraid of nothing: Lang shows off his full bag of tricks during Napoli training
Noa Lang is clearly afraid of nothing. While some players prefer to stay cautious and observe when they arrive at a new club. His flair and confidence were well-received by the fans in attendance.

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.

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.