Man City Sign AC Milan Star Reijnders

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan. This is the club’s fourth signing of the summer. The 26-year-old Dutch midfielder joins on a five-year deal until 2030, with the transfer fee reported to be around £46 million. Reijnders follows Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait-Nouri, and Marcus Bettinelli as Pep Guardiola continues to bolster his squad ahead of the Club World Cup later this summer. “I am ecstatic to be signing for Manchester City,” said Reijnders. A standout for AC Milan last season, Reijnders netted 15 goals across all competitions and was named Serie A’s best midfielder. He also boasts 22 caps for the Netherlands and featured off the bench in their recent 8-0 win over Malta. City’s director of football Hugo Viana praised the signing: “He arrives here with extensive top-level experience in Europe, both at club level and with the Netherlands.” Reijnders adds depth and quality to City’s midfield as they gear up for another demanding campaign on multiple fronts.

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Sporting Deny Cut-Price Deal for Gyokeres

Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas has dismissed reports that Viktor Gyokeres could leave the club this summer for a reduced fee, dealing a blow to interested clubs including Manchester United and Arsenal. The 27-year-old Swedish striker is coming off a phenomenal season, scoring 97 goals in 102 matches for the Portuguese champions. His form has attracted interest from top Premier League sides, but Sporting are standing firm. While previous reports suggested a £59 million agreement had been made to facilitate his departure, Varandas firmly denied this, stating: “There is no such agreement in place.” Gyokeres’ contract includes an £85 million release clause, and Varandas hinted that any club wishing to sign him must meet that valuation. Although a reunion with former Sporting coach Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford has been speculated, Varandas made clear that Gyokeres remains central to their plans and that no decision on a “discounted” sale has been made. With three years left on his deal and now in his prime, any move for Gyokeres will likely require a significant investment.

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Sancho Returns to Manchester United After Chelsea Loan Ends

Jadon Sancho has officially returned to Manchester United following the end of his loan spell at Chelsea. The club confirmed this on Wednesday. Sancho made 41 appearances for Chelsea, scoring five goals and providing nine assists. Among these is a memorable strike in the Conference League final against Real Betis. Chelsea had an option to buy the winger for €30 million, but the deal reportedly collapsed over salary negotiations with the player. As a result, the Blues paid €6 million in compensation to United instead. Sancho now re-joins United with one year left on his contract. He will not feature for Chelsea at the upcoming Club World Cup. His future at Old Trafford remains uncertain.

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Tuchel Urges Bellingham to Channel ‘Fire’ Without Overwhelming England Teammates

England manager Thomas Tuchel wants Jude Bellingham to use his competitive fire to inspire – not intimidate – his teammates. The Real Madrid midfielder had to be held back by Tuchel after England’s 3-1  loss to Senegal on Tuesday, a historic result that marked the first-ever win for an African team over England. Bellingham believed he had equalized late in the game, only for the goal to be controversially disallowed before Senegal sealed the win in stoppage time. Tuchel said Bellingham’s passion is a strength but warned it must be controlled.  Tuchel has yet to convince in his new role, with three unconvincing wins over Albania, Latvia, and Andorra, followed by this defeat. Still, he boasts a talented squad and was brought in to end England’s major trophy drought, dating back to 1966. Finding the right balance remains a top priority.

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Former Netherlands defender Heitinga takes over as Ajax boss

Former Netherlands defender Johnny Heitinga has been appointed as the new coach at Ajax, the Dutch club announced on Saturday. The 41-year-old Heitinga returns to the club where he started his career as a player, replacing Francesco Farioli who resigned last week after Ajax‘s spectacular title collapse. He has signed a two-year contract and will be assisted by Marcel Kaizer, who had a brief spell in charge of Ajax in 2017. Heitinga spent the past season working under Arne Slot at Premier League champions Liverpool. He also had a stint on David Moyes’ coaching staff at West Ham. “I am incredibly excited to start. The last years in England have done me a lot of good,” Heitinga said in a club statement. “I’ve been able to develop further alongside David Moyes and Arne Slot, while also getting a behind-the-scenes look at two major clubs. “I’m ready to continue as a head coach and I’m honoured to be given that opportunity at Ajax.” Ajax suffered a painful end to the season after blowing a nine-point lead with five matches to play, allowing PSV Eindhoven to snatch the league title on the final day. Farioli revived the fortunes of a team coming off a dismal fifth-place finish in the 2023-24 campaign, but he decided to leave due to “different visions” with the club board. Former Atletico Madrid, Everton and Fulham centre-back Heitinga retired in 2016 after a brief second spell with boyhood club Ajax. He played 87 times for the Netherlands but was sent off in extra time in the 1-0 loss to Spain in the 2010 World Cup final.

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Liverpool Sign Frimpong from Leverkusen in €35m Deal

Liverpool have completed the signing of Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen. The deal was made after triggering his €35m (£29.5m) release clause. The Dutch international joins on a five-year deal and is set to battle Conor Bradley for the right-back role. This comes after following Trent Alexander-Arnold’s move to Real Madrid. “Liverpool came and said they had interest, and obviously for me it was a no-brainer,” Frimpong told the club’s official website. “For me, it was like, ‘Whatever you guys do, just get this done’, (speaking to) my agents: ‘Just get this done’.” Frimpong added: “Liverpool fans, I’m going to give my all, my energy, my work-rate and hopefully we can win together, we celebrate together, get everything together.” The 24-year-old starred for Leverkusen during their unbeaten Bundesliga-winning campaign. He contributed 30 goals and 44 assists in 190 appearances. Celtic, his former club, are due a reported £5m from the deal. Liverpool are also pursuing Frimpong’s former teammate Florian Wirtz. After submitting a €130m (£109.4m) offer.

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Gasperini quits Atalanta after nine years

Gian Piero Gasperini confirmed on Saturday he will leave Atalanta. This is after nine hugely successful years ahead of an expected move to rivals Roma. Gasperini, 67, departs after turning the Bergamo club from provincial also-rans in the shadow of the Milan giants down the road to one of Italy’s best teams and even Europa League winners last year. “In the last few hours I have decided to put an end to a wonderful nine-year-long story… I’m ending my experience in Bergamo as head coach of Atalanta,”Gasperini said in an open letter written to newspaper L’Eco di Bergamo. “I decided to end my relationship with the club, and no responsibility should be put upon the club or its directors. I’ve simply come to understand that the time has come to take this step.” Atalanta finished third in Serie A this past season and secured Champions League football. They have two matches left to play after falling short with an ambitious bid for the club’s first league title. Gasperini is set to join Roma on a three-year contract with a net salary of five million euros (£4.2m). Roma last qualified for the Champions League in 2017. They missed out in a spot in Europe’s top club competition on the final day of the campaign last weekend. Ranieri came out of retirement in November to save Roma from sliding into relegation. He also guided them to fifth and a place in the Europa League.

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Two Dead, Officer in Coma During PSG Champions League Celebrations

What should have been a Champions League jubilation turned tragic in France as celebrations of PSG’s 5-0 triumph over Inter Milan spiraled into chaos. The traumatic night left two people dead, a police officer in a coma, and hundreds under arrest. According to France’s interior ministry, 491 arrests were made in Paris alone, primarily along the Champs-Élysées where large crowds gathered. Clashes erupted between fans and police, with fireworks, car horns, and chanting giving way to violence. Nationwide, 559 people were arrested, and 692 fires were reported, including 264 vehicles set ablaze. The unrest also resulted in 18 injured police officers in Paris, three more across other regions, 192 injured civilians, and seven fire personnel harmed during the response. Among the most serious incidents, a police officer in Normandy was placed in an induced coma. A criminal investigation has been launched into the incident for intentional violence against an officer. Tragically, two people lost their lives amid the chaos: The government has yet to comment on whether additional security measures will be introduced for future public celebrations. However, the scenes mark one of the most violent nights following a sporting event in France in recent memory.

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Ten Hag: Ajax ‘Were Never an Option’ After Taking Leverkusen Job

Erik Ten Hag was officially unveiled as Bayer Leverkusen  new manager on Monday.  He quickly dismissed any speculation of a return to Ajax, saying the Dutch giants “were never an option.” “I had very good conversations here,” said Ten Hag, who returns to Germany after coaching Bayern Munich’s reserves from 2013 to 2015. “I already knew a lot about the club and the Bundesliga. I think it’s a nice project to build something with good players.” On choosing Leverkusen, he added: “The Premier League and Bundesliga have similarities and differences, that’s clear. German football and the Bundesliga mean a lot in world football… When people ask what football is, it is, as they say, a game of 11 against 11, and ultimately the Germans win.”

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Forest Close to Signing Igor Jesus from Botafogo for €20M

Nottingham Forest are on the verge of completing the signing of Botafogo striker Igor Jesus in a deal worth €20 million (£16.9m) plus performance-related bonuses, according to Brazilian outlet ge.globo. The clubs have reportedly reached an agreement, and negotiations are progressing toward a “favourable outcome”, paving the way for Jesus to become Forest’s latest addition ahead of the new Premier League season. The 23-year-old forward has impressed for Botafogo across domestic and continental competitions, earning a Brazil national team call-up last season. He has tallied 15 goals and 6 assists in 54 games across the 2023 and 2024 campaigns. His latest strike came in Tuesday’s 1-0 win over Universidad de Chile in the Copa Libertadores. Jesus is expected to provide Forest with a much-needed boost in attack. If the deal is finalised, He will become one of the club’s most expensive signings.

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