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Brazilian defender to work with Stankovic again
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Spartak announced the transfer of left attacking midfielder Marquinhos. The contract with the 24-year-old player was signed for three years. The Brazilian will play for the red-and-whites under number 8.
— When Spartak offered me the chance, I didn’t think twice and made my decision because it’s an impressive club with a rich history. Tomas Amaral contacted me and I immediately agreed. I had no doubt that I was making the right decision. Of course, my move was influenced by the fact that I worked with Dejan Stankovic, — Spartak’s official website quotes Marquinhos as saying.
Marquinhos previously played for Ferencvaros, where his coaches were Stanislav Cherchesov and Dejan Stankovic. As part of the Hungarian team, the footballer played 97 matches, scoring 14 goals and making 26 assists.
According to some reports, Spartak will pay 5 million euros for the Brazilian’s transfer. The footballer himself signed a three-year contract with a salary of 1.2 million euros per year.
Sobolev will become a soldier?!
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Spartak forward Alexander Sobolev may link his fate with Moscow CSKA, the sworn rival of the red-and-whites. This sensational inside information was shared by the former general director of Spartak, Yuri Pervak.
— I think Sobolev can move to CSKA. Any option is possible. Why not? Who says that we should give up Moscow? Sobolev lives in Moscow, he has a family. Here he will only need to move from arena to arena in 15 minutes in his car, — Pervak said in an interview with Legalbet. He also called CSKA “a pleasant club in all respects” and its leaders — “worthy people”.
The most likely option for Sobolev to continue his career is Zenit, although representatives of the St. Petersburg club denied any interest in the forward. There was also information that Alexander could become a player for Lokomotiv.
The controversial Brazilian will return to Lokomotiv again
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Santos plans to terminate the loan agreement with winger Pedro Gabriel (Pedrinho), whose rights belong to Lokomotiv. According to the iG portal, the player’s agent will meet with the management of the Brazilian club in the near future. After the termination of all agreements, the midfielder will leave for Russia.
Previously, Pedrinho played on loan for Sao Paulo and America. The midfielder’s career was accompanied by scandals related to domestic violence. In March 2023, the footballer’s girlfriend reported beatings and insults on his part. Following the incident, Sao Paulo terminated the loan agreement with Pedrinho.
This season, the midfielder has 11 matches and two goals in the Brazilian Serie B. His contract with Lokomotiv runs until 2026.
First League defender of interest to Zenit and PAOK
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Sochi and Slovenian national team defender Vanja Drkušić may become a Zenit player. According to Nogo Mania, the St. Petersburg club will buy the rights to the player and send him to Serbian Crvena Zvezda on loan.
The Slovenian’s agent Mladen Ratkovica has not yet confirmed the transfer to Zenit. “I can say that we are negotiating with all interested clubs. The player’s priority at the moment is a trip to Europe, everything else is just speculation,” Ratkovica said in a conversation with Sport24 correspondent Anastasia Dragomir.
In an interview with Sport-Express, the agent added that Greek PAOK is also showing interest in Drkusic. According to insider Ivan Karpov, the Slovenian could secure a place at Zenit if the blue-white-blues part ways with Brazilian Rodrigao.
Vanja Drkušić took part in Euro 2024 and reached the 1/8 finals with the Slovenian national team. According to some reports, Sochi is going to sell the defender for 5-6 million euros.
Chilean national team defender moves to Samara
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The Krylia Sovetov press service announced the signing of a contract with the Chilean Godoy Cruz defender Tomas Galdames. The parties entered into an agreement until 2027.
Galdames is a product of the Union Espanyol youth system, where he played 101 matches, scored four goals and made three assists. At the beginning of 2023, the Chilean moved to the Argentine Godoy Cruz, where he played 50 matches, scored two goals and made five assists.
25-year-old Thomas made his debut for the Chilean national team at the recent Copa America. However, his team failed to reach the playoffs.
What in the world?
The world champion is valued at 90 million
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PSG have made an official offer for the transfer of Argentina’s World Cup winner, Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez. This information was shared by TyC Sports. The 24-year-old striker recently expressed dissatisfaction with his role at the Manchester club once again.
Alvarez’s contract with the Citizens runs until the summer of 2028. The Transfermarkt portal estimates the player’s value at 90 million euros.
The Argentine forward scored 19 goals and provided 13 assists in 54 City appearances in all competitions last season, starting 39 games.
The European champion changed his club in his home country
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Atletico’s press service announced the transfer of 27-year-old Real Sociedad and Spanish national team defender, current European champion Robin Le Normand. The parties signed a five-year agreement.
At Euro 2024, Le Normand played six matches, missing only the semi-final game against France (2:1) due to an accumulation of yellow cards. In the 2023/24 season, Le Normand played 43 matches for Real Sociedad in all competitions and scored two goals.
World Cup star returns to Europe?
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Attacking midfielder of the Colombian national team, the top scorer of the 2014 World Cup James Rodriguez terminated his contract with Sao Paulo and became a free agent. This was reported by Globo.
It was previously reported that Atletico and Real Sociedad were interested in the 33-year-old former Real Madrid player. The player himself also wants to return to Europe.
James’s finest hour came in 2014, when he became the best player of the World Cup and scored the most beautiful goal of the tournament. His career included Porto, Monaco, Real, Bayern, Everton and Olympiacos, as well as a number of South American clubs and Qatar’s Al-Rayyan.
At the Copa America held in the United States, Rodriguez scored one goal and made six assists. The Colombian team reached the final, and James was named the tournament’s best player.
Man City’s young Brazilian moves to Bundesliga
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Borussia Dortmund have announced the signing of Manchester City defender Ian Couto. The 22-year-old Brazilian will spend the season in Germany on loan.
According to insider Fabrizio Romano, the buyout amount will be 25 million euros. The English club will be able to receive another 5 million euros as bonuses.
The Brazilian spent last season on loan at Girona. In 38 matches for the Spanish club, he scored two goals and made 10 assists.
The Norwegian top scorer was paid 32 million euros
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Atletico Madrid have announced the transfer of striker Alexander Sørloth from Villarreal. The Madrid club has signed a contract with the 28-year-old player until June 30, 2028. The deal, according to Transfermarkt, is worth 32 million euros.
In the 2023/24 season, the Norwegian played 41 matches for Villarreal, scored 26 goals and made six assists. In terms of the number of goals, Sørloth was second only to Girona’s Ukrainian forward Artem Dovbyk.
The Spanish club acquired the Norwegian from RB Leipzig last summer for 10 million euros.
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What is happening in Russia?
Brazilian defender to reunite with Stankovic
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Spartak has confirmed the transfer of left attacking midfielder Marquinhos, signing the 24-year-old for three years. The Brazilian will don the number 8 jersey for the red-and-whites.
— When Spartak presented the opportunity, I didn’t hesitate to say yes because it’s an impressive club with a rich legacy. Tomas Amaral reached out to me, and I immediately agreed. I had no doubts I was making the right choice. Naturally, my decision was influenced by my previous experience with Dejan Stankovic, — Marquinhos is quoted on Spartak’s official website.
Marquinhos had previously played for Ferencvaros, where he was coached by Stanislav Cherchesov and Dejan Stankovic. During his time with the Hungarian side, he made 97 appearances, scoring 14 goals and providing 26 assists.
Reports suggest that Spartak will pay 5 million euros for the transfer of the Brazilian. The player has signed a three-year contract with an annual salary of 1.2 million euros.
Sobolev to potentially join a rival?!
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Spartak forward Alexander Sobolev may be considering a move to CSKA Moscow, the longstanding rival of the red-and-whites. This surprising insider information was revealed by former Spartak general director, Yuri Pervak.
— I believe Sobolev could transfer to CSKA. Anything is possible. Why not? Who says we should avoid Moscow? Sobolev resides in Moscow with his family. He would only need to drive 15 minutes from arena to arena, — Pervak stated in an interview with Legalbet. He also described CSKA as “a pleasant club in every respect,” and its leaders as “honorable people.”
The most likely scenario for Sobolev’s next move is Zenit, although officials from the St. Petersburg club have denied any interest in the forward. There were also rumors that Alexander might join Lokomotiv.
The controversial Brazilian set to return to Lokomotiv
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Santos is preparing to terminate the loan agreement with winger Pedro Gabriel (Pedrinho), whose rights are held by Lokomotiv. According to the iG portal, the player’s agent will soon meet with the management of the Brazilian club. Once the agreements are terminated, the midfielder will return to Russia.
Previously, Pedrinho was on loan at Sao Paulo and America. His career has been marred by scandals related to domestic violence. In March 2023, the player’s girlfriend reported incidents of abuse. Following this, Sao Paulo ended the loan agreement with Pedrinho.
This season, the midfielder played 11 matches, scoring two goals in the Brazilian Serie B. His contract with Lokomotiv runs until 2026.
First League defender attracting interest from Zenit and PAOK
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Defender Vanja Drkušić from Sochi and the Slovenian national team may find himself at Zenit. According to Nogo Mania, the St. Petersburg club plans to acquire the player’s rights and subsequently loan him to Serbian club Crvena Zvezda.
The Slovenian’s agent, Mladen Ratkovica, has yet to confirm the transfer to Zenit. “I can confirm we are in talks with all interested clubs. The player’s priority is a move to Europe for the moment; everything else is speculation,” Ratkovica told Sport24 correspondent Anastasia Dragomir.
In an interview with Sport-Express, the agent added that Greek club PAOK is also interested in Drkušić. Insider Ivan Karpov indicated that the Slovenian could secure a position at Zenit if the blue-and-white team parts ways with Brazilian Rodrigao.
Drkušić played in Euro 2024, reaching the 1/8 finals with the Slovenian national team. Reports suggest Sochi aims to sell the defender for approximately 5-6 million euros.
Chilean defender moves to Samara
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The Krylia Sovetov press service has announced the signing of a contract with Chilean defender Tomas Galdames from Godoy Cruz. The agreement extends until 2027.
Galdames grew up in the Union Espanyol youth academy, where he participated in 101 matches, scoring four goals and providing three assists. Earlier in 2023, the Chilean joined Godoy Cruz where he appeared in 50 matches, netting two goals and making five assists.
At 25 years old, Tomas made his debut for the Chilean national team during the recent Copa America, though his team did not progress to the knockout stage.
What in the world?
The world champion valued at 90 million
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PSG has made an official proposal to sign Manchester City striker and World Cup champion Julián Álvarez. This was reported by TyC Sports. The 24-year-old forward recently reiterated his dissatisfaction with his status at the Manchester club.
Álvarez’s contract with Manchester City runs until the summer of 2028, with Transfermarkt estimating his value at 90 million euros.
The Argentine forward netted 19 goals and provided 13 assists in 54 appearances for City across all competitions last season, starting 39 of those matches.
The European champion has changed his club in his home country
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Atletico’s press service has confirmed the transfer of 27-year-old defender Robin Le Normand from Real Sociedad and the Spanish national team, the current European champion. The parties have signed a five-year contract.
During Euro 2024, Le Normand played six matches, sitting out the semi-final game against France (2:1) due to accumulated yellow cards. In the 2023/24 season, he participated in 43 matches for Real Sociedad across all competitions, scoring twice.
World Cup star returning to Europe?
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James Rodriguez, attacking midfielder for the Colombian national team and top scorer of the 2014 World Cup, has terminated his contract with Sao Paulo and is now a free agent, as reported by Globo.
It was previously noted that Atletico and Real Sociedad were interested in the 33-year-old former Real Madrid player. Rodriguez himself is eager to return to Europe.
James had his moment of glory in 2014, becoming the best player of the World Cup and scoring the tournament’s most stunning goal. His career has included stints with Porto, Monaco, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Everton, Olympiacos, and several South American clubs, as well as Al-Rayyan in Qatar.
During Copa America in the United States, Rodriguez found the net once and assisted six times. The Colombian team reached the finals, and James was honored as the tournament’s best player.
Man City’s young Brazilian heads to Bundesliga
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Borussia Dortmund has announced the signing of Manchester City defender Ian Couto. The 22-year-old Brazilian will play on loan in Germany for the season.
According to insider Fabrizio Romano, the buyout option is set at 25 million euros, with the potential for an additional 5 million euros in bonuses.
Last season, the Brazilian was on loan at Girona. He appeared in 38 matches for the Spanish club, scoring two goals and providing ten assists.
The Norwegian top scorer transferred for 32 million euros
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Atletico Madrid has confirmed the transfer of forward Alexander Sørloth from Villarreal. The Madrid club signed a contract with the 28-year-old player until June 30, 2028. According to Transfermarkt, the deal is worth 32 million euros.
During the 2023/24 season, the Norwegian played 41 matches for Villarreal, scoring 26 goals and providing six assists. In terms of goals scored, Sørloth only trailed Girona’s Ukrainian forward Artem Dovbyk.
The Spanish club acquired the Norwegian from RB Leipzig last summer for 10 million euros.
What is in Russia?
Brazilian Defender to Work with Stankovic Again
Spartak Moscow has recently announced the exciting transfer of left attacking midfielder Marquinhos. The contract with the talented 24-year-old Brazilian player was inked for three years. Marquinhos will don the club’s iconic number 8 jersey.
In his own words, Marquinhos stated, “When Spartak offered me the chance, I didn’t think twice and made my decision because it’s an impressive club with a rich history…” His previous experiences with coaches Stanislav Cherchesov and Dejan Stankovic at Ferencvaros have played a crucial role in this decision.
Last season, Marquinhos displayed commendable performance stats, featuring in 97 matches for Ferencvaros, where he netted 14 goals and provided 26 assists. Reports suggest that Spartak has shelled out approximately 5 million euros for this promising talent, with Marquinhos securing a salary of 1.2 million euros per year.
Sobolev to Become a Soldier?!
In a surprising twist, Spartak forward Alexander Sobolev may be on his way to cross the fierce rivalry line by linking up with CSKA Moscow, the sworn enemy of Spartak. The former Spartak general director, Yuri Pervak, hinted at this possibility:
- “I think Sobolev can move to CSKA. Any option is possible,” said Pervak in a recent interview.
- He highlighted that Sobolev residing in Moscow makes such a transition feasible—merely a short drive from arena to arena.
The most likely scenario for Sobolev’s career continuation points to Zenit, although their representatives have denied any current interest in him. Additionally, news is emerging that Alexander may have connections with Lokomotiv as well.
The Controversial Brazilian Returns to Lokomotiv
In a potential move that might cause a stir, Brazilian winger Pedro Gabriel (Pedrinho) is on the brink of terminating his loan agreement with Santos and likely returning to Lokomotiv. According to reports from iG portal, talks will be underway between his agent and Santos’ management shortly.
Pedro Gabriel’s past has been marred by controversy, particularly surrounding incidents of domestic violence. Earlier this year, accusations prompted Sao Paulo to terminate his loan agreement. In the current season, Pedrinho has made 11 appearances, scoring 2 goals in the Brazilian Serie B, and he is contracted with Lokomotiv until 2026.
First League Defender in Demand—Interest from Zenit and PAOK
Defender Vanja Drkušić from Sochi and the Slovenian national team is generating buzz among big clubs, notably Zenit and Greek giants PAOK. Reports suggest that Zenit might pursue his signature, ultimately sending the player on loan to Serbian club Crvena Zvezda.
Drkušić is keen on a move to Europe, as stated by his agent, while negotiations with interested clubs continue. The Slovenian defender participated in Euro 2024, where his national team reached the Round of 16.
Chilean National Team Defender Joins Samara
The press service of Krylia Sovetov has confirmed the signing of Chilean defender Tomas Galdames. The agreement extends until 2027, with Galdames previously showcasing his skills at Godoy Cruz in Argentina, where he enjoyed a fruitful stint.
At just 25 years old, Galdames made a statement during his debut for the Chilean national team at Copa America, despite an early exit for the team.
What in the World?
World Champion Valued at 90 Million
Meanwhile, in international football news, PSG has thrown its hat into the ring for the transfer of Julian Alvarez, the World Cup winner and current Manchester City striker, with a reported valuation of 90 million euros. Alvarez has voiced dissatisfaction with his role and is under contract until 2028, following a season where he netted 19 goals and assisted 13 times across all competitions.
European Champion Changes Stats
Atletico Madrid has officially confirmed the acquisition of Robin Le Normand, currently playing for Real Sociedad and a prominent defender for the Spanish national team. Atletico signed him on a five-year deal after making significant contributions to Real Sociedad’s performance in the league.
Le Normand, a standout at Euro 2024, is set to enhance Atletico’s defensive line significantly.
World Cup Star Returns to Europe?
Colombian star James Rodriguez, top scorer at the 2014 World Cup, has mutually agreed to terminate his contract with Sao Paulo, and his potential return to Europe is generating excitement. Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad are allegedly interested in the skillful attacking midfielder, who is renowned for his stellar performances in previous tournaments.
Man City’s Young Brazilian Moves to Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund has secured the signing of young Brazilian defender Ian Couto from Manchester City. The loan move for the 22-year-old is expected to strengthen Dortmund’s side with the potential of a future buyout clause set at 25 million euros plus performance bonuses.
| Player | Transfer Fee | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Julian Alvarez | €90 million | 2023/24 |
| Robin Le Normand | Transfer confirmed | 2023/24 |
| Tomas Galdames | Contract until 2027 | 2023/24 |
| Ian Couto | €25 million (buyout) | 2023/24 |
The Norwegian Top Scorer’s New Adventure
Last but not least, Atletico Madrid has concluded a deal worth 32 million euros for striker Alexander Sørloth from Villarreal. The Norwegian forward, who scored an impressive tally of 26 goals during the last season, brings great potential to bolster Atletico’s attacking options ahead of the new campaign.
