2023-06-07 23:02:42
The European leagues ended, and the clubs entered into a heated struggle during the summer transfer period, to sign new deals to support their ranks before preparing for the next Korean season, amid heated competition from Saudi clubs.
Real Madrid announced the departure of its star, Karim Benzema, to the Saudi Jeddah Federation, in exchange for 100 million euros for each season, in addition to 20 million euros as ambassador to Saudi Arabia, which seeks to host the 2030 World Cup, according to the newspaper “Marca”, to join his former colleague in Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo.
The “Royal Club” also announced the departure of its players Marco Asensio, Mariano Diaz and Eden Hazard, while the position of the duo Dani Ceballos and Nacho Fernandez remains ambiguous, following the statements of Carlo Ancelotti, coach of the Meringue: “Nacho and Dani are still evaluating the offer submitted by the club. I was clear. with them regarding their role in the team.
Bellingham to Real Madrid
Englishman Jude Bellingham, Borussia Dortmund player, moved to Real Madrid, following activating the release clause estimated at 103 million euros, in a contract that extends until the end of the 2028-2029 season.
Ancelotti also announced the return of Ferran Garcia to the ranks of the Madrid club, following he had moved to the Rayo Vallecano club, as the royal put a condition in the contract that allows the recovery of the player who is active in the left-back position.
And Spanish press reports reported that Real Madrid had settled the deal of Argentine Ezequiel Palacios, the midfielder of River Plate, for 20 million euros.
Harry Kane’s position
- Despite Daniel Levy, president of Tottenham Hotspur, rejecting all offers for Kane’s departure, Real Madrid insists on including the English star, especially following Benzema’s departure.
- Real Madrid placed the German, Kai Havertz, among its priorities to meet his needs in the offensive line, especially with the royal club’s plan to include Kylian Mbappe in the summer of 2024 following the end of his contract with Paris, before retracting the Havertz deal, and intensifying negotiations to settle the Kane deal.
- Harry Kane rejected Bayern Munich’s offer, which is looking for a striker to fill the void of Robert Lewandowski, who has not been replaced by any player since his departure.
- Kane’s future went through another stage, which is the move to Manchester United, to ensure his stay in the English Premier League, hoping to continue chasing Alan Shearer to break the record for the highest scoring goals in the history of the English Premier League, but Real Madrid spoiled this scheme.
Successive shocks to Bayern
After a difficult season for the Bavarian team, the club’s management decided to dismiss Oliver Kahn, CEO, Hassan Saleh Hamidic, sports director, and choose Jan Christian Dresen to be the new CEO, to start the club in the stage of rebuilding the team and selecting new deals.
German newspapers quoted Bayern Munich as open to selling Lucas Hernandez for more than 60 million euros, and Benjamin Pavard for 30 million.
The Spanish newspaper “Marca” also indicated Real Madrid’s interest in including Canadian Alfonso Davies, right-back Bayern Munich.
Reports of the Bavarian midfielder, Joshua Kimmich, were also linked to the transfer to one of Barcelona or Real Madrid, to compensate for the departure of Busquets, captain of the Catalan team, as well as to support the royal midfield.
Sky Sports responded to the news of the Spain poles’ negotiations with Kimmich and Davies, that Bayern Munich does not intend to abandon the players.
Bayern officials want to support the Bavarian attack, following Harry Kane rejected Bayern’s offer, to include Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez in his plans, but Pep Guardiola, coach of the England champion, cut off Bayern and told the Citizens management that he wanted the Argentine striker to remain in his ranks.
The Bayern administration was shocked by the halt of negotiations with West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, following they had gone well, but the player backed down and announced his desire to continue in the English capital, amid interest from Arsenal and Manchester United.
reciprocal deal
– The German newspaper Bild reported that Bayern Munich and Juventus are in the process of concluding a reciprocal deal at the request of Thomas Tuchel, so that the Serbian Dusan Vlahovic will join the Bavarian, in exchange for the transfer of Senegalese Sadio Mane to the old lady.
Mane was among three players Bayern wanted to let go of during the summer, along with German duo Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sane.
The France star wants to stay
The roosters’ new striker, Colo Mwani, the Eintracht Frankfurt player, responded to the interests of Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain by saying, “I’m still in my third season and I still need to develop, and I’m a person who doesn’t tend to be impulsive,” opening the door to his continuation for another season with his German team.
Messi decides his destination
Barcelona’s dream of restoring the Argentine flea, Lionel Messi, has ended, despite the Spanish League’s approval of the club’s financial plan, and the club’s willingness to reduce the players’ salary budget.
The American Inter Miami settled the Messi deal, despite the financial temptations of Al Hilal Saudi Arabia.
Deal and 5 departed in Liverpool
Liverpool confirmed at the end of the past season the departure of players James Milner, Oxlade Chamberlain, Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino, before Brazilian Arthur Milo, who joined the team on loan from Juventus last September, followed them.
Liverpool included its first deal to support the midfield, the Argentine McAllister, who starred last season with Brighton and led him to qualify for the European League for the first time in the club’s history.
Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp is seeking to sign Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Kouado Koné and Nice midfielder Kevrin Thuram.
English struggle over Neymar
Several English clubs have entered into a struggle to sign the Brazilian Neymar, the Paris Saint-Germain winger, who has two seasons left in his contract with the Parisian team.
Chelsea is the most prominent club wishing to obtain the services of Neymar, while Manchester United is chasing him, and Newcastle is watching from afar.
Despite Chelsea’s many deals during the previous summer and winter transfer periods, it concluded a new deal in Mercato this summer, including the young Ecuadorian Kindri Paez, the Argentine Independiente midfielder.
Messi substitute
Paris Saint-Germain, for his part, put a replacement following Messi’s departure and the possibility that Neymar would follow him, so that Marco Asensio, the Real Madrid player, was chosen, as the Spanish star is expected to arrive in the French capital in the coming hours.
Milan wants to include Gundogan
AC Milan wants to support its ranks following the success of the past two seasons by winning the league the season before last, and qualifying for the Champions League semi-finals this season, and Gundogan is one of the names Stefan Pioli wants to bring in, to support the midfield.
Mount suspension stand
Mason Mount’s position is still pending, in light of the interest of Manchester United and Liverpool in the services of the young English player.
Record deals in Saudi Arabia
After Karim Benzema joined the Jeddah Federation, Saudi clubs still wanted to add more international stars, most notably Ngolo Kante, the star of France and Chelsea, who is very close to joining the Saudi Jeddah Union club, according to reports.
Saudi clubs put a number of stars under their radar, namely, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, Sergio Ramos, Luka Modric, Riyad Mahrez, Alexis Sanchez, Son Heung-min and Aubameyang.
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