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After Dani Carvajal, Real Madrid announces the departure of David Alaba at the end of his contract on June 30. The Austrian defender wore our jersey in 131 matches over 5 seasons, during which he won 11 titles: 2 European Cups, 2 Club World Cups, 2 European Super Cups, 2 championships, 1 Copa del Rey and 2 Spanish Super Cups. The Santiago Bernabéu stadium will pay tribute to him this Saturday during the last La Liga match that the Madrilenians will play.

AS Nancy Lorraine midfielder Cazim Suljić has signed a contract until June 2028. The 29-year-old Bosnian player has played 15 games this season in Ligue 2.

He is the second recruit of the summer transfer window for the Hauts-de-France club.

As indicated by Yonne Républicaine, Christophe Pélissier will no longer be the AJA coach at the end of the season. The decision was announced to him today by Baptiste Malherbe. The two clubs are discussing exit arrangements.

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Borussia Dortmund has formalized the departure of Julian Brandt, whose contract expires this summer.

Arriving at the club in 2019, the German striker will have won a German Cup in 2021 and played in a Champions League final in 2024 under the colors of BVB.

Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta will take charge of Gulf United, a club in the United Arab Emirates, in what will be his first coaching role. With what success?

The young 22-year-old defender arrives from Dijon FCO to strengthen the defensive sector, announces the club.

“I am very happy and very proud to join Toulouse. I can’t wait to meet you in the stadium and give the best of myself and achieve the goals.”

Arriving in 2024 from Fluminense, André extended his contract with Wolverhampton until 2030.

The Brazilian midfielder therefore continues the adventure with Wolves, relegated to the Championship at the end of the season.

“It’s an important step for him because he will gain experience in England and realize how important he is to us.” says his coach, Rob Edwards.

The Reims defender, who arrived on loan in the winter from KAA Gent, is now linked to the club until 2030. The club announced this Friday that it had exercised the option to purchase the Cameroonian player which amounted to 4 million euros.

“I am really happy to continue the adventure here. I would like to sincerely thank the club, the President and the staff for the trust they have placed in me. I will do everything I can to justify this trust match after match, in this jersey.”

According to Sky Sports, the Atalanta midfielder is set to join Manchester United next season.

The player has already given his agreement to the Red Devils for a transfer estimated at around 50 million euros.

The Mancunian club announced this Friday the extension of its coach Michael Carrick. His new contract now runs until 2028, with an additional year optional.

“Taking responsibility for leading our special football club fills me with immense pride.”

“Now is the time to move forward together, with ambition and determination.”

The end of an era, and what an era, among the Cityzens. In a moving video, Pep Guardiola confirmed that he was going to leave Manchester City at the end of the season, confirming the information released at the start of the week by the English press. The Spanish technician has been officiating since July 2016 in Manchester, which he made European champion in 2023.

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa has confirmed that he will no longer be on the Merengues bench next season, confirming rumors that saw him leave a position he only held for half a season.

“I’m leaving very grateful, they made me better, they made me enjoy every day. I’m very grateful to the club for this opportunity, I’m leaving after eight years and leaving a lot of friends behind me. I hope that one day I can come back,” he explained at a press conference.

At 36, the Spanish full-back is hanging up his crampons. He played for Osasuna, Olympique de Marseille, Chelsea, Atlético de Madrid and Sevilla FC and won a Champions League, a European Super Cup, a Club World Cup, two Europa Leagues and two Premier Leagues.

“Dear football, today I would like to announce that this season will be my last as a professional footballer. After so many years of living my dream, I feel that it is time for me to start a new chapter in my life.”

Inter Milan wants to create competition for the goalkeeper position, and it is Kepa Arrizabalaga who could compete for Josep Martinez’s place in the Milan goals.

La Gazzetta dello Sport believes that Arsenal’s replacement goalkeeper would be in the sights of the Italian club, and that the Spanish goalkeeper could join a new major European club, with perhaps a starting place.

Jorge Jesus, player of Al Nassr, goes to defeat the Saudi club that wants Cristiano Ronaldo, after his title in the Saudi Pro League.

“I came here to help Cristiano and the club win, we did an incredible job together… now it’s time for me to leave.”

Antonio Conte, coach of SSC Napoli since 2024, will leave the Italian club at the end of the season. The official announcement should come this weekend.

During his time in Naples, the Italian technician won a Serie A in 2025 as well as an Italian Super Cup the same year.

The Spanish media AS claims that Juventus would like to offer the services of Brahim Diaz. The Italian club would like to make the Moroccan a pillar of its team from next season.

Real Madrid is aware of the Bianconeri interest and is not closed to the idea of ​​parting ways with its player, according to AS.

In Toulouse, the successor of Carles Martinez Novell is now known and his name probably means nothing to you. This is the Dane Jens Berthel Askou, 43, who was stationed until now at Motherwell, in Scotland. He had previously officiated in Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Sweden and the Czech Republic.

“Throughout the discussions, he appeared to us as a coach capable of being fully involved in the direction we want to give the club. His background and his sporting and human approach reinforced our conviction that he was the right choice to support Toulouse FC in this new stage,” communicated the Toulouse president, Olivier Cloarec.

Thiago Silva (41) leaves FC Porto six months after making his return in January, 21 years after his first visit. The club announced this Thursday the departure of the legendary Brazilian defender, who had an additional year as an option. But this was not activated and the former PSG player (2012-2020) leaves the club where he made his debut in Europe (in 2004) having played 14 matches during this second stint and participated in the title of champion of Portugal.

“These last few months have proven to me that it was all worth it,” he told the club website. “It was incredible, an immense pleasure, I experienced moments of great happiness. Victories, defeats, suspense, nervousness, anxiety to know if we were going to win the title, especially after the defeat against Casa Pia. They were difficult moments, but the group always remained very strong and united and deserved the best. The team deserves a lot more than what it got this year.”

The Brazilian international (113 caps, 7 goals), who was not selected for the 2026 World Cup, has not revealed the rest of his plans. According to some reports in the Brazilian press, he could retire to become a coach.

Announced at Atlético Madrid in recent days, Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva would have refused a proposal from Juventus according to Gazzetta to join the Spanish club.

The Old Lady considers Tijjani Reijnders (Manchester City) and Brahim Diaz (Real Madrid) as serious alternatives, again according to the Italian media.

The Board of Directors of the LFP decided, this Thursday morning, the dates of the transfer window for the 2026-2027 season. the summer window will begin on Monday June 15, 2026 and end on Tuesday September 1, 2026 at 7:59 p.m. The winter transfer window will begin on Friday January 1, 2027 and end on Monday February 1, 2027 at 7:59 p.m.

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Author of a very good season with Bournemouth (13 goals in 34 games) whom he joined last summer from Lorient, Eli Kroupi Junior (19 years old) would be in Arsenal’s sights for next season. But the Gunners will have to sign a hell of a check if they want to bring in the French striker. Bournemouth does not wish to part with him for less than 80 million euros in pounds (more than 92 million euros), after having recruited him for 13 million euros in February 2025.

According to the Daily Mail, Mikel Arteta could soon become one of the highest paid coaches in the world. At the end of his contract in 2027, the Spaniard should resume negotiations for its extension after the final of the Champions League, on May 30 against PSG. And his salary should be significantly increased as he currently receives 11.6 million euros per season plus a bonus of almost 6 million euros for qualifying for the Champions League. According to the English press, he could soon get closer to the salaries of Pep Guardiola at Manchester City (23 million euros/year), or even Diego Simeone (30 million euros).

Guest of Aurélien Tchouaméni in The Bridge, Medhi Benatia surprised the French football sphere by saying he was open to a potential role in the future of Paris Saint-Germain.

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“In 3, 4 years, 5 years, if there is a project where I need to come back to football, that Nasser needs me and that, at that moment, I like it… I don’t owe anything to anyone!”

In an interview with Mundo Deportivo, Gavi (21), FC Barcelona midfielder, urged his club’s recruitment unit not to bring in players who consider themselves “superstars”.

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“The most important thing is that they (the recruited players, editor’s note) are there for the team,” he declared. “And they shouldn’t think they’re stars or players who feel superior, because that doesn’t help. We all have to stay united and stand together, like we did the last two years. And no matter who comes in, that’s all I ask: that they be there for the team and help as much as possible.”

According to Fabrizio Romano, Brazilian Casemiro and Inter Miami are on the verge of reaching an agreement. At 34, the former Real Madrid player said goodbye to Old Trafford this weekend after four years in England.

Welcome to our live to follow all the news and rumors from the transfer window a few weeks before the opening of the summer market. This will be marked by change in some big clubs like Real Madrid, with a new coach (probably José Mourinho), or Manchester City with the departure of Pep Guardiola, announced by the English press.

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