Como secure Barcelona defender Cuenca in €500k deal
Serie A side Como have completed the signing of Barcelona youth product Andres Cuenca for €500,000 plus future sell-on terms, while midfielder Yannik Engelhardt departs for SC Freiburg.
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Deschamps defends Rabiot substitution after France’s World Cup semi-final loss
France coach Didier Deschamps has defended his decision to substitute Adrien Rabiot at half-time during the World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain, insisting the midfielder indicated he could not play freely while carrying a yellow card.
Mohamed Salah agrees Beşiktaş terms after Liverpool exit
Mohamed Salah has reportedly reached an agreement to join Beşiktaş JK following his Liverpool departure, with the Egyptian set to earn €10m per season in Turkey.
Christ Oulai set for Fiorentina after contract confusion resolved
The Ivory Coast midfielder will fly to Italy after legal checks delayed his €30m move from Trabzonspor. Earlier reports of a disappearance were clarified.
Messi’s pre-2007 milestones: What Barcelona’s icon achieved before Yamal was born
Before Lamine Yamal was born in July 2007, Lionel Messi had already won the Champions League, claimed the Golden Boy award and scored a hat-trick against Real Madrid.
Köln agree €2m deal to sign Manchester City winger Reigan Heskey
18-year-old England youth international Reigan Heskey has joined 1. FC Köln from Manchester City on a permanent deal worth slightly over €2 million, with the Bundesliga club beating several rivals for his signature.
Eintracht Frankfurt submit offer for Club Brugge midfielder Onyedika
Eintracht Frankfurt have reportedly submitted an opening bid for Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika, who enters the final year of his contract. The Nigerian international is also attracting interest from Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.
Schalke 04 sign Robin Gosens on loan from Fiorentina
FC Schalke 04 have signed Germany international Robin Gosens from Fiorentina on an initial loan deal reported to include an obligation to buy. The 32-year-old arrives after being frozen out by new Fiorentina coach Fabio Grosso.
Pitbull Concert Forces Kauno Zalgiris to Move Champions League Qualifier
Lithuanian champions FK Kauno Zalgiris will host KI in a 2,500-capacity stadium 30 kilometres from home after their main ground was double-booked with a Pitbull gig.
Deschamps defends Olise after World Cup semi-final criticism
France head coach Didier Deschamps has defended Michael Olise following criticism of the Bayern Munich winger’s display in the 2-0 defeat to Spain.