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Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso addressed Enzo Fernández's move to Manchester City on Friday, a transfer completed for 145 million euros. Speaking before Sunday's clash with Arsenal, Alonso said all decisions were made together and stressed his satisfaction with the current squad. He also avoided going into detail about the failed deal for Lamine Camara.
Matt
·5 min read
A summer of nine-figure transfers has reignited the debate over what a footballer is really worth. Data suggests a single signing barely moves a Premier League club's points total, yet the market keeps inflating. The real difference, analysts say, lies in developing the squad you already have.
Matt·6 min read
Rayo Vallecano president Raúl Martín Presa has reacted to the growing crisis around the club's historic stadium and made clear that leaving Vallecas is not part of his plans. In an interview with 'El Partidazo de COPE', he warned that if the ground's licence were ever revoked, the club would have to build a new stadium immediately.
Natilla·5 min read
Álvaro Morata's arrival at Leganés has triggered an unprecedented impact in the club's history. Within 72 hours, the Spanish forward helped the club gain 20,000 new social media followers, while videos linked to his signing are approaching 20 million views. The announcement post became the most-viewed piece of content the club has ever published.
varela·6 min read
Manchester City have completed the signing of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea in a deal worth £125m, matching the British transfer record. The move takes the club's spending on a new-look midfield beyond £300m. The big question is whether the Argentine can drive a serious title challenge this season.
Javi·4 min read
Gabriel Martinelli has left Arsenal to join Saudi side Al-Hilal in a deal worth $81 million, making him the most expensive sale in the London club's history. The Brazilian winger, a Premier League champion, signs a lucrative contract until 2030 with the Riyadh outfit. His departure raises questions at the Emirates about the lack of a top-level attacking replacement.
Javi·6 min read
Chelsea have completed the most frantic transfer window in their history, with 39 players leaving the club through sales and loans worth more than £500m. The London side handled around 50 separate deals as they reshaped the squad and balanced the books after several years of heavy spending. Enzo Fernandez topped the departures with his £125m move to Manchester City.
InfoBlaugrana·7 min read
Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli has ended a seven-year spell at Arsenal to sign for Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. The deal is worth a guaranteed £60 million and includes a sell-on clause. Martinelli leaves the Emirates after being told by Mikel Arteta that he was not part of this season's plans.
Natilla·4 min read
Ferran Torres opened up about his move to PSG during the club's Media Day in Paris. The Spanish forward confirmed that talks started before the World Cup and explained the key role played by Luis Enrique and Luis Campos. He also looked ahead to the Champions League clash against Barcelona.
Javi·5 min read
Luis Figo has given his approval to Real Madrid's ambitious summer transfer window and highlighted that the new arrivals address specific needs within the squad. The former Portuguese star praised the additions of Diomande, Bernardo Silva and Cucurella, and stressed that the club had to strengthen itself after two seasons without silverware to restore hope among the fans.
Matt·8 min read