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Ismael Saibari has been Bayern Munich's standout signing of this transfer window. The Moroccan winger, born in Terrassa, arrived from PSV Eindhoven for 50 million euros. His shirt number, 34, carries a deeply personal tribute.
InfoBlaugrana
·5 min read
Real Madrid has closed a historic transfer window with 210 million euros raised from academy player sales. Manu Fernández, director of La Fábrica, is the architect of a summer that finances almost the entire first-team rebuild. Sporting success across the youth ranks has turned Valdebebas into the biggest talent showcase in European football.
Natilla·6 min read
France's National Financial Prosecutor's Office has requested a trial for four people investigated in the Qatargate case over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. Former FIFA vice-president Reynald Temarii and Qatari businessman Mohamed Ben Hammam are among those named. The investigation focuses on payments that may have influenced the vote held in December 2010.
varela·5 min read
Levante failed to register Sergió Akieme with LaLiga because the paperwork arrived after the deadline. Sporting director Héctor Rodas confirmed the deal was closed before midnight and announced the club will appeal to FIFA. Levante believes the competition has been flexible in other similar cases.
Javi·5 min read
Dani Ceballos is now officially a Real Betis player after being registered in LaLiga. As a free agent, the Seville club was able to complete the process on September 2 even though the transfer window closed at midnight. The midfielder signs a three-year deal.
Matt·4 min read
Enzo Fernandez made it clear he had fulfilled a dream by joining Manchester City on deadline day. The World Cup winner matched the British transfer record at £125 million and aimed a direct message at his Chelsea spell by praising the size of his new club.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Raul Asencio has been convicted of a road safety offence after admitting he was driving under the influence of alcohol in southern Gran Canaria. The Real Madrid defender must pay a 14,400 euro fine and loses his licence for eight months. The club could now open disciplinary proceedings that carry a suspension without pay.
Natilla·5 min read
Premier League clubs shattered the summer spending record with over £3.3 billion shelled out, and more than half the division broke their individual transfer records. Brentford and Chelsea stood out for their smart business, while Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United were left facing questions about whether they did enough in the window.
varela·8 min read
Manchester City have agreed a £125 million deal for Enzo Fernandez, matching the most expensive transfer in British football history and handing Pep Guardiola a midfielder with a proven eye for goal and a history of disciplinary issues. The Argentine arrives from Chelsea after three and a half years of patchy performances and two forced exits from clubs where he had long-term contracts.
Javi·7 min read
Folarin Balogun backed out of a $52 million transfer to Everton after the Premier League club raised questions during his medical. The U.S. men's national team striker decided not to sign the contract at the last moment, leaving Everton without the forward they wanted and Monaco without the cash injection they needed.
Matt·6 min read