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Real Betis turned down a last-ditch offer from Everton for Ez Abde worth €43 million, split between fixed and variable payments. With the Moroccan winger staying in Seville, FC Barcelona miss out on the 20% sell-on clause they hold, roughly €8.5 million. Betis prioritized keeping a key attacking option in Manuel Pellegrini's squad.
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Arsenal ended the window without the standout forward Mikel Arteta had asked for to take the next step. After falling short in moves for Morgan Rogers, Vinicius Jr and Julian Alvarez, the London club must now find creative ways to improve the champions' attack using the players already in the squad and a series of tactical adjustments.
Natilla·6 min read
Real Madrid have generated more than 200 million euros this summer through the sale of academy-trained players, almost matching the 225 million invested in new signings, which could rise to 245. Nico Paz and Gonzalo Garcia lead an operation that has reignited the debate about the purpose of La Fabrica.
varela·5 min read
The transfer window shut last night in Spain and across most of Europe's major leagues, setting the stage for a regulatory overhaul in January. FIFA is changing the protected period in professional football contracts, the opening phase during which stability is reinforced and penalties for breaking the deal without just cause are severe.
Javi·5 min read
Leandro Paredes says staying with the Argentina national team is going to be difficult after his 10-match FIFA suspension. The 32-year-old Boca Juniors midfielder also points to Lionel Messi's international retirement as a key factor and admits he has not yet spoken with head coach Lionel Scaloni about his decision.
Matt·4 min read
The Spanish government is preparing a regulation that will place professional football clubs and player agents under anti-money laundering supervision. Clubs will have to identify investors, sponsors and intermediaries, and report major operations including player transfers and shareholding changes.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
Valencia confirmed on Tuesday that Umar Sadiq has suffered an injury to his right hamstring, picked up in Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Deportivo de La Coruña at Riazor. The Nigerian striker, who scored Valencia's only goal in that match, will follow a treatment plan at the club's training ground in Paterna.
Natilla·5 min read
Brighton have completed the signing of Chema Andrés from Stuttgart for £15.5m on transfer deadline day. The 21-year-old midfielder, who came through Real Madrid's academy, has signed a five-year contract and arrives to strengthen the Seagulls' midfield after impressing in the Bundesliga.
varela·5 min read
José María Giménez has left Atlético de Madrid on loan to Deportivo de La Coruña until the end of the season. The 31-year-old Uruguayan centre-back departs after 13 years in the first team, having made 384 official appearances and won five titles under Diego Simeone. The arrival of new defensive signings left him as a fifth-choice option in the back line.
Javi·5 min read
Real Madrid held a minute of silence at the Santiago Bernabéu for the victims of the flood that struck Nepal and the Tibetan county of Gyirong. The club's Instagram post, which mentioned Nepal and Tibet together, has drawn fierce criticism from Chinese state media. The Global Times accused the Spanish club of fueling covert separatist rhetoric and demanded the use of the term 'Xizang'.
Matt·6 min read