As the 2023-24 season concludes with the Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, the focus shifts towards the upcoming summer transfer window. The CIES Football Observatory has released a study ranking the 100 most valuable players in men’s football based on various factors such as age, contract length, minutes played, and level
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Kylian Mbappé, the talented forward currently at Paris Saint-Germain, has expressed his excitement about signing with a new club after his seven-year stint with PSG. While Mbappé has not disclosed the name of his next destination, it is widely anticipated that he will be joining Real Madrid on a free transfer once his contract with
Manchester United’s search for a new centre-back has led them to consider Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton. However, the stumbling block in this potential transfer is the hefty asking price set by Everton. The club’s valuation of Branthwaite at around £75 million has raised concerns within the United camp, especially considering the financial constraints they are
Barcelona recently announced the appointment of former Bayern Munich and Germany coach Hansi Flick as the club’s new manager on a two-year contract. This move came after Xavi Hernández managed his final game with the club on Sunday following his sacking last week. The decision to bring in Flick as the new manager was made
Chelsea defender, Ian Maatsen, finds himself at a crossroads in his career after playing a pivotal role in Borussia Dortmund’s unexpected journey to the Champions League final. The 22-year-old Dutch under-21 international has been a key figure in Dortmund’s success, playing every minute of their six knockout stage matches. His standout performance included a crucial
During the “Danke, Jürgen” farewell event, former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp did not hold back his criticisms towards some of the club’s rivals. Notably, he seemed to take aim at Manchester City for their alleged financial rules breaches. Klopp also made comments about Chelsea’s owners and Manchester United’s handling of Jadon Sancho. This shows Klopp’s
Real Madrid’s midfielder Jude Bellingham has secured the title of LaLiga’s Player of the Season, showcasing outstanding performance throughout the season. Bellingham, at the age of 20, has stood out as a vital player in leading Real Madrid to their 36th league title, surpassing other strong contenders such as Vinícius Júnior, Antoine Griezmann, Artem Dovbyk,
Tottenham has officially announced the extension of Timo Werner’s loan from RB Leipzig for the upcoming season. This decision comes after a season where Werner showcased his talent with two goals and three assists in 14 appearances for the club. Despite suffering a hamstring injury that cut his season short, Tottenham has decided to give
Barcelona is set to welcome Hansi Flick as their new head coach, replacing Xavi Hernández who recently managed his final game with the team. Flick, 59, has been inactive since his departure from the German national team last year, but is now in Barcelona with his agent, Pini Zahavi, finalizing the details of his new
Borussia Dortmund is reportedly considering a move for Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood and is expected to make a decision after the Champions League final against Real Madrid. Greenwood, who is only 22 years old, has spent the season on loan at LaLiga side Getafe, where he managed to score 8 goals in 33 league
Manchester United fans are eagerly awaiting news on whether Erik ten Hag will remain as their manager, but sources indicate that a decision is not expected to be made anytime soon. Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS team are currently conducting an in-depth end-of-season review to evaluate every aspect of the team’s performance this
The 2024 summer transfer window is anticipated to be a time of significant activity within the European football landscape. With various leagues across the continent opening their windows on July 1, there is great anticipation around the potential moves that may take place. However, there are some inconsistencies and issues that arise from the scheduling
The surprising news of Thibaut Courtois being left out of the Belgium squad for Euro 2024 has raised eyebrows among football fans and experts alike. Despite being a key player for Real Madrid and on the verge of featuring in the Champions League final, Courtois found himself excluded from the national team. This decision has
After what Marcus Rashford described as a challenging season, the Manchester United forward announced that he will be taking a break from social media to “rest and reset mentally.” This decision comes after being left out of Gareth Southgate’s provisional 33-man England squad for the European Championship, despite scoring eight goals in 43 appearances for