Serie A: Lookman requested to leave Atalanta – Palladino
Atalanta head coach, Raffaele Palladino, has confirmed that Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman personally asked to leave the club before completing his transfer to Atletico Madrid. The Serie A side agreed to sell the attacker to the Spanish giants for a reported fee of €40 million earlier this week. Palladino explained that Atalanta were initially interested […]
Transfer: ‘Chapter closed’ – Benzema sends message to Al-Ittihad after joining rival club
New Al-Hilal striker Karim Benzema has sent an emotional message to Al-Ittihad supporters after completing his move to their Saudi Pro League rivals. The French forward chose to remain in Saudi Arabia but turned down a contract extension from Al-Ittihad before joining league leaders Al-Hilal. Benzema took to social media to thank Al-Ittihad for his […]
LaLiga: Lookman to wear No. 22 at Atlético Madrid
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman will wear the number 22 jersey at his new club, Atlético Madrid. The Spanish giants confirmed the squad number shortly after completing his move from Italian side Atalanta. Lookman was officially presented to fans and the media on Tuesday after joining Atlético on the final day of the winter transfer […]
EPL: Rashford decides on Manchester United comeback following Carrick’s message
Barcelona forward Marcus Rashford has reportedly decided against returning to Manchester United at the end of the season. The England international is said to be focused on continuing his career away from Old Trafford despite renewed interest from his former club. Reports had earlier suggested that Manchester United caretaker manager Michael Carrick was keen on […]
Transfer: Lookman delighted to join ‘amazing club’ Atletico Madrid
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has shared his excitement after completing a permanent transfer to Spanish giants Atletico Madrid. The move, which was confirmed on Monday, ends his four-and-a-half-year stay with Italian side Atalanta and marks a new chapter in his career. The 28-year-old Nigeria international chose Atletico Madrid ahead of interest from Turkish club […]
Done Deal: Ogundu moves from Turkey to Bundesliga
Nigerian young striker Uchenna Ogundu has completed a permanent transfer to German Bundesliga club FC Augsburg from Turkish Super Lig side Alanyaspor. The 19-year-old forward makes the move after an impressive spell in Turkey, marking another big step in his fast-rising career. Augsburg confirmed that Ogundu has signed a long-term contract that will keep him […]
Transfer deadline day: Liverpool, Arsenal confirm signings of Jacquet, Mooney
Liverpool and Arsenal have both announced new additions on transfer deadline day, strengthening their squads with young talents for the future. The two Premier League clubs confirmed the deals on Monday as the winter transfer window officially closed. Liverpool revealed that defender Jeremy Jacquet has agreed to join the reigning Premier League champions from French […]
Transfer: All Chelsea ins, outs, new contracts this winter window
Chelsea have officially released a comprehensive update on their transfer activities during the winter transfer window. In a statement published on the club’s website on transfer deadline day, the West London side confirmed all players who joined, departed, or signed new contracts as part of squad adjustments ahead of the second half of the season. […]
Transfer: PSG reject Chelsea bid for Super Falcons midfielder
Paris Saint-Germain have firmly rejected an approach from Chelsea for Super Falcons midfielder Jennifer Echegini, making it clear that the Nigerian star is not for sale. Reports indicate that the French champions see Echegini as a central figure in their long-term plans and are unwilling to entertain negotiations at this time. According to French journalist […]
Transfer: Olympic Marseille agree deal to sign Tochukwu Nnadi
French Ligue 1 side Olympic Marseille have agreed to sign Nigerian midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi on a permanent deal from Belgian club Zulte Waregem. The transfer fee is reported to be €6 million, making Nnadi the fourth-most expensive player ever sold by Zulte Waregem. The 22-year-old defensive midfielder impressed at Zulte Waregem, making 18 appearances before […]