Chelsea took their spending spree on new players to more than $250 million ahead of the new season by signing highly rated Germany attacking midfielder Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen on Friday. The 21-year-old Havertz, who is one of the great young hopes of German football, moved for a fee that reportedly will rise to a maximum of 70 million pounds ($92 million) and will form part of Chelsea’s new-look attack that also includes fellow new signings Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech. With
Football superstar Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona for another season, avoiding a lengthy legal battle against the "club of his life." But he also accused the club president of going back on his word. Lionel Messi announced on Friday that he would reluctantly stay with Barcelona until the end of the 2020-21 season rather than face a bitter court battle with the club. Messi made the announcement in a video interview to website Goal putting an end to days of speculation over
Big Manchester clubs will have to make a lot of adjustments if they want Messi on their books. Ever since Lionel Messi has asked to leave Barcelona, speculation in both mainstream and social media has intensified about his next destination. Messi is contemporary football’s biggest star and very few clubs can afford him. Manchester City are said to be at the front of the queue not only because they are flush with money from Abu Dhabi, but also because of Messi’s close proximity
In the latest transfer rumours, Premier League giants Manchester United have agreed signing fee for Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek from Ajax on a five-year contract basis. The Red Devils are reportedly closing in on a deal to add Van de Beek, who was part of the Ajax side that got to the Champions League semi-finals in 2019, to their squad. According to sports journalist and reporter Fabrizio Romano, the clubs have agreed to around £40 million ($53m) signing fee for the
While Lionel Messi’s future remains a major question in world soccer, longtime rival Cristiano Ronaldo has professed his complete dedication to Juventus entering the third season of a four-year contract with the Italian club. “As I’m getting ready for my third season as a bianconero, my spirit and ambition are as high as ever,” Ronaldo wrote on Instagram on Thursday. “Goals. Victories. Commitment. Dedication. Professionalism. With all my (strength) and with the precious help from my teammates and all of the Juventus staff,
Lionel Messi has told Barcelona that he wants to leave the club after nearly 20 years, and he is keen on a move to Manchester City, according to Marcelo Bechler of Esporte Interativo. Messi has been in contact with Man City manager Pep Guardiola, who coached him at Barcelona from 2008-2012, on a possible move, according to The Athletic. If Messi does join City, his deal could include an MLS clause where he would spend three years in Manchester before joining their sister club New
Lionel Messi has reportedly told Barcelona he wants to leave now following the club’s latest Champions League humiliation. According to Marcelo Bechler, the captain has really had enough after losing 8-2 to Bayern Munich in the Champions League and wants out. Messi is frustrated with the way the club is run, Barca’s poor planning, and a source reckons they’ve never seen the captain this way before and ready to quit. There was a rumor earlier this season that Messi was fed up and thinking of leaving when his
Man United hoping for price drop to land Sancho Real Madrid, Manchester City and Liverpool have joined Manchester United in monitoring Jadon Sancho's situation at Borussia Dortmund, but the Daily Mail says that United are waiting for his price to drop before making their next move. United have been favourites to land the in-form English winger all year but they're now looking to drive down the £100 million price tag. As yet, there have been no formal bids for the winger, and the










