Confirmed Summer Transfers (2013/14)

[King Binny]

Bohdan Sarnavskiy - Shakhtar (free transfer)

On June 18, they reached an agreement on the move of the Ukrainian goalkeeper Bohdan Sarnavskiy to Shakhtar Donetsk. The goalkeeper who recently played for Kyiv-based Arsenal, has joined the Pitmen on a free transfer for 5 years.

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Bohdan Sarnavskiy
Born on January 29, 1995 in Kyiv
Position - goalkeeper
Previous club – Arsenal Kyiv
In the Ukrainian league, Bohdan made four appearances, in the Ukrainian Cup – one.

 

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(£1.2million, which could rise to £2million)

Paul Lambert believes 6ft 5ins striker Nicklas Helenius will fit perfectly into his Villa revolution as the 22-year-old became his fourth new signing of the summer from Danish club Aalborg BK.

The Denmark international put pen to paper on a three-year deal to 2016 and immediately vowed to fight to realise his Barclays Premier League dream and to be an integral part of Lambert's young, emerging team.

Helenius has played alongside fellow new Villa signing Jores Okore in the Denmark international team and also at Under-21 level and the Villa manager is certain that the big forward who was recognised by UEFA as Danish Superliga player of the season in 2012-13 will prove to be a big hit with the Club's fanbase in the years ahead.

"Nicklas is a young lad but also a full international with a good goalscoring record in Denmark and he'll prove himself in the Premier League," Lambert said.

"The opportunity will be there for him, as it will be for the rest of the lads, and he has all the attributes to go and take it.

"He wants to go and make a name and a career for himself and he's made a good start at Aalborg. It's a case of continuing to work hard and building on that and I believe he can.

"He's a good player and the potential is there for him to grow into the team and grow with the team. He'll definitely be able to give the team a hand."

Helenius scored 16 goals in 33 league appearances last season and also made seven assists. In the 2011-12 season he scored 13 goals in 32 league games and for the past two seasons finished runner-up in the Superliga's Golden Boot award.

He has played twice for Denmark and has played three times for the Danish League XI, a team selected from the best players in the Danish Superliga. He has also been capped 11 times at Under-21 level, scoring four goals.

"This is a big opportunity for me, a big dream to play in the Premier League with a club with the history of Aston Villa and I'm very excited," Helenius said.

"I know we have a young team and I know we came through a test last season and got better as a team over the course of the campaign. I watched the game against Liverpool at Anfield and was very impressed by the way the team played. As we got more confidence in the game, we became better and better and won 3-1 with some great attacking football.

"In Gabby Agbonlahor and Andi Weimann, for example, we have good players who have great speed and energy and a real love for playing for Villa. You can see this and you can also see the strength and quality of Christian Benteke. It is really exciting to be a part of this and I'm looking forward so much to pulling on the shirt and getting to know my new team-mates.

"I've been to see the stadium and it's tremendous. The atmosphere inside Villa Park can be incredible, I know this from watching games on TV from Denmark where the Premier League, obviously, is really big. I've watched Premier League football since I was eight years old.

"I was so inspired that I used to go by myself to an empty ground in my home town of Godthaab - a town of 900 people - and just kick the ball around, practise the skills and shoot. That was my whole life growing up.

"I learnt a lot over the past few seasons with Kent Nielsen as my manager. He was a player here at Villa and, while I have always been a good finisher, he taught me to be more aggressive and determined when I don't have the ball. He showed me how to work hard and this will help me in this league.

"I thought that maybe when I was 28 or something I might eventually be able to move to the Premier League having made my mark in Danish football but now I have my chance and I think this is the right club for me with all the other young players in the side who want to do well and achieve something together.

"I want to show the fans that I'm hungry for this and that I'm very proud to be a Villa player."

will probably score more than big andy!

 

[eecheerow]

Aston Villa's 4th signing,Nicklas Helenius

He's obviously been bought to be Benteke's replacement once we buy him with the Suarez money. Obviously.

 

[King Binny]

Gustavo Munua - Fiorentina (free transfer)

Fiorentina have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Gustavo Munua from Levante on a free transfer.

The Uruguay international was ever-present in the Granotes starting XI last term, conceding 47 goals in 29 games.

But with his contract set to expire on June 30 at the Ciutat de Valencia, the Viola have decided to act quickly and snap him up on a deal until 2015.

A statement on their official website read: “Fiorentina can announce that we have signed the player Gustavo Adolfo Munua Vera, who last season played for Levante UD.

“He has signed a contract that binds him to the Viola until June 30, 2015.”

Another La Liga/Spanish signing for Fiorentina

 

[King Binny]

Juan Ignacio Martinez - Real Valladolid (Head Coach)

Real Valladolid have announced that they have hired former Levante boss Juan Ignacio Martinez as their new Coach.

The Castilians, who saw Miroslav Djukic resign at the end of the season to join Valencia, were quickly linked with Martinez when Levante confirmed that his contract at Ciutat de Valencia was not to be renewed.

The club have today confirmed the link-up, with the 48-year-old agreeing to a two-year contract.

“Juan Ignacio Martinez will be in charge of leading the new project at Real Valladolid, replacing Miroslav Djukic, who after two years with the Zorrilla has joined Valencia,” explained Valladolid’s statement released on their official website.

“The club and the new Coach have agreed that ‘JIM’, as he is known in the football world, is responsible for leading the first team for the next two season, with a third one as an option.”

Across Martinez’ two years at Levante, he took Los Granotes into a first ever European campaign with a record League finish in 2011-12, before a poor second half to last season saw the team fall away from similar aspirations in 2012-13.

 

[King Binny]

Jeremain Lens - Dynamo Kiev (€9m)

Lens, 25, has penned a four-year contract with Dynamo, who are preparing for the UEFA Europa League play-offs after finishing outside the Ukrainian top two for the first time. The forward had been at PSV since a 2010 switch from AZ Alkmaar that followed his 12-goal breakthrough season in the Dutch Eredivisie. Shortly afterwards he made his full international debut, scoring in Donetsk to earn a 1-1 draw with Ukraine, and now has 13 caps.

Dynamo president Igor Surkis said Lens was the main close-season transfer target for the club, but added: "I can confirm that Lens is not our last newcomer. I believe we'll have more transfers by the end of the week."

 

[King Binny]

Jordan Loties - Osasuna (free transfer)

Central defender from Nancy

 

[King Binny]

Pablo Armero - Napoli (50% co-ownership)

Napoli have officially exercised their option to buy half of Pablo Armero from Udinese.

The Colombian winger arrived on loan during the January transfer window and impressed enough for the Partenopei to buy half his contract.

Udinese announced the news on their official website this evening.

3rd player sold for 50% co-ownership for Udinese within day.

 

[King Binny]

Franco Baldini - Tottenham (Technical Director)

We are delighted to announce that Franco Baldini has joined the Club in the role of Technical Director.

The former Bologna, Bari and Pescara player has previously held roles as General Director at Serie A Club Roma, Assistant Manager during Fabio Capello's time in charge of England and as Sporting Director at Real Madrid.

"Franco is extremely well respected in the industry, possessing an extensive knowledge of players around the world," said Chairman Daniel Levy.

"He will strengthen our football management team, particularly in the field of recruitment, working closely with Andre Villas-Boas and Tim Sherwood across all levels on the playing side."

 

[King Binny]

Eric Lichaj - Nottingham Forest (free transfer)

Nottingham Forest have announced the signing of American full back Eric Lichaj on a free transfer.

The 24 year old, who has eight caps for the USA, has signed a two-year deal.

A product of the American college football system, Lichaj cut his education short to sign for Aston Villa in 2008.

He went on to make 31 Premier League appearances for the Birmingham outfit, 17 of which came last season as Paul Lambert’s young side battled bravely to avoid relegation.

The full back, who can play on either side, also has Championship experience after enjoying a loan spell with Leeds United in the 2010-11 season.

Reds manager Billy Davies was delighted to get his man.

He told nottinghamforest.co.uk: “Eric is a great signing for us. He has experience at the top level of English football and arrives at an important stage of his career.

“We are very much looking forward to working with him.”

 

[King Binny]

Andy Carroll West Ham (undisclosed, club record fee)

West Ham United are delighted to announce the signing of England international Andy Carroll from Liverpool.

Carroll joins the Hammers on a six-year contract, with an option for a further two in the Club's favour, for an undisclosed, Club record fee after enjoying an outstanding 2012/13 season on loan at the Boleyn Ground.

The marquee signing represents a significant step for the Club as they prepare to move to the 54,000-seater Olympic Stadium in 2016, with Carroll set to play a central role having committed his long-term future to the Hammers.

The 24-year-old England international, who will wear No9 for his new side, netted seven goals for Sam Allardyce's team as West Ham made a strong return to the Barclays Premier League by finishing tenth.

The forward's committed and eye-catching displays in claret and blue quickly established him as a firm favourite among Hammers supporters and he is already looking forward to performing in front of the same adoring fans come the start of the 2013/14 campaign.

"It's fantastic for me to be here. I really enjoyed last season, and that shows in me coming back and making it permanent," said Carroll.

"The fans, the lads and the Club itself has been great to me, and what I wanted to do was come back here and play football.

"Since the end of the season I've had a lot of time to think, I've missed it and that's why I'm back. Getting promoted the season before last, then finishing where we did - we did great, and it can only get better for us.

"The way the Club's being run, obviously getting the new stadium and everything like that, it's only going up."

Carroll, of course, spent last season on loan at West Ham, scoring seven goals and playing a leading role in many more in 24 Barclays Premier League appearances.

 

[RolandG]

Sky Sports understands that Liverpool have won the race to sign Bristol City's highly-rated teenager Herbie Kane.
The 14-year old will be the second youngster to exit Ashton Gate in the space of a week after the Robins lost Kane's team-mate Jacob Maddox to Chelsea.
A host of Premier League clubs were believed to have been chasing Kane's signature but he has opted for a move to Anfield.
Kane has already been tipped for international honours and, similar to Maddox, he had been promoted to City's under-18s team at the age of 14.
He is regarded as one of the best young prospects in the country and has been likened to current Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard in terms of his playing style.
The League One side will be due compensation for Kane's exit.

 

[Fabio]

His name is fucking herbie

I fucking hate the world

 

[Oncy]

He should play in 53

 

[the count]

His name is fucking herbie

I fucking hate the world

It would be okay though if his surname was Vore.

 

[King Binny]

David Moberg Karlsson - Sunderland (undisclosed fee, reportedly £1.5m)

Sunderland have signed Swedish winger David Moberg Karlsson from IFK Goteborg.

The 19-year-old, who can also play up front, has signed a four-year contract on Wearside and moves to the Stadium of Light for an undisclosed fee.

The forward began his career with IFK Mariestad before joining Goteborg in 2010, making his senior debut for the Allsvenskan club as a 17-year-old.

He made 28 appearances for Goteborg in all, including 10 during the current campaign.

Moberg Karlsson is a Swedish U19 international and was in action for his country against France earlier this month.

He played alongside former Black Cat Tobias Hysen with Goteborg and won the Swedish Cup last month, appearing as a substitute against Djurgardens IF in the final.

 

[King Binny]

Piti - Granada (free transfer)

Granada have confirmed that they have picked up Rayo Vallecano striker Piti on a free transfer today.

This summer saw the 32-year-old leave Vallecas after six seasons in Madrid and following on from 18 League goals scored in 2012-13.

Strongly linked with a move to Granada, the Andalucians have today confirmed his capture on a three-year contract.

“The striker Francisco Medina Luna, ‘Piti’ is a Granada player,” confirmed the club via their official Twitter account on Thursday.

“He has signed for the next three seasons. A great signing!”

The striker will reportedly earn €1.2m a season with Granada, almost doubling his annual salary picked up at Rayo.

 

[King Binny]

Virgil van Dijk - Celtic (£2.5m)

A lucrative sell-on clause demanded by the centre-back's club Groningen has been all but hammered out after the Dutch side agreed to back down on their initial demand for a £3.4million fee.

The lure of playing in the Champions League is thought to have helped the Parkhead club beat Newcastle to Van Dijk's signature.

"I'm happy to be here. Celtic is a big club," he said at Glasgow Airport this morning. "It's very close (to being done).

"I think I only have to do the medical but we'll see what happens."

The Dutchman added: "The promise of more nights like Celtic's Champions League win against Barcelona was part of the attraction of moving to Scotland.

"The game against Barcelona was a big game and I watched it at home.

"It was a very good game and I look forward to playing in the Champions League."

Groningen director of football Hans Nijsland also admitted the switch to Paradise was a great chance for the 21-year-old.

He said: "The deal is very close to completion and moving to a fantastic club with Celtic's great history is a fabulous opportunity for Virgil.

"We view Virgil as one of the best defenders in Dutch football and it's clear he is ready for the next step."

 

[King Binny]

Danny Whitehead - West Ham (undisclosed fee)

West Ham United are delighted to announce the arrival of Stockport County youngster Danny Whitehead for an undisclosed fee.

The 19-year-old attacking midfielder already possesses plenty of senior experience, having appeared in 59 Blue Square Bet Premier matches for the Hatters.

He will now link up with the Hammers on a two-year deal with an option for a third after impressing during a successful trial period at the end of the 2012/13 campaign.

Whitehead said: "I'm very excited to have joined West Ham and I can't wait to get out there and play.

"It's obviously a big step up, but I've got to take the opportunity and grasp it.

"i was on trial here at the end of last season and all the lads helped me fit in well during the two weeks of training i did.

"I've got a bit of experience from playing for the first team at Stockport- I'll probably be with the Under-21s here at the start, and then I'll be trying to push towards the first team."

Manager Sam Allardyce said: "He was recommend by Didi Hamann - who managed Stockport - as he felt he was an emerging talent that needed nurturing. I asked their current manager Ian Bogie about his talents and he allowed us to take a look at him last season and like every young player he's got talent.

"He's very capable of handling the ball and he's able to create with his passing. He's very slight, which we'll work on, but the question is can we create that potential into a Premier League player? It is something we'll find out over the coming years through our Academy system and we'll see if he can join the long list of players that have come through."

Born in Manchester, Whitehead joined Stockport at the age of 14 and quickly made an impression, scoring regularly for their Under-18 side despite still being a schoolboy.

He made his first team debut in September 2011 at just 17 years of age, coming off the bench in a 4-2 defeat to Fleetwood Town.

His debut goal followed just a week later, the youngster finding the net in a 2-2 draw away at Cambridge United.

He played 43 matches last term to earn his chance with the Hammers and will link up with his new teammates for the start of pre-season training on 1 July.

 

[King Binny]

Gonzalo Jara Reyes - Nottingham Forest (free transfer)

Chilean international Gonzalo Jara Reyes has agreed personal terms on a deal which will see him return to Nottingham Forest on a free transfer.

The 27 year old right back enjoyed a successful loan spell on Trentside last season – arriving in January and playing a pivotal role in propelling The Reds into playoff contention.

He has now agreed to make the move permanent by committing to a one-year deal at The City Ground following his release from West Bromwich Albion.

Jara - who was part of the Chile squad who bolstered their World Cup qualification hopes with wins over Paraguay and Bolivia earlier in the month - will be reunited with his Forest teammates at the start of pre-season.

Reds manager Billy Davies is delighted that Jara has chosen Forest as his next permanent destination.

He said: “I am very pleased Gonzalo has agreed to join us for next season.

“He made a terrific impact while on loan with us last year and it was hugely disappointing to lose him to injury at such a crucial stage in the campaign.

“He gives us real strength in depth and brings with him an abundance of experience from the top level of the game.”

 

[King Binny]

Bruno Fernandes - Udinese (50% co-ownership)

Udinese Calcio have acquired with a co-ownership option the registration rights to 18-year-old Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes from Novara Calcio.

 

[King Binny]

Kwadwo Asamoah - Juventus (full purchase, bought remaining 50% ownership for €9 million)

Mauricio Anibal Isla - Juventus (50% co-ownership extended)

Cristian Pasquato - Udinese (50% co-ownership extended)

Juventus Football Club S.p.A. announces that it has terminated the current co-ownership agreement with Udinese Calcio S.p.A. (ex art. 102 bis N.O.I.F.) concerning the registration rights of Kwadwo Asamoah. The sum for the termination has been set at € 9 million and will be paid by Juventus over the next three financial years. This acquisition will generate economic and financial effects starting from 1 July 2013.

The contract of employment signed by the player will last until 30 June 2017.

Furthermore, Juventus and Udinese have have renewed the co-ownership deals concerning the registration rights of Mauricio Anibal Isla and Cristian Pasquato until 30 June 2014.

 

[King Binny]

Samir Handanovic - Inter Milan (full purchase, bought over another 50% ownership for €11 million in total)

Samir Handanovic will remain at Inter after the Nerazzurri bought out his contract from Udinese.

The Slovenian international moved to the San Siro outfit in a co-ownership from the Bianconeri last summer.

After hugely impressing, the Beneamata have unsurprisingly handed over the required fee to keep the goalkeeper who has reportedly cost the club €11m in total.

 

[King Binny]

Raffael - Borussia Monchengladbach

Borussia Mönchengladbach have confirmed they are poised to sign Brazilian midfielder Raffael from Ukrainian Premier League side FC Dynamo Kyiv. The 28-year-old, who spent the second half of the 2012/13 season on loan at FC Schalke 04, will sign a four-year contract with the Foals after he undergoes a medical on Monday. He will then be officially unveiled as a Borussia player.

"In Raffael we are acquiring a versatile and technically gifted player for our attack. This transfer wasn't without complications, so we are happy it has gone through," commented Gladbach sporting director Max Eberl.

Raffael spent four seasons in the Bundesliga between 2008 and 2012 with Hertha BSC Berlin, before leaving to join Dynamo after the capital club were relegated at the end of the 2011/12 season. He scored two goals and assisted a further five in 16 appearances for Schalke in 2012/13.

 

[King Binny]

Ryan Babel - Kasimpasa (free transfer)

Kasimpaşa have reached an agreement with Ryan Babel which will see the former Liverpool winger join on a three-year deal.

Babel will be unveiled in a signing ceremony held at the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stadium on Friday 21 June.

The 26-year-old winger joined Ajax on a free transfer from 1899 Hoffenheim last season. Babel scored five times and contributed seven assists in 22 games last in 2012-13.

Kasimpaşa were able to sign Babel as a free agent as Ajax refused to renew his contract at the end of the season.

Kasimpaşa finished the 2012-13 Süper Lig season in sixth position and are managed by former Ajax player Shota Arveladze.

Ryan Donk - Kasimpasa

Defender from Club Brugge
Sanharib Malki Sabah - Kasimpasa

Striker from Roda Jc

 

[King Binny]

Paco Herrera - Real Zaragoza (Head Coach)

Real Zaragoza have confirmed that they have brought in former Celta Vigo man Paco Herrera as their new Coach.

Relegated from the Primera Division last season, the Aragonese outfit were in talks with Manolo Jimenez to negotiate his departure from the bench.

On from confirming that resolution earlier this week, the club have now reported that former Celta Vigo Coach Herrera has been brought in as his replacement.

Herrera successfully navigated Celta out of the Segunda Division in 2011-12, but was sacked by the Balaidos outfit in February with the club 18th in La Liga.

Zaragoza is the 59-year-old former Liverpool assistant coach's 11th different club of his coaching career.

 

[King Binny]

Andreu Fontas - Celta Vigo (€1 million)

Barcelona have agreed to transfer defender Andreu Fontas to fellow Spanish club Celta Vigo for €1 million ($1.3 million).

Barcelona say they maintain a buy-back option as well as rights on a future transfer.

The 23-year-old Fontas played on loan with Mallorca last season after recovering from tearing a ligament in his right knee.

Luis Enrique going back to Barca B for reinforcement.

 

[King Binny]

Antonio Luna - Aston Villa (reportedly £1.5m)

Antonio Luna is relishing the prospect of becoming the latest in an impressive line of Spanish imports to compete in the Barclays Premier League having completed a move from La Liga's Sevilla.

The 22-year-old left-sided full back has agreed a three-year deal to 2016 and acknowledged that the history and traditions of Villa combined with the exciting potential inherent in the youthful, aspiring squad assembled by manager Paul Lambert were determining factors in his decision.

"I've always believed that I could play in the Premier League and to have this opportunity with a club as historic and huge as Aston Villa and with a manager who is building a squad of young players with great prospects is tremendously exciting for me," Luna said.

"I really can't wait to get started and to play my first game. I have a great expectation coming here.

"The manager explained to me that it is a young squad but also one with good experience and everyone is hungry, everybody wants to succeed here. This is perfect because I am keen to make progress myself and I want to be part of this.

"My background will help me and I will use all this experience to help the team. I know the mentality here and we will all work hard as players, we will all work together to push Aston Villa to the highest level possible.

"Obviously, I have watched Premier League games and I am totally aware of the pace of the game and that the challenge is to constantly be at the maximum and top of your performance.

"There have been many good and great players from Spain who have come here and succeeded and I know I can adapt my game also. The quality of football in La Liga is also respected everywhere and this is why I believe I can do well in the Premier League."

Luna appeared four times for Sevilla last season before going out on loan to Real Mallorca. He came through the Sevilla youth system, making 32 appearances for their B side before graduating to the first team in May 2010.

His first two appearances for Sevilla were both in key games, with his debut coming in the final game of the La Liga season against Almeira in which Sevilla clinched Champions League qualification and his second game coming in the 2-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Copa Del Rey final.

He made two appearances for Sevilla in 2010-11 before joining Almeria on loan in January. He made a further 13 league appearances for Almeria. In 2011-12 he returned to Sevilla and played in 14 games in his first full season at the club, scoring one goal against Malaga in a game in which he played on the left wing.

Luna has played for Spain at several age-group levels, most recently making five appearances for the under-20 side, including three at the FIFA under-20 World Cup in Colombia in a Spanish side featuring players such as Isco, Cristian Tello and Oriol Romeu.

Spain were knocked out at the quarter-final stage by eventual winners Brazil who featured current Premier League stars Oscar and Philippe Coutinho.

"Roberto Carlos was my idol growing up, playing in my position for Real Madrid," Luna added.

"I know that a change of culture and environment is something I must now get used to but I'm looking forward to this, I'm looking forward to picking up the language and to experiencing everything of my new environment and culture in a short time."

Interesting times for Aston Vila fans.

 

[King Binny]

Ernesto Valverde - Athletic Bilbao (Head Coach)

 

[King Binny]

Filip Djuricic's move to Benfica confirmed by Heerenveen today.