Confirmed Transfers 2014/2015

[King Binny]

Werder Bremen - Raif Husic

[article=http://www.werder.de/en/aktuell/news/49811.php]SV Werder Bremen have signed Raif Husic from FC Bayern Munich. The 18-year-old goalkeeper secured a three-year deal with the Green-Whites until 30.06.2017.

Frank Baumann, Director of Football and Scouting, is delighted about Werder's latest coup: "Raif is a very talented goalkeeper and he will have the chance to develop further still with us. Although he is still eligible to play for the Under 19 team, we intend to use him in the Under 23 side and give him the opportunity to train regularly with the first team."

Husic, who made appearances for Bayern Munich's Under 19 and Under 23 teams, is eagerly anticipating him time with the Green-Whites: "It's a really, really great feeling to be here and to have signed my first professional contract. I am very much looking forward to the task with Werder Bremen," commented the young keeper.

Born in Zusmarshausen, Bavaria, Husic began his playing career with FC Augsburg, before making the switch to FC Bayern Munich, where he was in action for the Under 17, Under 19 and Under 23 sides. So far, the keeper has made a total of 89 youth team appearances and played eight ‘Regionalliga Bayern' games for the German all-time record title holders. In addition, Husic earned a place in the German national youth teams, securing a regular spot between the posts for the Under 17 selection.[/article]

 

[King Binny]

Nottingham Forest - Louis Laing (free transfer)

[article=http://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/news/article/louis-laing-signs-for-forest-1651105.aspx]Nottingham Forest have announced the signing of former England youth international centre back Louis Laing.

The 21-year-old has agreed a one-year contract with the option of a further year and will arrive on a free transfer upon the expiration of his Sunderland deal on 1 July.

Born in Newcastle, Laing’s early potential saw him represent England at a number of youth levels. He made his senior debut for The Black Cats towards the end of the 2010-11 season, coming off the bench in a Premier League fixture against Wolves.

He spent time on loan at Wycombe Wanderers the following campaign, making 11 appearances at Adams Park before returning to the Stadium of Light to continue his development.

Laing is now set to learn from the likes of the experienced Jack Hobbs, Kelvin Wilson, Greg Halford and Danny Collins as he embarks on a new chapter in his career.[/article]

 

[King Binny]

Rennes - Philipp Hosiner (reportedly €2 million)

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[article=http://www.staderennais.com/index.php?rb=22&id=AT8930]Austrian international striker Philipp Hosiner has joined French club Rennes from Austria Vienna for a reported fee of two million euros ($2.7m), the Viennese club announced on Friday.

Hosiner, 25, capped five times by his country and the leading scorer in the Austrian league in the 2012-13 season with 32 goals, has signed a three-year contract.[/article]

 

[King Binny]

Hannover 96 - Miiko Albornoz

[article=http://www.hannover96.com/CDA/index.php?id=11625]Dirk Dufner has been to Brazil to complete the transfer of World Cup defender Miiko Albornoz. The Chile international, born on November 30th 1990 and raised in Sweden, has signed a contract with Hannover 96 until June 30th 2017 following a successful medical.

“Him being called into Chile’s World Cup squad underlines his qualities and his potential. Miiko is a promising, prospective player and we believe that he will strengthen the team at Hannover 96. From our point of view, we feel he brings everything needed to prevail in the Bundesliga,” said Dirk Dufner in Brazil.

Left back Albornoz joins the Bundesliga from current Swedish champions Malmö FF. He celebrated his international debut for Chile at the start of the year and managed to make his country’s World Cup squad. Albornoz had previously featured for several of Sweden’s youth national sides.

Hannover 96 are obviously aware of the fact that the player was the defendant in a criminal investigation. "“I was impressed by how open he was about it. After talks with the player and lots of people who know him well, it’s clear that this was a case of a young person making a mistake, but he has learnt from that,” said Dufner.

Miiko Albornoz will of course finish the World Cup in Brazil with Chile first, followed by a holiday and a regeneration period, before he comes to Hannover. When that will ultimately be is not yet clear. We now have a fourth player at the World Cup that we’ll be crossing our fingers for along with Ron-Robert Zieler, Hiroki Sakai and Didier Ya Konan. Chile’s start with two wins against Australia and Spain has been very promising,” explained Dufner.[/article]

 

[King Binny]

Hertha Berlin - John Heitinga (free transfer)

[article]Hertha Berlin has signed Dutch defender John Heitinga on a two-year contract.

The Bundesliga club announced Monday that it had signed Heitinga, who played for relegated Premier League team Fulham last season, on a free transfer.

The 30-year-old defender has played 87 times for the Netherlands but was left out of this year's World Cup squad.

Hertha general manager Michael Preetz says Heitinga is "an internationally experienced defender from whom our young players in particular will benefit greatly."[/article]

 

[King Binny]

Huddersfield - Lee Peltier (free transfer)

[article=http://www.htafc.com/news/article/first-team-news-lee-peltier-returns-1661256.aspx]Three years after departing, 27 year-old Lee has today joined ‘The Yorkshire Club’, signing a three year contract on a free transfer after leaving Leeds United earlier today.

Peltier, who was Players’ Player of the Season in his debut 2009/10 season at Town, returns to the Club having made 113 Championship appearances during the past three years for Leicester City, Leeds United and Nottingham Forest.

Lee originally arrived at Town at the start of the ‘New Era’ under Chairman Dean Hoyle, joining from Yeovil Town during the summer of 2009. He made 103 starts for the Club during his two year stay, becoming a pivotal part of the team – largely performing at full back but also in the centre of defence and as a holding midfield player. His last appearance in the blue and white stripes was the 2011 Play-Off Final.

In June 2011, Lee left Town to join Championship promotion favourites Leicester City for a reported fee of £1million, becoming Sven-Goran Eriksson’s first signing as he geared up for a charge to the Premier League. In his single season at the King Power Stadium, he made 40 Championship appearances as the Foxes finished ninth in the table.

‘Pelts’ moved to Championship club Leeds United the following summer and immediately established himself in Neil Warnock’s team, who quickly named him as their Captain.

With former Town Manager Warnock having widely been expected to take over as Nottingham Forest manager, Lee completed an Emergency Loan move to the City Ground in March 2014. Although Warnock ultimately did not follow, Peltier started all remaining seven Championship games as Forest narrowly failed to break into the Play-Offs.

Lee will now join Town on a three year contract, keeping him at the Club until the summer of 2017.[/article]

 

[Halmeister]

Peltier is a mad one. Played for the same team as me but a year older when we were kids. Played for some big clubs there. Was always told that he was good, but that there were better players in that team.

Makes me think I should have tried harder!

 

[King Binny]

Hibernian - Alan Stubbs (Head Coach)

[article=http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20140624/stubbs-appointed-head-coach_2262950_3927501]Hibernian today confirmed Alan Stubbs has been appointed the club's Head Coach with immediate effect - taking charge for the forthcoming 2014/15 Scottish Championship season.

Former Bolton, Celtic, Everton and Sunderland defender Stubbs, 42, arrives at Easter Road from Everton where he had been under-21 coach for six years and says he is excited about the challenge ahead.

Stubbs said: "To be given this opportunity with Hibernian is a great privilege and a real honour - it is a massive club with huge potential.
"I'm excited about the future here at Hibernian and what we can all achieve together at the club - this is the start of the journey.

"The Scottish Championship will be a tough division, but I'm confident that if we approach the challenge with enthusiasm, optimism and belief then we can achieve success.

"I've been at Everton for almost six years and now I believe I'm ready to take on the role of Head Coach here at Hibernian.

"I would like to thank Everton for giving me the chance to take up this position with Hibernian and now I just can't wait to get started; helping the club to earn promotion."

Chief Executive Leeann Dempster says she is thrilled to have Stubbs on board for next season and reveals he will play an integral role in the club's new structure.

Leeann said: "There were strong candidates who applied for the position but after much consideration, Alan emerged as the stand-out choice.
"It's important that the CEO and Head Coach are very much on the same page and that they forge a close working and trusting partnership. I spoke with Alan and it became apparent early in the discussions that we had a common goal.

"He is a driven, intelligent and strong-minded character, who has a very clear vision about what he wants to achieve in football - producing positive results, playing attractive football and developing young players.

"All those attributes fitted the criteria we required and we're confident Alan is the right man to unite the club and bring success to Hibernian.

"Alan will be our Head Coach and that is part of the new structure in place at the football club; a continental-style model designed for continued long-term success.

"We would like to place on record our gratitude to Everton for allowing us to appoint Alan; they have been professional in every aspect of the discussion - a testament to how highly they thought of Alan within their own coaching staff.

"Finally we would like to thank our supporters for their patience so far, as a club we can all now look ahead optimistically towards the start of the new season."

Stubbs' first game in charge of Hibernian will be the club's pre-season friendly at Berwick Rangers on Saturday 12 July, kick off 3pm (admission prices, Adults: £10, Concessions: £5).

Hibernian's new Head Coach will be introduced to the media at a conference staged at the Training Centre on Thursday.[/article]

 

[King Binny]

Real Madrid Castilla - Zinedine Zidane

[article=http://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2014/06/zidane-to-manage-castilla-in-the-2014/2015-season]Zinedine Zidane will manage Castilla next season. Zizou, who was Carlo Ancelotti’s first squad assistant coach this year, will start a new stage of his career at Real Madrid. Zidane will be joined by youth coach Santiago Sánchez and has already started working on future plans for the reserve team squad.[/article]

 

[King Binny]

Brondby - Johan Elmander (free transfer)

[article=http://brondby.com/nyhed/2014/06/24/elmander-vender-hjem]Former Norwich City loanee Johan Elmander has signed for Danish club Brondby after being released by Galatasaray.

The Swedish international striker scored three goals in 34 appearances in all competitions for the Canaries last season during his season-long loan, but just one of those was in the Premier League.

The 34-year-old former Bolton Wanderers and Toulouse player has rejoined Brondby, who he scored 29 goals for in 81 matches between 2006 and 2008, helping to win a league and cup double in 2005 and being named player of the season.

Elmander has signed a two-year deal with the Copenhagen club, much to the delight of sporting director Per Rud.

“(Johan) is undoubtedly a player from the top shelf,” Rud said, speaking to Brondby’s official website. “Besides having an amazing history with Brondby, Johan Elmander is still an incredibly talented footballer.

“He starred last season in 28 appearances for Norwich in the Premier League, and in the seasons before he has played more than 50 matches for Galatasaray. This does not happen without being physically fit and having a very high energy while playing level.

“In our conversations with Elmander, he has shown great desire to be a part of our project, and we expect that, in addition to raising our team, (he) will have a major impact on building the winning culture of the club and the development of our many young players.

“Similar to Thomas Kahlenberg we (see) Elmander as a carrier of culture at the club. With his vast experience, he will be invaluable for our young squad and the talents that are waiting.”[/article]

 

[King Binny]

Fulham - Adam Taggart (undisclosed fee)

[article=http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2014/june/24/taggart-signs]Fulham Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Adam Taggart from Australia A-League side Newcastle Jets, for an undisclosed fee.

Taggart signs a three-year deal that will see him at the Club until at least summer 2017.

The 21-year-old international striker has scored three goals in seven appearances for Australia, having previously represented his country at U20 to U23 level.

He was selected to represent the Socceroos at this summer’s FIFA World Cup in Brazil, making his tournament debut as a substitute in the narrow 3-2 defeat by the Netherlands, before starting their final group game against Spain.

Adam started his senior career at Perth Glory in 2010 and spent two seasons at the Western Australian club.

He joined Newcastle Jets in 2012, netting 18 times in 44 appearances. Of those goals, 16 came last season, earning him many accolades; the A-League Golden Boot, A-League Young Footballer of the Year and inclusion into the 2013/14 A-League PFA Team of the Season.[/article]

 

[King Binny]

Udinese - Cyril Théréau

 

[King Binny]

Dinamo Moscow - Stanislav Moanolev, Alexander Buttner

 

[King Binny]

Barcelona - Claudio Bravo (€12 million)

[article=http://www.fcbarcelona.com/football/first-team/detail/article/agreement-for-claudio-bravo-to-join-fc-barcelona]FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad have reached an agreement for the transfer of goalkeeper Claudio Bravo.

Claudio Bravo will sign a contract with FC Barcelona for the next four seasons.

Claudio Bravo, 31, is coming to Barça after eight seasons playing for Real Sociedad, and also captaining the Chilean national team. The new keeper came through the Colo-Colo youth system, making his first team debut in the First Division, at 19 years old, in 2002. He played for the Chilean team until 2006, when he signed for the Basque outfit. In San Sebastian he has become a natural leader after eight seasons: he is the second non-national with most matches played, and became the third goalkeeper in the history of the club playing most matches in a Real Sociedad shirt.

The goalkeeper, who is currently contesting the World Cup in Brazil as team captain of Chile, will come to the Camp Nou along with the other new keeper, Marc-Andre ter Stegen. At 1.85 metres tall, Claudio Bravo is noted for his calmness between the posts, his leadership skills, and lots of agility. Since 2008 he has been the captain of the Chilean national team, and at Real Sociedad he became one of the natural leaders of a team that in recent years have done really well in La Liga.[/article]

 

[King Binny]

Hull City - Jake Livermore (undisclosed fee, reportedly £8 million)

[article=http://www.hullcitytigers.com/news/article/1415-livermore-signing-1669740.aspx?]Hull City have completed the signing of Jake Livermore from Tottenham Hotspur for an undisclosed Club record fee.

The 24-year-old midfielder has signed a three-year deal with the Club having impressed whilst on loan at the KC Stadium last season.

Livermore made 41 appearances and scored three goals as the Tigers finished 16th in the Barclays Premier League and made an historic first-ever appearance in the FA Cup final in 2013/14.

Delighted to now be a permanent member of Steve Bruce’s squad, Livermore is relishing the next chapter of his career with the Tigers.

“I'm delighted to be joining Hull City on a permanent basis," he said after completing the deal earlier today.

“I thoroughly enjoyed my season here on loan and I firmly believe that this club will keep on going from strength to strength. I made my feelings known that I wanted to come here permanently and once the two clubs had agreed the fee, it was very straightforward."[/article]

 

[King Binny]

Sheffield Wednesday - Paul McElroy (free transfer)

[article=http://www.swfc.co.uk/news/article/sheffield-wednesday-sign-paul-mcelroy-1668769.aspx#yk6TR1Kf5o4V1Juz.99]Northern Ireland youngster Paul McElroy has agreed a one-year deal with Sheffield Wednesday.

The left winger, who can also play at left back, will sign for the Owls on 1 July.

McElroy graduated through the academy at Premiership side Hull City to pen a professional deal in the summer of 2013.

He links up with Wednesday 12 months later with ambitions to break into the first team set-up under Stuart Gray.

He told swfc.co.uk: “I played in a couple of trial games if you like earlier this year and thankfully did well.

“I was really impressed with the place and I already think I have a good feel for Sheffield Wednesday.

“I’m a left winger primarily – that is my favourite position – but I have also played at left back.

“I want to get a good pre-season under the belt now and my aim is to play in the first team for Wednesday.”

McElroy has also progressed on the international stage having represented Northern Ireland from Under-15 level through to the Under-21s.

He added: “Eventually I would love to play for the Northern Ireland first team but for now I am concentrating on my club football with Sheffield Wednesday.” [/article]

 

[King Binny]

Birmingham City - David Cotterill

[article=http://www.bcfc.com/news/article/20140624-official-birmingham-city-sign-david-cotterill-1661147.aspx#AwrcX50dqvOFWVQY.99]David Cotterill has become Lee Clark's latest summer recruit.

The 26-year-old former Doncaster Rovers midfielder joins Blues on a two-year deal commencing on 1 July.

The Wales international becomes the club's eighth summer signing and the second to arrive from the Keepmoat Stadium following the recruitment of Mark Duffy last week.

Cardiff-born Cotterill, who can play on either flank, began his career as a professional with Bristol City in 2004, before moving on to Wigan Athletic in 2006 in a deal worth £2 million.

During his time with the Latics he spent periods out on loan with Sheffield United, Swansea City and Portsmouth prior to joining the Swans on a permanent contract in 2010.

Having joined Barnsley on a short-term deal in February 2012, Cotterill was then snapped up by Doncaster in the summer of 2012 and in his first season with Rovers he scored ten goals in 49 appearances, as well as providing the most assists in the division which earned him a place in the PFA Team of the Year for League One.

In the 2013/14 campaign, he made 44 appearances and found the back of the net four times - including a stunning equaliser against Blues during the 1-1 draw at St. Andrew's in December.[/article]

Birmingham City - Clayton Donaldson

[article=http://www.bcfc.com/news/article/20140624-blues-bag-bees-striker-donaldson-1668340.aspx]Blues boss Lee Clark has bolstered his striking ranks by signing Brentford's top scorer Clayton Donaldson

The 30-year-old forward has joined the club on a two-year contract, commencing on 1 July, and becomes the ninth recruit of the summer.

Hot shot Donaldson played a key role by bagging 18 goals as the Bees clinched promotion out of Sky Bet League One last season as runners-up to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The Bradford-born player began his professional career with Hull City, before moving on to York City, Hibernian, Crewe Alexandra and then Brentford in 2011.

Since switching to the Bees, he has a better than one in three goal average, having found the back of the net 53 times in 155 appearances.[/article]

 

[King Binny]

Zenit - Ezequiel Garay (€6 million)

http://web3.cmvm.pt/sdi2004/emitentes/docs/FR50998.pdf

 

[Halmeister]

€6m!? Seems far too cheap for him.

 

[Fabio]

The fuck?! 6m?!

 

[Whirly]

That's absurdly cheap, wow.

 

[Leo]

Sneaky Russians.

 

[jimmy]

Money laundry?

 

[cloggypop]

Jan Hagen @PortuBall
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€6m is of course Benfica's cut of Garay's transfer. They only own 40% of his rights. Real Madrid own 50%. Third-party 10%. €15m in total.
5:21 PM - 25 Jun 2014 Sarpsborg, Norge

 

[Fabio]

Ah. Fair enough

 

[Halmeister]

Still cheap, though.

 

[King Binny]

Man City - Fernando (£12m)

[article=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2669733/Manchester-City-sign-Porto-target-Fernando-12million-according-reports.html#ixzz35jOOUtep ]Manchester City have completed the £12m signing of Brazilian defensive midfielder Fernando from Porto.

A short statement released by the club on Wednesday evening confirmed the 26-year-old, who has been at the Portuguese giants since 2007, has made the switch to Manchester.

The statement, send by Porto to the Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM), read: 'FC Porto hereby informs the market that it has reached an agreement with Manchester City for the permanent transfer of professional footballer Fernando Reges for 15million euros.'

Fernando Francisco Reges, to give him his full name, had signed a contract extension until 2019 back in February.

But City, having tried to sign the player in January, have now been given the green light for a deal worth £12m.

Porto sent a letter to the stock exchange confirming Fernando's transfer to the Premier League champions, along with the fee of €15m (£12m).[/article]

 

[Hansern]

Luis Alberto to Malaga i done. 1 mill £ loan fee and Malaga pay his wages.

 

[King Binny]

Luis Alberto to Malaga i done. 1 mill £ loan fee and Malaga pay his wages.

[article]Málaga Club de Fútbol and Liverpool Football Club have come to an agreement for Luis Alberto (San José del Valle, Cádiz, 28/09/92) to be loaned out to the Blue and Whites for the next two seasons, until 2015/16. A versatile player on the offensive line, Luis Alberto is pacey and skilful on the pitch. The Cádiz-born footballer made his First Division debut at just 18 years of age, and has represented Spain with the under-18’s, under-19’s and under-21’s. Luis Alberto sailed through his routine medical this morning at Clínica Rincón – Málaga CF at La Rosaleda.

Luis Alberto Romero Alconchel (28/09/92) began his footballing career in his home town of San Jose. His clear technical ability and obvious ball skills at such a young age sparked interest from Clubs including Sevilla FC, where he joined the "Alevin" team. Following a period of development and training in Sevilla's youth ranks, Luis Alberto reached Sevilla B, the team with whom he played in Second Division B, racking up 80 games and scoring 25 goals.

Luis Alberto progressed quickly in his career. At the hand of Gregorio Manzano, he made his debut in the First Division when he was 18, in 2010/11. With Sevilla's first team he took part in nine official matches in the elite, before being loaned out to FC Barcelona's reserve team in the Second Division in the 2012/13 season. With the "blaugrana" side he played in 38 matches, scored 11 goals, as well as 18 goal assists.

Following an impressive season in Cataluna, Luis Alberto was transferred to Liverpool FC. During the 2013/14 campaign, he participated in nine Premier League games with the Reds, assisting in a goal; two FA Cup matches, scoring twice; and one League Cup game, scoring one goal. In his only match with Liverpool's under-21, Luis Alberto scored three of his team's five goals against Sunderland.[/article]

 

[King Binny]

Watford - Matej Vydra (loan)

[article=http://www.watfordfc.com/news/article/140626-matej-vydra-signs-for-watford-1678109.aspx#KclrULZy0kkBJEO0.99]WATFORD FC can today (Thursday) announce the signing of Matej Vydra on an initial season-long loan.

The striker enjoyed a fruitful season at Vicarage Road during 2012/13 when he hit 22 goals and collected the 2013 Championship Player of the Season award for his displays during his first campaign in England.

After returning to Udinese during the summer of 2013, the striker moved on loan to Premier League side West Bromwich Albion.

Vydra has experience on the international stage too with the Czech Republic, representing his country at various youth levels as well as the senior team. [/article]