Confirmed Transfers (2015/16)

[King Binny]

Wallace - Carpi (loan with option to buy - reportedly €10 million)

[article=https://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2015/07/wallace-in-italian-loan.html]Wallace will spend the 2015/16 season on loan in Italy with newly promoted Serie A side Carpi.

The 21-year-old Brazilian youth international, who joined Chelsea in 2013 from Fluminense, will continue his development in Italy having spent last season with Vitesse Arnhem in the Netherlands.

Carpi will be taking part in their first-ever Serie A campaign, having achieved two promotions in three seasons to reach Italian football’s top tier.[/article]

 

[King Binny]

Mario Suarez - Fiorentina (as part exchange in Stefan Savic's transfer)

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[article=http://en.clubatleticodemadrid.com/noticias/agreement-for-the-transfer-of-mario-suarez-to-fiorentina]Mario Suárez will play in Fiorentina. The agreement between the clubs is complete and will be formalized in the next few hours. The midfielder has travelled with permission from the club to join the Italian club’s discipline.

The Spanish International thus closes a successful cycle of five consecutive seasons as an Atlético, where he won a League, a King’s Cup, a Spanish Super Cup, a UEFA Europa League and two UEFA Super Cups. The club wishes the best to the home-grown player in this new stage and thanks his dedication and professionalism with which he contributed to the sporting successes achieved in recent years.

Since his return to Atlético in 2010, Mario Suárez has raised six titles. Only a few weeks after joining the discipline of the first team from Mallorca, the midfielder celebrated his first trophy with the red and white, winning the UEFA Super Cup against Inter Milan.

Mario had won a place in the first team and would continue contributing from the midfield to the growth of the team. Not in vain, we closed the 2011/12 season as champions of the UEFA Europa League and with the player as a starter in the final against Athletic in Bucharest (3-0). A few months later, the team would beat the European champion in Monaco. Chelsea was defeated by a thunderous 4-1 in the UEFA Super Cup by our team.

There were more successes to come. Mario Suárez was also a starter in the final of the King’s Cup won at the Santiago Bernabéu against Real Madrid (1-2) and was part of the squad that was League champion and European runner-up in the historical 13/14 season. Last year’s Spanish Super Cup is the last title h won as an Atlético.

Mario Suárez joined our club in 1999 and climbed categories reaching the second team in 2004. During the following two seasons, he played in Atlético de Madrid B to debut with the first team on the 6th of November of 2005 against Sevilla.

In the 2006/07 season, the midfielder played on loan in Valladolid, contributing decisively to the promotion to First Division. The following season he was loaned in Celta, before being transferred to Mallorca in the 2008/09 season. His progression in the two seasons he played in the vermillion team were worth his return to Atlético in the summer of 2010.

Regarding the national team, Mario Suárez was runner-up of the European Under-17 and champion of the European Under-19. He was also an international with the Under-20 and Under-21, before debuting on the 6th of February of 2013 with the senior team in Doha (Qatar), in a friendly match where Spain beat Uruguay (3-1).[/article]

 

[jan]

Duvan Zapata - Udinese (2 year loan)

Looks like a diet version of LeBron James

 

[King Binny]

José Manuel Jurado - Watford (undisclosed fee)

[article=http://www.watfordfc.com/news/article/150722-jose-manuel-jurado-joins-watford-fc-from-spartak-moscow-2564371.aspx#3f7Dfs84qH5V0xCg.99]ATTACKING midfielder José Manuel Jurado has completed a permanent move to Watford from Spartak Moscow.

The Spaniard has signed a three-year contract with the Hornets ahead of their 2015/16 Premier League campaign.

A product of Real Madrid’s youth setup, the 29-year-old made a handful of appearances for Los Blancos before moving to near neighbours Atletico Madrid in 2006.

Jurado played 115 times for Atletico, including 64 outings and nine goals in 2009/10 as the side managed by current Watford Head Coach Quique Sanchez Flores stormed to Europa League glory and a runners-up spot in the Copa del Rey.

The playmaker signed for Bundesliga side Schalke 04 in 2010 and went on to appear in the Champions League and the Europa League. He also performed in both the DFB Pokal and Super Cup finals, scoring in the former as part of a 5-0 win over MSV Duisburg in 2011.

After 72 games and nine goals for Schalke 04, Jurado was loaned to Spartak Moscow in September 2012, a move which was later made permanent. He played 77 times for the Russian outfit, scoring 14 goals.[/article]

 

[Oncy]

Looks like a diet version of LeBron James

Racist that mate.

 

[hamstrung_pigeon]

Duvan Zapata - Udinese (2 year loan)

[article]Napoli striker Duvan Zapata has officially joined Udinese on a two-year loan, as part of the Allan deal.


Brazilian midfielder Allan officially completed his move to the Partenopei yesterday, and as expected the Colombian forward has moved in the other direction.

“Udinese Calcio announces that it has acquired Duvan Zapata on a two-year loan from SSC Napoli,” a statement on the Zebrette’s website confirmed.

“Zapata will remain in Udine until June 30, 2017. The player has already joined up with the rest of the team, and is in the squad for tonight’s friendly with Panathinaikos.”[/article]

I remember him from some report about his dissatisfaction with Benitez's treatment of him at Napoli. If you look at his game log over his 2 league seasons there, he scores or assists often when he starts - at least at a 1-in-2 clip. He'd win them a game, and be back unused on the bench or getting garbage minutes the next game. In the two seasons, he finished with a rate of a goal every 100 minutes or so, but only played 500+ and 600+ minutes. Not sure why Benitez had him in the doghouse. Could be interesting to see how he does if he gets a fair go at Udinese.

 

[King Binny]

Gerard Lopez - Barca B (Head Coach)

[article=http://www.fcbarcelona.com/football/barca-b/detail/article/gerard-lopez-new-barca-b-coach]FC Barcelona officially announced on Wednesday that Gerard López will be the Barça B coach for the next two seasons. The new coach, who is currently the Catalan national team boss, was born on March 12th 1979 and is himself a product of the Club’s academy system before becoming a first team player between 2000 and 2005.

Gerard López will attend his first session with the players on Wednesday evening at the Torremirona complex and upon the announcement of his new job, he told the media:

“It’s an honour to come back to Barça. My family has close connections with the Club and I spent a long time here – coming back is the best thing that could have happened to me”.

“As Barça B coach, I will have two objectives: getting the side back into Segona A and helping to prepare the players to make the step up to the first team”.

“My experience in the academy system will be of great use to me because I can put myself into the players’ shoes. I’m eager to start work and I am sure that alongside Pep Segura, we’ll do a great job”.[/article]

 

[King Binny]

I remember him from some report about his dissatisfaction with Benitez's treatment of him at Napoli. If you look at his game log over his 2 league seasons there, he scores or assists often when he starts - at least at a 1-in-2 clip. He'd win them a game, and be back unused on the bench or getting garbage minutes the next game. In the two seasons, he finished with a rate of a goal every 100 minutes or so, but only played 500+ and 600+ minutes. Not sure why Benitez had him in the doghouse. Could be interesting to see how he does if he gets a fair go at Udinese.

Indeed!

OptaPaolo ‏@OptaPaolo https://twitter.com/OptaPaolo/status/623877011820445696
102 - Only Leonardo Pavoletti (92) recorded a mins/goals ratio better than Duván Zapata (102) in the last Serie A (2+ goals scored). Coup.

 

[King Binny]

Milan Gajic - Bordeaux (reportedly €1 million)

[article]Bordeaux have signed full-back Milan Gajic from Serbian side OFK Beograd.

Gajic, a member of Serbia's recent Under-20 World Cup-winning side, has passed a medical and signed a five-year contract with the Ligue 1 side.

The 19-year-old said: "Bordeaux are a club with big ambitions and many of the best young French players have been developed there.

"I was a fan of [Bordeaux coach Willy Sagnol] when he was a player at Bayern Munich and it is a great pleasure to be able to work with him here."

Gajic's arrival will help Les Girondins replace Mariano after the Brazilian full-back joined Sevilla.[/article]

 

[King Binny]

Jason Holt - Rangers (free transfer)

[article=http://www.rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/item/9679-gers-confirm-holt-signing?]JASON Holt becomes Mark Warburton’s seventh signing of the summer after he penned a three year deal with Rangers.

The former Hearts man had been on trial at the club and impressed the new manager to earn himself a contract - he scored in the 2-0 win over Ayr United.

At 22-years-old he will be another young addition to Warburton’s ever increasing squad and he joins after his contract with the Jambos expired.

Rangers’ fans will remember the diminutive midfielder for his impressive strike against Gers in Hearts 2-0 victory at Tynecastle last November.

That was one of two goals he netted for Hearts last season before he moved to Sheffield United in January for the remainder of the campaign.

Holt made 11 starts for the League One side and scored five goals, including one against Bradford, with new teammate Andy Halliday playing for the opposition that day too.

That wasn’t his first loan away from Tynecastle, Holt also had a spell with Raith Rovers during the 2011/12 season - he made five appearances for the Fife side and scored once in his time at Stark’s Park.

Born and bred in Edinburgh, Holt had been at Hearts since he was nine-years-old, having risen through their youth system to progress to the first team.

He went on to turn out for the capital side 62 times and scored seven goals, two of those coming against Celtic.

The new Rangers number 23 has also been capped at U19, U20 and U21 level for Scotland – making 17 appearances for his country in total and scoring twice as an U19.

Holt is from Musselburgh and played his boys football for Musselburgh Windsor before joining Hearts in 2002. [/article]

 

[King Binny]

Bebe - Rayo Vallecano (loan)

[article]Tiago Manuel Dias Correia, 'Bebé' will play for Rayo Vallecano next season after the Madrid based club announced the move on their oficial Twitter account earlier. He will play at Vallecas on a one year loan deal from his parent club, Liga Nos side, Benfica.

Bebé, played for Cordoba last season, playing in 18 La Liga matches for the Andalusian team who were eventually relegated from the top flight.

Bebé began his footballing career at Estrella Amadora, before moving on top lay with the likes of: Vitoria de Guimaraes, Manchester United, Besiktas, Rio Ave, Paços Ferreira and Benfica. Bebé is Rayo’s third signing of the 2015-16 season and joins Ousseynou Cissé (Dijon) and José Antonio Dorado (Villarreal).[/article]

Diego Lorente - Rayo Vallecano (loan)

[article]Rayo Vallecano confirmed this evening their fourth signing ahead of the 2015-16 season. Diego Llorente joins the Vallecas club, moving from Real Madrid on a season’s loan. Llorente has been a player on both Paco Jemez and Rayo’s sporting director, Miñambres wishlist for some time and the advances to secure his services last season proved fruitless. This time around, the initiative came from the player himself who was anxious to not spend another season playing 2B football. The player will now join up with the Rayo squad in Neuruppin (Germany), where the Spanish club are preparing for their friendlies against Hertha Berlin and St. Pauli.

The 21 year old Llorente is a defender but can play in any defensive role. He made his full Real Madrid first team debut in the 2012-13 season and was used by Ancelotti in the Copa del Rey game against Cornellá last season. He played for Spain in the 2013 U-20 World Cup.[/article]

 

[King Binny]

Bernard Mensah - Atletico Madrid (reportedly €10 million), Getafe (1 season loan)

[article=http://en.clubatleticodemadrid.com/noticias/agreement-with-vitoria-guimaraes-for-the-signing-of-bernard-mensah]Bernard Mensah is now an Atlético player after the agreement for his transfer reached with Vitoria Guimaraes. The Ghanaian player has signed with our club for six seasons. He will play the first one in Getafe, on loan.

Mensah, born in Accra in 1994, comes to Atlético after playing 30 matches in the Portuguese League last season and scoring five goals, which helped his team, Vitoria Guimaraes, to finish fifth in the ranking.

The midfielder stands out for his speed and carrying of the ball. At just 20 years old, he is already a full international with his country’s national team.[/article]

 

[King Binny]

Vahid Hambo - Brighton (undisclosed fee)

[article=http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/brighton-hove-albion-sign-finland-under-21-star-2563347.aspx#r6csJRt0R9y65tPj.99]Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of Finland under-21 striker Vahid Hambo from Finnish first division side FC Inter Turku on a two-year contract - subject to international clearance.

The 20-year-old completed a medical and the necessary paperwork earlier this week, and manager Chris Hughton says the striker will bolster his forward line.

The Albion manager said, "Vahid is a centre-forward with a good goalscoring record this year in Finland - we hope that is something he can replicate here in England.

"He's a tall, powerful player, and he is someone we see as adding to our attacking options - but he's a young player, and someone we would see as an option within the squad at this stage.

"I want to see him pushing for a place in the squad at some stage this season, but it's likely he will begin by playing some games for our under-21 side to help him make the transition to English football."

Hambo began his career as a trainee at HJK Helsinki, before spending two years in the academy at Sampdoria. In 2014 he signed for Finnish side FC Ilves, and switched to Inter Turku this year.

The Finnish season runs from April to October, and during the current campaign, Hambo has scored 14 goals in 13 appearances - including a hat-trick in a 4-0 win over ROPS.

Albion fans will have to wait to catch their first glimpse of Hambo, as he is currently sidelined by a minor ankle injury, which is expected to rule him out for approximately two to three weeks.

Hambo also made his debut for Finland's under-21s earlier this year, and has scored three goals in two matches. He has also represented his country at under-19 and under-17 level. [/article]

 

[Oncy]

Where the fucks Benteke King Binteke?

 

[King Binny]

Where the fucks Benteke King Binteke?

Benteken up by the looonnngg thread. 😛

Christian Benteke - Liverpool (£32.5 million)

[article=http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/189394-liverpool-complete-benteke-signing]Liverpool Football Club are delighted to confirm the signing of Belgium international striker Christian Benteke from Aston Villa.

The 24-year-old put pen to paper on a long-term contract with the Reds today after successfully completing a medical in London.

Benteke has built a reputation as one of the Barclays Premier League's most clinical forwards since joining Villa from Genk in 2012, having scored 49 goals in 101 appearances for the Midlands side.

During that time he has also become a regular fixture for the Belgium national team and has netted seven goals in 24 outings for his country.

After completing his move to Anfield, Benteke told Liverpoolfc.com: "I'm very happy to be here and I would like to thank the owners, Ian [Ayre] and of course the manager for their massive effort to bring me here.

"It's hard to show your emotion when you've just come from doing something [like this] but of course I am very happy."[/article]

 

[King Binny]

Cristian Ceballos - Charlton (free transfer)

[article= http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/cristian-cabellos-charlton-transfer-2567396.aspx#C4zhUp1rz6SmrqSl.99]Charlton are delighted to confirm that former Barcelona youngster Cristian Ceballos has signed a three-year contract with the Addicks.

The 22-year-old began his career at the Catalan club, first joining them as an 11-year-old, and remaining with the them for seven years.

After electing to join Tottenham in 2011, he was a regular in Spurs’ development squad during his first season, scoring an impressive 10 goals in 13 appearances.

The following year, the attacking midfielder was heavily involved in Tottenham’s U21 side where he scored a hat-trick in a 4-2 win against Southampton as well as a brace against Liverpool.

Ceballos earned a loan move to Portuguese outfit F.C Arouca in 2013/14, where he made 19 appearances for the Porto-based side, scoring once - a strike in a 2-2 draw against Braga.

The Spaniard, primarily a midfielder but equally comfortable as a centre forward, was filmed juggling a ball with Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho at the Camp Nou in his early teens and Addicks Head Coach Guy Luzon is delighted to have added him to the squad.

He said: “Cristian is a very technical player, who has a lot of quality and skill and I hope that he will be able to show that the to Charlton fans this coming season.

“He had a strong football upbringing at Barcelona and after joining Tottenham he kept a strong goalscoring record within their development team.”/article][/article]

 

[King Binny]

Jack Harper - Brighton (undisclosed fee)

[article=http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/brighton-hove-albion-sign-real-madrid-striker-2564054.aspx]Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of Scottish under-19 international Jack Harper from Real Madrid - subject to international clearance.

The 19-year-old striker was at the American Express Community Stadium on Tuesday night to sign a two-year contract - having completed a medical at the training ground earlier in the day.

Albion boss Chris Hughton said, "Even at the age of 19, Jack is a well-known name and having spent the past six years at Real Madrid, there is no doubting his pedigree.

"He has a lot of potential, is a skilful type, with a good eye for goal, and can operate as a striker or playing just off of a striker. We hope we can give him the platform to realise his undoubted potential.

"He has had an excellent grounding, having come through the youth system at Real Madrid - and also has international experience at youth level, having featured for Scotland's under-17 and under-19 sides."

Harper is currently recovering from a knee injury he sustained last season, and is at least eight weeks away from returning to action.

Hughton added, "Jack's next step is to move up to senior football, but his first priority is to complete his rehabilitation and work to get his match fitness; then challenge to breakthrough into our first-team squad."

Harper was born in Malaga to Scottish parents and joined Spanish giants Real Madrid at 13, having been on the verge of signing for Sevilla.

He graduated through Real's youth system and last season played for the club in the under-19 UEFA Youth League - facing the likes of Liverpool, Basel and Ludogorets, and scored three goals in six appearances. [/article]

 

[King Binny]

Rene Krhin - Granada (reportedly €1.3 million)

[article]Inter midfielder Rene Krhin has left the Serie A side in order to join Spanish La Liga outfit Granada on a permanent deal.

The 25-year-old Slovenian international spent the second half of last season on loan at Cordoba, having made just ten appearances for the Nerazzurri over two spells with the club.

Former Bologna star Krhin confirmed the news on his personal Twitter page, while Tuttomercatoweb.com are reporting he has signed a four-year contract with the Giampaolo Pozzo owned team.

Krhin made 14 appearances for Cordoba during his five-month loan stint, after featuring five times for Inter in the opening half of the campaign.[/article]

 

[King Binny]

Zakarya Bergdich - Charlton (undisclosed fee)

[article=http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/charlton-athletic-sign-zakarya-bergdich-real-valladolid-2566841.aspx#oEUwgrY07GkrEj3k.99]Charlton have increased their summer incomings to six, by snapping up versatile left sider Zakarya Bergdich from Spanish club Real Valladolid for an undisclosed fee, the club confirmed on Thursday afternoon.

The 26-year-old, a full Morocco international, has put pen to paper on a four-year deal and joins Patrick Bauer, El-Hadji Ba, Simon Makienok, Ahmed Kashi and Cristian Ceballos as the Addicks’ summer recruits thus far.

After making 17 appearances in the Segunda Division and two in the Copa Del Rey for Valladolid in the first half of last season, he spent the latter period of 2014/15 on loan at Italian club Genoa.

He turned out 11 times in Serie A, making his debut in a 5-2 triumph over Verona and going on to start against the likes of Udinese, AC Milan, AS Roma and this year’s Champions League finalists Juventus.

Bergdich began his professional career with UJA Alfortville before making the move to Lens in 2010. He spent three seasons with the French club, making 56 league appearances in Ligue 1 and 2 and then joined Valladolid in 2013.

While in Spain, Bergdich gained full international recognition with Morocco. He was promoted from the nation’s U23 squad to the senior set-up, making his first of 17 full international caps in a 2-0 win over Burkino Faso and going on to represent the Atlas Lions at the 2013 African Cup of Nations.

Charlton Head Coach Guy Luzon said: “We identified Zakarya as a player who possesses a lot of pace on the left side of the pitch, and I'm very pleased that we are able to confirm him as a Charlton player.

"He is an exciting footballer who will excite the Charlton fans and while with Genoa last year he played against some of the hardest opponents in European football."[/article]

 

[King Binny]

Michael Gregoritsch - Hamburg (reportedly €3 million)

[article=http://www.hsv.de/en/season/meldungen/bundesliga/july-2015/michael-gregoritsch-joins-hsv/]HSV announced the transfer of Michael Gregoritsch from VfL Bochum on Thursday (23.07.15). The 21 year old Austrian under-21 international has agreed terms on a four year deal and joined the squad at the training camp in Harsewinkel on Thursday. Club director of football Peter Knäbel told us: "Michael is a versatile attacking option. We see the potential in him to stengthen our front line."

Gregoritsch played for Austrian side Grazer AK at youth level until 2008, when he joined Karpfenberger SV at the age of 14. On April 14th 2010 he made his professional debut against Austria Wien aged only 16. He scored shortly after being brought on as a substitute in that game - making him the youngest ever scorer in the Austrian top flight. Gregoritsch joined Bundesliga outfit TSG Hoffenheim for the 2011/12 season. He went him out on loan to Kapfenberg right away. After ruturning to Hoffenheim he spent a year playing for their reserve team before joining Hamburg division two side FC St. Pauli. Last season he played for VfL Bochum, scoring seven times in 25 appearances. [/article]

 

[King Binny]

Alex McCarthy - Crystal Palace (reportedly £3.5 million)

[article=http://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/article/mccarthy-completes-move-2567118.aspx#iKau5VwXxcpOCyjW.99]Crystal Palace have completed their third signing of the Summer by bringing in Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper, Alex McCarthy, on a four year deal for an undisclosed fee.

The former England under-21 international is best known for his time at Reading, where he came through their youth ranks to represent the first-team 75 times - as well as appearing for a host of clubs on loan over six levels of English football.

The 25-year-old signed for the Hoops last Summer and featured three times in the Premier League, as well as being called up to the England squad.

McCarthy was delighted to make the move to Selhurst Park saying, “I’m over the moon. When I first heard about Palace’s interest I was excited because I really wanted to be back in the Premier League. Towards the end of last season I started hearing little inklings about a move and then gradually over the Summer things progressed and now, here I am.

Alex added, “Every time I’ve played at Palace the atmosphere has been brilliant; the fans are excellent and they’re so passionate about their Club. I’m really excited to be here.”

Having started his youth career with Wimbledon and Wycombe Wanderers, McCarthy joined Reading as a 16-year-old. He gained experience with Woking, Cambridge United, Team Bath and Aldershot Town in short loans between 2007 and 2009, before enjoying his first real run of games at Yeovil Town where he played 48 times and won his first England under-21 cap.

After a brief stint at Brentford, McCarthy made his Reading debut in February 2011 where he impressed during his 13 outings in the Premier League. It was based on that form that Roy Hodgson called him up to the England squad for their friendlies with the Republic of Ireland and Brazil.

After spending the majority of 2011/12 with Leeds United and Ipswich Town, the following campaign saw him miss just two league games for the Royals as he managed to displace Adam Federici, prompting QPR to sign him in August last year where he played four times in the season.[/article]

 

[King Binny]

Harry Kewell - Watford (Under 21 Coach)

[article=http://www.watfordfc.com/news/article/150723-harry-kewell-named-watford-fc-under-21-coach-2567786.aspx#lqhiCb1eRClcoGip.99]WATFORD FC is pleased to announce the appointment of former Australian international Harry Kewell as the club’s new Under-21 Coach.

Kewell will oversee the Hornets’ Under-21 side as they embark on their first season in the Under-21 Professional Development League 2 South.

The 36-year-old hung up his playing boots last year after an illustrious career which included spells with the likes of Leeds United, Liverpool and Galatasaray, as well as 56 caps for the Australian national team – including appearances at the 2006 and 2010 World Cup.

Kewell – who was voted Australia’s greatest ever footballer by players, supporters and media in 2012 – has since established a successful youth academy in his native homeland and has a great deal of experience in the development of young players.

Watford’s Sporting Director Luke Dowling said: “We are delighted that Harry has agreed to join us as our new Under-21 Coach.

“Harry enjoyed an extremely successful career as a player, and he now has a proven track record when it comes to working with and nurturing gifted young footballers.

“His knowledge and experience will be of great benefit to the club’s youth setup as a whole, and the talented players we have within our Under-21 group.”[/article]

 

[King Binny]

Danilo Pantic - Chelsea (reportedly £1.25 million), Vitesse (loan)

[article=http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2015/07/midfielder-pantic-move-completed-.html]Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Danilo Pantic from Partizan Belgrade, with the player immediately joining Vitesse Arnhem for the forthcoming campaign.

A central or left midfielder, Pantic played for Partizan in last season’s Europa League, impressing with his skill and creativity.

Pantic said: ‘I am very happy to sign for Chelsea, the champions of the English Premier League, and I hope I can show my value at Vitesse in the coming season. I am honoured at the faith both clubs have shown in me.’

The 18-year-old has represented Serbia at youth level and helped his country reach the semi-finals of last summer’s European Under-19 Championships.[/article]

 

[King Binny]

Jason Shackell - Derby (reportedly £3.25 million)

[article=http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/derby-county-swoop-to-sign-jason-shackell-in-skybettransferfund-deal-2567837.aspx#J6wBUUj6JzWdvqWM.99]Derby County have moved to re-sign defender Jason Shackell from fellow Sky Bet Championship rivals Burnley - with the £250,000 recently won in the Sky Bet Transfer Fund going towards the signing.

The 31-year-old in-demand centre-back has joined Derby on a three-year contract, with the Rams paying an undisclosed fee to the Lancashire club for his signature.

The Rams won the £250,000 Transfer Fund prize when fan Richard Jones was selected in a random draw at Sky Studios earlier this month.

Jones, who also won a £5,000 prize for himself, said: “As a Derby County fan, I’m absolutely delighted I’ve played my part in helping to bring Jason Shackell to the club - and all just by placing a £1 bet.

“Hopefully he can help our push for promotion.”

Throughout the 2014/15 season, fans who bet with Football League Title Sponsor Sky Bet earned Transfer Fund tokens for every pound they spent, putting them in with a chance of winning the £250,000 Transfer Fund for their club.

26-year-old Jones, from Edinburgh, took his place in the final ten in a draw at the Sky Studios, before he was selected as the winner by Football League Commercial Director Ben Wright live on Sky Sports News HQ on Friday 10th July.

Shackell is no stranger to Derby, after spending an impressive single season with the club during the 2011/12 campaign.

He appeared on 49 occasions in all competitions and was a popular figure amongst supporters, before moving to Turf Moor in July 2012.

However, the Rams have continued their summer recruitment drive ahead of the 2015/16 season by bringing the Burnley captain back to the iPro Stadium.

He is the seventh player to join Derby this summer and follows Darren Bent, Alex Pearce, Scott Carson, Andreas Weimann, Chris Baird and Tom Ince joining the club since the beginning of June.

Head Coach Paul Clement said: “We’re thrilled that Jason Shackell has become our latest acquisition; he is an experienced defender at both Premier League and Championship level.

“I know that the Derby County fans will know all about his qualities already, following his previous spell at the club.

“We feel that we have made a number of exciting signings this summer and this one certainly falls into that category.

“We’re delighted that he has chosen to join us and I look forward to working with him.”

He added: “I’d like to thank Richard Jones for participating in the Sky Bet Transfer Fund and helping the club to sign Jason.”

Shackell said: “I’m delighted to sign for Derby County and I’m really excited about the prospect of working with Paul Clement, his coaching staff and the rest of the players.

“There’s a really strong squad here and I’m happy to be part of it.

“Derby have been at the top end of the division for the last few years and I believe that we can be up there again this season, hopefully making that final step and reaching the Premier League.

“The club has made massive progress in recent times and after hearing the vision and ambition of Mel Morris, Sam Rush and Paul Clement, I couldn’t wait to sign.”

He added: “I know just how big a club Derby is following my previous spell here a few years ago and I’m well aware of the fantastic support that we have.”

Sky Bet Head of Sponsorship Edwin Martin said: “For our winning fan, this signing must be a proud moment.

“Over 100,000 fans up and down the country have been taking part in the Transfer Fund, vying for a chance to help make a difference to their team ahead of next season and for Richard, this has become a reality.”

Shackell is a product of Norwich City's Academy and he made his professional debut for the Canaries as a teenager, against Derby, in April 2003.

He was part of City's promotion-winning side to the Premier League in the 2003/04, and he went on to make 11 appearances in the top flight in the following campaign.

During the next two seasons, Shackell managed to establish himself as a regular in the City defence before sealing a £1 Million move to Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 2008.

He returned to Norwich on loan and also spent time at Doncaster Rovers during his time in the West Midlands, before moving to Barnsley at the start of the 2010/11 campaign, where he secured their Player of the Season Award.

He joined Derby in the summer of 2011 and impressed at the heart of the defence during his single season with the club, appearing in every first team fixture and also wearing the captain’s armband.

During his three seasons with Burnley, Shackell made 136 appearances and, as captain, he was an influential figure in their promotion-winning 2013/14 season.

He featured in all 38 of their Premier League fixtures in the 2014/15 season, earning praise for his impressive performances against the very best talent in the English game.[/article]

 

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Younes Kaboul - Sunderland (reportedly £3 million)

[article=http://www.safc.com/news/team-news/2015/v/yk/black-cats-sign-kaboul]Sunderland AFC has completed the signing of defender Younes Kaboul from Tottenham Hotspur.

The former France international put pen-to-paper on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

Kaboul becomes Sunderland’s fourth signing of the transfer window after the Black Cats completed deals for Sebastian Coates, Adam Matthews and Jeremain Lens.

Speaking after sealing the move, Kaboul said: “I’m delighted to be a Sunderland player and it’s an honour to join this club.”

“I would like to thank Lee Congerton and the head coach for making this move possible and I can’t wait to start playing for the Sunderland supporters.”

Head coach Dick Advocaat said: "He is a very experienced player, which is what we need. He has shown that in his time at Spurs and he will be a very good addition to our squad."

Sunderland’s Sporting Director Lee Congerton also expressed his delight at completing the deal: “In Younes we have signed an established Premier League player with pace and power at the back, which are qualities required in the modern game.

“We’re pleased that he’s agreed to join the club and he will bring good competition to the squad.”

The 29-year-old centre back began his career with Auxerre where he won the Coupe de France, before joining Spurs in 2007.

While in North London he gained UEFA Europa League experience before moving to Portsmouth in 2008, where he would again play in European competition.

He returned to White Hart Lane in 2010, going on to gain UEFA Champions League experience, scoring a goal in a group stage game against Werder Bremen, and later earning the club captaincy.

Kaboul has represented France and U19, U21 and senior level, earning five caps and scoring one goal.[/article]

 

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Yassine Bounou - Real Zaragoza (loan)

[article=http://en.clubatleticodemadrid.com/noticias/agreement-with-zaragoza-for-the-loan-of-bono]Atlético de Madrid and Zaragoza have reached an agreement for Yassine Bounou to play on loan again in the Aragonese team for another season. It will be the second consecutive campaign in which the Moroccan international will defend the goal of Zaragoza.

The past campaign, Yassine Bounou already took part in the good season of the Aragonese team, which was on the verge of getting the promotion to First Division in the last promotion round against Las Palmas. Now, he will try to have more minutes on the Aragonese team to continue with his projection, a stage in which we wish him good luck and every success.

Yassine Bounou was born in Montreal (Canada) on the 5th of April of 1991 and joined Atlético de Madrid from the Moroccan WAC Casablanca in the summer of 2012. The goalkeeper played in the ranks of Atlético de Madrid B until last September, when he was loaned for the first time to Real Zaragoza.[/article]

 

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Francisco Rodriguez - Wolfsburg (undisclosed fee)

[article=https://www.vfl-wolfsburg.de/en/info/news/detailspage/artikel/wolves-sign-francisco-rodriguez-39373.html]VfL Wolfsburg have secured their next new signing for the coming campaign: Francisco Rodriguez makes the immediate transfer from FC Zürich to the Wolves, with the attacking midfielder signing a deal with the Green-Whites until June 30th, 2018. The details of the move remain undisclosed by both clubs. The 19-year-old, whose brother Ricardo Rodriguez has been with the Wolves since January 2012, will wear the number 35 shirt for VfL.

"We have paid very close attention to Francisco‘s positive developments over the past few months. As an attacking midfielder, most recently he has operated in a wide position on the wing, but he can play in the centre too. He possesses great endurance, he’s fast, technically very strong and plays a good final ball. In spite of his age, he has managed to gather quite a bit of experience in professional football," explained VfL’s Director of Sport Klaus Allofs. VfL head-coach Dieter Hecking added: "Francisco is a young player with the potential to develop further. He fits perfectly into our requirement profile and can now take the next step with us."

Francisco Rodriguez with his brother Ricardo Rodriguez.Francisco Rodriguez is looking forward to the new challenge: "I am really delighted that the transfer to Wolfsburg has worked out. VfL have made some major developments in recent years and I can get to prove myself at the very highest level here. Aside from that, it’s a dream come true for me to play in a team together with my brother," said the young Swiss international, who went through the obligatory medical check in Donaueschingen on Tuesday evening, signed his new contract and then met up with his new team mates. On Wednesday, Rodriguez will participate in his first training session with VfL.

The five-time Swiss U21 international had been under contract at FC Zürich since 2012. The midfielder began with the reserves in the third division, making 26 appearances and scoring one goal. In the 2014/2015 season, Rodriguez became a fixture in the first team, playing 28 games in Switzerland’s top-flight (two goals) and also participating in six Europa League matches for FCZ. Last season, Rodriguez then made his debut in the Swiss U21 set-up.[/article]


Carlos Ascues - Wolfsburg (reportedly €1.5 million)

[article=https://www.vfl-wolfsburg.de/en/info/news/detailspage/artikel/carlos-ascues-signs-for-vfl-39417.html]Carlos Ascues makes an immediate move to VfL Wolfsburg. The 23-year-old defender, who can play at the heart of the back four or in defensive midfield, makes the move from Peruvian first division outfit FBC Melgar Arequipa to VfL, having signed a three-year deal with the Wolves until June 30th, 2018. The details of the transfer of the Peruvian international, who will wear the number 6 jersey, remain undisclosed by all involved parties.

"In Carlos Ascues, we have secured the services of a player who can operate in a number of positions, more predominantly defensively, but also with the ability to set attacking impulses. He is a young player who has not yet completed his development and can make the next step in his career with us," insisted VfL Director of Sport Klaus Allofs. For VfL coach Dieter Hecking, 1,87 meter tall Ascues adds to the versatility of the team: "We were looking to strengthen the centre of defence and Carlos perfectly fits our requirement profile, as a young player with the potential to improve further. The fact that he can play in a number of positions makes the transfer even more sensible for us. He has what it takes to make his breakthrough in the Bundesliga."

For the player himself, the move to Germany is a dream come true: "I am very happy and grateful that I will have the chance to play in Germany in the future and prove myself in one of the best leagues in the world. The transfer from Peruvian to German football won’t be easy, but I will do my very best to quickly make myself at home and integrate into the team. I intend to do my all to help VfL be as successful as possible in the coming season," commented Ascues, who passed his medical in Donaueschingen on Wednesday. On Thursday afternoon, the defender will go through his first training session with his new team mates.

The defender had been under contract at FBC Melgar. Having learned his trade in the youth teams at Alianza Lima, Ascues made his professional debut in May 2011. In August 2012, he then moved to Benfica Lisbon in Portugal, where he played for the reserves in the second division. A year later he moved on to Greek first division side Panetolikos FC, from where he was six months later released on loan to Universidad San Martín in Peru’s top-flight, before landing at Melgar. Since making his debut against Panama in August 2014, when he weighed in with two goals, Ascues has played twelve games for the Peruvian national team (5 goals). At this year’s Copa America, where Peru finished in third place, the defender was in action for the duration in all six games.[/article]

 

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Kenneth Omeruo - Kasimpasa (loan with option to buy)

[article]Turkish Super Lig club Kasimpasa have announced the signing of Nigeria international Kenneth Omeruo.

The central defender will remain on loan at The Apaches until June 30, 2016, with the club having the option to purchase him outright from Chelsea when the initial agreement expires.

Kenneth Omeruo started his career in Europe with Standard Liege, with the Belgian club signing him after starring for the Golden Eaglets at the 2009 Fifa Under 17 World Cup.

From Standard Liege, the stopper joined Chelsea in the winter of 2012 but has been loaned out to ADO Den Haag and Middlesbrough , having failed to establish himself in the first team.

A product of Sunshine Stars, Omeruo has made 21 appearances for the Super Eagles.[/article]

 

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Rey Manaj - Inter Milan (reportedly €1 million)

[article]Inter Milan have been told they've landed the 'new Ibrahimovic' in the form of Albanian superkid Rey Manaj.

It broke last week that Inter had beaten rivals Juventus and Atletico Madrid to the signing of Manaj from Cremonese.

The Nerazzuri have coughed up a bargain €1 million for Manaj, who has been likened to PSG superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic - not just in potential, but also attitude.

Albanian football expert Arlind Basholli, from the Gazeta Express said: "Manaj is a player who likes to play as a second striker, but easily can adapt to being a centre-forward. He is a speedy player, not selfish and has great shooting ability.

"Specialists who have watched his game have said that he has similarities to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, they also see him being a rebel player."

Basholli adds: "He is definitely one of the best youngsters Albanian football has."

Manaj's move to Inter surprised local fans, as the young forward had been in discussions with Juventus for some weeks.

Basholli continued: "His transfer to Inter was a surprise for us all, because he was very close to joining Juventus. However, he chose the best option for himself.

"It is a great thing for football in Albania, because we have a lot of Inter fans here.

"They are proud of Manaj with this achievement."[/article]

 

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Gilberto - Fiorentina (reportedly €2 million)

[article=http://en.violachannel.tv/breaking-detail/items/fiorentina-sign-gilberto.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter]ACF Fiorentina would like to announce the signing of Moraes Junior Gilberto from Botafogo FR on a permanent transfer. Gilberto was born in Campinas in Brazil on 7 March 1993. The 22-year-old right-back made nine appearances in the current Brazilian championship and is part of the Brazil U23 setup.[/article]