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Heiko Herrlich - Leverkusen (Head Coach)
[article]Bayer 04 have engaged Heiko Herrlich as the new head coach. The 45-year-old has agreed a contract to 30 June 2019. Herrlich, who took Jahn Regensburg from the Regional League to the second division within 18 months, will start working at Leverkusen at the start of July for the pre-season ahead of the 2017/18 Bundesliga campaign.
Sporting director Rudi Völler sees Herrlich as "a very ambitious coach focussed on winning who not only demonstrated his abilities at Regensburg – including the two play-off games against and nominally stronger team in 1860 Munich,". Völler added: "He favours attractive, aggressive and mobile football and a style of play that comes very close to our approach. We are certain that we will be able to make progress next season with our squad that we will amend together with Heiko. That will follow our long-term practice at Bayer 04 of working with players capable of developing."
"In Heiko Herrlich we have brought in a young and yet very experienced coach," said Bayer 04 CEO Michael Schade, "who also has a Leverkusen past as he started his playing career with us in 1989. He spent four years at the club and was in the team that won the DFB Cup in 1993 – his absolute identification with Bayer 04 was perceptible at all times in our discussions."
For Herrlich, who won the Champions League and two German league titles as a player and also worked as head coach at VfL Bochum and SpVgg Unterhaching, saw the offer from the Werkself as "a fantastic opportunity to return to the Bundesliga as a coach and at the place where I made my start as a pro. Bayer 04 are one of the most successful German teams of the past 20 years, enjoy an excellent reputation in Europe and are also considered to be a very innovative club. It's a great feeling to be back here and to take over responsibility for a team that is extremely talented and ambitious. In the coming season we want to achieve the maximum possible and return to the top group in the league."[/article]
[article]Bayer 04 have engaged Heiko Herrlich as the new head coach. The 45-year-old has agreed a contract to 30 June 2019. Herrlich, who took Jahn Regensburg from the Regional League to the second division within 18 months, will start working at Leverkusen at the start of July for the pre-season ahead of the 2017/18 Bundesliga campaign.
Sporting director Rudi Völler sees Herrlich as "a very ambitious coach focussed on winning who not only demonstrated his abilities at Regensburg – including the two play-off games against and nominally stronger team in 1860 Munich,". Völler added: "He favours attractive, aggressive and mobile football and a style of play that comes very close to our approach. We are certain that we will be able to make progress next season with our squad that we will amend together with Heiko. That will follow our long-term practice at Bayer 04 of working with players capable of developing."
"In Heiko Herrlich we have brought in a young and yet very experienced coach," said Bayer 04 CEO Michael Schade, "who also has a Leverkusen past as he started his playing career with us in 1989. He spent four years at the club and was in the team that won the DFB Cup in 1993 – his absolute identification with Bayer 04 was perceptible at all times in our discussions."
For Herrlich, who won the Champions League and two German league titles as a player and also worked as head coach at VfL Bochum and SpVgg Unterhaching, saw the offer from the Werkself as "a fantastic opportunity to return to the Bundesliga as a coach and at the place where I made my start as a pro. Bayer 04 are one of the most successful German teams of the past 20 years, enjoy an excellent reputation in Europe and are also considered to be a very innovative club. It's a great feeling to be back here and to take over responsibility for a team that is extremely talented and ambitious. In the coming season we want to achieve the maximum possible and return to the top group in the league."[/article]
Luciano Spalletti - Inter Milan (Head Coach)
[article]F.C. Internazionale is delighted to announce that Luciano Spalletti has been appointed as head coach of the first team.
The new coach, who has signed a two-year contract, will be unveiled at a media conference at Suning Training Centre in memory of Angelo Moratti next Wednesday at 12:00 CEST. He will take his first training session with the team on Monday 3 July.
Born in Certaldo, Tuscany on 7 March 1959, he played as a midfielder for Virtus Entella, Spezia, Viareggio and Empoli.
After hanging up his boots, he began his coaching career at Empoli in 1994 and steered them from Serie C to Serie A in successive seasons.
He then had spells at Sampdoria, Venezia, Udinese and Ancona before returning to Udine in 2002. He helped the Friulian side qualify for the UEFA Cup in his first year back and went one better in 2004/05 when he secured Udinese Champions League football for the first time in history.
That summer he moved to Roma, the start of a four-year spell in which he won two Coppa Italias and one Italian Super Cup, establishing the Giallorossi as a major force on the European stage.
In December 2009 Spalletti took over at Zenit St Petersburg, where he claimed two Russian Premier League titles, a Russian Cup and a Super Cup in four years.
He returned to the Roma dugout in January 2016 and guided the Giallorossi to third place thanks to an impressive 46-point haul in the second half of the season. Last term he went a step further as Roma finished second on 88 points. During his 18-month second spell in the capital, Spalletti averaged 2.33 points per game.
Luciano Spalletti has been involved in more Serie A matches than any other coach currently employed in Serie A – 406 and counting.
On a personal level, he won the prestigious Panchina d'Oro award in 2004/05 and was named Coach of the Year by the Italian Footballers' Association in 2006 and 2007.
Best of luck in the new job, Luciano![/article]
[article]F.C. Internazionale is delighted to announce that Luciano Spalletti has been appointed as head coach of the first team.
The new coach, who has signed a two-year contract, will be unveiled at a media conference at Suning Training Centre in memory of Angelo Moratti next Wednesday at 12:00 CEST. He will take his first training session with the team on Monday 3 July.
Born in Certaldo, Tuscany on 7 March 1959, he played as a midfielder for Virtus Entella, Spezia, Viareggio and Empoli.
After hanging up his boots, he began his coaching career at Empoli in 1994 and steered them from Serie C to Serie A in successive seasons.
He then had spells at Sampdoria, Venezia, Udinese and Ancona before returning to Udine in 2002. He helped the Friulian side qualify for the UEFA Cup in his first year back and went one better in 2004/05 when he secured Udinese Champions League football for the first time in history.
That summer he moved to Roma, the start of a four-year spell in which he won two Coppa Italias and one Italian Super Cup, establishing the Giallorossi as a major force on the European stage.
In December 2009 Spalletti took over at Zenit St Petersburg, where he claimed two Russian Premier League titles, a Russian Cup and a Super Cup in four years.
He returned to the Roma dugout in January 2016 and guided the Giallorossi to third place thanks to an impressive 46-point haul in the second half of the season. Last term he went a step further as Roma finished second on 88 points. During his 18-month second spell in the capital, Spalletti averaged 2.33 points per game.
Luciano Spalletti has been involved in more Serie A matches than any other coach currently employed in Serie A – 406 and counting.
On a personal level, he won the prestigious Panchina d'Oro award in 2004/05 and was named Coach of the Year by the Italian Footballers' Association in 2006 and 2007.
Best of luck in the new job, Luciano![/article]
Jack Dunn - Tranmere (free transfer)
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Tranmere Rovers have today completed the permanent signing of former Liverpool attacker Jack Dunn on a one-year contract.
The 22-year-old, who hails from Liverpool, came through the Academy with his hometown club and represented England at Under-19 level and spent the second half of the 2016-17 season on loan at Prenton Park from the Premier League side.
Dunn made eight appearances during his loan with Rovers, including in the National League Promotion Final at Wembley Stadium where he came on as a second half substitute.
Although unable to make the breakthrough into the first team at Anfield, Dunn does possess Football League experience having been out on loan with Cheltenham Town and Burton Albion.
Before his loan period at Prenton Park, Dunn spent the first half of the 2016-17 season on loan at Morecambe where he made 12 starts for The Shrimps, scoring six goals, including a hat-trick away against Rotherham United in the EFL Cup.
Tranmere Rovers Manager Micky Mellon said: "I'm pleased to be able to bring a player of Jack's quality to the Club on a permanent basis.
"He's another young player who is hungry, keen to learn and ambitious and wants to help take this Club forward.
"He's got great pace and gives us great options in the wide areas. We know the fans here love players who can run with the ball and take people and Jack is definitely one of those who will excite and get supporters off their seats.
"I'm keen to keep the nucleus of the squad together because we have that togetherness and team spirit which I want to build on further."
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Florian Thauvin - Marseille (reportedly £9.5 million)
Garry Monk - Middlesbrough (Manager)
[article]Middlesbrough FC are delighted to confirm the appointment of Garry Monk as the club’s new manager.
Garry will be officially unveiled at a media conference on Monday.[/article]
Willy Sagnol - Bayern Munich (Assistant Coach)
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FC Bayern München have added to their coaching staff for the forthcoming season. Willy Sagnol will join head coach Carlo Ancelotti and assistant coach Davide Ancelotti from 1 July 2017. The 40-year-old former France international, who became a fans’ favourite and enjoyed much success during his time as a Bayern player from 2000 to 2009, winning the Champions League in 2001, has signed a two-year contract.
“Having lost two of my assistants with Paul Clement leaving during the winter break and Hermann Gerland leaving at the end of the season, I expressed to the board my wish that a new assistant coach be appointed,” said Carlo Ancelotti. During discussions, the 57 year-old made it clear he wanted a former FC Bayern player with a certain level of experience as a coach. “Willy Sagnol ticks both these boxes, and I’m very much looking forward to working with him,” declared Ancelotti.
Willy Sagnol commented: “It’s a great honour for me to be chosen by Carlo Ancelotti, one of the best and most experienced coaches in the world, and I’m really looking forward to working in his coaching team.”
Sagnol, who joined Bayern as a defender in 2000 from French champions Monaco, made 184 Bundesliga appearances for the club, becoming an Intercontinental Cup and Champions League winner in 2001 as well as winning the German title five times and the DFB Cup on four occasions. In 2009 the father of four was forced to end his playing career due to injury.
After hanging up his boots, the 2006 World Cup runner-up worked as a TV pundit and as a functionary for both his hometown club Saint-Étienne and the French Football Federation. He then coached the French U21 side from 2013 to 2014 and was head coach of Ligue 1 side Bordeaux from 2014 to 2016. “I’m delighted to move back to Munich with my family.”
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Tranmere Rovers have today completed the permanent signing of former Liverpool attacker Jack Dunn on a one-year contract.
The 22-year-old, who hails from Liverpool, came through the Academy with his hometown club and represented England at Under-19 level and spent the second half of the 2016-17 season on loan at Prenton Park from the Premier League side.
Dunn made eight appearances during his loan with Rovers, including in the National League Promotion Final at Wembley Stadium where he came on as a second half substitute.
Although unable to make the breakthrough into the first team at Anfield, Dunn does possess Football League experience having been out on loan with Cheltenham Town and Burton Albion.
Before his loan period at Prenton Park, Dunn spent the first half of the 2016-17 season on loan at Morecambe where he made 12 starts for The Shrimps, scoring six goals, including a hat-trick away against Rotherham United in the EFL Cup.
Tranmere Rovers Manager Micky Mellon said: "I'm pleased to be able to bring a player of Jack's quality to the Club on a permanent basis.
"He's another young player who is hungry, keen to learn and ambitious and wants to help take this Club forward.
"He's got great pace and gives us great options in the wide areas. We know the fans here love players who can run with the ball and take people and Jack is definitely one of those who will excite and get supporters off their seats.
"I'm keen to keep the nucleus of the squad together because we have that togetherness and team spirit which I want to build on further."
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Florian Thauvin - Marseille (reportedly £9.5 million)
Garry Monk - Middlesbrough (Manager)
[article]Middlesbrough FC are delighted to confirm the appointment of Garry Monk as the club’s new manager.
Garry will be officially unveiled at a media conference on Monday.[/article]
Willy Sagnol - Bayern Munich (Assistant Coach)
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FC Bayern München have added to their coaching staff for the forthcoming season. Willy Sagnol will join head coach Carlo Ancelotti and assistant coach Davide Ancelotti from 1 July 2017. The 40-year-old former France international, who became a fans’ favourite and enjoyed much success during his time as a Bayern player from 2000 to 2009, winning the Champions League in 2001, has signed a two-year contract.
“Having lost two of my assistants with Paul Clement leaving during the winter break and Hermann Gerland leaving at the end of the season, I expressed to the board my wish that a new assistant coach be appointed,” said Carlo Ancelotti. During discussions, the 57 year-old made it clear he wanted a former FC Bayern player with a certain level of experience as a coach. “Willy Sagnol ticks both these boxes, and I’m very much looking forward to working with him,” declared Ancelotti.
Willy Sagnol commented: “It’s a great honour for me to be chosen by Carlo Ancelotti, one of the best and most experienced coaches in the world, and I’m really looking forward to working in his coaching team.”
Sagnol, who joined Bayern as a defender in 2000 from French champions Monaco, made 184 Bundesliga appearances for the club, becoming an Intercontinental Cup and Champions League winner in 2001 as well as winning the German title five times and the DFB Cup on four occasions. In 2009 the father of four was forced to end his playing career due to injury.
After hanging up his boots, the 2006 World Cup runner-up worked as a TV pundit and as a functionary for both his hometown club Saint-Étienne and the French Football Federation. He then coached the French U21 side from 2013 to 2014 and was head coach of Ligue 1 side Bordeaux from 2014 to 2016. “I’m delighted to move back to Munich with my family.”
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J.V.Makengo - Nice (reportedly £800k)
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Jean-Victor Makengo has officially joined OGC Nice from SM Caen for a fee believed to be around the £800,000 mark.
The 18-year-old has featured heavily this season for Caen, playing 20 games in all competitions, scoring twice. The young midfielder has come through the youth system at the club and leaves the club after just 31 appearances in two years.
Described as a young and powerful midfielder, Makengo joins a club who are targeting young players for a strong future, with this philosophy being key to the 18-year-olds decision to move.
“It’s weird to leave Caen, because it’s home, but I am really happy to join Nice. The club has offered me the right project. It has conquered me. Beyond the 33rd place of last season, the team really proposes a beautiful game: It’s technical, there is movement, the team plays forward.”
Nice Matin report that Les Aiglons have included a €50m release clause in the deal.
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Adrien Tameze - Nice (reportedly €1 million)
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Adrien Tameze has joined Nice on the opening day of the transfer window from Valenciennes.
The 23-year-old spent the last two years at the Ligue 2 club, making 59 appearances in the previous two seasons and scoring one goal and providing one assist.
Coming through the youth ranks at Nancy, Tameze has been described as a technical and powerful midfielder who is quite versatile being able to play almost everywhere in the spine of the team. The 23-year-old is predominantly a defensive midfielder but is also adept at playing further up the field.
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Jérémy Ménez - Antalyaspor (undisclosed fee)
3 year contract
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Jean-Victor Makengo has officially joined OGC Nice from SM Caen for a fee believed to be around the £800,000 mark.
The 18-year-old has featured heavily this season for Caen, playing 20 games in all competitions, scoring twice. The young midfielder has come through the youth system at the club and leaves the club after just 31 appearances in two years.
Described as a young and powerful midfielder, Makengo joins a club who are targeting young players for a strong future, with this philosophy being key to the 18-year-olds decision to move.
“It’s weird to leave Caen, because it’s home, but I am really happy to join Nice. The club has offered me the right project. It has conquered me. Beyond the 33rd place of last season, the team really proposes a beautiful game: It’s technical, there is movement, the team plays forward.”
Nice Matin report that Les Aiglons have included a €50m release clause in the deal.
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Adrien Tameze - Nice (reportedly €1 million)
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Adrien Tameze has joined Nice on the opening day of the transfer window from Valenciennes.
The 23-year-old spent the last two years at the Ligue 2 club, making 59 appearances in the previous two seasons and scoring one goal and providing one assist.
Coming through the youth ranks at Nancy, Tameze has been described as a technical and powerful midfielder who is quite versatile being able to play almost everywhere in the spine of the team. The 23-year-old is predominantly a defensive midfielder but is also adept at playing further up the field.
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Jérémy Ménez - Antalyaspor (undisclosed fee)
3 year contract
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Domenico Tedesco - Schalke (Head Coach)
[article]The Royal Blues have parted ways with Markus Weinzierl and appointed Domenico Tedesco as new head coach for the upcoming season. The former FC Erzgebirge Aue boss has signed a two-year contract until 30th June 2019.
"We have been monitoring closely throughout the entire campaign in order to lay the foundations for the best possible season for FC Schalke 04 in the upcoming season," told sporting director Christian Heidel. "The conclusion of our assessments is that a change was necessary in order to achieve the desired development. This includes bringing in a new head coach," continued Heidel. "However, this decision was not an easy one to make. I would like to thank Markus Weinzierl and wish him all the best for the future."
Domenico Tedesco is the man chosen to take the club forward next season. The 31-year-old began his coaching career within the youth set-up at VfB Stuttgart, where he took charge of the U17s between 2013 and 2015, before then joining TSG Hoffenheim to work with the U19s. Tedesco was awarded a Coach of the Year award among fellow trainee coaches in 2015/16. During the second half of last season, he took charge of second-division side FC Erzgebirge Aue, where he kept them up thanks to a strong run towards the end of the season.
"Domenico Tedesco may not have much experience in the professional game, but he has convinced us of how he intends to shape the sporting future of the club. How many other clubs would take their chances on such a young and innovative coach," quizzed Heidel. "The whole board and supervisory board at FC Schalke 04 support the decision."[/article]
Schalke hoping to unearth the next Julian Nagelsmann.
[article]The Royal Blues have parted ways with Markus Weinzierl and appointed Domenico Tedesco as new head coach for the upcoming season. The former FC Erzgebirge Aue boss has signed a two-year contract until 30th June 2019.
"We have been monitoring closely throughout the entire campaign in order to lay the foundations for the best possible season for FC Schalke 04 in the upcoming season," told sporting director Christian Heidel. "The conclusion of our assessments is that a change was necessary in order to achieve the desired development. This includes bringing in a new head coach," continued Heidel. "However, this decision was not an easy one to make. I would like to thank Markus Weinzierl and wish him all the best for the future."
Domenico Tedesco is the man chosen to take the club forward next season. The 31-year-old began his coaching career within the youth set-up at VfB Stuttgart, where he took charge of the U17s between 2013 and 2015, before then joining TSG Hoffenheim to work with the U19s. Tedesco was awarded a Coach of the Year award among fellow trainee coaches in 2015/16. During the second half of last season, he took charge of second-division side FC Erzgebirge Aue, where he kept them up thanks to a strong run towards the end of the season.
"Domenico Tedesco may not have much experience in the professional game, but he has convinced us of how he intends to shape the sporting future of the club. How many other clubs would take their chances on such a young and innovative coach," quizzed Heidel. "The whole board and supervisory board at FC Schalke 04 support the decision."[/article]
Schalke hoping to unearth the next Julian Nagelsmann.
Roger Schmidt - Beijing Sinobo Guoan (Head Coach)
[article]Chinese Super League side Beijing Guoan have appointed former Bayer Leverkusen boss Roger Schmidt as their head coach.
Guoan made the announcement on Saturday, with Schmidt due to be unveiled on July 1 after signing a two-and-a-half-year contract.
Schmidt, who was sacked by Bundesliga outfit Leverkusen in March after three years in charge, replaces Spaniard Jose Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lost his job following back-to-back defeats, which left Guoan seventh in the CSL and 16 points adrift of leaders Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao.
"We are delighted to announce that Roger Schmidt has been appointed as head coach of the first team," Guoan said in a statement.
"Schmidt, who is a standout example of the up-and-coming coaches in German, has won worldwide plaudits for his high-pressing style with Red Bull Salzburg and Bayer Leverkusen.
"We are convinced that Schmidt will give a new impetus to Beijing Guoan and will lead our team to reach new heights."
Guoan, who boast Brazil international Renato Augusto, Turkish striker Burak Yilmaz and Jonathan Soriano in their squad, are next in action against Tianjin Teda on June 18.[/article]
[article]Chinese Super League side Beijing Guoan have appointed former Bayer Leverkusen boss Roger Schmidt as their head coach.
Guoan made the announcement on Saturday, with Schmidt due to be unveiled on July 1 after signing a two-and-a-half-year contract.
Schmidt, who was sacked by Bundesliga outfit Leverkusen in March after three years in charge, replaces Spaniard Jose Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lost his job following back-to-back defeats, which left Guoan seventh in the CSL and 16 points adrift of leaders Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao.
"We are delighted to announce that Roger Schmidt has been appointed as head coach of the first team," Guoan said in a statement.
"Schmidt, who is a standout example of the up-and-coming coaches in German, has won worldwide plaudits for his high-pressing style with Red Bull Salzburg and Bayer Leverkusen.
"We are convinced that Schmidt will give a new impetus to Beijing Guoan and will lead our team to reach new heights."
Guoan, who boast Brazil international Renato Augusto, Turkish striker Burak Yilmaz and Jonathan Soriano in their squad, are next in action against Tianjin Teda on June 18.[/article]
Victor Lindelof - Man Utd (reportedly €35 million)
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Manchester United is pleased to announce that it has reached agreement with Benfica for the transfer of Victor Lindelof, subject to a medical examination, international clearance and personal terms.
A further announcement will be made once the transfer is complete.
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Serge Gnabry - Bayern Munich (reportedly €8 million)
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FC Bayern München have agreed the transfer of Serge Gnabry with Werder Bremen. Gnabry, 21, will sign a three-year contract at FC Bayern.
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, FC Bayern München chairman, declared: “We’re pleased that in Serge Gnabry another young German international is coming to FC Bayern. Serge has developed a lot at Bremen.”
Serge Gnabry said: “It’s a great honour to become part of FC Bayern. It’s going to be an exciting time and one that I’m very much looking forward to.”
Gnabry scored 11 goals for Werder last season and was the top scorer at the 2016 Olympics in Brazil as he helped Germany to win the silver medal.
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Fabio Capello - Jiangsu Suning (Head Coach)
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As expected, Fabio Capello has become the official Coach of Jiangsu Suning, signing an 18-month contract reported to be worth €10m.
The tactician had already flown out to China this morning to meet Suning chiefs and inspect the training ground.
This afternoon, the Chinese Super League club announced that Capello had been appointed.
“Today we have signed working contract with Mr. Fabio Capello,” read the statement.
“He will be the head coach of our team since today. Welcome Fabio!”
Although it was not specifically mentioned by the club, it’s believed Capello is bringing Italians Gianluca Zambrotta and Cristian Brocchi to join his staff.
Former England and Russia manager Capello will also oversee the youth academy and help build the infrastructure that Suning so far lack.
This club is owned by Suning Group, who also run Inter.
Paulo Sousa of Fiorentina was also linked with this position, but failed to agree personal terms.
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Manchester United is pleased to announce that it has reached agreement with Benfica for the transfer of Victor Lindelof, subject to a medical examination, international clearance and personal terms.
A further announcement will be made once the transfer is complete.
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Serge Gnabry - Bayern Munich (reportedly €8 million)
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FC Bayern München have agreed the transfer of Serge Gnabry with Werder Bremen. Gnabry, 21, will sign a three-year contract at FC Bayern.
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, FC Bayern München chairman, declared: “We’re pleased that in Serge Gnabry another young German international is coming to FC Bayern. Serge has developed a lot at Bremen.”
Serge Gnabry said: “It’s a great honour to become part of FC Bayern. It’s going to be an exciting time and one that I’m very much looking forward to.”
Gnabry scored 11 goals for Werder last season and was the top scorer at the 2016 Olympics in Brazil as he helped Germany to win the silver medal.
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Fabio Capello - Jiangsu Suning (Head Coach)
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As expected, Fabio Capello has become the official Coach of Jiangsu Suning, signing an 18-month contract reported to be worth €10m.
The tactician had already flown out to China this morning to meet Suning chiefs and inspect the training ground.
This afternoon, the Chinese Super League club announced that Capello had been appointed.
“Today we have signed working contract with Mr. Fabio Capello,” read the statement.
“He will be the head coach of our team since today. Welcome Fabio!”
Although it was not specifically mentioned by the club, it’s believed Capello is bringing Italians Gianluca Zambrotta and Cristian Brocchi to join his staff.
Former England and Russia manager Capello will also oversee the youth academy and help build the infrastructure that Suning so far lack.
This club is owned by Suning Group, who also run Inter.
Paulo Sousa of Fiorentina was also linked with this position, but failed to agree personal terms.
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Mathieu Valbuena - Fenerbahçe (undisclosed fee)
Ibrahima Konate - RB Leipzig (undisclosed fee)
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RB Leipzig have signed 18-year-old defender Ibrahima Konate from French Ligue 2 side Sochaux-Montbeliard.
Konate, a France youth international, has signed a deal until 2022, Leipzig announced on their official website.
"We have watched Ibrahima Konate for some time," sporting director Ralf Rangnick said.
"He is a young, highly talented player, who will reinforce our defence. For an 18-year-old, he possesses incredible ability."
Konate, who has made 13 appearances for Sochaux-Montbeliard, joins Leipzig as they continue preparations for their first-ever Champions League campaign.
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Ibrahima Konate - RB Leipzig (undisclosed fee)
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RB Leipzig have signed 18-year-old defender Ibrahima Konate from French Ligue 2 side Sochaux-Montbeliard.
Konate, a France youth international, has signed a deal until 2022, Leipzig announced on their official website.
"We have watched Ibrahima Konate for some time," sporting director Ralf Rangnick said.
"He is a young, highly talented player, who will reinforce our defence. For an 18-year-old, he possesses incredible ability."
Konate, who has made 13 appearances for Sochaux-Montbeliard, joins Leipzig as they continue preparations for their first-ever Champions League campaign.
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André Silva - AC Milan (€38 million + add ons up to €2 million)
That's Mateo Musacchio, Franck Kessié, Ricardo Rodríguez and André Silva for almost €100m
That's Mateo Musacchio, Franck Kessié, Ricardo Rodríguez and André Silva for almost €100m
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Héctor Moreno - Roma (reportedly €5 million)
Monchi's 1st signing at Roma
[article]AS Roma are pleased to announce the signing of central defender Hector Moreno from PSV Eindhoven.
The 29-year-old, who has 79 caps for Mexico, joins the club on a permanent basis and has signed a four-year contract that runs until 2021.
“I am very happy to sign for Roma,” Moreno said. “This represents an important step up in my career.
"I hope I can show my individual qualities and contribute to the overall success of the team.”
Moreno joins the Giallorossi following two seasons at Dutch club PSV, where he helped Phillip Cocu’s side win the Eredivisie title in 2015-16. He previously also won the Dutch league title with AZ Alkmaar in 2009, spending almost four years with the team after moving to Europe from Mexican side UNAM.
Before joining PSV he spent four years in Spain, making over 100 La Liga appearances for Espanyol.
“Moreno has been a target of mine for a long time, and fortunately now the circumstances are right for him to join us at Roma,” said Roma’s sporting director Monchi. “This is a central defender with a lot of international experience, and he perfectly fit the profile we were looking for.”
Moreno has a huge amount of international experience, having represented his country at both the 2010 and 2014 World Cups, and helping them to win the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2015.
He is currently with the national team ahead of this summer's Confederations Cup, which gets underway on Saturday, with Mexico one of eight countries competing in Russia.
Last season Moreno made a total of 32 league appearances for PSV, scoring seven goals.
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Eljero Elia - Istanbul Basaksehir (reportedly €1.5 million)
Monchi's 1st signing at Roma
[article]AS Roma are pleased to announce the signing of central defender Hector Moreno from PSV Eindhoven.
The 29-year-old, who has 79 caps for Mexico, joins the club on a permanent basis and has signed a four-year contract that runs until 2021.
“I am very happy to sign for Roma,” Moreno said. “This represents an important step up in my career.
"I hope I can show my individual qualities and contribute to the overall success of the team.”
Moreno joins the Giallorossi following two seasons at Dutch club PSV, where he helped Phillip Cocu’s side win the Eredivisie title in 2015-16. He previously also won the Dutch league title with AZ Alkmaar in 2009, spending almost four years with the team after moving to Europe from Mexican side UNAM.
Before joining PSV he spent four years in Spain, making over 100 La Liga appearances for Espanyol.
“Moreno has been a target of mine for a long time, and fortunately now the circumstances are right for him to join us at Roma,” said Roma’s sporting director Monchi. “This is a central defender with a lot of international experience, and he perfectly fit the profile we were looking for.”
Moreno has a huge amount of international experience, having represented his country at both the 2010 and 2014 World Cups, and helping them to win the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2015.
He is currently with the national team ahead of this summer's Confederations Cup, which gets underway on Saturday, with Mexico one of eight countries competing in Russia.
Last season Moreno made a total of 32 league appearances for PSV, scoring seven goals.
Predominantly a centre-back, he is also capable of playing at left-back.[/article]
Eljero Elia - Istanbul Basaksehir (reportedly €1.5 million)
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Peter Whittingham- Blackburn Rovers (free transfer)
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Rovers are delighted to announce the signing of former Cardiff City playmaker Peter Whittingham.
The 32-year-old, who becomes manager Tony Mowbray’s first signing, has put pen-to-paper on a two-year deal at Ewood Park, which runs through to the summer of 2019.
Whittingham started his career with Aston Villa, winning the FA Youth Cup in 2002, before making his first team debut in the Premier League in a 1-1 draw away to Newcastle in April 2003.
The winger would go on to play 66 games for the Midlands club, scoring twice, before joining Cardiff in January 2007.
Over the past decade, Whittingham has made over 450 appearances for the Welsh club, scoring 98 goals.
A set-piece specialist, the versatile midfielder played a prominent role in Cardiff’s remarkable run to the FA Cup final in 2008 and League Cup final in 2012, and was one of the standout performers as the Bluebirds secured the Championship crown in 2013.
An England Under-21 international, Whittingham leaves the Welsh capital as one of the club’s all-time leading scorers and with a vast collection of individual accolades, notably being named in the Championship Team of the Year on three occasions and the Football League Team of the Decade in 2015.
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Javi Varas - Granada (free transfer)
[article]Granada CF has completed the signing of goalkeeper, Javi Varas. The 34-year-old joins the club on a two-year contract, until the end of the 2018-19 season.
Boasting a wealth of shot-stopping experience, he arrives at our club on a free transfer from UD Las Palmas, where he has spent the last two seasons since the 2015-16 campaign with the Canary Islanders. [/article]
Justin Hoogma - Hoffenheim (undisclosed fee)
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TSG Hoffenheim have completed the signing of rising Dutch star Justin Hoogma. The centre back, who celebrated his 19th birthday last Sunday, comes to Kraichgau from Dutch Eredivisie club Heracles Almelo and has signed a contract with TSG until 30th June 2021.
“Justin is a highly talented defender, a left-footer who is extremely good at building up the play and has already made history at Dutch football’s top level,” said Alexander Rosen, director of football at Hoffenheim. The son of Nico-Jan Hoogma, who made 177 Bundesliga appearances for Hamburger SV between 1998 and 2004, Justin is the youngest player in Eredivisie history to have played every minute in a single season’s 34 games.
“Because of their playing style and their reputation of taking players to the next level, I was hooked right from our very first talks,” said the defender after putting pen to paper on his new deal with last season’s fourth-placed Bundesliga side. Justin Hoogma worked his way through FC Twente’s various youth teams before completing the move to Heracles Almelo. He has also made seven appearances for the Netherlands at youth level (U19 and U20).
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Carlos Salcedo - Eintracht Frankfurt (loan with option to buy)
[article]Mexico international defender Carlos Salcedo has joined Eintracht Frankfurt on a season-long loan from Chivas Guadalajara.
The 23-year-old is set to become the eighth Mexican to play in the Bundesliga, alongside international teammates Marco Fabian - who he joins at Frankfurt - and Bayer Leverkusen's Javier Hernandez.
A Chivas and Tigres UANL youth player and later a Real Salt Lake academy graduate, Guadalajara-born Salcedo made 25 MLS appearances for the RSL first team, before returning to hometown giants Chivas in January 2015. He turned out 49 times for his boyhood club, but was on the move again 18 months later, joining Fiorentina at the start of 2016/17 on loan.
"I am very exciting about playing in the Bundesliga, and for my new team in Frankfurt," Salcedo said. "It's a great step for me to be able to play in Germany, I am very happy."
The nine-time Mexico international, who made 20 appearances for La Viola in all competitions last term, is currently away on FIFA 2017 Confederations Cup duty.
"We've been watching Carlos for a long time," admitted Frankfurt sporting director Fredi Bobic. "With him we are bringing in a central defender who doesn't shy away from 50-50 challenges. He has real Mexican fighting spirit."
Salcedo will help to plug the gap left by Jesus Vallejo, who has returned to parent club Real Madrid after an impressive season on loan with the Eagles. The Mexican is Frankfurt's fourth summer recruit after Sebastien Haller (Utrecht), Gelson Fernandes (Stade Rennes) and Danny da Costa (Leverkusen), and the club have the option to make his loan move permanent next summer.
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Rovers are delighted to announce the signing of former Cardiff City playmaker Peter Whittingham.
The 32-year-old, who becomes manager Tony Mowbray’s first signing, has put pen-to-paper on a two-year deal at Ewood Park, which runs through to the summer of 2019.
Whittingham started his career with Aston Villa, winning the FA Youth Cup in 2002, before making his first team debut in the Premier League in a 1-1 draw away to Newcastle in April 2003.
The winger would go on to play 66 games for the Midlands club, scoring twice, before joining Cardiff in January 2007.
Over the past decade, Whittingham has made over 450 appearances for the Welsh club, scoring 98 goals.
A set-piece specialist, the versatile midfielder played a prominent role in Cardiff’s remarkable run to the FA Cup final in 2008 and League Cup final in 2012, and was one of the standout performers as the Bluebirds secured the Championship crown in 2013.
An England Under-21 international, Whittingham leaves the Welsh capital as one of the club’s all-time leading scorers and with a vast collection of individual accolades, notably being named in the Championship Team of the Year on three occasions and the Football League Team of the Decade in 2015.
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Javi Varas - Granada (free transfer)
[article]Granada CF has completed the signing of goalkeeper, Javi Varas. The 34-year-old joins the club on a two-year contract, until the end of the 2018-19 season.
Boasting a wealth of shot-stopping experience, he arrives at our club on a free transfer from UD Las Palmas, where he has spent the last two seasons since the 2015-16 campaign with the Canary Islanders. [/article]
Justin Hoogma - Hoffenheim (undisclosed fee)
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TSG Hoffenheim have completed the signing of rising Dutch star Justin Hoogma. The centre back, who celebrated his 19th birthday last Sunday, comes to Kraichgau from Dutch Eredivisie club Heracles Almelo and has signed a contract with TSG until 30th June 2021.
“Justin is a highly talented defender, a left-footer who is extremely good at building up the play and has already made history at Dutch football’s top level,” said Alexander Rosen, director of football at Hoffenheim. The son of Nico-Jan Hoogma, who made 177 Bundesliga appearances for Hamburger SV between 1998 and 2004, Justin is the youngest player in Eredivisie history to have played every minute in a single season’s 34 games.
“Because of their playing style and their reputation of taking players to the next level, I was hooked right from our very first talks,” said the defender after putting pen to paper on his new deal with last season’s fourth-placed Bundesliga side. Justin Hoogma worked his way through FC Twente’s various youth teams before completing the move to Heracles Almelo. He has also made seven appearances for the Netherlands at youth level (U19 and U20).
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Carlos Salcedo - Eintracht Frankfurt (loan with option to buy)
[article]Mexico international defender Carlos Salcedo has joined Eintracht Frankfurt on a season-long loan from Chivas Guadalajara.
The 23-year-old is set to become the eighth Mexican to play in the Bundesliga, alongside international teammates Marco Fabian - who he joins at Frankfurt - and Bayer Leverkusen's Javier Hernandez.
A Chivas and Tigres UANL youth player and later a Real Salt Lake academy graduate, Guadalajara-born Salcedo made 25 MLS appearances for the RSL first team, before returning to hometown giants Chivas in January 2015. He turned out 49 times for his boyhood club, but was on the move again 18 months later, joining Fiorentina at the start of 2016/17 on loan.
"I am very exciting about playing in the Bundesliga, and for my new team in Frankfurt," Salcedo said. "It's a great step for me to be able to play in Germany, I am very happy."
The nine-time Mexico international, who made 20 appearances for La Viola in all competitions last term, is currently away on FIFA 2017 Confederations Cup duty.
"We've been watching Carlos for a long time," admitted Frankfurt sporting director Fredi Bobic. "With him we are bringing in a central defender who doesn't shy away from 50-50 challenges. He has real Mexican fighting spirit."
Salcedo will help to plug the gap left by Jesus Vallejo, who has returned to parent club Real Madrid after an impressive season on loan with the Eagles. The Mexican is Frankfurt's fourth summer recruit after Sebastien Haller (Utrecht), Gelson Fernandes (Stade Rennes) and Danny da Costa (Leverkusen), and the club have the option to make his loan move permanent next summer.
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Eusebio Di Francesco - Roma (Head Coach)
[article]AS Roma are delighted to confirm the appointment of Eusebio Di Francesco as the club’s new head coach.
Di Francesco, 47, has signed an initial two-year contract with the Giallorossi which runs until the summer of 2019.
“When we sat down to discuss the ideal candidate for the role of Roma coach, we wanted someone who could come in and get the very best out of our first team players and also help bring through some of the great young talent coming out of our academy,” said AS Roma president Jim Pallotta.
“Our new sporting director Monchi singled out Eusebio Di Francesco and, with his style of play, we believe he’s the right fit for Roma.”
Di Francesco returns to Roma having previously represented the club during his playing days. The Pescara-born midfielder played for the Giallorossi for four seasons, joining the club in 1997 and leaving in the summer of 2001.
In total he made 129 appearances - scoring 16 goals - and helped the club win the Serie A title in 2000-01.
During his professional career he also earned international recognition, winning 12 caps for Italy. After retiring as a player in 2005, he subsequently returned to Roma as team operations manager for the 2005-06 campaign.
“I am extremely happy to be able to return to Roma, to coach a club that has always meant a lot to me,” Di Francesco said. “I am grateful to President Pallotta and all the directors for this opportunity.
"I will give everything I have to make sure this team gets the results it deserves.”
For the last five seasons Di Francesco has been head coach of Sassuolo, guiding the club to promotion from Serie B in 2013 before steering the Neroverdi to an historic sixth-place finish – and qualification for the Europa League – in 2016.
He has previously also coached Virtus Lanciano, Pescara and Lecce.[/article]
Fabio Grosso -Bari (Head Coach)
[article]Juventus youth team Coach Fabio Grosso has officially signed on as the new tactician for Serie B outfit Bari.
The 2006 World Cup winner retired from his playing career in 2012 and has been working at the Juve youth academy since 2013.
He was assistant manager for the Under-19 side, then their Coach at that level before he was handed the reins of the Primavera team in 2015.
Bari announced they had agreed a deal with 39-year-old Grosso this evening and he’ll be presented to the media next week.
He replaces Stefano Colantuono at the Stadio San Nicola.[/article]
David Stockdale - Birmingham (free transfer)
[article]Blues have pulled off a major transfer coup by signing promotion-winning goalkeeper David Stockdale from Brighton & Hove Albion.
Stockdale has penned a three-year deal with Blues which begins on 1 July runs until the summer of 2020
Stockdale’s current contract at Brighton expires at the end of this month. The Sussex club wanted to keep him but he moves to St. Andrew’s on a free transfer.
Leeds-born Stockdale, 31, was one of the most consistent players in the Sky Bet Championship last season as he helped the Seagulls to the runners-up spot behind Newcastle United and elevation to the Premier League.
Standing six feet three inches tall, Stockdale made 45 appearances for Chris Hughton's side during the 2016/17 campaign.
His performances saw him recognised by his professional peers as he was voted into The PFA Championship Team of the Year, as well as being included in the EFL Championship 2016/17 Team of the Season.
Stockdale helped Brighton finish third in the 2015/16 season, when they lost out in the Play-Off Semi-Finals to Sheffield Wednesday.
The experienced ‘keeper has celebrated promotion from this division before last season though – he was on loan at Hull City when the Tigers won promotion by finishing second in 2012/13.
Stockdale began his footballing career in Yorkshire, where he came through the youth ranks at Huddersfield Town and then York City.
Having made 27 appearances for the Minstermen, he joined Darlington in 2006 where he spent two years before being snapped up by Fulham.
He was with the Cottagers for a total six seasons, clocking up 39 Premier League outings, as well enjoying numerous loan stints away from Craven Cottage, including his successful time at Hull.
Stockdale linked up with the Seagulls in July 2014, appearing a total of 139 times for the South Coast outfit and missing just four Championship games over the last three seasons.[/article]
Benni McCarthy - Cape Town (Manager)
[article]AS Roma are delighted to confirm the appointment of Eusebio Di Francesco as the club’s new head coach.
Di Francesco, 47, has signed an initial two-year contract with the Giallorossi which runs until the summer of 2019.
“When we sat down to discuss the ideal candidate for the role of Roma coach, we wanted someone who could come in and get the very best out of our first team players and also help bring through some of the great young talent coming out of our academy,” said AS Roma president Jim Pallotta.
“Our new sporting director Monchi singled out Eusebio Di Francesco and, with his style of play, we believe he’s the right fit for Roma.”
Di Francesco returns to Roma having previously represented the club during his playing days. The Pescara-born midfielder played for the Giallorossi for four seasons, joining the club in 1997 and leaving in the summer of 2001.
In total he made 129 appearances - scoring 16 goals - and helped the club win the Serie A title in 2000-01.
During his professional career he also earned international recognition, winning 12 caps for Italy. After retiring as a player in 2005, he subsequently returned to Roma as team operations manager for the 2005-06 campaign.
“I am extremely happy to be able to return to Roma, to coach a club that has always meant a lot to me,” Di Francesco said. “I am grateful to President Pallotta and all the directors for this opportunity.
"I will give everything I have to make sure this team gets the results it deserves.”
For the last five seasons Di Francesco has been head coach of Sassuolo, guiding the club to promotion from Serie B in 2013 before steering the Neroverdi to an historic sixth-place finish – and qualification for the Europa League – in 2016.
He has previously also coached Virtus Lanciano, Pescara and Lecce.[/article]
Fabio Grosso -Bari (Head Coach)
[article]Juventus youth team Coach Fabio Grosso has officially signed on as the new tactician for Serie B outfit Bari.
The 2006 World Cup winner retired from his playing career in 2012 and has been working at the Juve youth academy since 2013.
He was assistant manager for the Under-19 side, then their Coach at that level before he was handed the reins of the Primavera team in 2015.
Bari announced they had agreed a deal with 39-year-old Grosso this evening and he’ll be presented to the media next week.
He replaces Stefano Colantuono at the Stadio San Nicola.[/article]
David Stockdale - Birmingham (free transfer)
[article]Blues have pulled off a major transfer coup by signing promotion-winning goalkeeper David Stockdale from Brighton & Hove Albion.
Stockdale has penned a three-year deal with Blues which begins on 1 July runs until the summer of 2020
Stockdale’s current contract at Brighton expires at the end of this month. The Sussex club wanted to keep him but he moves to St. Andrew’s on a free transfer.
Leeds-born Stockdale, 31, was one of the most consistent players in the Sky Bet Championship last season as he helped the Seagulls to the runners-up spot behind Newcastle United and elevation to the Premier League.
Standing six feet three inches tall, Stockdale made 45 appearances for Chris Hughton's side during the 2016/17 campaign.
His performances saw him recognised by his professional peers as he was voted into The PFA Championship Team of the Year, as well as being included in the EFL Championship 2016/17 Team of the Season.
Stockdale helped Brighton finish third in the 2015/16 season, when they lost out in the Play-Off Semi-Finals to Sheffield Wednesday.
The experienced ‘keeper has celebrated promotion from this division before last season though – he was on loan at Hull City when the Tigers won promotion by finishing second in 2012/13.
Stockdale began his footballing career in Yorkshire, where he came through the youth ranks at Huddersfield Town and then York City.
Having made 27 appearances for the Minstermen, he joined Darlington in 2006 where he spent two years before being snapped up by Fulham.
He was with the Cottagers for a total six seasons, clocking up 39 Premier League outings, as well enjoying numerous loan stints away from Craven Cottage, including his successful time at Hull.
Stockdale linked up with the Seagulls in July 2014, appearing a total of 139 times for the South Coast outfit and missing just four Championship games over the last three seasons.[/article]
Benni McCarthy - Cape Town (Manager)
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Bruma - RB Leipzig (reportedly €12.5 million plus add ons up to €2.5 million)
[article]Fresh from finishing second in their debut Bundesliga campaign and qualifying for the Champions League, RB Leipzig have looked to strengthen their squad once again with the signing of Portugal U21 international Bruma from Turkish side Galatasaray.
Bruma, whose full name is Armindo Tue Na Bangna, has put pen to paper on a five-year deal with the Saxony club, and at just 22 years of age, becomes another up-and-coming talent within the already youthful Leipzig squad.
Born in Guinea-Bissau, Bruma is a product of the Sporting Lisbon youth system in Portugal, which produced the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo. The winger moved to Turkey to join Galatasaray in 2013, where his debut season was cut short by a cruciate ligament injury.
However, after loan spells at Gaziantepspor and Real Sociedad, he has contributed 11 goals and six assists to the Istanbul club's push for a top-three finish this term.[/article]
[article]Fresh from finishing second in their debut Bundesliga campaign and qualifying for the Champions League, RB Leipzig have looked to strengthen their squad once again with the signing of Portugal U21 international Bruma from Turkish side Galatasaray.
Bruma, whose full name is Armindo Tue Na Bangna, has put pen to paper on a five-year deal with the Saxony club, and at just 22 years of age, becomes another up-and-coming talent within the already youthful Leipzig squad.
Born in Guinea-Bissau, Bruma is a product of the Sporting Lisbon youth system in Portugal, which produced the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo. The winger moved to Turkey to join Galatasaray in 2013, where his debut season was cut short by a cruciate ligament injury.
However, after loan spells at Gaziantepspor and Real Sociedad, he has contributed 11 goals and six assists to the Istanbul club's push for a top-three finish this term.[/article]
BENNI McCARTHY!
Ricky van Wolfswinkel - FC Basel (reportedly €5 million)
Corentin Tolisso - Bayern (reportedly €35 million plus add ons)
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FC Bayern Munich have signed Olympique Lyonnais midfielder Corentin Tolisso. The 22-year-old France international has put pen to paper on a five-year deal with the German record champions.
Following a medical in Munich and the contract signing, the 1.81m central midfielder, who scored 14 times for Lyon last season, said: “I had a wonderful time at Lyon, and I’m very thankful for that. Now I’m really pleased to be at one of the best clubs in Europe. I have great aims for my time at FC Bayern. Today is a great day for me.”
FC Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said: “We’re really pleased we’ve been able to sign such a young and interesting player ahead of stiff competition from abroad. Corentin Tolisso was Carlo Ancelotti’s wish for our midfield.”
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FC Bayern Munich have signed Olympique Lyonnais midfielder Corentin Tolisso. The 22-year-old France international has put pen to paper on a five-year deal with the German record champions.
Following a medical in Munich and the contract signing, the 1.81m central midfielder, who scored 14 times for Lyon last season, said: “I had a wonderful time at Lyon, and I’m very thankful for that. Now I’m really pleased to be at one of the best clubs in Europe. I have great aims for my time at FC Bayern. Today is a great day for me.”
FC Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said: “We’re really pleased we’ve been able to sign such a young and interesting player ahead of stiff competition from abroad. Corentin Tolisso was Carlo Ancelotti’s wish for our midfield.”
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Luiz Araujo - Lille (€10.5 million)
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Lille and Marcelo Bielsa has completed their first signing of the season, signing Brazilian forward Luiz Araujo.
Joining from Brazilian giants Sao Paulo FC, Araujo has been considered by many as one of the best young Brazilian players, making this a potentially great coup for Marcelo Bielsa’s side.
Araujo has been quite successful at youth level in Brazil, being top scorer in the youth Copa Libertadores and winning the U17 and U20 World Cups. He started his first team career with Sao Paulo as a bench player, coming on late into games and providing a burst of speed and flair to his side.
LOSC General Director Marc Ingla said, “We are pleased to have signed Luiz Araujo, whom we have been trying to sign since January. He has the profile as a left winger who likes to stick by the sidelines and likes to combine power and speed, not forgetting his real qualities in front of the goal.”
“He is a young and spectacular player, who wants to be quickly and successfully integrated into this Lille squad.”
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Roderick Miranda - Wolves (reportedly €3 million)
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Wolves have completed a deal to sign central defender Roderick Miranda from top flight Portuguese side Rio Ave.
Miranda joins for an undisclosed fee and has put pen to paper on a four-year deal.
A junior international with Portugal up to and including Under-20 level, the 26-year-old Portuguese centre back began his career with Benfica.
During his time with the current champions he was on loaned to Servette in Switzerland and also Deportivo La Coruna in Spain's La Liga, where he made three appearances.
The defender joined Rio Ave in the summer of 2013, where he first worked with recently appointed Wolves Head Coach Nuno Espírito Santo.
Miranda signed a long term contract with the Portuguese side and it is there he has enjoyed his most regular run of football, making 94 appearances in total, scoring four goals.
His international experience includes helping Portugal’s Under-20s to the final of the 2011 World Cup, where they were beaten 3-2 by Brazil after extra time.
Speaking after Miranda's arrival, Sporting Director Kevin Thelwell said: "Roderick's a player that we've seen many times, having had great experience at a top, top level.
"He's very good on the ball and I'm sure he'll be a great addition to Nuno Espírito Santo's squad going forward."
The 26-year-old spoke highly of the Sky Bet Championship and is looking forward to a new challenge. He said: "This is perhaps one of the best leagues in the world so to be a part of this league is a dream - I want to help Wolves to be as high as possible."
Miranda is the second new arrival at Wolves this summer, following another centre back Ryan Bennett, who arrived from Norwich as a free agent.
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Lille and Marcelo Bielsa has completed their first signing of the season, signing Brazilian forward Luiz Araujo.
Joining from Brazilian giants Sao Paulo FC, Araujo has been considered by many as one of the best young Brazilian players, making this a potentially great coup for Marcelo Bielsa’s side.
Araujo has been quite successful at youth level in Brazil, being top scorer in the youth Copa Libertadores and winning the U17 and U20 World Cups. He started his first team career with Sao Paulo as a bench player, coming on late into games and providing a burst of speed and flair to his side.
LOSC General Director Marc Ingla said, “We are pleased to have signed Luiz Araujo, whom we have been trying to sign since January. He has the profile as a left winger who likes to stick by the sidelines and likes to combine power and speed, not forgetting his real qualities in front of the goal.”
“He is a young and spectacular player, who wants to be quickly and successfully integrated into this Lille squad.”
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Roderick Miranda - Wolves (reportedly €3 million)
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Wolves have completed a deal to sign central defender Roderick Miranda from top flight Portuguese side Rio Ave.
Miranda joins for an undisclosed fee and has put pen to paper on a four-year deal.
A junior international with Portugal up to and including Under-20 level, the 26-year-old Portuguese centre back began his career with Benfica.
During his time with the current champions he was on loaned to Servette in Switzerland and also Deportivo La Coruna in Spain's La Liga, where he made three appearances.
The defender joined Rio Ave in the summer of 2013, where he first worked with recently appointed Wolves Head Coach Nuno Espírito Santo.
Miranda signed a long term contract with the Portuguese side and it is there he has enjoyed his most regular run of football, making 94 appearances in total, scoring four goals.
His international experience includes helping Portugal’s Under-20s to the final of the 2011 World Cup, where they were beaten 3-2 by Brazil after extra time.
Speaking after Miranda's arrival, Sporting Director Kevin Thelwell said: "Roderick's a player that we've seen many times, having had great experience at a top, top level.
"He's very good on the ball and I'm sure he'll be a great addition to Nuno Espírito Santo's squad going forward."
The 26-year-old spoke highly of the Sky Bet Championship and is looking forward to a new challenge. He said: "This is perhaps one of the best leagues in the world so to be a part of this league is a dream - I want to help Wolves to be as high as possible."
Miranda is the second new arrival at Wolves this summer, following another centre back Ryan Bennett, who arrived from Norwich as a free agent.
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Anyone seen Tolisso play? I feel like I have never even heard of him..
Seconded. Flew completely under my radar.
Thirded.
Probably partly due to the attention the Monaco lads garnered over the course of the season. If Renato Sanches comes good, Bayern will have quite a midfield.
Paco Herrera - Sporting Gjion (Head Coach)
[article]Sporting Gijon have appointed vastly experienced Coach Paco Herrera following the side’s relegation from La Liga, the club have confirmed.
Herrera recently left La Liga 123 rivals Real Valladolid after narrowly missing out on a promotion playoff spot and will replace Rubi, who failed to save the Asturians from relegation, in the hot seat at El Molinon.
Sporting will be the twelfth Spanish side coached by Herrera and the 63-year-old represented the club as a player between 1974-77.
He will now join up with Miguel Torrecilla at Sporting, who left his position as sporting director at Real Betis at the end of last month.
The club are braced for a series of player departures this summer, with Spanish youth international Jorge Mere set to join Los Verdiblancos while a number of others may leave the Asturian side.
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Diego Martinez - Osasuna (Head Coach)
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Osasuna have appointed Sevilla Atletico Coach Diego Martinez on a two-year contract following their relegation to La Liga 123.
The 36-year-old Coach was previously assistant to Unai Emery with the Andalucians before taking the helms at the club’s B side in 2014, before guiding them to the second tier last summer.
Martinez enjoyed a fantastic 2016-17, guiding Sevilla Atletico to a mid-table 13th placed finish in La Liga 123, while they were threatening the top six spots until February.
The former Celta Vigo and Cadiz player will replace the outgoing Petar Vasiljevic at El Sadar, hoping to stabilise the club and mount a promotion challenge next season.
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[article]Sporting Gijon have appointed vastly experienced Coach Paco Herrera following the side’s relegation from La Liga, the club have confirmed.
Herrera recently left La Liga 123 rivals Real Valladolid after narrowly missing out on a promotion playoff spot and will replace Rubi, who failed to save the Asturians from relegation, in the hot seat at El Molinon.
Sporting will be the twelfth Spanish side coached by Herrera and the 63-year-old represented the club as a player between 1974-77.
He will now join up with Miguel Torrecilla at Sporting, who left his position as sporting director at Real Betis at the end of last month.
The club are braced for a series of player departures this summer, with Spanish youth international Jorge Mere set to join Los Verdiblancos while a number of others may leave the Asturian side.
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Diego Martinez - Osasuna (Head Coach)
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Osasuna have appointed Sevilla Atletico Coach Diego Martinez on a two-year contract following their relegation to La Liga 123.
The 36-year-old Coach was previously assistant to Unai Emery with the Andalucians before taking the helms at the club’s B side in 2014, before guiding them to the second tier last summer.
Martinez enjoyed a fantastic 2016-17, guiding Sevilla Atletico to a mid-table 13th placed finish in La Liga 123, while they were threatening the top six spots until February.
The former Celta Vigo and Cadiz player will replace the outgoing Petar Vasiljevic at El Sadar, hoping to stabilise the club and mount a promotion challenge next season.
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Thomas Christiansen Tarín - Leeds Utd (Head Coach)
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Leeds United are delighted to announce that Thomas Christiansen Tarín has agreed to become the new head coach at Elland Road.
Christiansen joins the club from APOEL Nicosia in Cyprus after winning the First Division title last season, as well as leading his former club to the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League.
Prior to his spell at APOEL, the 44 year-old secured AEK Larnaca two second place finishes in the Cypriot First Division, the highest position in the clubs history.
Born in Denmark, as a player Christiansen started his career with Barcelona and also had spells at Villarreal and German outfit VFL Bochum.
With the option to play for Denmark or Spain at international level, he opted for the latter, winning two caps for Spain and scoring one goal.
Speaking about the appointment, Leeds United Managing Director, Angus Kinnear said: “We are delighted to make this announcement today as it successfully concludes what has been a thorough and extensive search, following a huge level of interest from all over the football world.
“We wanted to appoint someone who can help us create a winning culture at the club and unite everyone connected with Leeds United, from the players to the supporters, ultimately taking the club back to where we all feel we belong.
“Thomas was someone who had been on our radar from the very early stages of the process and quickly established himself as the outstanding candidate.
"We are confident we have found a man with who can work with us to take the club to the next level.”
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Leeds United are delighted to announce that Thomas Christiansen Tarín has agreed to become the new head coach at Elland Road.
Christiansen joins the club from APOEL Nicosia in Cyprus after winning the First Division title last season, as well as leading his former club to the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League.
Prior to his spell at APOEL, the 44 year-old secured AEK Larnaca two second place finishes in the Cypriot First Division, the highest position in the clubs history.
Born in Denmark, as a player Christiansen started his career with Barcelona and also had spells at Villarreal and German outfit VFL Bochum.
With the option to play for Denmark or Spain at international level, he opted for the latter, winning two caps for Spain and scoring one goal.
Speaking about the appointment, Leeds United Managing Director, Angus Kinnear said: “We are delighted to make this announcement today as it successfully concludes what has been a thorough and extensive search, following a huge level of interest from all over the football world.
“We wanted to appoint someone who can help us create a winning culture at the club and unite everyone connected with Leeds United, from the players to the supporters, ultimately taking the club back to where we all feel we belong.
“Thomas was someone who had been on our radar from the very early stages of the process and quickly established himself as the outstanding candidate.
"We are confident we have found a man with who can work with us to take the club to the next level.”
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Jordan Pickford - Everton (£25 million with add ons up to £5 million)
[article]Jordan Pickford says he is ready for an “exciting time” for him and for Everton after signing a five-year deal with the Blues for a Club-record fee.
The highly-rated goalkeeper has moved to Goodison Park from Sunderland after the first and only negotiations commenced between Everton and the north east club last weekend. A deal was agreed quickly and harmoniously, enabling talks to then begin with the player.
The £25m fee for the 23-year-old could rise to £30m depending on team and individual performances – a British record and third highest fee in the world for any player in that position.
Pickford, who has represented England at every level from Under-16s to Under-21s and received his first call-up to the senior squad in October, was shortlisted for PFA Young Player of the Year last season despite Sunderland’s relegation from the Premier League.
The keeper revealed he was looking forward to getting started at “massive club” Everton – and boosting the Blues with “match-winning saves”.
Speaking to evertonfc.com while on England Under-21 duty in Poland ahead of the European Championships, he said: “It’s great to sign for the Club. Last season was my first in the Premier League so to get this opportunity with Everton now, to be able to go forward with my career and show everyone what I can do with Everton is unbelievable.
“It’s a great club, a massive club and I think it’s a great opportunity and the right time for me to come to Everton and show what I can do.
“This is an exciting time for the Club and for me, too, with the ambition being shown. I just want to be the best I can be to help.
“I know Mason (Holgate – his England Under-21 teammate) and a few of the other lads at Everton from younger age groups and the Club’s only going forward, so it’s the best thing I can be doing.
“I remember playing (at Everton) on my first game back from injury last season for Sunderland. When I came out for the second half the fans gave me a clap and applauded then so I can’t wait to get out there on the pitch at Goodison.
“I’ve just got to show people what I can do, keep training and working hard and when it comes to game day, produce what I can do - making match-winning saves, showing what my distribution is like and making the right saves at the right times.”
Pickford admitted he was looking forward to working with Ronald Koeman, and the Toffees manager spoke of the importance of signing the Sunderland Academy graduate.
“I’m really pleased we’ve made what I'm sure will be a significant signing for Everton Football Club,” said the Dutchman.
“Jordan is a very talented young professional who also has a real hunger for success, and that's important for us as we now look to make further progress in the seasons ahead.
“We've seen the quality he has through his performances in the Premier League last season and, given his young age, we're sure he will get even better. I’m looking forward to welcoming Jordan to the group next month and wish him every success with the England Under-21 squad in Poland.”
Pickford, who made his first-team debut for Sunderland in January 2016, hopes joining Everton can help him break into the senior England team next season. But first he is looking forward to tasting European football as the Blues prepare for the start of their Europa League campaign on 27 July.
“It will be a great experience, (with me) only being young, but it’s another test for me and I feel ready for it,” added the shot-stopper. “The Europa League will be a big tournament, as well.
“I’ve got the Under-21s tournament now, which is massive for me and the group of lads I’m with. Hopefully I can be the best I can be and it can put me in good stead for next season to try to get into the senior team.”[/article]
Christoph Zimmermann - Norwich (free transfer)
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Norwich City are set to sign central defender Christoph Zimmermann, 24, on a two-year deal with a year option.
Zimmermann is due to join the Canaries on July 1 following the end of his contract with Borussia Dortmund II. He was a mainstay in the Dortmund II side under Norwich City Head Coach Daniel Farke last season, and was also a regular at the German outfit under current Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner.
He joined Dortmund II in 2014 after two seasons with Borussia Monchengladbach II, and he was also part of Monchengladbach’s youth set-up.
Speaking exclusively to Norwich City TV after signing for the Canaries, Zimmermann said: “I’m extremely delighted and very honoured for the opportunity.
“I’m already counting the days to get started. I’ve had a really positive first impression, so I’m looking forward to meeting all the guys and I cannot wait to start working.”
City’s Head Coach Daniel Farke added: “He’s very big, tall, strong and powerful and he’s an intelligent boy. He was my captain of my under-23 team at Borussia Dortmund, and he fits English football because of his powerful way.
“We’re very happy he’s chosen to come to Norwich.”
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[article]Jordan Pickford says he is ready for an “exciting time” for him and for Everton after signing a five-year deal with the Blues for a Club-record fee.
The highly-rated goalkeeper has moved to Goodison Park from Sunderland after the first and only negotiations commenced between Everton and the north east club last weekend. A deal was agreed quickly and harmoniously, enabling talks to then begin with the player.
The £25m fee for the 23-year-old could rise to £30m depending on team and individual performances – a British record and third highest fee in the world for any player in that position.
Pickford, who has represented England at every level from Under-16s to Under-21s and received his first call-up to the senior squad in October, was shortlisted for PFA Young Player of the Year last season despite Sunderland’s relegation from the Premier League.
The keeper revealed he was looking forward to getting started at “massive club” Everton – and boosting the Blues with “match-winning saves”.
Speaking to evertonfc.com while on England Under-21 duty in Poland ahead of the European Championships, he said: “It’s great to sign for the Club. Last season was my first in the Premier League so to get this opportunity with Everton now, to be able to go forward with my career and show everyone what I can do with Everton is unbelievable.
“It’s a great club, a massive club and I think it’s a great opportunity and the right time for me to come to Everton and show what I can do.
“This is an exciting time for the Club and for me, too, with the ambition being shown. I just want to be the best I can be to help.
“I know Mason (Holgate – his England Under-21 teammate) and a few of the other lads at Everton from younger age groups and the Club’s only going forward, so it’s the best thing I can be doing.
“I remember playing (at Everton) on my first game back from injury last season for Sunderland. When I came out for the second half the fans gave me a clap and applauded then so I can’t wait to get out there on the pitch at Goodison.
“I’ve just got to show people what I can do, keep training and working hard and when it comes to game day, produce what I can do - making match-winning saves, showing what my distribution is like and making the right saves at the right times.”
Pickford admitted he was looking forward to working with Ronald Koeman, and the Toffees manager spoke of the importance of signing the Sunderland Academy graduate.
“I’m really pleased we’ve made what I'm sure will be a significant signing for Everton Football Club,” said the Dutchman.
“Jordan is a very talented young professional who also has a real hunger for success, and that's important for us as we now look to make further progress in the seasons ahead.
“We've seen the quality he has through his performances in the Premier League last season and, given his young age, we're sure he will get even better. I’m looking forward to welcoming Jordan to the group next month and wish him every success with the England Under-21 squad in Poland.”
Pickford, who made his first-team debut for Sunderland in January 2016, hopes joining Everton can help him break into the senior England team next season. But first he is looking forward to tasting European football as the Blues prepare for the start of their Europa League campaign on 27 July.
“It will be a great experience, (with me) only being young, but it’s another test for me and I feel ready for it,” added the shot-stopper. “The Europa League will be a big tournament, as well.
“I’ve got the Under-21s tournament now, which is massive for me and the group of lads I’m with. Hopefully I can be the best I can be and it can put me in good stead for next season to try to get into the senior team.”[/article]
Christoph Zimmermann - Norwich (free transfer)
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Norwich City are set to sign central defender Christoph Zimmermann, 24, on a two-year deal with a year option.
Zimmermann is due to join the Canaries on July 1 following the end of his contract with Borussia Dortmund II. He was a mainstay in the Dortmund II side under Norwich City Head Coach Daniel Farke last season, and was also a regular at the German outfit under current Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner.
He joined Dortmund II in 2014 after two seasons with Borussia Monchengladbach II, and he was also part of Monchengladbach’s youth set-up.
Speaking exclusively to Norwich City TV after signing for the Canaries, Zimmermann said: “I’m extremely delighted and very honoured for the opportunity.
“I’m already counting the days to get started. I’ve had a really positive first impression, so I’m looking forward to meeting all the guys and I cannot wait to start working.”
City’s Head Coach Daniel Farke added: “He’s very big, tall, strong and powerful and he’s an intelligent boy. He was my captain of my under-23 team at Borussia Dortmund, and he fits English football because of his powerful way.
“We’re very happy he’s chosen to come to Norwich.”
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Claudio Ranieri - Nantes (Head Coach)
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Claudio Ranieri is officially the new Coach of Ligue 1 side FC Nantes, signing a two-year contract.
The former Leicester City tactician steps in for Sergio Conceicao, who left this summer for FC Porto.
Ranieri, being aged 65, needed special dispensation from the French Federation and was granted it, despite the opposition of coaching union President Raymond Domenech.
It is a return to France for the Italian, who already had two years at Monaco.
Among his other clubs were Napoli, Fiorentina, Valencia, Atletico Madrid, Parma, Juventus, Roma and Inter.
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Claudio Ranieri is officially the new Coach of Ligue 1 side FC Nantes, signing a two-year contract.
The former Leicester City tactician steps in for Sergio Conceicao, who left this summer for FC Porto.
Ranieri, being aged 65, needed special dispensation from the French Federation and was granted it, despite the opposition of coaching union President Raymond Domenech.
It is a return to France for the Italian, who already had two years at Monaco.
Among his other clubs were Napoli, Fiorentina, Valencia, Atletico Madrid, Parma, Juventus, Roma and Inter.
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Harry Maguire - Leicester (reportedly £17 million)
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Leicester City are delighted to announce the signing of defender Harry Maguire from Hull City for an undisclosed fee.
Maguire, 24, joins the Foxes on a five-year deal and will link up with his new team-mates in early July ahead of their pre-season training camp in Austria.
Speaking exclusively to LCFC TV, he said: “It’s obviously a very exciting time for myself. Once I had my eyes on this club, I always wanted to join. Thankfully I’m here so I can’t wait to get the season started and kick on.
“There were a number of clubs interested, but when I met the manager here, he pretty much swayed it into the direction of this club. He showed me the way that the Club is going. It’s on the up and it looks very promising for the future, so credit to the gaffer.
“You can see that with the structure of the Club, it’s going to look upwards rather than down so that was a big reason why, as soon as I knew there was an interest, I wanted to jump at the opportunity.”
The Sheffield-born centre back made his professional debut for Sheffield United in April 2011 and went on to make over 100 appearances for the Blades across three seasons.
Maguire then made the permanent switch to Hull City in July 2014 and played six times for the Tigers before joining Wigan Athletic on loan in February 2015.
With Championship experience under his belt, Maguire was heavily involved for Hull during the 2015/16 season, featuring 33 times in all competitions to help his side gain promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs.
The 2016/17 campaign also proved to be productive for the former England Under-21 defender, who made a total of 36 appearances, earning Hull’s fans’ and players’ player of the season titles in the process.
The centre back will provide strong defensive competition in the City set-up, as Craig Shakespeare’s men prepare for a fourth-straight campaign in England’s top flight.
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Leicester City are delighted to announce the signing of defender Harry Maguire from Hull City for an undisclosed fee.
Maguire, 24, joins the Foxes on a five-year deal and will link up with his new team-mates in early July ahead of their pre-season training camp in Austria.
Speaking exclusively to LCFC TV, he said: “It’s obviously a very exciting time for myself. Once I had my eyes on this club, I always wanted to join. Thankfully I’m here so I can’t wait to get the season started and kick on.
“There were a number of clubs interested, but when I met the manager here, he pretty much swayed it into the direction of this club. He showed me the way that the Club is going. It’s on the up and it looks very promising for the future, so credit to the gaffer.
“You can see that with the structure of the Club, it’s going to look upwards rather than down so that was a big reason why, as soon as I knew there was an interest, I wanted to jump at the opportunity.”
The Sheffield-born centre back made his professional debut for Sheffield United in April 2011 and went on to make over 100 appearances for the Blades across three seasons.
Maguire then made the permanent switch to Hull City in July 2014 and played six times for the Tigers before joining Wigan Athletic on loan in February 2015.
With Championship experience under his belt, Maguire was heavily involved for Hull during the 2015/16 season, featuring 33 times in all competitions to help his side gain promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs.
The 2016/17 campaign also proved to be productive for the former England Under-21 defender, who made a total of 36 appearances, earning Hull’s fans’ and players’ player of the season titles in the process.
The centre back will provide strong defensive competition in the City set-up, as Craig Shakespeare’s men prepare for a fourth-straight campaign in England’s top flight.
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Reportedly £12m up front with £5m add ons. He's apparently earning £80k per week too!
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