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Olivier Giroud Signs With LAFC

May 14, 2024 1:53 PM

Olivier Giroud has signed with LAFC and will join the club after the Euros this summer.

LAFC’s general manager, John Thorrington, said the club has been eager to add Giroud since last year.

The Guardian

Tags: Los Angeles FC, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Kylian Mbappe Announces He's Leaving Paris Saint-Germain

May 10, 2024 2:06 PM

Kylian Mbappe has publicly confirmed he will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the conclusion of the current season. PSG was eliminated from the Champions League this week after they lost in the semifinals to Borussia Dortmund.

Mbappe is widely expected to sign with Real Madrid.

"Hi everyone, it's Kylian. I wanted to speak to you, I've always said that I would speak with you when the time comes and so I wanted to announce to you all that it's my last year at Paris Saint-Germain," said Mbappe.

"I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end in a few weeks. I will play my last game at the Parc des Princes on Sunday.

"It's a lot of emotions, many years where I had the chance and the great honour to be a member of the biggest French club, one of the best in the world which allowed me to arrive here, to have my first experience in a club with a lot of pressure, to grow as a player of course, by being alongside some of the best in history, some of the greatest champions, to meet a lot of people, to grow as a man as well with all the glory and the mistakes I've made."

Mbappe joined PSG in 2017 from Monaco on a transfer worth €180 million. Mbappe went on to win the World Cup with France the next season and were the runners up in 2022. 

While PSG enjoyed great success in Ligue 1 during Mbappe's tenure, they were unable to accomplish their goal of winning the Champions League.

RealGM Staff Report

Tags: Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Sergino Dest To Return To Barcelona After PSV Decline Buy Option

May 9, 2024 9:19 PM

Sergino Dest will return to Barcelona after PSV Eindhoven declined to exercise their option to sign him permanently. 

Dest, 23, has been a mainstay in the PSV side this season as they won the Eredivisie.

Dest tore his ACL in training last month and faces an extended recovery. 

Sam Marsden, Moises Llorens/ESPN

Tags: Barcelona, PSV Eindhoven, Loan, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Pau Cubarsi, Barcelona Sign Extension With $536M Release Clause

May 9, 2024 12:10 PM

Pau Cubarsi has signed a new contract with Barcelona until 2027, with his release clause rising to $536 million.

Premier League clubs were interested in Cubarsi with reports of a $10 million release clause.

Cubarsimade his first team debut in January while he was still just 16 and has since established himself as a regular alongside Ronald Araujo in the middle of the back four ahead of Inigo Martinez and Andreas Christensen.

Sam Marsden, Moises Llorens/ESPN

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Cavan Sullivan Signs Record Homegrown Deal With Philadelphia

May 9, 2024 12:06 PM

Cavan Sullivan has signed the largest homegrown contract in MLS history with the Philadelphia Union. Sullivan, 14, will transfer to Manchester City after he turns 18 as part of the deal.

Sullivan's older brother, Quinn, 20, has been a first-team player on Philadelphia since 2021.

"I've always wanted to start my career here because this is my home and I've always been on the sidelines of Quinn's games and I've been in and around the facility when my uncle worked here," Sullivan told ESPN. "So, I've always been inspired and to play in front of this culture, and these fans are special.

"But I also think the collaboration between the Union and the City Group was -- I think that did it for me. I always watch Man City. They're like every kid's dream team. For [Philadelphia and Man City] to come together and agree on something -- I sat with my family and my agents and we decided that it was the best plan."

On whether Sullivan will debut before July 29, Union coach Jim Curtin told ESPN: "If he's healthy, he'll do it."

Sullivan's best position is still yet to be determined, but he's an attacker who is dynamic with the ball at his feet and confident taking on defenders. Curtin said he could serve as a second striker or an attacking player and that his versatility will be an asset for the Union.

"I would say the big word is 'playmaker,'" Sullivan said. "That's what I try and be every game, every training. I think I'm good on the dribble. My decision-making is pretty good, and my vision on the field is one of my qualities."

Kyle Bonagura/ESPN

Tags: Manchester City, Philadelphia Union, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Chelsea Confident Of Chances To Sign 'Messinho' Estevao Willian

May 9, 2024 9:57 AM

Chelsea are confident of their chances to sign Palmeiras prodigy Estevao Willian. 

Palmeiras are holding out for around €30 million plus add-ons for Estevao, whose contract runs until 2026. 

The 17-year-old winger is nicknamed Messinho.

Chelsea have shopped extensively in Brazil for young talent in the past two years, signing Andrey Santos, Deivid Washington and Angelo. 

Jacob Steinberg/The Guardian

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Jadon Sancho's United Exit Expected To Become Permanent

May 2, 2024 10:57 PM

Jadon Sancho is expected to leave Manchester United permanently this summer even if Erik ten Hag is dismissed as manager.

Sancho was loaned back to Borussia Dortmund back in January. Dortmund would like to keep Sancho, but they would struggle to afford his contract and transfer fee.

A second loan spell covering the 2024-25 season is a possibility, but United's preference is for a permanent transfer.

United signed Sancho in 2021 from Dortmund for $91 million.

Sancho has returned to form since rejoining Dortmund.

Rob Dawson/ESPN

Tags: Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United, Loan, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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United Emerge As Favorites To Sign Michael Olise From Crystal Palace

May 2, 2024 11:26 AM

Manchester United have emerged as the frontrunners to sign Michael Olise from Crystal Palace.

Olise has a release clause that becomes active this summer that is believed to be between £50 million and £60 million.

Olise has seven goals and four assists in 16 matches this season with Palace. 

James Olley/ESPN

Tags: Crystal Palace, Manchester United, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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