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Gianluigi Buffon Signs One-Year Extension With Juventus

Jun 29, 2020 1:35 PM

Gianluigi Buffon has signed a one-year extension with Juventus.

Buffon returned to Juventus at the start of the 19-20 season after one season with Paris Saint-Germain.

"There are players who need no introduction," the club said in a statement. "Champions whose story speaks for itself, and whose connection with the shirt they wear is indissoluble.

"Examples on the pitch and in the locker room, leaders, driving forces, bearers of the Bianconeri DNA, who wear it as a second skin.

"Gianluigi Buffon. Giorgio Chiellini. Captains, legends. Bianconeri since the beginning. Bianconeri forever. And to confirm it, in case there is a need, today their contract renewals have become official, for another: 2021!"

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Konrad De La Fuente Signs Barcelona Contract Through 2022

Jun 28, 2020 2:30 PM

Konrad de la Fuente signed a new Barcelona contract through the 2022 season.

The 18-year-old de la Fuente currently plays for Barcelona's B team.

The new contract includes a $56 million release clause, which will rise to $112 million if he is promoted to the first team.

De la Fuente has previously represented the US at the U20 level. 

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Arjen Robben Comes Out Of Retirement, Will Join FC Groningen

Jun 27, 2020 6:09 PM

Arjen Robben announced that he will come out of retirement to join FC Groningen next season.

Robben began his career at Groningen in 2000 before joining PSV.

"I have spoken to multiple people in the club and the fans organised 'Arjen, follow your heart'. It started to get to me and now it is my mission.

"I am working on my comeback. If it will succeed, I don't know. But won't be about my motivation. It is my dream to play in the jersey of FC Groningen again," said Robben.

Groningen finished ninth in the Eredivisie this season.

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Barcelona Set To Sign 16-Year-Old Fabian Luzzi

Jun 13, 2020 10:48 PM

Barcelona are set to sign 16-Year-Old Rayo Vallecano forward Fabian Luzzi.

Luzzi was also tracked by Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.

Real Madrid reportedly pulled out of signing Luzzi once they saw Barcelona's offer.

Luzzi will join Barcelona's U-19 side. 

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Adam Lallana Signs Short-Term Extension With Liverpool

Jun 9, 2020 4:05 PM

Adam Lallana signed a short-term extension to remain with Liverpool for the remainder of the season.

Lallana's contract was due to expire at the end of June.

Despite injuries during the latter part of his Liverpool career, Klopp said Lallana, who arrived from Southampton in June 2014, deserves the chance to share in the club's imminent title celebrations.

Lallana has started just three league games this season, coming on as a substitute on 12 occasions.

"I know how highly sought after Adam is in this moment by other clubs who want him for next season, so for him this is a commitment to us and we are very appreciative to him for it," Jurgen Klopp told the club's website.

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