Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid this summer? Bondy’s crack situation is extremely unclear, as PSG wait to find out if they agree to extend. Otherwise, the door will be open to a transfer. Marca, however, hint that optimism is not excessive in Spain. Especially since “KM” has, it is said, no intention of giving a gift with regard to his salary claims, he who is the highest paid player in the world … outside Saudi Arabia. Without giving more details, the Madrid daily ensures that the Mbappé clan is claiming a total of €240 million from the Castilian club between salaries and bonuses. Mbappé, 24, is under contract until 2024 at PSG. He recently let it be known that he won’t activate his option for the 2024-25 season even though, as Le Figaro reported, this option is still on the table.
It was expected, it’s official: Patrick Vieira succeeds Fred Antonetti on the Strasbourg bench. Three-year contract for the 98 world champion, free since March and his move to Crystal Palace. “His arrival should allow us to progress further and to take a step forward, underlines the president of the Alsatian club, Marc Keller. He fits the profile we were looking for: a coach with international experience, also with a good knowledge of Ligue 1 and young players. We are convinced that he will be able to do a very good job here, in a healthy and fulfilling environment. We are going to put him in the best conditions so that he can succeed”. Passed by the benches of New York City and Nice, Vieira, 47, says he is particularly happy to join Racing. I know the history and the identity of this club, the fervor it arouses, the importance it has for its territory, land of football and passion. The reconstruction of the club in recent years, under the direction of Marc Keller, is an example. Working with him is a real pleasure for me. Today, a new cycle begins for Racing and it is exciting for a coach to be able to build something while relying on the values that make the strength of a club.
Yvann Maçon goes to Israel. The 24-year-old right-back joins Maccabi Tel Aviv on a loan with an option to buy. Trained in Dunkirk and passed by Paris FC, he had been playing at ASSE since January 2020.
It was expected, it’s official. Dominik Szoboszlai leaves Leipzig for Liverpool and a five-year contract at Anfield. The 22-year-old Hungarian star will wear number 8 with the Reds, who have paid €70m for it according to various sources. Szoboszlai ended the past season with 10 goals and 13 assists (46 matches) with the Red Bulls, having signed for Leipzig in January 2021 from Salzburg.
Fabrizio Romano and various sources report that Manor Solomon will join Tottenham, he is at the end of his contract in Donetsk and who spent the past season at Fulham. A 23-year-old Israeli international, he previously played for Maccabi Petah Tikva.
30 million euros over two years. This is the offer available to Gianluigi Buffon in Saudi Arabia according to Corriere dello Sport. Still under contract in Parma, the Italian legend still has a choice: stay in Parma and honor the last year of his contract, refuel in Saudi Arabia or… hang up, at 45 years old. Remember that Buffon has only had one experience away from Italy so far, it was at Paris Saint-Germain.
Nice move in sight for Arsenal? While waiting for Declan Rice in the middle, the Gunners are close to getting their hands on Dutch international defender Jurrien Timber. According to Sky in Germany, only a few details remain to be settled. There is talk of a transfer of 46 M€, including 5 bonuses, for this 22-year-old player.
After failing in the race to sign Declan Rice, promised to Arsenal, Manchester City are looking for a midfielder of international stature this summer. And according to the Sun, this quest could lead the European champions to… Barcelona. Recall that Barça swiped Ilkay Gundogan from City. Conflicting reports are circulating in Germany about Bayern’s interest in the 26-year-old Dutch international, who is under contract until 2026 with the Spanish champions.
