Transfer News: Done Deals, Barca Defender Joins Bayern Munich, Chelsea Interested In Signing French Defender

Barca Defender Joins Bayern Munich

Barcelona defender Adam Aznou have now left the Catalans to join FC Bayern Munich on free transfer. The Spaniard posted his farewell message to the team. The 16 year old has signed until June 2025 with an option for professional contract. The left back is regarded as one of La Masia’s finest talents but didn’t accept Barcelona’s offer to be promoted to the Juvenile category and will instead become a Bayern player.

Bayern Munich were not the only club interested in signing him as Barcelona great rivals- Real Madrid were also interested in signing the wonder kid but he decided to join the Bavarians.

Chelsea Interested In Signing French Defender

Chelsea are now interested in making a move for French centre-back Wesley Fofana who plays for Leicester City, according to football.london, with contact to the defender’s entourage expected to be made this week. The Foxes defender recently signed an extension at the King Power Stadium – with his contract now due to expire in the summer of 2027.

Ronaldo holds Ten Hag talks

Cristiano Ronaldo held talks over his Man Utd future with boss Erik ten Hag on Tuesday, as Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich ruled out a move for the forward. The 37-year-old arrived at United’s Carrington training ground with his agent Jorge Mendes on Tuesday morning for talks. Former United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was also seen arriving but it is understood he was there for a regular board meeting with chief executive Richard Arnold.

Chelsea winger Ziyech wants AC Milan move

Hakim Ziyech wants to move from Chelsea to AC Milan but will have to take a pay cut if he is to join the Italian champions, according to the Daily Mail. The report claims the Blues are willing to let the Moroccan international leave for £8.4m but his £5m a year wages are a stumbling block for the Italian champions.

Barca eye Real Salt Lake stopper Ochoa

Barcelona are one of a number of European clubs interested in signing Real Salt Lake keeper David Ochoa. Ochoa is valued at $500,000 and is out of contract at the end of the calendar year.

DONE DEALS

OFFICIAL: Suarez rejoins Nacional

Former Liverpool and Barcelona striker Luis Suarez has rejoined Nacional. Suarez was a free agent after leaving Atletico Madrid, and heads back to his old club in his native Uruguay.

DONE DEAL: Crystal Palace sign Richards

Crystal Palace have signed Chris Richards from Bayern Munich. The USA international defender has signed a long-term deal at the club.

OFFICIAL: Fulham sign Mbabu from Wolfsburg in £6.5m deal

Fulham have signed right-back Kevin Mbabu from Wolfsburg in a £6.5m deal. The Switzerland international has signed a three-year deal at Craven Cottage with the option to extend by a further 12 months.

OFFICIAL: Everton sign ex-Wolves player Vinagre on loan

Everton have completed the loan signing of defender Ruben Vinagre from Sporting Lisbon. The left-sided player, who spent a few seasons at Wolves, is Frank Lampard’s second summer signing after the free transfer of James Tarkowski.

OFFICIAL: Man Utd confirm £56.7m Martinez deal

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Lisandro Martinez from Ajax in a £57m deal. The 24-year-old defender has signed a five-year contract with the option of a further 12 months. United will pay Ajax a guaranteed £48.5m (€57m) for the Argentina international, with an additional £8.5m (€10m) in add-ons.