Transfers

Welcome to this week’s edition of USMNT Abroad, where we bring you the latest updates on American soccer players making waves across Europe. 

From standout performances to key transfers, rumors and injury reports, The18 has got you covered with all the action involving U.S. men’s national team players in Europe’s top leagues. 

C’mon, you yanks!

USMNT Abroad this weekend: The latest on American players in Europe

Christian Pulisic (AC Milan)

Inter Miami CF named Javier Mascherano as their new head coach on Tuesday, replacing Gerardo "Tata" Martino.

Mascherano, 40, reunites with longtime Argentina and FC Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi and is under contract through the 2027 MLS season.

Mascherano Inter Miami hire

Bienvenido, Jefe ✍️

Nov 25 (Reuters) - Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah says he is "more out than in" at the Premier League leaders with still no offer of a new contract on the table.

The Egypt striker, whose deal expires at the end of the season, scored twice as Liverpool came back to beat Southampton 3-2 away on Sunday to open up an eight-point gap at the top of the standings.

Miami is the new Barcelona.

Javier Mascherano to become Inter Miami new manager for 2025 MLS Season

Former FC Barcelona and Argentine national team player, Javier Mascherano, is to become Inter Miami’s new head coach for the 2025 MLS Season. He is set to sign a long-term contract with the MLS club.

Javier Mascherano will be the new head coach of Inter Miami, as @CLMerlo reports.

FC Cincinnati acquired striker Kevin Denkey on Thursday for a reported MLS record transfer fee of $16.2 million.

That would break the MLS record of $16 million that Atlanta United paid for Thiago Almada in February 2022.

Kevin Denkey breaks MLS record transfer fee

FC Cincinnati officially acquire Togo int'l forward Kevin Denkey from Cercle Brugge.

Tata Martino leaving Inter Miami after the best regular season in Major Leaugue Soccer history is the last thing fans expected.

According to Give Me Sport’s Tom Bogert, Martino has left Inter Miami for personal reasons despite having one year left on his coaching contract with the club. This comes 10 days after Miami’s stunning first-round playoff exit vs. Atlanta United.

Tata Martino leaving Inter Miami

Italian club Juventus and Paul Pogba announced on Friday that they have mutually agreed to terminate the midfielder's contract on Nov. 30.

The 31-year-old had a deal with the Serie A club until June 2026 but is banned from playing until March next year after testing positive for DHEA, which boosts testosterone levels, in September 2023.

Pogba Juventus split ways

Bev Priestman will not return as head coach of the Canadian women's soccer team following an independent report into the use of drones to spy on an opponent at this year's Paris Olympics, Canada Soccer said on Tuesday.

Priestman and two other team officials were previously banned by FIFA from any soccer-related activity for one year after New Zealand complained Canadian staff flew drones over their training sessions before their opening match in Paris.

Brazilian defender Marcelo has left Fluminense by mutual consent, the Brazilian Serie A club said on Saturday.

The reasons for the 36-year-old former Real Madrid full back's departure were not disclosed.

NOTA OFICIAL

O Fluminense FC e Marcelo Vieira comunicam o encerramento do contrato em comum acordo entre as partes.