Napoli have signed Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea, the Serie A club said on Thursday.
Financial details of the transfer were not revealed by either club but British media reported Napoli paid $39.47 million for the 31-year-old.
Lukaku Napoli transfer details
Chelsea's main aim in the transfer window is to offload players from their squad so the club can balance its books, manager Enzo Maresca said on Tuesday.
Chelsea have been busy in the market since American owner Todd Boehly took over two years ago.
The West London club have spent over $211.50 million on 11 new signings for this season, including winger Pedro Neto, forward Joao Felix, midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen.
Mauricio Pochettino is details away from becoming the new U.S. men’s national team coach, with almost every reputable transfer source in the world confirming that Pochettino has agreed to take over the USMNT ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
This might be it, folks.
Argentine manager Mauricio Pochettino has come to an agreement with the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) to become the new head coach for the U.S. men’s national team, according to multiple reports.
Report: Mauricio Pochettino agreement with USMNT to become new head coach
Iván Kasanzew broke the news on Wednesday evening, with other sources confirming the rumor as the news unfolded.
MADRID, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinicius Jr. is open to an offer of more than one billion euros from Saudi Arabia, sources close to the player told Reuters on Monday.
Saudi Arabia to offer Vinicius Jr. $200 million salary
Vinicius, 24, was approached by Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) officials to inquire about his interest of moving to the Saudi Pro League (SPL) on a five-year contract worth around 200 million euros per season fixed, plus bonuses.
Charlotte FC acquired U.S. men's national team defender Tim Ream from Premier League side Fulham FC.
The deal, announced Wednesday, runs through 2026 with an option for 2027. Terms were not disclosed.
Ream, 36, spent the past 12 years in England after an MLS stint with the New York Red Bulls from 2010-11.
Tim Ream Charlotte transfer
As the transfer window heats up, several American players in Europe are poised for significant moves.
Some may be stepping back from elite clubs in the top leagues to seek more playing time and development opportunities, while others are eyeing a jump to bigger, more prestigious clubs.
Here's a look at the American players who might be switching clubs soon and what these moves could mean for their careers.
Weston McKennie - Juventus
Another day, another USMNT head coach candidate.
Pellegrino Matarazzo linked to USMNT head coach position
The U.S. men’s national team is not slowing down their hunt for a new coach and has contacted American and current TSG 1899 Hoffenheim manager Pellegrino Matarazzo about the possibility of taking the United States’ vacant head coach position, according to multiple reports.
Former U.S. men’s national team manager Gregg Berhalter is bound take a break from international soccer and is likely to return to the club scene after six years with the USMNT, with fans speculating where the American coach will end up this summer. According to Fabrizio Romano, it won’t be in Europe.
Fabrizio Romano reveals no European clubs have contacted Gregg Berhalter this summer
Well, let’s not act too surprised.
Mexican legend Rafael Márquez is set to become El Tri’s newest assistant coach. All with the plan to lead Mexico as head coach in a FIFA World Cup.
Rafa Márquez to become Mexico assistant coach; will become head coach for 2030 World Cup
According to reports coming out of Mexico, FC Barcelona Atlètic head coach Rafa Márquez is just details away from accepting the proposal of become the Mexican national team’s assistant manager.