OM, which is strengthening its midfield, PSG, which is letting Sergio Rico leave, or Roma, which is moving forward with Enzo Le Fée: find all the transfer window news for this Saturday, June 29, 2024.
Olympique de Marseille announces a “agreement in principle» for Ismaël Koné
Olympique de Marseille is already (very) active on the transfer market. While awaiting the official signings of Roberto De Zerbi and Lilian Brassier, the Marseille team announced this Friday evening that they had found “agreement in principle” for Watford FC midfielder Ismaël Koné. “Ismaël Koné, who is currently playing in the Copa America with the Canadian national team, will sign with OM subject to the results of the medical examination scheduled for next week.», indicated the Canebière club in an official press release published on its website. To secure the services of the 22-year-old player, the Marseille leaders would have paid nearly €12 million, excluding bonuses. The Canadian is coming off a good season in the Championship (42 matches, 3 goals, 2 assists). His profile – a midfielder capable of breaking lines – corresponds well to the playing principles advocated by the (future) Olympian coach, Roberto De Zerbi.
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Sergio Rico Quits Paris SG
Change of scenery for Sergio Rico. As his contract comes to an end this Sunday, the Spanish goalkeeper will not be extended by Paris Saint-Germain has learned France Blue Paris with the player’s entourage. Victim of a serious horse riding accident in May 2023 which almost cost him his life, the 30-year-old goalkeeper has not played any matches with the Rouge et Bleu this season. As a reminder, he arrived in the French capital in the summer of 2019 from Sevilla FC; first on loan, then as part of a permanent transfer. He will have worn the Parisian jersey 24 times.
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AS Roma is moving forward on the Enzo Le Fée case
Enzo Le Fée is getting closer to Italy. According to the latest revelations from Fabrizio Romano, AS Roma “advance on an agreement» with the versatile midfielder. The Giallorossi are still working, in parallel, to find common ground with Stade Rennes. Aged 24, the Frenchman, who arrived at the Rouge et Noir last summer, is valued at €18 million by the specialist site Transfer market He is coming off a very mixed 2023-2024 season with 25 Ligue 1 matches played and only 1 assist provided.
Ian Maatsen at Aston Villa, it’s official
It was expected, it is now official. Chelsea FC left-back Ian Maatsen has officially signed with Aston Villa, the Birmingham club announced on Friday evening. The length of his contract has not (yet) been announced. The Villans did not hesitate to take out the checkbook to secure his services since they spent no more and no less than €44.5 million. Aged 22, the Dutchman had a great second half of the 2023-2024 season with Borussia Dortmund (16 matches, 2 goals, 2 assists in the Bundesliga), where the Blues had loaned him this winter.
Chelsea signs promising Omari Kellyman (official)
Chelsea FC continues to prepare for the future. The Blues announced this Saturday the arrival of young British player Omari Kellyman from Aston Villa. The London leaders managed to convince their counterparts from Birmingham with a substantial check amounting to €22 million. A very nice sum for a player aged only 18 and who has only made two (small) appearances in the Premier League. Omari Kellyman has committed to his new team for the next six years, until June 2030.It’s fantastic to be here as a Chelsea player. It’s a huge club with an incredible history so it’s great to be joining. It’s a dream come true for sure. I’m delighted to have pulled on the shirt and I can’t wait to get started.” said the striker who has scored 7 goals in 11 Premier League 2 appearances in 2023-24.
