Fresh details have emerged regarding Victor Osimhen’s impending transfer from Napoli to Galatasaray on a permanent deal. The Nigerian striker has reportedly agreed to personal terms with the Turkish giants, signing off on a three-year contract. Despite interest from several top European clubs, the 26-year-old is said to have turned down those offers in favor of a return to Istanbul, where he impressed during a loan spell last season. Talks are currently ongoing between Napoli and Galatasaray over the payment structure for Osimhen’s release clause. Nigerian broadcast journalist, Onyebuchi Onokala—popularly known as Buchi Laba—shared the update via X, revealing: A…
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Newly appointed General Manager of Kano Pillars Football Club, Ahmed Musa, has pledged to help the club regain its former glory. Musa’s appointment was officially confirmed by the Kano State government last Saturday. The Super Eagles forward, who featured for the team last season, made a strong impact on the pitch—scoring 10 goals in 23 league appearances for the Sai Masu Gida. Despite his contributions, Kano Pillars endured a disappointing campaign, finishing ninth in the NPFL and falling short in the President Federation Cup. Speaking to the club’s media, the 32-year-old expressed his determination to turn things around, while calling…
Real Madrid have reportedly decided against sending young striker Gonzalo Garcia out on loan this summer. Following his impressive performances in the Club World Cup, where he scored crucial goals against top sides like Juventus and Borussia Dortmund, the club has opted to keep the academy product as part of the first-team squad. Initially considered a loan candidate for regular game time, Garcia has now convinced manager Xabi Alonso and the coaching staff that he can contribute at the highest level. The decision reflects Madrid’s confidence in the 20-year-old’s potential to play a key role in the upcoming season.
Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim has told five senior players not to report to Carrington as the club begins pre-season training, according to The Telegraph (UK). The players affected are Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, Antony, and Tyrell Malacia. Amorim has reportedly made it clear that the quintet are not part of his plans moving forward and should focus on securing moves away from Old Trafford this summer. Most of the group spent the previous season out on loan—Sancho at Chelsea, Antony at Real Betis, and Malacia at PSV—while Rashford joined Aston Villa on a short-term deal in January.…
Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodrigo De Paul is reportedly on the verge of joining Lionel Messi at Inter Miami. De Paul, a close friend and long-time Argentina teammate of Messi, has emerged as a top transfer target for the Major League Soccer (MLS) club this summer. According to a leading football transfer expert, Inter Miami have opened negotiations with Atletico Madrid over a potential deal for the 31-year-old midfielder, who is said to be open to the move. The MLS side is looking to maintain its high-profile ambitions following their recent FIFA Club World Cup exit, with De Paul viewed as…
Serie A heavyweights Juventus are reportedly eyeing a move for Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi. The Nigerian international is available for just €9 million due to a release clause activated following Leicester’s relegation from the Premier League last season. Manchester United and Everton are also said to be monitoring the 29-year-old, who has attracted interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia as well. Despite the growing interest, Ndidi is yet to decide on his next move. The defensive midfielder has been with Leicester since January 2017, when he joined from Belgian side KRC Genk for €17 million.
Chelsea are reaping major financial rewards from their run in FIFA’s restructured Club World Cup, which is helping offset their heavy summer spending. While the tournament has faced criticism as a commercial ploy, Enzo Maresca’s men are treating it with utmost seriousness and are now just one win away from the final. Having benefited from a favorable draw, the Blues avoided facing Europe’s elite again, though Fluminense—fresh off a stunning win over Inter—pose a real threat. The Brazilian side, led by former Chelsea veteran Thiago Silva, won’t be taken lightly. With some players suspended and others returning from injury, here’s…
Real Madrid have officially requested that their opening fixture of the 2025/26 LaLiga season be postponed. According to Madrid Xtra (via @carrusel), Los Blancos, Osasuna, and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) are all in agreement to reschedule the match for October 29. LaLiga will now have the final say on whether to approve the request. As previously announced, the new LaLiga season is set to begin on Friday, August 15, 2025, and run through Sunday, May 24, 2026. Xabi Alonso’s side are scheduled to face Osasuna on matchday one at the Santiago Bernabéu, with the fixture currently set for Tuesday,…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister, Katia Aveiro, has addressed criticism surrounding her brother’s absence from the funeral of late Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, which took place over the weekend at the Igreja Matriz church in Gondomar. Ronaldo was notably absent from the ceremony, prompting backlash from many fans in Portugal who expected the national team captain to attend and pay his respects. However, in a heartfelt message shared on Instagram, Aveiro suggested that Ronaldo stayed away to avoid creating a media circus that could have overshadowed the solemnity of the occasion. She condemned the public outrage, urging people to focus on the…
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is reportedly in discussions with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli over a sensational move later this year. If the deal goes through, it would see Messi once again in the same league as long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo, who recently signed a new two-year contract extension with Al-Nassr. Messi’s current contract with Inter Miami runs until December 2025, but so far, there have been no indications of a renewal, fueling speculation about a possible exit next year. According to L’Équipe, Al-Ahli have been working behind the scenes for several weeks to convince the 38-year-old Argentine to…