Transfers
Record Arsenal signing highlights former Twente star as Sánchez returns to Mexico
In a bustling newsroom, the former Twente striker commands headlines as Arsenal seal a record deal, while right‑back Jorge Sánchez returns to Mexico. The move follows a €40 million fee for Greek forward Christos Tzolis, marking the highest Belgian‑league sale, and underscores a busy transfer window ahead of the World Cup.
Arsenal have agreed with Club Brugge to sign Christos Tzolis for circa €40 million, a recordbedrag for any player leaving the Belgian competition. The Greek attacker previously spent the 2022/2023 season on loan at FC Twente, a Twente‑speler who failed to leave a lasting impression, before returning to Norwich City.
Jorge Sánchez, the 28‑year‑old right‑back, is set to play for Atlas in Mexico after a €3 million transfer from POAK, where he featured for only four months. Sánchez was a basisspeler for Mexico at the WK and has amassed 63 interlands, reinforcing his status as a key international.
Dennis Praet has signed a two‑year contract with KV Mechelen, arriving transfervrij from Anderlecht after a long career that included 182 matches for the Belgian club and stints at Sampdoria, Leicester City, Torino and Royal Antwerp.
Galatasaray have bid farewell to club icon Mauro Icardi in an emotional video, highlighting his four Turkish league titles, Turkish Footballer of the Year 2023, Süper Lig top scorer 2024 and status as the foreign all‑time top scorer for the club. The club’s achievements were listed under the token Icardi•.
Feyenoord have presented new goalkeeper Tjark Ernst, while speculation grows that goalkeeper Wellenreuther and defender Sauer could leave the Dutch side for a German adventure, a move described as a Duits avontuur.
Crysencio Summerville has attracted interest from Manchester United as the former West Ham United forward, with a reported price of around €35 million. The Oranje international is also linked with AS Roma, where a meeting with the club’s agents has already taken place.
René Wormhoudt will leave his role as conditioning coach for the Nederlands elftal after fourteen years, a decision confirmed by the KNVB. Director Nigel de Jong praised Wormhoudt’s dedication, saying his long‑term service under multiple bondscoaches speaks volumes.
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