Good afternoon and welcome to this live blog! Here we keep you informed of the latest news on the transfer market, reporting both rumors and definitive transfers.
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46 minutes ago
Gakpo on Bayern’s list A striking rumor from Germany! Cody Gakpo is said to be on Bayern Munich’s shortlist, which may lose Kingsley Coman and Leroy Sané this summer and is therefore looking for a replacement. According to German media, the Oranje international should cost around 50 million euros, but it seems unlikely that Liverpool and Arne Slot will want to cooperate with a transfer at that amount. (Source: Sky Sports Deutschland)
1 hour ago
Deal between De Bruyne and Napoli accelerating Yesterday it was announced that the free-transfer Kevin De Bruyne is in talks with Napoli about a contract. A day later, his arrival seems almost complete. Club president Aurelio De Laurentiis told Italian media that De Bruyne would love to come to Napoli and that the Belgian has already bought a villa in the Naples area. “I had contact with him, his wife and their nine-year-old son via a video call this morning. That looked beautiful. But it is not yet in writing,” said De Laurentiis. (Source: Rai Sport)
2 hours ago
PSV Women sign transfer-free Rijsbergen A reinforcement for PSV Women! Liz Rijsbergen (23) is transferring to Eindhoven on a free transfer, after her contract with national champion FC Twente expired last season. The eighteen-time international of Young Oranje made her return last April after twelve months of injury and hopes to regain her old form at PSV. (Source: PSV)
3 hours ago
Inter coach Inzaghi denies lucrative transfer Who is telling the truth? According to Italian media, Internazionale coach Simone Inzaghi may make a lucrative transfer to the Saudi club Al Ahli after the Champions League final, but Inzaghi dismissed those stories as fairy tales on Monday. “There are always requests from Italy and abroad, but I think it would be crazy to think about that now. It’s the same every year,” said the coach. We will definitely know more after Saturday!
3 hours ago
Leverkusen confirms Liverpool’s interest in Wirtz Several media have already reported it, but now Bayer Leverkusen also confirms it: Florian Wirtz is of interest to Liverpool. “They would like to have him,” says sporting director Simon Rolfes during the presentation of trainer Erik ten Hag as the new head coach of Bayer Leverkusen. “But he is still our player. We’ll see how it ends.”
4 hours ago
Dekker quits Anouk Dekker ends her football career. The 38-year-old defender won the European title with Oranje in her own country in 2017 and silver at the World Cup in France two years later. She played 87 international matches. From 2007 to 2015, Dekker played for FC Twente, with which she won three national titles and one KNVB cup. (Source: FC Viktoria Berlin)
5 hours ago
Martins Indi leaves AZ after five seasons on a free transfer Captain Bruno Martins Indi leaves AZ after five seasons on a free transfer. The 33-year-old defender played 126 games for the Alkmaar team. It is unknown where the veteran will continue his career. “Bruno is the personification of a thorough professional. He also had an eye for the development of his fellow players,” says director of football affairs Max Huiberts. (Source: AZ)
5 hours ago
‘Ajax candidate’ Reiziger extends with Young Oranje Ajax fans no longer have to count on the arrival of Michael Reiziger. The former defender has extended his contract with Jong Oranje until mid-2027. “I really enjoy myself at the KNVB. It is a good organization to work for, you work with absolute top quality in the Netherlands. I am also happy that we can announce this before the European Championship starts,” says the national coach, who was also mentioned as a possible successor to Francesco Farioli at Ajax. (Source: KNVB)
6 hours ago
Xabi Alonso experiences coming to Real as coming home Real Madrid officially presented trainer Xabi Alonso to the outside world today. The coach, taken over from Bayer Leverkusen, has “big plans” with the Spanish powerhouse. “It is a day that I have on my calendar for the rest of my life,” said Alonso. The former midfielder won five prizes with Real between 2009 and 2014, including the Champions League in 2014.
“I have been away for a few years, but I don’t think the bond with Madrid and the fans has ever been broken,” continued the 43-year-old Spaniard. “When I walked in here an hour and a half ago, it felt like the beginning of a new era.” Alonso has little time to make his mark, because Real will participate in the Club World Cup in the United States from June 18. (Source: Marca)
7 hours ago
Van der Hart on his way to South Africa Mickey van der Hart is about to continue his career in South Africa. A three-year contract would be waiting for the thirty-year-old goalkeeper at Cape Town City FC. Van der Hart is leaving sc Heerenveen on a free transfer after two years. Initially he would become the second goalkeeper behind Andries Noppert, but Robin van Persie – now coach of Feyenoord – put Noppert on the bench. That choice caused a stir in Friesland. In the second half of the season, Van der Hart was mainly on the bench again. (Source: Leeuwarder Courant)
8 hours ago
Excelsior takes Tielemans to Eredivisie Mathijs Tielemans will enter the Eredivisie with Excelsior. The promoted Rotterdam team will definitively take over the 23-year-old midfielder from Vitesse. He had already played for Excelsior on loan since January. “Next season will be my second year in the Eredivisie. I want to show what I’ve got. With a stable plan and this attacking style of play, we can show great things,” says Tielemans. (Source: Excelsior)
8 hours ago
Ten Hag: ‘Leverkusen is European elite’ Erik ten Hag is looking forward to his new coaching job at Bayer Leverkusen. “Leverkusen is one of the best clubs in Germany and belongs to the European elite,” says the 55-year-old Ten Hag. “The club offers great working conditions and the discussions with management have impressed me.”
Sporting director Simons Rolfes is pleased with the collaboration with the trainer. “Ten Hag is an experienced coach with an impressive amount of sporting success. He dominated Dutch football with Ajax and achieved success with Manchester United under difficult circumstances.” (Source: Bayer Leverkusen)
8 hours ago
Ten Hag continues coaching career at Leverkusen Official! Erik ten Hag is the new coach of Bayer Leverkusen. The 55-year-old coach has signed for two years. He is the successor to Xabi Alonso, who has moved to Real Madrid. Ten Hag had been without a club since his dismissal from Manchester United in October. He previously worked as head coach at Go Ahead Eagles, Bayern Munich’s second team, FC Utrecht and Ajax.
10 hours ago
Bali United confirms arrival of Johnny Jansen There is the confirmation! Johnny Jansen will be the coach of Bali United next season, which finished eighth in Indonesia last season. The former coach of PEC Zwolle will take Ronnie Pander and Jeffrey Talan with him as assistants. “Our goal is to bring Bali United back to the top four or top five,” says Jansen. (Source: Bali United)
10 hours ago
Eriksen looking for new club: ‘Nothing concrete now’ Christian Eriksen said goodbye to Manchester United yesterday after three years. The free-transfer midfielder is now looking for a new club. “I don’t know if there is much to choose from,” said the 33-year-old Dane, who has a past with Ajax. “After my vacation we will see if there is a good proposal. Things can go quickly in football, but there is nothing concrete now.” (Source: TV3 Sport)
11 hours ago
Johnny Jansen on his way to Bali United Johnny Jansen has reportedly quickly found a new club after his departure from PEC Zwolle. The fifty-year-old trainer would sign for one year with Bali United. Jansen was also a candidate to become head coach at Roda JC or assistant coach at SC Cambuur, but has chosen an Indonesian adventure. (Sources: De Stentor and RTV Oost)