Good day and welcome to this live blog! Here we will keep you updated on the latest news in the transfer market, reporting both rumors and definitive transfers.
Ronaldo on the front pagesIn many countries, Cristiano Ronaldo is on the front pages after his cryptic message, including the Spanish MARCA. According to the Spanish medium, the Portuguese wants to play in the Club World Cup, but it is not yet clear for which team.
Striking message RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo is almost always in the news, and after this message, the stream of rumors around the Portuguese star will certainly not diminish. Is he referring to a farewell to Al-Nassr? Or does this message have nothing to do with that?
We will hopefully find out soon. The fact is that the forty-year-old Ronaldo has an expiring contract in Saudi Arabia.
Rallis leaves sc HeerenveenDimitris Rallis’ time at sc Heerenveen is over. The twenty-year-old striker has an expiring contract and has decided not to accept a new contract offer from the club. Rallis comes from the sc Heerenveen academy and played 23 times in the Eredivisie this season. (Source: Instagram Dimitris Rallis)
Van den Belt may go to FC TwenteThomas van den Belt may exchange Feyenoord for FC Twente in the short term. The clubs have agreed on a transfer of the 23-year-old midfielder, who was active on loan for the Spanish CD Castellón last season. Van den Belt himself still has to agree to a transfer to the number six of the past Eredivisie season. (Source: 1908)
Gakpo on Bayern’s listA striking rumor from Germany! Cody Gakpo is said to be on Bayern Munich’s wish list, 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)
Deal between De Bruyne and Napoli gaining momentumYesterday it became known that the free transfer Kevin De Bruyne is in talks with Napoli about employment. A day later, his arrival seems almost complete. Club president Aurelio De Laurentiis told Italian media that De Bruyne would very much like to come to Napoli and that the Belgian has already bought a villa in the Naples area. “I had a video call with him, his wife and their nine-year-old son this morning. That looked beautiful. But it is not yet in writing,” said De Laurentiis. (Source: Rai Sport)
PSV Women signs free transfer RijsbergenA reinforcement for PSV Women! Liz Rijsbergen (23) is making the free transfer to Eindhoven, after her contract with national champion FC Twente expired last season. The eighteen-time international of Jong Oranje made her return last April after twelve months of injury and hopes to regain her old form at PSV. (Source: PSV)
Inter coach Inzaghi denies lucrative transferWho is telling the truth? According to Italian media, Internazionale coach Simone Inzaghi would possibly make a lucrative transfer to the Saudi club Al Ahli after the Champions League final, but Inzaghi dismissed those stories to the realm of 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!
Leverkusen confirms Liverpool’s interest in WirtzSeveral media have already reported it, but now Bayer Leverkusen also confirms it: Florian Wirtz is in the interest of Liverpool. “They would like to have him,” says sporting director Simon Rolfes during the presentation of coach Erik ten Hag as the new head coach of Bayer Leverkusen. “But he is still a player of ours. We will see how it ends.”
Dekker quitsAnouk Dekker is ending 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)
Martins Indi leaves AZ after five seasons on a free transferCaptain Bruno Martins Indi leaves AZ after five seasons on a free transfer. The 33-year-old defender played 126 matches for the Alkmaar team. It is unknown where the veteran will continue his career. “Bruno is the personification of a top professional. He also had an eye for the development of his fellow players,” says director of football affairs Max Huiberts. (Source: AZ)
‘Ajax candidate’ Reiziger extends with Jong OranjeAjax 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)
Xabi Alonso experiences coming to Real as coming homeReal Madrid officially presented coach Xabi Alonso to the outside world today. The coach, who was taken over from Bayer Leverkusen, has “big plans” with the Spanish superpower. “It is a day that I will 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 from here 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)
Van der Hart on his way to South AfricaMickey van der Hart is about to continue his career in South Africa. The thirty-year-old goalkeeper would have a three-year contract ready at Cape Town City FC. Van der Hart leaves sc Heerenveen on a free transfer after two years. Initially, he would be 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 a substitute again. (Source: Leeuwarder Courant)
Excelsior takes Tielemans to EredivisieMathijs Tielemans is going to the Eredivisie with Excelsior. The promoted Rotterdam team is taking over the 23-year-old midfielder permanently from Vitesse. He has been playing for Excelsior on loan since January. “Next season will be my second year in the Eredivisie. I want to show what I have in store. With a stable plan and this attacking style of play, we can show beautiful things,” says Tielemans. (Source: Excelsior)
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 the management have impressed me.”
Sporting director Simons Rolfes is pleased with the collaboration with the coach. “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)
Ten Hag continues coaching career at LeverkusenOfficial! 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 has been without a club since his dismissal at Manchester United in October. He has also previously worked as head coach at Go Ahead Eagles, Bayern Munich’s second team, FC Utrecht and Ajax.
Bali United confirms arrival of Johnny JansenThere 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 is taking 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)
Eriksen is looking for a 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)
Johnny Jansen on his way to Bali UnitedJohnny 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 is therefore opting for an Indonesian adventure. (Sources: De Stentor and RTV Oost)