New York City FC announced the sale of star forward Valentin "Taty" Castellanos to Italian side Lazio on Friday for a team-record transfer fee.
The MLS club did not disclose financial details, but multiple reports said Lazio paid about $16.7 million USD to complete the transaction.
: Taty Castellanos has signed for Lazio on a permanent deal from New York City FC. Reported fee €15m.
Lionel Messi has already proved to be a team player at his new club Inter Miami as the Argentine forward surprised a teammate in the players' group chat by providing a timely assist with tickets to his presentation on Sunday.
Not even the pouring rain could spoil Messi's welcome party last weekend in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where the new face of Major League Soccer (MLS) was introduced to a packed stadium of adoring fans.
Monterrey finalmente tendrá su bombazo de mercado.
Luego de que todo pareciera irse por la borda, el presidente del club, José Antonio Noriega, viajó este miércoles a Europa para cerrar los últimos detalles en el traspaso de Sergio Canales, exquisito creador del seleccionado español y una de las estrellas del Real Betis en LaLiga.
"Hay un acuerdo de palabra y un documento compromiso firmado", señaló el directivo, básicamente confirmando uno de los grandes golpes del verano.
We're roughly halfway through the 2023 summer transfer window with Europe's top five leagues all having to conclude their business by 11 p.m. GMT on Friday, September 1. Declan Rice has already become the most expensive English player ever after his $130 million switch from West Ham to Arsenal, and Jude Bellingham's $115 million transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid is the window's other piece of gargantuan business.
Although Wednesday's MLS All-Star Game from the nation's capital will feature all the league's must-watch talent (minus Lionel Messi) and Arsenal's flourishing squad, the biggest cheer of the night might be reserved for a Gunners player who spent last season in France and who might not even be on the roster come September: instant USMNT hero Folarin Balogun.
The addition of the Saudi Pro League to the soccer scene won't jeopardize the well-being of Major League Soccer, commissioner Don Garber said.
Speaking to reporters Sunday night at the welcoming ceremony for Lionel Messi to his new MLS club, Inter Miami CF, Garber said he isn't fazed by the commitment made by the Saudi Public Investment Fund to pro soccer.
Es oficial-oficial: Lionel Messi es jugador del Inter Miami.
La estrella argentina fue presentada en el DNV PRK Stadium en un show denominado "La PresentaSÍon", el cual tuvo una serie de números musicales y también un diluvio que obligó a pausar el evento por algunos minutos.
A massive crowd at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale welcomed Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets to Inter Miami on Sunday night with bumping music, an impressive light display, pyrotechnics and a collection of hype videos setting the tone.
Soak it in, Leo Messi.
The warmest of welcomes to @InterMiamiCF. pic.twitter.com/STzKSDrBGh
Inter Miami have completed the signing of former Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets on a deal until 2025, the Major League Soccer side said on Sunday.
Busquets, 35, will be reunited with his friend and former teammate Lionel Messi after not renewing his contract at Barça following an 18-year stay.
The 2010 World Cup winner will join the squad in the coming days and will occupy a Designated Player slot, the club added.
Arsenal have signed Declan Rice on a long-term contract from West Ham United, the north London club said on Saturday, with manager Mikel Arteta describing the England international as an "exceptional talent".
Financial details of the transfer were not disclosed but British media reported that the fee for the midfielder was $137.45 million, making it a record transfer between two British clubs.
"He is a player with tremendous ability, who has been performing at a high level in the Premier League and for England for a number of seasons now," Arteta said in a statement.