Morgan, Alex – San Diego Wave FC + Career ended After more than 15 years in professional soccer, 224 appearances for the US women’s national team and two world championship titles, Alex Morgan is hanging up her soccer boots. In a video message on Thursday, the 35-year-old striker announced the end of her career – …
Storck, Bernd – Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe + unassigned German coach Bernd Storck (61) has been sacked by Romanian first division club Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorge. The former BVB professional, who has already had numerous stints abroad in his coaching career, had taken over the club at the end of 2023
Bruno Lage – unassigned + Benfica Lisbon Five days after parting ways with Roger Schmidt, Benfica Lisbon have announced Bruno Lage as their new coach. The 48-year-old was already employed by Benfica from 2018 to 2020 and won the double in 2019
Veretout, Jordan – Olympique Marseille + Olympique Lyon An explosive move in France: six-time French international Jordan Veretout leaves Olympique Marseille after two years – and joins rivals Olympique Lyon of all clubs. The 31-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the seven-time champions until the summer of 2026. OL are transferring a fixed transfer …
Mata, Juan Manuel – unassigned + Western Sydney Wanderers World and European champion Juan Mata (36), most recently without a club, has signed for the Australian A-League. The Western Wanderers from Sydney announced the deal on Thursday, with the former Chelsea FC and Manchester United attacker initially staying for one season. Mata was still under …
Theo – AC Milan Former Madrid player Theo Hernandez (trained at Atletico, later at Real) has been playing for Milan since 2019. During this time, the winger has become a crowd favorite and an absolute leader. That is why the Rossoneri have held on to the Frenchman this summer and want to extend his contract, …
Samassekou, Diadie – TSG Hoffenheim It has been clear for weeks that Diadie Samassekou will be allowed to look for a new club. TSG Hoffenheim are no longer planning to sign the 28-year-old midfielder, who was loaned out to FC Cadiz last season. Even after the transfer window in the top European leagues has closed, …
Joao Mario – Benfica Lisbon + Besiktas JK The 56-time Portuguese international Joao Mario is moving from Benfica Lisbon to Besiktas Istanbul – initially on loan, but with an option to buy. This adds another country to the 31-year-old midfielder’s résumé: he has already been under contract in Portugal, Italy, England and Russia.
Wiebe, Danilo – unassigned + Alemannia Aachen Danilo Wiebe is currently auditioning for a new club at Alemannia Aachen. On Wednesday, the 30-year-old midfielder was allowed to show himself for a half in a test against SC Paderborn (0:3). Wiebe has been without a club since his contract with Eintracht Braunschweig expired (including 111 appearances …
Mbuku, Nathanael – FC Augsburg + Dinamo Zagreb FC Augsburg have signed Nathanael Mbuku on a permanent deal to Dinamo Zagreb, where the 22-year-old will sign a multi-year contract, but the Fuggerstädter have secured a buy-back option in return. Both clubs have agreed not to disclose the terms of the transfer. The Congolese joined FCA …
