Tonight's Swansea City transfer news as striker makes admission on future and Modric in stunning send-off

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24-05-2025

Tonight's Swansea City transfer news as striker makes admission on future and Modric in stunning send-off
These are your Swansea City headlines on Saturday, May 24
A banner in tribute to Real Madrid's Luka Modric is displayed by fans
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These are your Swansea City headlines on Saturday, May 24.
Kuharevich in future admission
Swansea striker Mykola Kuharevich says he's open to re-joining Hibs again next season but says he'd also be happy to return to south Wales.
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The Ukrainian, 23, spent the season north of the border in the Scottish capital and seems to have enjoyed his football at Easter Road.
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He helped the club to third in the SPL, scoring six goals, to aid Hibs to overcome a poor start to the season to secure European football next term. Sign up to the Swansea City WhatsApp service to get breaking news and top stories sent to your phone
That prospect of playing in Europe is something that could tempt the big forward into a return.
Kuharevich said: "I would consider this opportunity to return to Hibs again if it happens, because I am fully adapted to the team.
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"And, of course, there is a great excitement to feel the taste of European football together with the club and fans, from whom I have constantly experienced crazy support.
"But I have a current contract with Swansea, so I am happy to spend the next season there too. The plan now is to rest, and after returning to work and the pre-season training camp, time will tell where I end up."
Kuharevich has a year to run on his current deal, with the option of another 12 months also included in his SA1 contract.
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Pato signs for Pilgrims
Jamie Paterson has signed a contract with League One side Plymouth Argyle.
Paterson's contract with hometown club Coventry City has now elapsed and he'll link up with the Pilgrims next term.
The 33-year-old left Swansea and pursued his career in MLS before returning to join Frank Lampard's Sky Blues.
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Now though he's keen to help the Green Army to get back into the Championship. Sign up to our Swansea City newsletter here.
'[I feel] good. It's happened quickly,' Paterson said. 'My season finished just over a week ago with the play-offs, but I'm happy to get it done early, know where I will be next year and where I can focus my energy.
'Argyle are a big club. I've always enjoyed playing here, especially with the good atmosphere, and they are a club that are looking to try and get straight back up after getting relegated last season. My dad lives close to here as well, which is another positive, so I get to see him a bit more.
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'Another reason was the project. Speaking to the gaffer (Miron Muslic), who's a really likeable character and somebody that's driven and wants to get promoted straight away, I just felt like it was something that I wanted to do, get done early and then I can get on my holidays and enjoy some time off.'
Modric signs off
Swansea investor Luka Modric was given a standing ovation on the occasion of his last game for Real Madrid.
The footballing legend announced earlier this week that he would be leaving the club at the end of his contract.
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During Real's home clash with Real Sociedad at the Bernabeu this afternoon, the Croatian midfielder was given a fitting send-off by Los Blancos supporters.
A huge tifo banner was unveiled at the stadium with the words "gracias, leyenda" and a picture of the 39-year-old emblazoned on it, while fans all stood up when his name was read out.
A massive No 10 shirt was also laid out on the centre-circle before kick-off. His every touch during the first half was cheered wildly.
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In a statement to fans confirming his departure earlier this week, he wrote: "The time has come. The moment I never wanted to come, but that's football, and in life everything has a beginning and an end... On Saturday I will play my last match at the Santiago Bernabéu.
"I arrived in 2012 with the desire to wear the shirt of the best team in the world and with the ambition to do big things, but I couldn't imagine what came next. Playing at Real Madrid changed my life as a soccer player and as a person.
"I feel proud to have been part of one of the most successful eras of the best club in history. I want to thank the club from the bottom of my heart, especially the president Florentino Perez, my teammates, coaches and all the people who have helped me during all this time.
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"Throughout these years I've experienced incredible moments, comebacks that seemed impossible, finals, celebrations and magical nights at the Bernabéu... We won everything and I was very happy. Very very happy.
"But beyond the titles and victories, I carry in my heart the affection of all Madrid fans. I really don't know how to explain the special connection I have with you and how supported, respected and loved I have felt and feel.
"I will never forget each ovation and all the gestures of affection you have shown me. Leaving with a full heart. Filled with pride, gratitude and unforgettable memories.
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"And even though, after the Club World Cup, I'm no longer going to wear this shirt on the field, I'll always be a Madrid fan. Hala Madrid y nada más!"