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The Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Atletico Madrid sign Feyenoord defender Hancko for €30m
ATLETICO Madrid have secured the signing of Slovak defender David Hancko from Feyenoord in a deal reportedly worth around 30 million euros. The LaLiga club confirmed the agreement, pending medical tests and contract finalisation. Hancko, 27, has been a key figure for Feyenoord since joining in 2022, making 140 appearances and helping the Dutch side clinch the Eredivisie title in the 2022-23 season. The Slovak international was also linked with Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr before opting for a move to Spain. 'Atletico and Feyenoord have reached an agreement over the transfer of David Hancko to our club, pending the completion of the medical examination and the signing of his new contract,' Atletico said in a statement. The club finished third in LaLiga last season, trailing rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid. Financial specifics were not officially disclosed, but Spanish media reports indicate the transfer fee stands at approximately 30 million euros. Atletico's latest acquisition aims to bolster their defensive options as they prepare for the upcoming campaign. - Reuters
Straits Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Atletico reach agreement with Feyenoord for defender Hancko's transfer
Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement with Dutch side Feyenoord for the transfer of Slovak defender David Hancko, the LaLiga club said as they look to close the gap on Barcelona and Real Madrid. Financial details were not disclosed, but Spanish media reported the transfer fee for the 27-year-old Slovakia international to be worth around 30 million euros ($35.30 million). Hancko, who was linked with a move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr, has made 140 appearances for Feyenoord since his 2022 move, helping them win the Eredivisie in the 2022-23 season. "Atletico and Feyenoord have reached an agreement over the transfer of David Hancko to our club, pending the completion of the medical examination and the signing of his new contract," Atletico, who finished third behind champions Barca and Real Madrid in LaLiga, said in a statement late on Wednesday. REUTERS
Al-Ahram Weekly
7 days ago
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Atletico Madrid to sign David Hancko after Al-Nassr reportedly back out - World
Atletico Madrid has reached a deal to sign David Hancko after the defender reportedly was turned away by Al-Nassr when he arrived at the Saudi team's training camp. Atletico said Wednesday it has an agreement with Dutch club Feyenoord for the transfer of the Slovak player. The deal was pending a medical, and financial details were not disclosed. Spanish and Dutch media said Feyenoord had originally reached an agreement with Al-Nassr for Hancko's transfer, but the Saudi team — where Cristiano Ronaldo plays — reportedly backed away at the last minute. The defender had already arrived in Austria, where Al-Nassr was training, but was told there by Al-Nassr that the deal fell apart. Atletico, the third-place finisher in the Spanish league last season, has been boosting its squad in recent weeks. It signed 22-year-old right back Marc Pubill from Almeria, 24-year-old Argentina international Thiago Almada from Brazilian club Botafogo, midfielder Álex Baena from Villarreal and 22-year-old Italian left back Matteo Ruggeri from Atalanta. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Aymeric Laporte is going home! Ex-Man City defender ready to quit Al-Nassr for move back to his former side
Athletic Club have made verbal proposal for Laporte Laporte not in Al-Nassr's long-term plans Riyadh side put faith in new defender Hancko Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱 WHAT HAPPENED? Laporte was among the first batch of major signings by Al-Nassr alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. The ex-Manchester City defender has since started 69 games for the club and has been an integral part of the first team. However, according to CadenaSER, the 31-year-old is not in head coach Jorge Jesus' plans. The Spanish defender has been offered a chance to move back to his country after the Basque club initiated talks with the Saudi club. THE BIGGER PICTURE Al-Nassr have recently appointed Jesus as their manager, and the first thing for the ex-Al-Hilal coach was to bring in players that fit his vision. The Portuguese coach wanted to sign new players that suit his style of play and has decided to offload Laporte and midfielder Otavio. Jesus plans to strengthen the central areas with a defensive and an attacking midfielder. DID YOU KNOW? Slovakian defender David Hancko is the first major signing under the new management of Jesus, and it was only after the head coach's approval that the club went ahead with the deal. The €33 million (£28m/$38m) signing will replace Laporte and has signed a contract until 2028. This makes Laporte's exit more likely this summer, but it still won't be an easy task for Bilbao to sign him as the Saudi club are said to play hardball. WHAT NEXT FOR AL-NASSR? Al-Nassr haven't managed to win much even after their revamp with Ronaldo in 2023. The 40-year-old forward has expressed his desire for the Saudi club to make new signings and even held discussions with Jesus on what aspects the team needs to work on and improve. Among the many names suggested by the ex-Real Madrid winger is Liverpool's Luis Diaz. However, multiple clubs, including Bayern Munich, are in the race to sign the Colombian winger.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Feyenoord Ace Hancko Addresses Insistent Juventus Links
Juventus have been after David Hancko for about a year at this point. They will target him again in the summer, with better chances of being successful. The defender was quizzed about his future after the Champions League elimination at the hands of Inter (via OneFootball). 'There was a lot of chatter about me, especially last summer and during the winter. I spoke clearly with our sporting director in January. I opted to key in on the Champions League and our other important matches and haven't been thinking about it since then. We'll discuss it at the end of the season. I'm focused on Feyenoord for now.' Hancko is pleased with his growth and his team's journey in the top continental competition. 'Our path was incredible. Playing in this cup and beating Bayern Munich was fantastic. Bowing out like this isn't ideal, but we had some great matches. These opportunities show you how hard things are at this level and how many top teams there are. It's my second year in the Champions League, and I've learned a lot. This is my goal in each game.' Juventus tested the waters for Hancko in the past window before settling for Renato Veiga and Lloyd Kelly. The Dutch team reportedly didn't want to sell their stars but sent Santiago Gimenez to Milan before deadline day. He has more than held his own in Europe even under intense pressure and is fully ready to make the jump to a top team. On the other hand, assuming Gleison Bremer returns without any delay and Pierre Kalulu is bought out, the Bianconeri's defense is about to be pretty crowded.
