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Yahoo
16 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Nelson Semedo set to join Fenerbahce after Wolves exit
Turkish giants Fenerbahce have reached an agreement to sign Nelson Semedo on a free transfer, reports Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Semedo announced his departure from Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday after his contract with the West Midlands club expired at the end of June. Wolves had offered a four-year extension for the Portuguese defender, but he opted against it for a new chapter in his career. The 31-year-old leaves the Molineux Stadium after five years. He has made 182 appearances for Wolves, bagging three goals and 12 assists. Vitor Pereira's side will speed up their search for a new right-back following the former Barcelona star's exit. They were in pole position to sign Marc Pubill, but Atletico Madrid hijacked the deal and signed the Spanish full-back. Meanwhile, Fenerbahce have beaten fellow Super Lig rivals Besiktas for Semedo. Manager Jose Mourinho has played a key role in persuading his compatriot. Mourinho's side have been searching for a right-back after Bright Osayi-Samuel joined Birmingham City on loan. Semedo's experience and defensive solidity will be a welcome addition for Fenerbahce, who will face Feyenoord in the Champions League's third qualifying round next week. Paris Saint-Germain centre-back Milan Skriniar will complete his permanent move to Fenerbahce for a fee worth around €10 million. The Slovakian spent the second half of the last season on loan with the Yellow Canaries. He will pen a new four-year contract until 2029, earning up to €7.5 million per season. Fenerbahce continue to target more high-profile signings as they look to secure a place in the Champions League and knock Galatasaray off their perch in the Super Lig.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Buoyant Birmingham feel 'very together'
Birmingham City midfielder Tommy Doyle said the club feels "very much together" in preparation for its return to the Championship after last season's record-breaking promotion from League 23-year-old, who joined Blues on a season-long loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers, is one of seven new players brought in by boss Chris Davies as the club attempts to build on the momentum of their title-winning campaign in the third tier."I feel like this club is very together," Doyle told BBC Radio WM."You can feel that from the fans, to the manager, the players and the owners, and it's going to take everybody to get us to where we need to get to."We're feeling good at the moment. We've got all the foundations to do that, so it's up to us to go out and make it happen."Doyle, who joined Wolves a year ago from Manchester City, said the way Davies gets his team to play - including attacking midfielders playing in the 'number 10' role - was a big part of him wanting to come to Blues."You have to look at a team that suits you," Doyle added."When I spoke to the gaffer in the summer, he told me what he wanted from me and where he sees me - I enjoyed that conversation."But now is the time to go out and do the work - and I'm just ready to go."
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Potters' preparations 'a joy'
With less than than two weeks to go, Stoke City's preparations for the new Championship season are a "joy to be part of", says goalkeeper Viktor Sweden international has been getting to know the club's new arrivals this summer and says the six recruits - strikers Robert Bozenik and Divin Mubama, winger Sorba Thomas and defenders Aaron Cresswell, Ashley Phillips and Maksym Talovierov - have settled in well."The new boys have fitted right in and it's got that family feel - it's a joy to come in every day," Johansson told BBC Radio Stoke."You can see the new connections starting to feel and it's a nice feeling. "Of course it takes a bit of time but it's what you do. You speak about things - 'what do I think', 'what do I do?' - this group want to know everyone's story and when you get to know a person you can speak about everything."We've got to that stage where, if I need to say something, I can say it to anyone and I think that's what you want as a football club - that openness."Having drawn 1-1 with Premier League Wolverhampton Wanderers in a friendly at the weekend, Stoke take on another top-flight opponent, Burnley, in their final warm-up match on Saturday. Johansson says he is starting to "see glimpses" of the things they have been working on with boss Mark Robins in their play as they start to focus on their opening game of the new season, at home to Derby County on 9 August."It's a great squad and one of the best changing rooms I've been in," he said. "Everybody wants the same thing."
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Leverkusen star pushes for Wolves move
Having already said goodbye to several key players this summer, Bayer Leverkusen could be set for another departure. According to Bild, Amine Adli has asked the club's management for permission to enter talks with Wolverhampton Wanderers after receiving an offer from the Premier League side. Wolves have reportedly contacted Leverkusen as well, with negotiations currently underway. However, the two clubs remain far apart in their valuation. Die Werkself are said to be demanding around €30 million including bonuses for the 25-year-old attacking midfielder. West Ham United are also believed to be interested in Adli, who joined Leverkusen from Toulouse in 2021 for a reported €7.5 million. The Moroccan international signed a contract extension in November, committing himself to Leverkusen until 2028.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Liverpool to build memorial sculpture at Anfield to honor Diogo Jota
Liverpool announced that the team will wear a special "Forever 20" emblem on their jerseys for the 2025-26 season in tribute to the late Diogo Jota, symbolizing his lasting impact on the club. Additionally, the club will construct a permanent sculpture at Anfield in his honor. The former Liverpool and Portugal forward died in a car crash along with his brother, André Silva, on July 3 near Zamora, Spain. According to the Spanish Civil Guard, their vehicle went off the road on a remote stretch of highway and was engulfed in flames by the time authorities arrived at the scene. Authorities believe that the driver lost control of the car after a tire blew out. Jota made 182 appearances for Liverpool since joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020. During his five years with the club, he has been part of a FA Cup victory, two Carabao Cup wins, and he helped secure this past season's Premier League title. Liverpool, in a move that underscores the depth of Jota's impact, will retire the No. 20 shirt throughout all levels of the club to honor his name. More: Inter Miami adds Lionel Messi friend and World Cup champion to MLS roster
