OM which is strengthening in the midfield, PSG which is letting Sergio Rico go or even Roma which is advancing on Enzo Le Fée: find all the transfer window information for this Saturday June 29, 2024.
Olympique de Marseille announces a “agreement in principle» for Ismaël Koné
Olympique de Marseille is already (very) active on the transfer market. While waiting for the official signings of Roberto De Zerbi and Lilian Brassier, the Marseille team announced this Friday evening that it had found “agreement in principle» for Watford FC midfielder Ismaël Koné. “Ismaël Koné, who is currently playing in the Copa America with the Canadian national team, will sign with OM subject to the results of the medical examination scheduled for next week.», indicated the Canebière club in an official press release published on its website. To secure the services of the 22-year-old player, the Marseille leaders would have paid nearly €12 million, excluding bonuses. The Canadian is coming off a good season in the Championship (42 matches, 3 goals, 2 assists). His profile – a midfielder capable of breaking lines – corresponds well to the playing principles advocated by the (future) Olympian coach, Roberto De Zerbi.
Also read: Ligue 1: Roberto De Zerbi at OM, an inevitable marriage
Sergio Rico Quits Paris SG
Change of scenery for Sergio Rico. While his contract is coming to an end this Sunday, the Spanish goalkeeper will not be extended by Paris Saint-Germain, it has been learned France Blue Paris with the player’s entourage. Victim of a serious horse riding accident in May 2023 which almost cost him his life, the 30-year-old goalkeeper has not played any matches with the Rouge et Bleu this season. As a reminder, he arrived in the French capital in the summer of 2019 from Sevilla FC; first on loan, then as part of a permanent transfer. He will have worn the Parisian jersey 24 times.
Also read: Ligue 1: Sergio Rico’s poignant message after PSG’s title
AS Roma advances on Enzo Le Fée case
Enzo Le Fée is getting closer to Italy. According to the latest revelations from Fabrizio Romano, AS Roma “advance on an agreement» with the versatile midfielder. The Giallorossi are still working, in parallel, to find common ground with Stade Rennais. Aged 24, the Frenchman, who arrived at the Red and Black last summer, is valued at €18 million by the specialist site Transfer market He is coming off a very mixed 2023-2024 season with 25 Ligue 1 matches played and only 1 assist provided.
Ian Maatsen to Aston Villa, it’s official
It was expected, it is now established. Chelsea FC left-back Ian Maatsen has officially signed with Aston Villa, the Birmingham club announced this Friday evening. The duration of his contract has not (yet) been communicated. The Villans did not hesitate to take out the checkbook to secure his services since they spent neither more nor less than €44.5 million. Aged 22, the Dutchman had a good second part of the 2023-2024 season with Borussia Dortmund (16 matches, 2 goals, 2 assists in the Bundesliga), where the Blues had loaned him this winter.
Chelsea sign promising Omari Kellyman (official)
Chelsea FC continues to prepare for the future. The Blues announced this Saturday the arrival of young British player Omari Kellyman from Aston Villa. The London leaders managed to convince their counterparts from Birmingham with a substantial check amounting to €22 million. A very nice sum for a player aged only 18 and who has only made two (small) appearances in the Premier League. Omari Kellyman has committed to his new team for the next six years, until June 2030.It’s fantastic to be here as a Chelsea player. It’s a huge club with an incredible history so it’s great to be joining. It’s a dream come true for sure. I’m delighted to have pulled on the shirt and I can’t wait to get started.“, said the striker who scored 7 goals in 11 Premier League 2 matches in 2023-2024.
