Recent Transfer Updates and Announcements You Might Have Missed
Teams are still active in signing free agents to cover injuries and boost their squads. Ajax stuck to their familiar strategy and secured a clever addition by bringing in former Tottenham midfield mainstay Yves Bissouma.
Coaching Changes and Contract Extensions
- Bologna have parted ways with head coach Domenico Tedesco. He is the second coach dismissed in Serie A this season. Raffaele Palladino takes over the reins.
- Federico Higuaín, brother of Gonzalo Higuaín, was fired as head coach of Columbus Crew (MLS) following an incident involving a female referee.
- Bayern Munich extended sporting director Christoph Freund's contract until 2029.
- Barcelona sporting director Deco confirmed that Raphinha signed a contract extension through 2029.
- Valencia appointed Javier Aguirre as head coach until the end of the season; he will also lead Mexico at the 2026 World Cup.
- Enzo Le Fée, the French midfielder, renewed his deal with Sunderland until 2031.
- Dean Henderson, England’s international goalkeeper, extended his contract with Crystal Palace until 2030.
Player Transfers and Signings
- Yves Bissouma, released by Tottenham last season, joined Ajax on a one-year deal.
- James Rodríguez, captain of Colombia, announced his retirement from international football.
- Tyrell Malacia, Dutch international and former Manchester United player, signed with FC Cincinnati (MLS).
- Arnaud Bodard, Belgian goalkeeper, moved from Lille to Le Havre.
- Rennes loaned Ghanaian defender Alidu Seidu to OGC Nice as an injury replacement.
- Samba Diawara ended his contract with Reims and joined AJ Auxerre as an assistant coach.
- Hans Hateboer, former Lyon defender, signed for FC Groningen in the Netherlands.
- Safouane Benzahra, Najd Ajroud, Nahël Haddani, and Melvin Gomes Da Veiga inked their first professional contracts with AS Monaco.
