The main news of the day is the transfer of Arsen Zakharyan to Real Sociedad. But there were also other interesting transitions. We talk about the news of signings of the day.
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Zakharyan eventually became a Real Sociedad player
It’s done! However, Arsen Zakharyan signed a contract with Real Sociedad. During the week, conflicting information was received: either Arsene flies to Spain, or the clubs did not reach an agreement. On August 18, the Russian flew to San Sebastián, and the next day he underwent a medical examination. After that, Arsen attended the home game of the new club, and then the official confirmation of the deal appeared. Dynamo received €13 million, and the 20-year-old was given a chance to prove himself at the highest level of the championship. Will he use it or not?
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Malinovsky returned to Italy
Midfielder Ruslan Malinovsky started last season with Atalanta and left for Marseille in the winter. The French club rented a Ukrainian with the right to purchase later. At the end of the season, Marseille took advantage of this option and acquired a footballer for 10 million euros. By the way, Ruslan played 23 games for the Provencals, scoring two goals and giving one assist. Now Malinovsky awaits a new stage of his career in Italy. Genoa, which returned to Serie A at the end of last season, rented a 30-year-old player with a repurchase option. Ruslan will play under the guidance of the world champion – Alberto Gilardino won this title in 2006.
Ruslan Malinovsky (center)
Photo: genoacfc.it
Nicholson could leave Spartak for the Championship
A few days ago, Shamar Nicholson’s agent expressed his regret that the footballer was not included in Spartak. The Jamaican striker has not taken the field this season. Naturally, in such a situation, information about the possible departure of Nicholson periodically appears in the press. According to The Athletic, the Moscow club is in talks with Watford. There is no agreement yet, but the parties are still discussing the details. Watford may take the player on loan or arrange a full transfer. Just in case, we remind you that the club now plays in the second division of the English division – the Championship.
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Al-Ahli bought another newcomer
Well, where without going to Saudi Arabia. Defender Merih Demiral has clubs like Juventus and Atalanta on his resume. And now Al-Ahli will appear. The Saudi club has already acquired the 11th newcomer in the transfer window and earmarked €18m for the purchase of a defender. The full amount will appear on Atalanta’s bank account – it was she who owned the rights to the 25-year-old player. football player. Demiral found himself in the same club with players like Roberto Firmino, Riyad Mahrez, Frank Kessier, Edouard Mendy and Allan Sainte-Maximin.
merih demiral
Photo: Al Ahly FC
Zenit offered Benfica €30 + 5 million for Neres
Two and a half weeks have passed since Malcolm left Zenit. Blue-white-blue sold the player for an impressive €60 million by RPL standards, but they have yet to find a replacement. According to the Portuguese edition of Record, Zenit offered Benfica 30 million euros for David Neres. Another 5 million euros could have been spent on various bonuses. True, the Portuguese champion refused, but Zenit is not going to give up. According to the source, the Russian club is preparing a new proposal. Last season, the Brazilian played 48 games in all competitions, scoring 12 goals and providing 16 assists.
CSKA and Dinamo agree on the latest details on the transfer of Carrascal
According to the “Championship”, the Moscow clubs are close to closing a deal. They have already agreed on the main parameters of the agreement, the issue of final details remains to be resolved. Dynamo head coach Marcel Lichka said before the match with CSKA (2: 1) that he would like to see such a player in his team. And he added that as long as Jorge Carrascal continues to be a CSKA player. The general director of the blue and white Pavel Pivovarov stressed that the Colombian will be in Novogorsk as soon as the clubs agree on everything. This season, Carrascal has not played a single game for CSKA. He missed a training session before the Dynamo match due to muscle spasms.
Jorge Carrascal
Photo: Alexander Safonov, “Championship”
Lunev founded a new club abroad
For the last two seasons, goalkeeper Andrei Lunev was listed as a Bayer player. During this time, the Russian played only three games, after which he entered the free agent market. On Saturday, Lunev flew to Baku, after which he underwent a medical examination for Karabakh. Later, the general manager of the Azerbaijani club told Match TV that the parties had signed a contract. The head of “Karabakh” expressed his hope that the cooperation will be successful for both parties. The Azerbaijani club has already been knocked out of the Champions League qualification and is now playing in the Europa League.
Porto sell midfielder to Al Nasr for 60 million euros
Porto midfielder Otavio will move to Saudi Arabia. There he will play in the same club as Cristiano Ronaldo, and Porto will earn 60 million euros with the operation, bonuses included. At the same time, Al-Nasr will pay the amount not in one tranche, but in several (reporting by Fabrizio Romano). The parties check all the nuances of the documents, after which the player will travel to Asia and undergo a medical examination. It was previously reported that the 28-year-old footballer’s salary will be €15 million. Last season, Octavio played 44 games, scoring seven goals and giving 13 assists.
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Azmoun interested in AC Milan
It was previously reported that Zenit is interested in the return of the Iranian striker. True, later the player’s agent said that he had not negotiated with the Russian champion. And now it has been known that Milan are interested in Azmun, and they don’t mind moving to Italy. However, the negotiations are at an early stage and there is still no agreement. Last season, the 28-year-old Azmoun played 33 games for Bayer Leverkusen and scored 8 (4+4) points in the plus goal system. Will we see the former striker in another top league?
serdar azmun
Photo: Christof Koepsel/Getty Images
Al-Hilal pays more than 50 million euros for Mitrovic
Finally, one more news related to Saudi Arabia (where without it). This summer, Al-Hilal spent a lot of money to strengthen the squad. We bend our fingers. Malcolm, Neymar, Sergei Milinkovic-Savic, Ruben Neves, Kalidou Koulibaly and Yassin Bono joined the squad. And now another Serb will join this venture – striker Alexander Mitrovic. Romano writes that the deal cost the Saudi club more than 50 million euros. Last season, Mitrovic scored 14 goals in 24 games and also traveled to the World Cup in Qatar. The 28-year-old footballer will be in excellent condition, since in Saudi Arabia he will earn 25 million euros a year. By the way, Fulham confirmed the transfer, but stressed that they reluctantly accepted the offer. He also stressed that Mitrovic regularly expressed his desire to leave.
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