Madrid close on Tchouameni, Kessie confirms Barca – FootballTransfers recap

FT Desk
FT Desk
  • 25 May 2022 17:00 CDT
  • 3 min read
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It was another eventful day for Football Transfer news as Europe’s biggest clubs continue their plans ahead of the summer window.

Real Madrid closing in on Tchouameni?

Aurelien Tchouameni, Monaco, 2021/22
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Real Madrid are leading the race to sign Aurelien Tchouameni from Monaco, despite interest from Liverpool and PSG making the France midfielder their “absolute priority” in the summer transfer window.

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Indeed, it is reported by L’Equipe that the deal is not expected to be become a soap opera and could even be concluded before Tchouameni joins up with the France team on international action in around a week’s time.

Kessie confirms Barcelona transfer?

Franck Kessie, Milan, 2021/22
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Franck Kessie has confirmed his exit from AC Milan ahead of his free transfer move to Barcelona.

Kessie’s contract expires at San Siro at the end of next month and he has decided not to sign a new deal.

It has been common knowledge for some time now that Kessie has agreed a deal to join Barcelona on a Bosman Transfer.

Neymar rejects Barcelona return

Neymar, PSG, 2021/22
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Neymar has dismissed speculation linking him with a move away from Paris Saint-Germain, the Brazilian saying he is happy where he is.

Neymar joined PSG for a world record €222 million from Barcelona in 2017, and has racked up 100 goals and 60 assists in 144 games in all competitions for the recently-crowned French champions since.

PSG sign players into ‘slavery’

Laporta accused of being ‘arrogant and unprofessional’ towards Koeman by former Barcelona star
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Barcelona president Joan Laporta has claimed that PSG sign players into “slavery”.

His comments come days after the Ligue 1 champions surprisingly managed to sign Kylian Mbappe to a new contract, when it had appeared that he would make a summer move to Real Madrid as a free agent.

Mourinho wins another trophy

Jose Mourinho, Roma, 2021/22
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Jose Mourinho won yet another trophy during his legendary managerial career as Roma lifted the UEFA Europa Conference League on Wednesday. It capped off a successful first season for Mourinho.

Roma beat Feyenoord in the final in Tirana, Albania to win Roma their first trophy for 14 years. So how many trophies has Mourinho won during his 22-year career?

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