France forward Kylian Mbappe says it is a “dream come true” as his long-awaited move to Real Madrid was confirmed, external on Monday evening. Mbappe, 25, will move to the Bernabeu Stadium on a five-year deal when his Paris St-Germain contract expires on 30 June. He will earn €15m a season, plus a €150m signing-on bonus to be paid over five years, and he will keep a percentage of his image rights.
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Chelsea have signed France striker Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig for £52m. The 25-year-old scored 16 goals in 25 games in the Bundesliga last season. Nkunku, who has won 10 caps for France, is manager Mauricio Pochettino’s first signing since he took charge in May.
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Arsenal have confirmed a deal sign midfielder Fabio Vieira from Porto for £34m including add ons. The 22-year-old is the Gunners’ third summer arrival after goalkeeper Matt Turner and Brazil forward Marquinhos. Arsenal will pay £30m up front plus £4m in performance-related add-ons.
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One of football’s most influential agents Mino Raiola has died in Milan today aged 54. Raiola who worked for Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Paul Pogba and Erling Haaland to name but a few was forced to angrily refute claims he had died earlier this week but he sadly succumbed to his illness today.
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Ashley Young is set to leave Manchester United for Inter Milan according to reports in Italy. The 34-year-old has been at Old Trafford since the summer of 2011.
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