In the dynamic world of football, transfer seasons are always buzzing with speculation, surprise moves, and big money deals.
Whether it’s a star player making a sensational move to a rival club or a high-profile coach taking on a new challenge, we’ve got you covered with all the breaking stories and behind-the-scenes developments.
The Kenya Times provides you with the latest transfer updates from around the globe.
Stay tuned for real-time news, expert analysis, and exclusive insights into the most significant transfers and managerial changes.
Coaches and Football Transfers
June 3
Enzo Maresca has signed in as new Chelsea manager on five-year contract. Deal also includes an option until June 2030, one more season. Six staff members also join from Leicester FC as Chelsea will pay compensation fee in excess of €10m.
Chelsea will pay a compensation fee to Leicester City, in excess of €10 million (Ksh1,409,300,000).
Lazio have completed deal to sign Loum Tchaouna, five-year contract valid until June 2028. First signing sealed today with player at club’s ground, Lazio will pay €8m (Ksh.141,390,000) fee to Salernitana.
June 2
Kylian Mbappe is set to move to Real Madrid after every document has been signed, sealed and completed and the Carlo Ancelotti’s side is set to announce him as their new signing in the coming week.
Garcia Pimienta has signed in as new Sevilla manager until June 2026, two-year deal. Former Las Palmas and Barcelona B manager will be the new face of Sevilla project.
West Ham are now preparing all documents for Luis Guilherme deal €30m (Ksh. 4,227,900,000) plus 20% sell-on clause proposal exclusively revealed, being now reviewed with Palmeiras.
Chelsea expects Fulham Defender, Tosin Adarabioyo’s deal to be signed and sealed in the week beginning June 3, 2024, after a verbal agreement was reached.
Tosin believes Chelsea are offering the best project for his future, with Enzo Maresca also being a factor in his decision.
Luka Modric has confirmed that he is staying at Real Madrid as he is waiting to sign new deal next week while Lucas Vazquez is expected to sign new deal at Real Madrid in the next few days after pact made weeks ago.
On the other hand, Toni Kroos and Marco Reus have left Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund respectively after the final of Champions League.
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June 1 Transfer
Two-time Champions League winner Jose Mourinho announced on Saturday, June 1 that he will be taking over as Fenerbahce new coach.
A deal was sealed until June 2026 for a two-year contract, for one of the three big Istanbul sides which have not won their domestic league in 10 years.
“Good evening Fenerbahce fans, see you tomorrow at Kadikoy (the Istanbul suburb where the club is based) and let’s start our journey together,” Mourinho posted on his new club’s X account.
Al Nassr CEO Guido Fienga confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at the club next season.
Fiorentina are on the verge of appointing Raffaele Palladino as new head coach. The agreement is almost completed for the Italian talented manager who’s set to leave Monza.
May 31
Antonio Conte was appointed Napoli head coach after an agreement was reached on every detail including add-ons, after fixed salary, image rights and staff members.
Conte will sign the contract valid until June 2027, documents approved.
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May 30
Kieran McKenna signed a new long-term deal at Ipswich Town, sealed and confirmed.
“I am so happy to have committed my future to taking the next step with Ipswich Town and am really excited for what’s ahead as we continue this journey together,” he said.
Bologna is advancing in talks to appoint Vincenzo Italiano as new head coach to replace Thiago Motta. Bologna wants to get the deal done as soon as possible, after waiting until the Conference League final.
May 29
Vincent Kompany was appointed the new head coach of FC Bayern, putting pen to paper on a deal until 2027.
The German giants paid Burnley £10m (Ksh1,409,300,000) in compensation to prize the Belgian away from Burnley, with the 38-year-old agreeing a contract with Bayern until 2027.
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