Lens: Wesley Saïd joins Al-Shamal club in Qatar for next season
While Lens is on the verge of qualifying for the Champions League, their forward Wesley Saïd has decided to join Al-Shamal for three seasons, with an option for one more.
After a successful season with 10 goals and 2 assists in 23 league matches, the French forward’s contract expires in June 2026. He will be playing in the Qatar Stars League from next season onwards.
Al-Shamal is currently second in the league standings.
Seville FC parts ways with coach Matías Almeyda
The Argentine is no longer the coach of Seville FC, currently 15th in the Spanish league. The former Inter Milan and River Plate midfielder has been at the helm of the team since last June, overseeing 32 matches (29 in La Liga and three in the Copa del Rey).
Seville, just three points above the relegation zone, released a brief statement thanking Matías Almeyda.
The statement did not mention a replacement or interim coach, as the team heads into a two-week international break.
Salary, contract duration… what we know about Griezmann’s signing with Orlando
Antoine Griezmann is set to leave Europe and Atletico Madrid soon to join the United States.
The World Cup champion is in the US finalizing a two-year contract with Orlando, to be effective next season. A third year is under discussion, with an annual salary of around 10 million euros.
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Atletico: Antoine Griezmann to join Orlando in MLS
According to Marca, Antoine Griezmann (age 35) will indeed leave Europe and Atletico Madrid soon to move to the United States. The French forward will use the international break to finalize his transfer to MLS club Orlando City. After ten years with the Colchoneros, with whom he played, Griezmann will continue his career on the other side of the Atlantic. The club has fully supported him in negotiating his future destination. “Grizou” still has the opportunity to win two titles with Atletico this season: the Champions League and the Spanish Cup.
“The desire to play is still there, but the body is different,” Dimitri Payet explains why he is retiring
Speaking to Ligue 1+, former Marseille player Dimitri Payet announced on Sunday that he is retiring, approaching 39 years of age. Despite dazzling performances, he did not win any major trophies.
“As I approach my 39th birthday, I officially announce that I am retiring as a professional footballer. My dream was to become a professional, and I succeeded at the highest level for twenty years. I had the opportunity to play for the national team (38 caps). It’s the end of a wonderful journey.”
“The desire to play is still there, but at 39, the body is different. The demands of football are very complex. I didn’t want to commit to a project where I couldn’t give 100% of myself. I prefer to hang up my boots and retire. Emotionally, it was impossible for me to play against OM,” added the Reunionese, who will not have the chance to win a title in his career.
PSG: Negotiations for Mayulu’s contract extension at a standstill
Discussions are at a standstill between Paris Saint-Germain and Senny Mayulu’s representatives regarding the contract extension for the young midfielder.
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Welcome to our live updates to follow all the news and rumors of the transfer market with less than two months left in the season. Things are shaping up behind the scenes to prepare for next season, with movements becoming clearer, such as Antoine Griezmann’s departure to the United States next season.
