Mata joined the J-League. According to The Athletic, Juan Mata has turned down lucrative offers from the Middle East to move to Japan to play and join Vissel Kobe. Mata’s choice is reminiscent of former Spain international Andres Iniesta, who also played for Vissel Kobe until earlier this year. In addition, another former colleague, David Villa, spent a successful year with the country’s cherry blossom club in 2019. Mata’s move to Vissel Kobe shows that in addition to the money factor, unique cultural experiences Uniqueness outside of Europe is also a factor that attracts stars to choose as their ‘retirement’ destination.
Divock Origi returns to England. Nottingham Forest announced that they have completed the transfer of Divock Origi on loan, with the option to buy permanently from AC Milan. Origi, 28, won the Premier League and Champions League with Liverpool, scoring 41 goals and providing 18 assists in 175 appearances for The Kop. The Belgian international joined AC Milan on a free transfer last summer, but failed to find success, scoring just two goals and providing one assist in 35 appearances. In addition to Origi, Forest also completed the signing of Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea.
Quality rookie of PSG.
Blockbuster ‘exploded’ at the last minute. Before the summer market closed, PSG promptly completed the recruitment of Randal Kolo Muani from Eintracht Eintracht. This deal forced the Parc des Princes team to spend up to 90 million euros. This right-footed player can play in any attacking position. He has just experienced a relatively successful 2022/23 season when he scored 23 goals in 46 appearances in Germany. It seems that this is a contract to prepare for the departure of Kylian Mbappe in the future.
Arsenal bid farewell to 3 players. Luton Town announced the completion of the signing of Albert Sambi Lokonga from Arsenal on loan. At the same time, Crystal Palace confirmed the purchase of English midfielder Rob Holding from Arsenal for £ 3.5 million, plus additional fees. In addition, the Emirates Stadium team also sold Folarin Balogun to AS Monaco for nearly 40 million pounds. Meanwhile, the Gunners did not welcome any new recruits to replace the injured Jurrien Timber.
Amrabat finally joined Man Utd.
Man Utd completed 4 quick rookies. After successfully recruiting Mason Mount, Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund, the Red Devils were suddenly motionless for a month. This worries fans. However, Man Utd quickly completed 4 new contracts in the last day of the summer transfer window. Sergio Reguilon and Sofyan Amrabat arrived at Old Trafford on loan. Reguilon is free, while Amrabat costs 10 million euros. Man Utd also spent 5 million euros to recruit goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, and signed Jonny Evans for free. Man Utd closed the summer market with 7 rookies.
Man Utd’s intentions with Greenwood. Man Utd finally found a new place for Mason Greenwood this summer when the England international joined Getafe on loan. The Red Devils do not charge a loan fee and will pay more than 50% of this player’s salary. Journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Man Utd will welcome Greenwood back in the summer of 2024, when the loan contract expires. Thus, the Old Trafford team still leaves a way out for Greenwood. During that time, if the situation calms down, they can reintegrate Greenwood into the team.
Xiao Lam | 18:11 09/02/2023
