Hiram Moreno
As July goes by, the European transfer window remains active: there have been plenty of moves since it opened at the beginning of the month, and while certain clubs have already made their first formal signings, others are still in negotiations, and some have already had the pleasure of presenting theirs.
On this occasion, JefeBet presents you the official moves and rumors that have stuck out the most in the old continent on this day, with several significant movements taking place in the world’s major soccer leagues.
News Coming From the European Transfer Window
Chelsea have officially presented Raheem Sterling
One of the most talked-about news in the European transfer window is finally official, as Chelsea formally revealed Raheem Sterling as a new player, marking the Blues’ first signing under Todd Boehly.
The English winger arrives from Manchester City for a fee of €53 million plus €12 million in variables, and will bolster Chelsea’s attack until 2027, adding explosiveness on the wings, although many doubt his ability to make a difference at Stamford Bridge.
Barcelona loan Trincao to Sporting
Francisco Trincao has a new team after Barcelona loaned the Portuguese player to Sporting CP, who will acquire his services for one year and will have an option to buy the player.
This will be Trincao’s second loan spell as a Blaugrana since joining from Braga in 2020, as the player spent the 2021/22 season on loan at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Alessio Romanogli and Luis Maximiano, Lazio’s new signings
Lazio confirmed the arrival of two new players ahead of the 2022/23 Serie A season, as the “Biancocelesti” gained the services of defender Alessio Romanogli, who left AC Milan as a free agent after seven years with the club and signed a contract that will keep him at the Roman club until 2027.
Romanogli does not arrive alone, as Luis Maximiano also arrives from relegated Granada for 10.5 million euros and signs a contract until 2026; in this way, Lazio already has a replacement for the vacancy left by Thomas Strakosha in goal after the Albanian left the club as a free agent.
Lille sign Mohamed Bayo for Lille
Lille has a new striker after the French club signed Mohamed Bayo from Clermont Foot for €13 million, with the Guinean forward signing a contract until 2027.
This news is worrying mainly for Clermont fans, as Bayo was involved in half of the newly promoted side’s 38 league goals last season by scoring 14 goals and dishing out 5 assists, so much of the club’s stay in the top flight is down to him. Will they manage to survive this new Ligue 1 season?
Raphinha is days away from becoming a Barcelona player
Raphinha had been the object of desire of several Premier League clubs such as Manchester United and Chelsea, but the Leeds player ended up deciding to take the offer presented by Barcelona and is already in Spain to finish the last details.
It is known that Barça’s offer for the player is 60 million euros plus 10 million in variables, and it is surely a matter of days before the signing is completely official.
Kalidou Koulibaly to leave Napoli to join Chelsea
Kalidou Koulibaly will leave Napoli and Serie A to become Chelsea’s new signing in the next few days, after the Italian club agreed to a 40 million euro offer from the Blues.
The Senegalese player is reportedly on his way to London to finalize the deal and will shortly fly to the United States to participate in the team’s preseason.
Lisandro Martinez chose Manchester United as his destination
Arsenal and Manchester United were bidding for the services of Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez, and it recently emerged that the player has preferred a move to the Red Devils to join Erik ten Hag, who managed him during the Dutchman’s time at Ajax.
However, Manchester United officials must meet again with Ajax to negotiate the transfer after their first offer was rejected, but it is believed that within the next few weeks his arrival at Old Trafford will be more than finalized.
Another Italian could arrive at Toronto FC
After the arrival of Lorenzo Insigne and Domenico Criscito, another Italian is on Toronto FC’s radar and that is Federico Bernardeschi, a Juventus player who has already said “yes” to the MLS club.
The player’s agents are working out the final details of the contract that would see Bernardeschi leave Serie A after a nine-year career in the league to join a new experience alongside other compatriots.
