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September 1, 2023

September 1, 2023 IFMSPORTS

Ansu Fati Joins Brighton on a season-long loan from Barcelona, With The Promising Winger Eager For Regular Playing Time.

Ansu Fati, a Spain international, has signed a season-long loan at the American Express Community Stadium, but there is no option for the move to become permanent; Brighton will pay 80% of his contract over ten months until next June, totaling £7 million.

Brighton are paying him 80% of his Barcelona contract over ten months, until the end of next June, for a total of £7 million.

Fati has made over 100 appearances for the LaLiga giants since making his debut as a 16-year-old in August 2019.

“This is a fantastic deal for all of us,” Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi said. I am confident that Ansu will assist us in setting a new goal and returning him to the level he deserves.”

Ansu, who made 36 LaLiga appearances last season as Barcelona won their first title in four years, began his career at the club’s legendary La Masia program at the age of ten.

Last season, the 20-year-old went on to win the Spanish Super Cup as well as the UEFA Nations League with Spain. He has appeared in two FIFA World Cup matches for Spain, a country he has represented nine times at the senior level, scoring two goals.

August 31, 2023

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 IFMSPORTS

Man City Reach Verbal Agreement On £47m Nunes Deal

Manchester City formally agreed with Wolves to sign midfielder Matheus Nunes for £53m.

Their deal includes a 10% sell-on clause for Wolves from any profit City make on the 25-year-old in future.

Nunes has now been cleared to have a medical in Manchester.

City had a previous bid for the Portugal international rejected last week, as Wolves held out for a fee closer to their asking price of over £60m.

Nunes has been absent from training recently after making it clear he wants to join Pep Guardiola's side.

In addition, Wolves have agreed to sign City's England Under-21 international Tommy Doyle on loan, with the option of a £4.3m transfer that would include a 50% sell-on clause.

City wanted to bolster their midfield options even before Kevin de Bruyne suffered the hamstring injury that could keep him out for four months.

West Ham's Lucas Paqueta was an option before it emerged the Brazilian, 25, is being investigated by the Football Association for potential betting rule breaches.

August 31, 2023

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 IFMSPORTS

Hamilton And Russell Extend Mercedes Contracts

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell will continue as Mercedes' driver line-up for at least the next two years.

Hamilton has signed a new contract that will extend his period with the team to 13 years and keep him in F1 well past his 40th birthday.

And Russell, who joined Mercedes in 2022, has also signed a two-year deal.

The move confirms pledges by Hamilton and team principal Toto Wolff that a new deal for the seven-time champion was only a matter of time this season.

For Hamilton, it allows him to continue a quest for a record eighth-world drivers' title, which both driver and team believe was robbed from them at the controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Hamilton lost out to Red Bull's Max Verstappen after former FIA race director Michael Masi ignored the rules in operating a late-race safety car period.

Since then, Mercedes have fallen from competitiveness as Red Bull has dominated the sport.

August 31, 2023

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 IFMSPORTS

Monaco Sign Balogun For £35m From Arsenal

Monaco have completed the £35m signing of striker Folarin Balogun from Arsenal on a five-year deal.

The 22-year-old United States forward returns to France after scoring 22 goals on loan at Reims last season.

Balogun had not featured for Arsenal in the Premier League at the start of this season despite first-choice striker Gabriel Jesus being injured.

He signed professional terms with Arsenal at 17 and made two top-flight appearances with the club.

In Jesus' absence, Eddie Nketiah started the first two matches of the campaign, while Leandro Trossard was favoured in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Fulham.

In a statement on their website, Arsenal said: "We thank Folarin for his contribution to Arsenal, through our academy into the first team, and wish him the best of health and happiness in his new chapter at Monaco."

Born in New York, Balogun moved to London as a child and came through Arsenal's academy system.

He played for England age group sides through to under-21s, earning 13 caps at that level, before electing to play for the United States at senior level.

Balogun had loan spells at Middlesbrough and Reims and was linked with Chelsea before Arsenal accepted Monaco's offer.

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Ansu Fati Joins Brighton on a season-long loan from Barcelona, With The Promising Winger Eager For Regular Playing Time.

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