Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen have completed the signing of centre-back Jarell Quansah from Liverpool in a deal that could rise to €40 million, the club confirmed on Wednesday. The 22-year-old becomes the most expensive signing in Leverkusen’s history, surpassing the €32 million paid for midfielder Kerem Demirbay in 2019. According to Kicker and The Athletic,…
Arsenal have completed the signing of Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea for a reported fee of £5 million, marking their first major acquisition of the summer transfer window. The 30-year-old remains the world’s most expensive goalkeeper, having joined Chelsea from Athletic Bilbao in 2018 for £71 million. Despite the record fee, Kepa struggled to…
Cristiano Ronaldo has committed to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr through 2026, the club confirmed Thursday, ending speculation over the football icon’s next move. The 40-year-old Portuguese star appeared in a teaser video just before the official announcement, declaring, “Al Nassr forever.” Ronaldo’s arrival in early 2023 sparked a wave of veteran footballers joining the…
Celtic Football Club is mourning the death of John Clark, a legendary member of the iconic “Lisbon Lions” squad that won the 1967 European Cup. Clark passed away on Monday at the age of 84. A one-club man, Clark made over 300 appearances for Celtic after his debut in 1959 and served the club for…
By Ayomide Otitoju Though the football season has ended, the global sports scene remained vibrant over the past week, dominated by transfer rumours, Club World Cup drama, and international preparations for upcoming tournaments. The enduring rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo resurfaced after Messi told DSsport that the two legends, while respectful, are not…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fresh off their first-ever UEFA Champions League title, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have landed in the United States with their sights firmly set on conquering the expanded FIFA Club World Cup. The French champions, who defeated Inter Milan 5–0 in Munich two weeks ago to end decades of European frustration, are approaching the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s Super Eagles held their nerve in a dramatic penalty shootout to defeat a resilient Jamaican side and retain the Unity Cup on Saturday in West London. The tightly contested final at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium ended 2-2 in regulation time, with Nigeria triumphing 5-4 on penalties. The match provided fans with…
By Ayomide Otitoju Novak Djokovic secured a place in his record 19th Roland Garros quarter-final on Monday with a commanding straight-sets victory over Britain’s Cameron Norrie. The Serbian world No. 1 breezed past Norrie 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 on Court Philippe Chatrier to set up a blockbuster clash with third seed Alexander Zverev in the last…
By Ayomide Otitoju Chelsea Football Club on Monday confirmed the signing of Portuguese midfielder Dario Essugo from Sporting Lisbon in a deal reportedly worth £18 million ($25 million). The 20-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Spanish club Las Palmas, will be eligible to feature for the Blues in the upcoming FIFA Club World…
