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Villarreal have officially renewed Navarro's contract, extending it until June 2031.

Villarreal have officially announced that they have reached a contract extension agreement with defender Pau Navarro. The young player, born in La Villabella, will remain with the club, with his contract extended until June 2031. Previously, Navarro's contract was set to expire in 2030, meaning this extension means their partnership will continue for another year.

2026-07-15 03:11

Football · Augsburg · signing · Henness Behrens · defender

Hennessy Behrens has officially joined Augsburg and signed a contract with the club until June 2031.

Augsburg have officially announced the signing of Henness Behrens to further strengthen their squad. The 21-year-old left-back, formerly of Hoffenheim, has officially joined Augsburg on a long-term contract, working with the club until June 30, 2031.

2026-07-14 03:24

Football · World Cup · England · Reece James · Argentina

Reece James admitted that being able to step onto the World Cup stage was like a dream come true for him.

With England set to face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, defender Reece James spoke about the team's current journey. He stated that reaching the 2026 World Cup semi-finals with the Three Lions is a dream come true in his career. In the previous quarter-final match, Tuchel's England fell behind at one point, but thanks to Bellingham's two goals, they ultimately came back to defeat Norway 2-1 in extra time, securing their place in the semi-finals.

2026-07-14 00:24

Football · Brentford · Benjamin Frederick · Defender · First Team

Benjamin Frederick has officially joined the team's first team squad and signed a new four-year contract.

Brentford have officially announced the signing of Nigerian international defender Benjamin Frederick to their first-team squad for the 2026/27 Premier League season. The 21-year-old defender has also signed a four-year contract extension with the club, including an option to extend for another year.

2026-07-12 03:45

Football · Augsburg · signings · Sima Suso · Benny Weber

Sima Suso has officially joined Augsburg, signing a contract until June 2031.

FC Augsburg officially announced the signing of young defender Sima Suso. The 21-year-old German defensive starlet joined from Fortuna Düsseldorf and signed a long-term contract until June 30, 2031. In the 2025/26 season, Suso will represent Düsseldorf in the 2. Bundesliga, making 24 appearances and scoring one goal. He has also been selected four times for the German U20 national team, gaining valuable experience at the youth level.

2026-07-12 02:00

Football · Sevilla · Aruna Sangant · defender · media interview

Aruna Sangant: I have never doubted my choice, and now I am most looking forward to starting a new journey as soon as possible.

Sevilla's new signing Aruna Sangante recently gave his first official club interview since joining the club. The Senegalese center-back stated that what attracted him to Sevilla was not only the club's long history and rich heritage, but also the opportunity to continuously improve his personal skills in the Spanish football environment.

2026-07-06 02:05

Football · World Cup · Ghana · Gideon Mensah · Defender

Gideon Mensah: We are proud of the journey, but the final result is inevitably regrettable.

Ghanaian defender Gideon Mensah stated that although the team suffered a disappointing 0-1 defeat to Colombia in the 2026 World Cup qualifying round, the entire team will still learn from the positive lessons and experiences gained in the tournament. The match, held in Kansas City, saw Colombia secure a victory thanks to a 14th-minute goal from John Arias, ending Ghana's run in the first round of the knockout stage.

2026-07-05 02:32

Football · World Cup · Ghana · Jerome Opokour · Defender

Jerome Opokur admitted that the result was indeed regrettable, and the team would seriously reflect on and address the issues.

Ghanaian defender Jerome Opoku stated that the team will seriously analyze the lessons learned from their defeat in the World Cup qualifying round and focus on future development. In the match held at Kansas City Stadium, Colombia took the lead with a goal from John Arias in the 14th minute. Although Ghana continued to pressure their opponents and create chances in the second half, they were unable to change the score and ultimately lost 0-1, failing to advance further.

2026-07-05 01:18

Football · Valencia · Justin de Haas · defender · media interview

Justin De Haas: This club has a glorious history, and it's an honor to be a part of the team.

Valencia's new signing, Dutch center-back Justin de Haas, spoke to the media for the first time since completing his transfer, sharing his feelings about becoming a member of Valencia. At the welcoming ceremony, club legends and ambassadors Miguel Tendillo and Miguel Angel Bosio, Valencia Players' Association honorary president Vicente Guioth, and former Valencia player Maduro were all present to witness this moment.

2026-07-04 03:55

Football · Brentford · contract extension · Michael Kayord · defender

Michael Kayor has signed a contract extension with Brentford, with the new contract running until the summer of 2032.

Brentford Football Club has officially announced the contract extension with 21-year-old right-back Michael Kayord. The two sides signed a new contract valid until the summer of 2032, with the club having an option to extend for another year. Kayord impressed in the 2025/26 season, earning a nomination for the Premier League Young Player of the Season. Since joining Brentford on loan from Fiorentina in January 2025 and subsequently making it permanent, he has made 56 appearances for Brentford in all competitions.

2026-07-04 00:24

Football · Brighton · signing · Michael Swoboda · defender

Michael Swoboda has officially joined Brighton and signed a four-year contract with the club.

Brighton & Wanderers have officially confirmed the signing of 27-year-old Austrian centre-back Michael Swoboda from Serie B champions Venezia on a four-year contract. The transfer fee was not disclosed. Swoboda is currently with the Austrian national team for the World Cup and will join his new teammates later this summer.

2026-07-03 00:51

Football · Union Berlin · signing · Stanley Nsoki · defender

Union Berlin has officially announced that Stanley Nsoki has permanently joined the team.

Union Berlin have officially confirmed the permanent signing of French center-back Stanley N'Sochi. The 27-year-old defender has officially transferred from Hoffenheim after a one-season loan spell. Last season, he made 14 appearances for Union Berlin across all competitions, gradually becoming an important member of the team's defense thanks to his consistent performances.

2026-07-02 01:39

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