Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis revealed swift negotiations for new signings Lorenzo Lucca and Sam Beukema, expressing confidence in Kevin De Bruyne's game-changing ability. He also voiced strong concerns over football's deep financial troubles.
Atletico Madrid eyes a transformative €2.5 billion investment from Apollo Global Management, potentially diluting the long-standing Gil Marin family's control. This strategic move aims to fund the ambitious Parque Metropolitano project.
Chelsea dominated the Club World Cup, securing both the trophy and an impressive £84m in prize money. This new tournament format is significantly reshaping club finances globally, offering unprecedented windfalls, especially for smaller teams like Auckland City.
Barcelona needs to offload players to register new signings, but key defenders Ronald Araujo and Andreas Christensen are determined to stay, posing a significant challenge for Sporting Director Deco this summer.
FC Barcelona has reportedly inked a 3-year, €30m shirt sleeve sponsorship deal with the Democratic Republic of Congo's tourism board. The agreement, aimed at boosting the club's finances, faces scrutiny due to concerns over the DRC's human rights record.
Galatasaray's pursuit of Inter's Hakan Calhanoglu faces a major hurdle due to the impending €75m deal for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. Coach Okan Buruk confirmed budget constraints make the Calhanoglu transfer unlikely.
Weston McKennie's Juventus future is uncertain as contract talks hit a snag over agent commissions. With his deal expiring next summer, a €15-20 million summer transfer is now likely, attracting interest from European clubs.
Vitor Roque's Palmeiras exit from the Club World Cup meant Barcelona missed a €2M bonus. This payment was tied to his performance, underscoring the financial implications of his controversial transfer from Barcelona back to Brazil.
