Manchester City Signs Kusano with a Transfer Fee of 40 Million Euros Plus Bonuses On January 11th, according to reports from Fabrizio Romano, The Athletic (TA), and German Sky Sports, Manchester City has reached an agreement to sign Kusano, with a transfer fee of 40 million euros plus bonuses. Including the floating bonuses of 10 million euros, Manchester City will spend a total of 50 million euros to complete this transfer. Romano stated: "Kusano is joining Manchester City, here we go! The deal is done, with a transfer fee of 40 million euros plus bonuses. Lens has accepted the offer and approved the player's medical examination in the coming days. Kusano's contract with Manchester City runs until June 2029, with an option to extend for an additional year." According to L'Équipe, Kusano will set a new record for the highest transfer fee received by Lens for a player. Lens only spent 100,000 euros to acquire the Uzbekistan defender in the summer window of 2023, and now they are selling him for 50 million euros, making a massive profit of 49 million euros. Kusano becomes the most expensive player sold in Lens' history. Kusano is an international player from Uzbekistan, playing as a central defender and can also play as a defensive midfielder. He is currently 20 years old, standing at 1.86 meters tall. His existing contract with Lens expires in 2027. This season, he has played in 16 games, providing one assist, with a total playing time of 1,219 minutes. Currently, his market value on Transfermarkt is 12 million euros.…

We have already enjoyed 10 days of air in 2025, but the French media Foot Mercato is "a bit slow this year," only now compiling a list of the top 10 highest-paid football players in 2024. The Saudi Professional League, Asia's number one league, has become the undisputed "Gold Football League," with a total of four superstars making it onto the list, dominating half of it. President Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list with a staggering income, while Lionel Messi single-handedly supports the entire MLS with his earnings of 124 million euros, ranking second. Both the English Premier League and La Liga have two representatives each on the list, while the German Bundesliga, Italian Serie A, and French Ligue 1 have none. Let's take a look together. Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list with 263 million euros, becoming the highest-paid player in football in 2024. His main income comes from the world's highest salary at Al Nassr, with additional significant earnings from advertising endorsements, reflecting his current influence in the football world; Argentine boss Messi, who is usually low-key, earns mainly from his substantial annual salary and some advertisements. However, if the Ballon d'Or winner were to focus solely on making money, his advertisements would surely be in high demand; Third place goes to Brazilian superstar Neymar, who, while lying on the sidelines and recovering from injuries at Al Hilal, still manages to earn 101 million euros a year, making him a true winner in life. French team's T-Rex Benzema came to the Saudi Professional League to make a fortune,…

Bundesliga + Serie A: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Bayern Munich I've been looking forward to this match since last month, with Borussia Mönchengladbach hosting Bayern Munich at home. This season, Mönchengladbach has performed exceptionally well at home, aside from losing their first two home games at the start of the season. They have secured five wins and one draw in the following six home matches, a performance that is commendable in the Bundesliga, especially considering Mönchengladbach's mid-tier status. However, Mönchengladbach has a unique characteristic; they always seem to get fired up when facing Bayern, delivering thrilling matches where the players perform as if injected with adrenaline. I believe Coach Kompany might have a headache today, as I anticipate Mönchengladbach has a chance to upset Bayern. If not, they should at least be able to hold their ground. Prediction: Win by 2 goals or more Details: 2-1/2-2/2-3 Format: 3, 4, 5 A-League Match 003 Date: January 11th, Time: 16:35 Sydney FC vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction: Draw or Away Win with a handicap of -1 Details: 1-1/2-1/2-2 Format: 2, 3, 4 A-League Match 004 Date: January 11th, Time: 18:45 Perth Glory vs Auckland City FC Prediction: Away Win Details: 0-2/0-3/0-4 Format: 2, 3, 4 Serie A Match 009 Date: January 11th, Time: 22:00 Udinese vs Atalanta Prediction: Away Win Details: 0-2/1-2/2-3 Format: 2, 3, 5 Serie A Match 022 Date: January 12th, Time: 01:00 Torino vs Juventus Prediction: Home Win or Draw with a handicap of +1 Details: 0-0/1-0/1-1 Format: 2, 3, 4 Ligue 1 Match 027 Date: January 12th, Time: 02:00…

Barcelona, as one of the top football clubs in the world, has always been highly attractive. However, in recent years, due to financial issues within the team, there have been many disharmonious events within Barcelona. One of the more obvious reasons is that Barcelona is no longer as attractive to players as it once was. A key factor is that Barcelona is indeed unable to pay top-tier salaries to its players. Lionel Messi left the club because of significant financial problems within Barcelona. Now, another talented player that Barcelona has focused on developing, Ronald Araujo, is also dissatisfied with the club's salary arrangements and wants to leave. This time, Barcelona knows they cannot keep Araujo. Araujo wants to demand a huge contract renewal, even though he has risen in status within the team over the years and become a key defensive player. However, due to his fragile physique, Araujo often gets injured and needs rest, so Barcelona must consider his absences if they want him to be the core of their defense. Therefore, Barcelona is not keen on giving him a top-tier contract renewal. Araujo has made it clear that he will leave in the winter transfer window. Juventus has now stepped in to try and sign Araujo. Barcelona is willing to sell the player for just 45 million euros in the winter window. Once Juventus completes the signing, their defense will be secure for the next 10 years. Barcelona will lose this talented defender they have cultivated for many years.

In the 14th round of the Saudi League, Al Nassr secured a 3-1 comeback victory over Al Kawkab at home. At first glance, this match seemed to be a heroic stage for Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane, with a penalty kick, a series of assists, and goals that were enough to get the blood pumping. However, if we look beyond the excitement of the game, was this victory as perfect as the score suggests? The initial setback of conceding a goal and the reliance on individual star power may have masked deeper issues within the team. Speaking of this match, Cristiano Ronaldo is undoubtedly one of the biggest focal points. He continued to write his legend with a steady penalty kick, once again刷新ing his career statistics: 60 goals in 60 Saudi League matches, 782 club goals in his career, and a total of 917 goals. Just these numbers alone are enough to make people marvel: Ronaldo's career is like having a cheat code. Especially considering his age—38 years old—at this stage, he can still maintain such a competitive state, which is truly astonishing. This penalty kick not only equalized the score for the team but also reaffirmed his status as the undisputed spiritual leader of Al Nassr. What's even more interesting is that Ronaldo's career has another feature that commands respect—the ability to score in 24 consecutive calendar years. From 2001 to 2024, he has managed to leave his mark on the field every year, a level of consistency that is rare in professional football. If you're a seasoned fan,…

In order to strengthen their midfield, Premier League giants Manchester City have been scouting for potential transfer targets worldwide. Recently, they have set their sights on Lazio's midfield prodigy, Roberto Rovella. According to the latest report from Rome's authoritative local media, "Il Messaggero," Manchester City is planning a significant move, hoping to secure Rovella's services in the upcoming winter transfer window for a hefty price tag of up to €40 million. This would allow them to quickly fill and enhance the gap in their midfield strength. Rovella, only 23 years old this year, is a rising star of Italian football and has already become a new member of the Italian national team. Since his debut, he has attracted the attention of many European giants with his comprehensive technical abilities and outstanding vision on the field. His football intelligence, precise passing, and excellent positional sense evoke memories of Italian football legend Andrea Pirlo. Due to his technical characteristics being similar to Real Madrid's Luka Modric, and also bearing a resemblance, he has been dubbed the "new Modric" in the football world, reflecting the high recognition he receives from the outside world. After joining Juventus, Rovella has been loaned out to other teams continuously and is currently on loan at Lazio. This season, his performance at Lazio remains impressive, making him an indispensable part of the team's midfield. With a pass success rate of over 90%, he contributes key passes several times per game on average, and also performs well defensively, successfully intercepting opponents' attacks multiple times, demonstrating a maturity and stability…

In the early hours of today, while the European top 5 leagues are temporarily on a break for the 2024/25 season, football fans witnessed a night filled with both joy and sorrow in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Spanish Super Cup semi-finals saw Real Madrid face off against Mallorca, competing for a spot in the final. Meanwhile, in the Saudi league, Cristiano Ronaldo led Al Nassr at home against Al Kawkab. Additionally, in the Turkish Super League, Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce challenged Kasimpasa away from home, with mixed fortunes for each team. Real Madrid 3-0 Mallorca Real Madrid has recently shown a resurgence in form, remaining unbeaten in seven consecutive matches across various competitions. They have overtaken Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in La Liga to top the standings, becoming strong contenders for the title. The chemistry between Mbappe, Vinicius, and Bellingham is deepening. In the first semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup, Barcelona defeated Athletic Bilbao 2-0 to advance to the final. Mallorca, the dark horse of this season's La Liga, ranks sixth in the table and was the runner-up in last season's Copa del Rey. The two teams drew 1-1 in their first league encounter this season. During the match, Real Madrid had 16 shots in the first half but failed to score. In the 62nd minute, Rodrigo was fouled at midfield, and Bellingham quickly took the free-kick, passing to Mbappe who then passed to Vinicius. Vinicius broke through and crossed the ball, with Rodrigo's header hitting the post! Mbappe's follow-up shot was saved by the goalkeeper! Bellingham followed up again,…

Fans of Cristiano Ronaldo are well aware that the 2022 World Cup was the year when the gap between Messi and Ronaldo widened significantly. While Messi triumphed in the Qatar World Cup, Ronaldo suffered an unexpected elimination against Morocco. After the match, Ronaldo was visibly distraught, breaking down in tears in the player's tunnel. It was clear that Ronaldo realized he would never have another chance to win the World Cup title, which is why his reaction was so emotional. Additionally, during the 2022 World Cup, the Portuguese national team experienced a significant internal conflict. Ronaldo found himself on the bench during a game, and afterward, he expressed his dissatisfaction. This led to the resignation of coach Fernando Santos. Rumors circulated among fans that Ronaldo had demanded the dismissal of coach Santos, leading to widespread criticism of the star player. However, in a recent interview, Santos clarified the situation: "Ronaldo respected my decision to bench him, and we still maintain contact and communication. There were no major conflicts between us, contrary to what external rumors suggested." Santos' revelation as the former coach has shed light on the matter, revealing that Ronaldo, despite his reluctance to be a substitute, was willing to make sacrifices for the team. He accepted the situation, showing that he was not the instigator of the internal strife within the Portuguese team. Even at the age of 40, Ronaldo remains capable of being the starting forward for the Portuguese national team, demonstrating his continued efforts and contributions on the field.

The winter transfer window is in chaos! At the beginning of January, Juventus' transfer work in the Serie A giants is "thunderous but little rain," with many transfer targets shrouded in mystery, and players on the team's shelves are "difficult to clear," leaving many Juventus fans in confusion. A week ago, the main focus of Juventus' defensive reinforcement was on Hanczko, Antonio Silva, and Tomori, but as time went on, Araujo, Danso, and Vega were also added to this list. The Juventus management, adhering to the principle of "rent before buying," is determined to find one or two best replacements for Bremer for the team this winter. However, in the transfer market, almost everyone now understands that Juventus lacks defenders and will not easily make concessions in transfer negotiations. Araujo has only played once for Barcelona this season, yet his valuation is as high as 55 million euros. If Juventus successfully borrows him, they will first have to bear the Uruguayan's salary of 6 million euros. From the latest transfer trends, Araujo is very interested in moving to Serie A, but the Barcelona management is still hesitating. Despite Araujo's low attendance rate, he remains an important player for the team. The 21-year-old Portuguese defender Vega stands at 1.88 meters tall and can play multiple positions including center-back, full-back, and defensive midfielder. His versatility has impressed the Juventus coaching staff. However, in the transfer market, both Napoli and Marseille are eyeing Vega, and compared to the sincerity of these two clubs, Juventus does not have an advantage. It was somewhat unexpected…

Can Chelsea really rely on a nearly 40-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo to escape the crisis? The four-game winless streak has made this Premier League powerhouse struggle, with their fourth-place position in the league table precarious and their Champions League qualification seemingly waving goodbye. At such a critical moment, the management has put forward a plan to sign Ronaldo - is this transaction a "sure-kill move" for a desperate counterattack, or is it shooting oneself in the foot? Let's delve into the ins and outs of this "big gamble." When we talk about Ronaldo, what comes to mind is not the image of an ordinary player. Five Ballon d'Or awards, countless highlights, and a superstar who has shaken the global football landscape - these are his labels. But at the end of the day, the former teenage star has entered the "twilight" of his career, and competitive sports are so realistic that age is an obstacle you cannot avoid. So, how does Chelsea plan to spend a whopping salary of up to 30 million euros to loan Ronaldo to save their season? From a competitive perspective, what Chelsea lacks now is a player like Ronaldo with a "never-give-up spirit." After four rounds of winless Premier League matches, the team's morale has almost hit rock bottom; lacking a core leader, the team's tactics also appear chaotic and disorganized. From a spiritual level, Ronaldo's arrival can obviously inject strong confidence and serve as a role model for Chelsea. Don't forget, he once scored 31 goals in a single Premier League season. Although his speed…