Transfers

Crystal Palace sign Henderson from Man Utd

Dean Henderson has joined Crystal Palace from Manchester United.

Goalkeeper signs five-year contract as Eagles’ third senior arrival of the summer transfer

The 26-year-old goalkeeper signs a five-year contract with Palace as he ends his 12-year stay with Man Utd.

“I’m absolutely delighted and buzzing to be here. I can’t wait to get started,” Henderson told the club’s official website.

“This club has got great fans and has a lot of top players who are hungry to succeed. There’s something being built here, and I really want to be a part of it.”

Between 2016 and 2018 Henderson had loan spells at Stockport County, Grimsby Town and Shrewsbury Town in the lower leagues, before moving to then Championship side Sheffield United. He helped the Blades to promotion that season and stayed on loan with them for the next season back in the Premier League.

In his first taste of Premier League football in 2019/20, he kept 13 clean sheets, making 97 saves as Steve Wilder’s side finished ninth.

Upon returning to Man Utd, Henderson saw playing time hard to come by, as he primarily acted as back-up to David De Gea.

As a result, Henderson went on loan to Nottingham Forest in 2022/23, before a thigh injury this January cut his season short.

Henderson arrives in southeast London as Palace’s third senior summer addition and is competing with Sam Johnstone for a place between the posts, with last season’s No 1 Vicente Guaita yet to feature in a matchday squad this campaign and linked with a move away.

He could make his Palace debut this Sunday at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

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Galatasaray, Napoli Agree Osimhen Transfer

Italian Serie A side Napoli have reached an agreement with Galatasaray for the transfer of Nigeria international forward Victor Osimhen for a fee in the region of €75m, according to OwnGoalNigeria.com.

Both clubs have been locked in negotiations for the past two days after the Nigerian picked the team as his preferred destination ahead of Saudi Arabia side Al-Hilal. The talks went on yesterday without a resolution.

Napoli insisted on getting a bank guarantee for the payment of the transfer fee after agreeing for it to be paid in installments. The Turkish side will pay €40m in cash with the balance of €35m to be paid in installments for the next three years.

Galatasaray agreed to provide Napoli with a bank guarantee letter and if it sits well with the Italian side after a review, Osimhen will be allowed to travel to Istanbul for his medical and subsequent unveiling on a permanent deal.

After a successful time on loan last season, he will be expected to help the club retain the league and cup they won last season, and also do well in Europe after the disappointment in the Europa League last season.

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Transfer: Theo Hernandez Joins Al-Hilal From AC Milan

Deal worth some 25 million euros

France left-back Theo Hernandez has moved to former Lazio and Inter coach Simone Inzaghi’s Saudi club Al-Hilal from AC Milan, where the 27-year-old spent six mostly successful years.

Theo, as he is known, was a runner-up to Argentina in the 2022 World Cup.

He made no secret of the fact that he had fallen out with AC’s new management set-up.
The deal is worth around 25 million euros.

Ansa.it

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WSL: Chelsea Forward Fishel Signs For Seattle Reign

Seattle Reign have signed Chelsea and United States forward Mia Fishel on a contract until 2029.

An undisclosed transfer fee will be paid to the Women’s Super League (WSL) champions who Fishel, 24, appeared for 21 times.

After signing from Mexican club Tigres for the start of the 2023-24 season, Fishel scored the winning goal against Tottenham on her WSL debut before an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury cut her campaign short.

The two-time WSL winner returned in March to make three appearances.

“I’m incredibly excited to sign a long-term contract in the NWSL and take this next step in my career with Seattle Reign FC,” said Fishel.

“This league is one of the best in the world, and I’m looking forward to the opportunity. I can’t wait to get started and contribute to the team’s success.”

America’s National Women’s Soccer League is currently on a midseason break but Seattle Reign return to action against Angel City on 1 August.

Bbc.com

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