Former Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has signed for AEK Athens on a free transfer, making him one of the Greek club’s highest earners. The 28-year-old joins the 13-time Greek champions after nine years at Old Trafford, where he won the Europa League and an FA Cup title.
French midfielder Adrien Rabiot has signed with Marseille after leaving Juventus. The 29-year-old is expected to bolster Marseille’s midfield and bring his wealth of experience to the Ligue 1 club. Rabiot’s arrival has been met with great enthusiasm from fans and signifies a new chapter in his career.
Dutch forward Memphis Depay has signed a two-year contract with Corinthians after leaving Atletico Madrid as a free agent. The move sees the 30-year-old return to club football after being left out of the Netherlands’ recent Nations League matches.
Chennaiyin FC has strengthened their defensive line with the signing of experienced right-back Laldinliana Renthlei, who rejoins the club after a stint with Odisha FC. Renthlei, known for his contributions to the club’s ISL final run in 2019-20, brings a wealth of experience and a winning mentality to the squad.
Former Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich defender Mats Hummels has signed a one-year deal with AS Roma. The 35-year-old German international was a free agent after his contract with Dortmund expired in July. He will wear the number 15 shirt for Roma and will be the seventh German player to represent the club.
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has joined Turkish club Galatasaray on loan from Serie A champions Napoli. The move comes after Osimhen signed a contract extension with Napoli last December, but he was not included in their squad for the current season. Galatasaray will pay €6 million for the loan and Napoli retains the option to extend his contract until 2027.
Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad has secured the services of winger Steven Bergwijn from Ajax Amsterdam for a fee exceeding 21 million euros. The transfer marks the end of Bergwijn’s successful stint with the Dutch giants, who had acquired him from Tottenham Hotspur in 2022 for a record transfer fee in the Eredivisie.
Moroccan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat has joined Turkish club Fenerbahce on loan from Fiorentina, with an option to buy. The move reunites him with former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, who now coaches Fenerbahce.
England striker Ivan Toney has moved to the Saudi Pro League, joining Al-Ahli from Brentford in a permanent transfer for a reported £40 million. Toney, a key figure in Brentford’s promotion to the Premier League, was banned for eight months last season due to betting rule violations. The 28-year-old, who scored 72 goals in 141 appearances for Brentford, has also played for England.
Chelsea has bolstered its attacking options by securing the services of English winger Jadon Sancho on a season-long loan from Manchester United. The move comes after a tumultuous period for Sancho at Old Trafford, culminating in a public falling-out with manager Erik ten Hag. This transfer could prove crucial for both players and clubs involved, potentially reigniting Sancho’s career and providing Chelsea with a dynamic attacking threat.
