CONFIRMED: African stars big transfer update
We have compiled a list of some of the most notable confirmed major transfers involving African players to big leagues and clubs around the world:
Andre Onana has joined Manchester United from Inter Milan, becoming their second signing of the summer transfer window.
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The 27-year-old Cameroon goalkeeper has agreed to a five-year deal, with an option to extend for a further year, and will wear the No 24 shirt. He is also reunited with United manager Erik ten Hag, with whom he worked from 2017 to 2022 at Ajax.
Our green giant 💚
🧤 @AndreyOnana#MUFC pic.twitter.com/mqGhT09gsm — Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 22, 2023
CHUKWUEZE COMPLETES SERIE A SWITCH
AC Milan have signed Nigeria forward Samuel Chukwueze from LaLiga side Villarreal on a five-year deal, the Serie A club announced on Thursday.
The 24-year-old has joined the Rossoneri for a contract worth about 20 million euros ($22.00 million) plus eight million euros in add-ons, according to Italian media.
💛 Quarter-final vibes 🎶
🇳🇬 @chukwueze_8 throwing some serious shapes 👏#UCL | @VillarrealCFen pic.twitter.com/oV7qb6IzZK — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) March 17, 2022
NIGERIAN DEFENDER JOINS FULHAM
Fulham have signed Nigeria defender Calvin Bassey from Ajax Amsterdam on a four-year contract, the Premier League club announced on Friday. They did not disclose the transfer fee, but British media said Fulham would pay about £21 million for the 23-year-old.
Nottingham Forest signed Nigeria defender Ola Aina on a free transfer on Saturday after his departure from Torino. Aina agreed a one-year contract with Forest as he returns to the Premier League after his spell in Italy.
Atalanta have signed 21-year-old Mali forward El Bilal Toure from Spanish side Almeria, the Serie A club announced on Saturday. Atalanta did not disclose details of the transfer but Italian media said Toure has joined on a four-year contract for a club record fee of about €30 million.
Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson has joined Chelsea from Villarreal on an eight-year contract, the Premier League club announced on Friday.
The 22-year-old played a vital role for Villarreal last season, scoring nine goals in the final eight matches and winning the LaLiga Player of the Month award for May.
GHANA SENSATION MOVE TO CAGLIARI
Ghanaian midfielder Ibrahim Sulemana joins Serie A side Cagliari from Hellas Verona.
The Black Stars midfielder played a key role in helping Hellas Verona secure their Serie A status, contributing to their 3-1 victory over Spezia in the play-off match.
His standout performances caught Cagliari's attention, leading to his move to the club.
KONDOGBIA LEAVES ATLETICO
Central African Republic international Geoffrey Kondogbia has joined Ligue 1 side Marseille from Atletico Madrid.
He signs a new four-year contract in France after three years in Madrid.
As Marseille's first summer signing, Kondogbia joins former Valencia coach Marcelino Garcia Toral
Kaizer Chiefs bid farewell to defender, Siyabonga Ngezana, who has signed for Romanian Lige 1 powerhouse, Fotbal Club FCSB, formerly known as Steaua Bucharesti.
The 25-year-old Youth Development Academy graduate joins the 26-time Romanian champions for an undisclosed fee after spending seven seasons as a first-team player, at Naturena, having made a goal-scoring debut against Mamelodi Sundowns in 2017.
KEITA RETURNS TO GERMANY
Bundesliga side Werder Bremen signed Guinea midfielder Naby Keita on a free transfer from Liverpool, the German club announced on Friday.
Keita's deal with Liverpool expired in the summer and the Guinea international was not expected to renew his contract at Anfield.
GAMBIAN TEEN MINTEH JOINS NEWCASTLE
Newcastle United completed a deal to sign 18-year-old Gambia forward Yankuba Minteh from Danish side Odense Boldklub (OB), subject to approval.
The promising attacker will officially complete his move to the Magpies on 1st July 2023 before immediately joining Dutch champions and fellow Uefa Champions League competitors Feyenoord on loan for the 2023/24 season.
A highly coveted prospect, Minteh has already made 17 senior appearances for OB in the Danish Superliga, scoring four goals and registering six assists.
CHERRIES SECURE IVORIAN SENSATION
Bournemouth have confirmed the permanent signing of Ivorian midfielder Hamed Traore from Serie A side Sassuolo. The 23-year-old initially joined the Premier League side on loan during the January transfer window.
Traore has made seven appearances in the Premier League for the Cherries since signing on loan, impressing with his technical ability. He has four caps for the Ivory Coast and played more than 100 appearances in Italy's Serie A.
Midfielder Houssem Aouar has signed for AS Roma, the Serie A club said on Sunday. The Algeria international has signed a five-year deal with Jose Mourinho's side, arriving on a free transfer from Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyonnais.
The 24-year-old played one game for France - a friendly against Ukraine in 2020 - before switching allegiance in March to Algeria, where his parents were born.
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