The updated qualification picture shows that the competition will once again feature a wide mix of traditional powerhouses and surprise entrants, as UEFA’s new structure continues to reward consistency across domestic leagues and European competitions.

One major development already shaping next season is UEFA’s confirmation that both England and Spain have secured additional league-phase slots through the European Performance Spots system, which rewards the two best-performing associations in continental tournaments.

England (Premier League)

The Premier League already boasts strong representation, with several heavyweights confirmed for next season’s campaign. More English clubs are still expected to join as the season progresses.

Qualified clubs:

• Arsenal
• Manchester City
• Manchester United
• Liverpool
• Aston Villa
• Bournemouth

Spain (La Liga)

Spain continues to maintain a strong presence, with multiple clubs already confirmed for the league phase.

Qualified clubs:

• Barcelona
• Real Madrid
• Atlético Madrid
• Villarreal
• Real Betis

Italy (Serie A)

Italy’s representation is still developing, but one of its most consistent European sides has already booked a place.

Qualified clubs:

• Inter Milan
• Napoli
• AS Roma
• Como

Germany (Bundesliga)

Germany will once again be strongly represented by familiar names in European competition.

Qualified clubs:

• Bayern Munich
• Borussia Dortmund
• RB Leipzig
• VfB Stuttgart

France (Ligue 1)

France also has notable representation already confirmed, led by its most dominant club in recent years.

Qualified clubs:

• Paris Saint-Germain
• RC Lens
• Lille OSC

Netherlands (Eredivisie)

Dutch football continues to maintain its presence on Europe’s biggest stage.

Qualified clubs:

• PSV Eindhoven
• Feyenoord

Portugal & Turkey

• Porto
• Galatasaray

Current confirmed overview

• England: Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Bournemouth
• Spain: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, Villarreal, Real Betis
• Italy: Inter Milan, Napoli, AS Roma, Como
• Germany: Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, VfB Stuttgart
• France: Paris Saint-Germain, RC Lens, Lille OSC
• Netherlands: PSV Eindhoven, Feyenoord
• Portugal: Porto
• Turkey: Galatasaray

With several domestic seasons still ongoing and qualifying rounds yet to be completed, the final list is expected to expand further.

The 2026/27 Champions League is already shaping up to be one of the most competitive editions yet, with Europe’s elite once again preparing for a demanding league-phase battle.

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Fans can now look forward to blockbuster clashes from the very first whistle, with the draw throwing up some heavyweight encounters across Europe.

Under UEFA’s new structure, each club will play eight matches against eight different opponents (four home, four away). The top eight finishers in the league phase qualify automatically for the Round of 16. Teams ranked 9th to 24th face each other in a two-legged playoff, while clubs finishing 25th and below are eliminated.

• No teams from the same country can meet in the league stage.
• Each side can face a maximum of two clubs from the same domestic league.

Clubs were split into four seeded pots, based on UEFA coefficients. Automated draw software ensured variety and balance, assigning eight opponents to each team.

The Draw in Full

Pot 1 Fixtures

• Paris Saint-Germain: Bayern (H), Barcelona (A), Atalanta (H), Leverkusen (A), Tottenham (H), Sporting (A), Newcastle (H), Athletic Bilbao (A)
• Real Madrid: Man City (H), Liverpool (A), Juventus (H), Benfica (A), Marseille (H), Olympiacos (A), Monaco (H), Kairat (A)
• Manchester City: Dortmund (H), Real Madrid (A), Leverkusen (H), Villarreal (A), Napoli (H), Bodø/Glimt (A), Galatasaray (H), Monaco (A)
• Bayern Munich: Chelsea (H), PSG (A), Club Brugge (H), Arsenal (A), Sporting (H), PSV (A), Union SG (H), Pafos (A)
• Liverpool: Inter (A), Frankfurt (A), PSV (H), Galatasaray (A), Marseille (H), Qarabağ (A), TBD… (fixture continuation missing in source draft)
• Inter Milan: Liverpool (H), Dortmund (A), Arsenal (H), Atlético (A), Slavia (H), Ajax (A), Kairat (H), Union SG (A)
• Chelsea: Barcelona (H), Bayern (A), Benfica (H), Atalanta (A), Ajax (H), Napoli (A), Pafos (H), Qarabağ (A)
• Barcelona: PSG (H), Chelsea (A), Frankfurt (H), Brugge (A), Olympiacos (H), Slavia (A), Copenhagen (H), Newcastle (A)
• Dortmund: Inter (H), Man City (A), Villarreal (H), Juventus (A), Bodø/Glimt (H), Spurs (A), Athletic Bilbao (H), Copenhagen (A)

Pot 2 Fixtures

• • Arsenal: Bayern (H), Inter (A), Atlético (H), Brugge (A), Olympiacos (H), Slavia (A), Kairat (H), Athletic Bilbao (A)
  • Bayer Leverkusen: PSG (H), Man City (A), Villarreal (H), Benfica (A), PSV (H), Olympiacos (A), Newcastle (H), Copenhagen (A)
  • Atlético Madrid: Inter (H), Liverpool (A), Frankfurt (H), Arsenal (A), Bodø/Glimt (H), PSV (A), Union SG (H), Galatasaray (A)
  • Benfica: Real Madrid (H), Chelsea (A), Leverkusen (H), Juventus (A), Napoli (H), Ajax (A), Qarabağ (H), Newcastle (A)
  • Atalanta: Chelsea (H), PSG (A), Brugge (H), Frankfurt (A), Slavia (H), Marseille (A), Athletic Bilbao (H)
  • Villarreal: Man City (H), Dortmund (A), Juventus (H), Leverkusen (A), Ajax (H), Spurs (A), Copenhagen (H), Pafos (A)
  • Juventus: Dortmund (H), Real Madrid (A), Benfica (H), Villarreal (A), Sporting (H), Bodø/Glimt (A), Pafos (H), Monaco (A)
  • Eintracht Frankfurt: Liverpool (H), Barcelona (A), Atalanta (H), Spurs (H), Napoli (A), Galatasaray (H), Qarabağ (A)
  • Club Brugge: Barcelona (H), Bayern (A), Arsenal (H), Atalanta (A), Marseille (H), Sporting (A), Monaco (H), Kairat (A)

 

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Pot 3 Fixtures

• • • Tottenham: Dortmund (H), PSG (A), Villarreal (H), Frankfurt (A), Slavia (H), Bodø/Glimt (A), Copenhagen (H), Monaco (A)
    • PSV: Bayern (H), Liverpool (A), Atlético (H), Leverkusen (A), Napoli (H), Olympiacos (A), Union SG (H), Newcastle (A)
    • Ajax: Inter (H), Chelsea (A), Benfica (H), Villarreal (A), Olympiacos (H), Marseille (A), Galatasaray (H), Qarabağ (A)
    • Napoli: Chelsea (H), Man City (A), Benfica (H), Villarreal (A), Olympiacos (H), Marseille (A), Galatasaray (H), Qarabağ (A)
    • Sporting: PSG (H), Bayern (A), Brugge (H), Juventus (A), Marseille (H), Napoli (A), Kairat (H), Athletic Bilbao (A)
    • Olympiacos: Real Madrid (H), Barcelona (A), Leverkusen (H), Arsenal (A), PSV (H), Ajax (A), Pafos (H), Kairat (A)
    • Slavia Prague: Barcelona (H), Inter (A), Arsenal (H), Atalanta (A), Bodø/Glimt (H), Spurs (A), Pafos (H)
    • Bodø/Glimt: Man City (H), Dortmund (A), Juventus (H), Athletic Bilbao (A), Spurs (H), Slavia (A), Monaco (H), Galatasaray (A)
    • Marseille: Liverpool (H), Real Madrid (A), Atalanta (H), Brugge (A), Ajax (H), Sporting (A), Newcastle (H), Union SG (A)

Pot 4 Fixtures

• • • Copenhagen: Dortmund (H), Barcelona (A), Leverkusen (H), Villarreal (A), Napoli (H), Spurs (A), Kairat (H), Qarabağ (A)
    • Monaco: Man City (H), Real Madrid (A), Juventus (H), Brugge (A), Spurs (H), Bodø/Glimt (A), Galatasaray (H), Pafos (A)
    • Galatasaray: Liverpool (H), Man City (A), Atlético (H), Frankfurt (A), Bodø/Glimt (H), Ajax (A), Union SG (H), Monaco (A)
    • Union Saint-Gilloise: Inter (H), Bayern (A), Atalanta (H), Atlético (A), Marseille (H), PSV (A), Newcastle (H), Galatasaray (A)
    • Qarabağ: Chelsea (H), Liverpool (A), Frankfurt (H), Benfica (A), Ajax (H), Napoli (A), Copenhagen (H), Athletic Bilbao (A)
    • Athletic Bilbao: PSG (H), Dortmund (A), Arsenal (H), Atalanta (A), Sporting (H), Slavia (A), Qarabağ (H), Newcastle (A)
    • Newcastle United: Barcelona (H), PSG (A), Benfica (H), Leverkusen (A), PSV (H), Marseille (A), Athletic Bilbao (H), Union SG (A)
    • Pafos: Bayern (H), Chelsea (A), Villarreal (H), Juventus (A), Slavia (H), Olympiacos (A), Monaco (H), Kairat (A)
    • Kairat: Real Madrid (H), Inter (A), Brugge (H), Arsenal (A), Olympiacos (H), Sporting (A), Pafos (H), Copenhagen (A)

 

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The announcement was made through multiple media outlets and has since drawn widespread attention from football fans worldwide.

This year’s Ballon d’Or features a highly competitive line-up with top performances from PSG, Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Premier League players.

Kopa Trophy 2025 nominees

1. 1. Myles Lewis-Skelly
   2. Rodrigo Mora
   3. Joao Neves
   4. Lamine Yamal
   5. Kenan Yildiz
   6. Ayyoub Bouaddi
   7. Pau Cubarsi
   8. Désiré Doué
   9. Estevao
   10. Dean Huijsen

 

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Women’s 2025 Yachine Trophy nominees

1. 1. 1. Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC & Germany)
      2. Cata Coll (Barcelona & Spain)
      3. Hannah Hampton (Chelsea & England)
      4. Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton & Nigeria)
      5. Daphne van Domselaar (Arsenal & Netherlands)

 

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2025 Yachine Trophy nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. Alisson Becker (Liverpool & Brazil)
         2. Yassine Bounou (Al-Hilal & Morocco)
         3. Lucas Chevalier (Lille & France)
         4. Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid & Belgium)
         5. Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG & Italy)
         6. Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa & Argentina)
         7. Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid & Slovenia)
         8. David Raya (Arsenal & Spain)
         9. Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest & Belgium)
         10. Yann Sommer (Inter Milan)

 

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2025 Women’s Kopa Trophy nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Michelle Agyemang
            2. Linda Caicedo
            3. Wieke Kaptein
            4. Vicky Lopez
            5. Claudia Martinez Ovando

 

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2025 Women’s Team Coach of the Year nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Sonia Bompastor
               2. Arthur Elias
               3. Justine Madugu
               4. Renée Slegers
               5. Sarina Wiegman

 

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2025 Men’s Team Coach of the Year nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Antonio Conte
                  2. Luis Enrique
                  3. Hansi Flick
                  4. Enzo Maresca
                  5. Arne Slot

 

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2025 Women’s Club of the Year

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Arsenal FC
                     2. Barcelona
                     3. Chelsea
                     4. OL Lyonnes
                     5. Orlando Pride

 

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2025 Men’s Club of the Year

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • Barcelona
                        • Botafogo
                        • Chelsea
                        • Liverpool
                        • Paris Saint-Germain

 

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Women’s Ballon d’Or 2025 nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • 1. Lucy Bronze (Chelsea & England)
                          2. Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride & Zambia)
                          3. Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona & Spain)
                          4. Sandy Baltimore (Chelsea & France)
                          5. Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal & Spain)
                          6. Klara Buhl (Bayern Munich & Germany)
                          7. Sofia Cantore (Washington Spirit & Italy)
                          8. Steph Catley (Arsenal & Australia)
                          9. Melchie Dumornay (Lyon & Haiti)
                          10. Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current & Malawi)
                          11. Emily Fox (Arsenal & USA)
                          12. Cristiana Girelli (Juventus & Italy)
                          13. Esther Gonzalez (Gotham & Spain)
                          14. Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona & Norway)
                          15. Patri Guijarro (Barcelona & Spain)
                          16. Amanda Gutierres (Palmeiras & Brazil)
                          17. Hannah Hampton (Chelsea & England)
                          18. Pernille Harder (Bayern Munich & Denmark)
                          19. Lindsey Heaps (Lyon & USA)
                          20. Chloe Kelly (Arsenal & England)
                          21. Marta (Orlando Pride & Brazil)
                          22. Frida Leonhardsen Maanum (Arsenal & Norway)
                          23. Ewa Pajor (Barcelona & Poland)
                          24. Clara Mateo (Paris FC & France)
                          25. Alessia Russo (Arsenal & England)
                          26. Claudia Pina (Barcelona & Spain)
                          27. Alexia Putellas (Barcelona & Spain)
                          28. Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (Chelsea & Sweden)
                          29. Caroline Weir (Real Madrid & Scotland)
                          30. Leah Williamson (Arsenal & England)

 

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Men’s Ballon d’Or 2025 nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • 1. 1. Ousmane Dembele (PSG & France)
                             2. Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG & Italy)
                             3. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid & England)
                             4. Desire Doue (PSG & France)
                             5. Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan & Netherlands)
                             6. Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund & Guinea)
                             7. Erling Haaland (Man City & Norway)
                             8. Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal & Sweden)
                             9. Achraf Hakimi (PSG & Morocco)
                             10. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich & England)
                             11. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG & Georgia)
                             12. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona & Poland)
                             13. Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool & Argentina)
                             14. Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan & Argentina)
                             15. Scott McTominay (Napoli & Scotland)
                             16. Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid & France)
                             17. Nuno Mendes (PSG & Portugal)
                             18. Joao Neves (PSG & Portugal)Pedri (Barcelona & Spain)
                             19. Cole Palmer (Chelsea & England)
                             20. Michael Olise (Bayern Munich & France)
                             21. Raphinha (Barcelona & Brazil)
                             22. Declan Rice (Arsenal & England)
                             23. Fabian Ruiz (PSG & Spain)
                             24. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool & Netherlands)
                             25. Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid & Brazil)
                             26. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool & Egypt)
                             27. Florian Wirtz (Liverpool & Germany)
                             28. Vitinha (PSG & Portugal)
                             29. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona & Spain)

 

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Turkish giants Galatasaray have made headlines across Europe after completing the historic permanent signing of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli in a blockbuster deal, reportedly worth €75 million, shattering the Turkish Super Lig’s all-time transfer record.

The move was finalised on Wednesday evening, July 30, 2025, following intense negotiations with Napoli officials in Milan, culminating in an agreement that surpasses the previous transfer record of €20 million, set during Youssef En-Nesyri’s switch to Fenerbahçe in 2024.

 

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Despite strong competition from several European clubs and Saudi Arabian powerhouse Al Hilal, Osimhen opted for a return to Istanbul, citing his connection with the Galatasaray fans and his desire to build on last season’s success.

The 26-year-old forward spent the 2024/25 campaign on loan at Galatasaray, where he enjoyed a phenomenal run, guiding the club to a league and cup double while emerging as Super Lig’s top scorer with 26 goals. He also set a new record for the most goals in a single season by a foreign player, netting 36 goals across all competitions.

Osimhen’s arrival in Istanbul around 7:00 PM CET was widely publicized, with Galatasaray providing live updates on social media. One of them is flight tracking—a move that demonstrated just how pivotal the signing is for the club’s ambitions.

 

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During his time with Napoli, the forward etched his name in Italian football history by helping the club lift the 2022/23 Serie A title, their first in 33 years, scoring 26 goals and providing 4 assists that season. However, tensions reportedly surfaced between Osimhen and the Napoli hierarchy the following year, which paved the way for Galatasaray to swoop in with a loan offer.

The love affair between Osimhen and Galatasaray fans blossomed rapidly, with his passion, work ethic, and clinical finishing winning hearts across Turkey. His permanent return is seen not only as a monumental signing but also as a statement of intent by the reigning Turkish champions as they aim to dominate both domestically and in European competitions.

With his legacy at Galatasaray already growing, Osimhen now looks set to elevate his impact on Turkish football to legendary status.

 

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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is on the brink of completing a historic move to Turkish giants Galatasaray, as final discussions with Napoli enter the last lap.

According to Turkish outlet TRT Spor, Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk confirmed that negotiations are progressing smoothly, with only a few formalities remaining before the deal is sealed.

“We’re nearing completion. Everything regarding Osimhen is going positively,” Buruk stated. “The player’s side has already given a green light, and talks with Napoli have also been very positive. We want the transfer wrapped up as soon as possible.”

The landmark deal is expected to cost Galatasaray €75 million in total, with €40 million to be paid upfront and the remaining €35 million structured over installments by 2026.

A key clause in the deal prevents Osimhen from returning to Serie A for the next two years, while Napoli will retain a 10% sell-on fee in any future transfer.

Osimhen’s return to Galatasaray follows a sensational loan spell last season, during which the Nigerian star netted 37 goals in 41 appearances playing a pivotal role in the club’s title triumph. His permanent signing sends a strong message of intent from the Turkish champions ahead of their domestic campaign and UEFA Champions League qualifiers.

Buruk acknowledged that the club’s entire summer strategy has revolved around Osimhen’s signing:

“Our entire transfer situation was about Osimhen. We have a significant budget, and how we allocate it is key. Once this deal is done, we’ll turn our attention to other areas.”

One of those areas is goalkeeping, with Galatasaray looking to replace their long-serving number one, Fernando Muslera. The club is reportedly in advanced talks with Manchester City for Brazilian shot-stopper Ederson.

“We’re very clear about the goalkeeper situation,” Buruk said. “We already have Gunay and Jankat, who showed promise in the friendlies, but we want to bring in one more top-quality keeper.”

To balance the squad and meet the Turkish league’s foreign player quota, several players are expected to depart once the major signings are finalized.

Osimhen is expected to arrive in Istanbul soon to sign a four-year deal and be unveiled officially. With the Turkish Super Lig kicking off on August 8, Galatasaray are hoping to complete all key transfers quickly and present a fully fortified squad ahead of their European campaign.

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Italian Serie A champions Napoli have officially confirmed the signing of Belgian midfield maestro Kevin De Bruyne on a free transfer, following his departure from English giants Manchester City.

The move comes after City opted not to renew the 33-year-old’s contract, bringing an end to a decade-long spell at the Etihad Stadium. In April, the club announced De Bruyne’s exit, while the player described the decision as purely “a business decision.”

Sources close to the negotiations have disclosed that De Bruyne has penned a two-year contract with the Naples-based club, with the option of an additional year should both parties agree.

The former City playmaker reportedly completed his medical in Rome before meeting with Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis to finalize the agreement.

 

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De Bruyne had attracted serious interest from Major League Soccer (MLS) sides, notably Inter Miami and Chicago Fire. However, he chose to remain in Europe’s elite football scene by joining Napoli, a side currently riding high after their Serie A triumph.

The Belgian international was said to be keen on continuing at the highest competitive level, with the UEFA Champions League being a major motivating factor in his decision.

De Bruyne made his final appearance for Manchester City as a substitute in their 2-0 win over Fulham on the last day of the Premier League season. Last term, he contributed four goals and seven assists in 28 league games.

 

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Over his 10-year spell in Manchester, the midfield general racked up 422 appearances, netted 108 goals, and registered a staggering 170 assists. His efforts helped City to 19 major honours, including multiple Premier League and Champions League titles.

With De Bruyne now set to join forces with fellow Belgian international Romelu Lukaku, Napoli fans are hopeful the pair can deliver success both domestically and in Europe. The club will be eyeing another strong Serie A campaign and a serious challenge for the UEFA Champions League crown.

 

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Napoli coach Antonio Conte has shared his frustration over the club’s failure to retain its top players, Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, during his short tenure.

Arriving at Napoli last summer, Conte faced challenges as both stars sought moves away from the club.

In an interview with DAZN, Conte revealed his disappointment, not in the players or the club, but in his inability to alter the situation.

“I spoke about disappointment not towards the player, not towards the club, but towards myself because I failed to change the situation in six months,” Conte stated. He emphasized his sense of responsibility, clarifying that his disappointment stemmed from his inability to influence Kvaratskhelia’s decision to leave.

“I thought I could have a different impact in these six months, but I realised we were right back where we started. I want to make that clear because I saw some headlines today saying, ‘Conte let down by Kvara.’ I am not let down by Kvara. I believe a coach should help a club make decisions and advise on what players to sign.”

He acknowledged the player’s right to decide their own future while admitting that his expectations of making a difference were “a little presumptuous.”

The departures and transfer dealings have reportedly had a significant financial impact on Napoli. Last summer, Paris Saint-Germain was reportedly prepared to offer up to €200 million for a package deal including Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia. However, Napoli delayed Osimhen’s sale, leading to a loan move to Turkey.

Now, PSG is reportedly willing to pay only €70 million for Kvaratskhelia, while Osimhen’s market value has dropped from €120 million to €75 million.

Despite the setbacks, Conte remains committed to his role and is focused on rebuilding Napoli. His statements underline his accountability and determination to improve the club’s fortunes moving forward.

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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is set to join Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after Napoli agreed to a deal worth over €70 million ($72m/£59m), with the final amount potentially rising to €80 million ($82m/£68m) including performance-based bonuses.

Despite strong interest from Premier League clubs like Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United, PSG has secured Kvaratskhelia’s signature, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

This move follows PSG’s unsuccessful attempt to sign both Kvaratskhelia and his Napoli teammate Victor Osimhen during the 2024 summer transfer window. With that deal falling through, the Parisian club renewed their pursuit of the 23-year-old winger in January.

Kvaratskhelia has already agreed to personal terms and will sign a five-year contract with PSG. Napoli manager Antonio Conte disclosed the player’s intention to leave the club ahead of their Serie A match against Hellas Verona, expressing his disappointment at losing a key player.

“Kvara has asked to be sold. The club informed me, and he confirmed it,” Conte revealed. “I’m deeply disappointed because I’ve worked hard to make him the centerpiece of our project, but it seems I failed to convince him and the club to continue together. Now, I have to take a step back.”

Since joining Napoli, Kvaratskhelia has been instrumental to their success, scoring 30 goals in 107 appearances and playing a pivotal role in their 2022-23 Scudetto triumph. His departure marks the end of a remarkable chapter for both the player and the Italian club.

For PSG, the acquisition of Kvaratskhelia aligns with their strategy of building a young, dynamic squad under Luis Enrique. The club aims to maintain domestic dominance while striving for greater success in the Champions League.

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Napoli have completed the signing of Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay for a fee reportedly around €30 million (£25.4 million).

McTominay leaves United after a 22-year association with the club, having progressed through the youth ranks to make 255 appearances for the Red Devils, scoring 29 goals. His departure marks the end of a significant chapter at Old Trafford.

Scott is proud to be one of us!

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During his final season with United, McTominay scored 10 goals, with only Bruno Fernandes and Rasmus Hojlund netting more. He was a key player for manager Erik ten Hag, contributing both in midfield and attack.

With United shifting away from the style of play that characterized their disappointing 2023/24 season, McTominay could not be guaranteed consistent game time and has moved to Napoli, finalizing his contract just before the Friday transfer deadline.

McTominay becomes one of Napoli’s standout signings in a summer transfer window that has been long and arduous, following a disappointing Serie A campaign where they finished 10th.

New head coach Antonio Conte has expressed dissatisfaction with the club’s previous performance and is aiming to restore their competitive edge after a lackluster defense of their Scudetto.

Ready for the clash! ⚔️

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Napoli has submitted a new bid for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, valued at over €30 million (£25m/$33.5m). According to Gianluca Di Marzio, this fresh offer includes add-ons and bonuses, and it aims to bring Lukaku back to Serie A. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that an agreement is now in place between the clubs, with Lukaku set to sign a three-year deal.

Napoli manager Antonio Conte, who previously worked with Lukaku at Inter Milan, is keen on reuniting with the Belgian forward. The new offer, though improved, involves extended payment terms as Napoli remains uncertain about Victor Osimhen’s future. The Nigerian striker has been the subject of transfer speculation, with Chelsea and Arsenal reportedly interested.

Lukaku has spent the last two seasons on loan in Italy, first with Inter Milan and then Roma, where he has demonstrated a strong scoring record with 70 goals in 129 Serie A appearances.

With Chelsea’s large squad and Enzo Maresca indicating that some players will not be considered for selection, Lukaku is eager to finalize his move away from the club.

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UEFA has released the new club coefficient standings for the 2024/25 season, with Manchester City retaining their place at number one.

Coefficients are used to determine seedings in draws for UEFA’s club competitions, with points earned based on a weighted algorithm linked to continental performances.

Results over the last four seasons, along with the home association’s coefficient at that time, are used to calculate club rankings. For the 2024–25 season, rankings are determined based on performances from the 2020–21 campaign onwards.

Manchester City will sit at the top of the standings for a second straight year, while Real Madrid has moved up to second place after winning their 15th Champions League. Bayern Munich and Liverpool are third and fourth, respectively, while Roma, who have enjoyed deep European runs this decade, are surprisingly in fifth.

Paris Saint-Germain, Villarreal, Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea, and Inter complete the top ten. Manchester United come in at 14th.

There are some unusual, yet deserved, rankings beyond that. The 2023 Conference League winners, West Ham United, are 16th, with Atletico Madrid (17th), Barcelona (18th), and Arsenal (19th) directly following them.

Italian giants Napoli (21st), AC Milan (22nd), and Juventus (23rd) all sit outside the top 20 following mixed results in Europe. Scottish side Rangers are a little further back at 28th, still benefiting from points accumulated from their memorable run to the 2021/22 Europa League final.

One of the most surprising placements is that of Tottenham Hotspur, who come in at 45th after missing out on European football last season and not advancing to the latter rounds of competitions recently.

They are sandwiched between new Conference League holders Olympiacos (44th) and Kobenhavn (46th).

UEFA club rankings for 2024/25 season – top 20

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Antonio Conte has been officially appointed as the new head coach of Napoli. The experienced Italian manager returns to his homeland just over a year after being sacked by Tottenham Hotspur.

This marks Conte’s first managerial role in Italy since 2021, when he left Inter Milan after securing their first Serie A title in 11 years.

Conte’s appointment comes amid speculation linking him to various top clubs, including Bayern Munich, Milan, and former club Chelsea. However, he has opted to take the helm at Napoli, expressing his excitement and commitment to the club’s growth in his statement:

“Napoli is a place of global importance. I am happy and excited at the idea of sitting on the blue bench. I can certainly promise one thing: I will do my utmost for the growth of the team and the club. My commitment, together with that of my staff, it will be total.”

Napoli, who won their first Scudetto in 23 years under Luciano Spalletti in 2023, struggled in the following season, finishing a disappointing tenth in Serie A after cycling through three different managers. The club now looks to Conte, joining his seventh Italian club, to revive their fortunes.

Conte’s tenure at Tottenham ended on a sour note in March 2023 after a string of poor results, including a Champions League exit to Milan and a draw against relegation-threatened Southampton.

His infamous tirade against Spurs’ players and owners marked his departure. Now, with Napoli, Conte aims to rebuild his reputation and lead the club to new heights.

Un nuovo capitolo della nostra Storia inizia oggi.
Benvenuto Mister Conte! 💙

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