Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has faced immediate disciplinary action at Marseille after blocking a lucrative return to the Premier League. The Danish midfielder has been stripped of the club captaincy following his refusal to join Newcastle United, despite a formal transfer agreement being reached between the two teams.
Alexis Sanchez has officially concluded his 18-year tenure in European football by signing with MLS outfit CF Montreal as a designated player. The 37-year-old Chilean superstar joins the Canadian club on a contract running until next May after parting ways with Sevilla, aiming to inspire his new team with his wealth of top-level experience.
Manchester City have finalised a deal to bring Argentine goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli back to the Etihad Stadium from Marseille. The veteran shot-stopper arrives as the designated backup to Gianluigi Donnarumma following the departure of homegrown talent James Trafford to Leeds United.
Newcastle United's search for midfield stability has hit a significant roadblock after Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg rejected a move to St. James' Park. Despite the Magpies reaching an agreement with Marseille, the Denmark international has opted against the switch to Tyneside.
Manchester City have agreed a bargain €2m deal with Marseille to sign goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli as a direct replacement for James Trafford. The 34-year-old Argentina international returns to the Etihad Stadium a decade after his first spell with the club, providing experienced cover following Trafford's £45m departure to Premier League rivals Leeds.
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