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Cristo Fernandez, the actor best known for playing Dani Rojas in Ted Lasso, has signed with USL Championship side El Paso Locomotive FC after a two-month trial. The 35-year-old Mexican forward had stepped away from football due to a knee injury in his youth, later pursued a comeback including a Chicago Fire second-team trial, and will join El Paso with the club's coach highlighting him as an additional attacking threat.
Philadelphia Union has agreed to acquire forward Tai Baribo from D.C. United for a guaranteed $4 million, with the possibility of an additional $600,000 based on performance metrics, as part of a strategic roster and financial move.
Korean soccer star Son Heung-min is set to join Los Angeles FC from Tottenham Hotspur in a transfer valued between €15 and €20 million, marking a significant move from the Premier League to Major League Soccer, where he will join a league known for attracting international stars nearing the end of their careers.
St. Louis CITY SC has acquired South Korean forward Sangbin Jeong from Minnesota United in a cash deal worth $1.6 million plus up to $400,000 in incentives, with Jeong's contract running through 2025 and a club option for 2026, aiming to boost their attacking options.
San Diego FC has signed Mexican star Hirving "Chucky" Lozano from PSV Eindhoven for $12 million, making him the club's first Designated Player ahead of their 2025 MLS debut. Lozano, who will join the team in January 2025, has a contract through 2028 with two option years. The winger has a notable career with 119 goals in 416 matches and has represented Mexico in two World Cups. This signing is seen as a major endorsement of San Diego FC's project and their commitment to youth development and soccer excellence.
French soccer star Kylian Mbappe is set to join Real Madrid on a free transfer, reportedly receiving a signing-on bonus of at least $108 million over five years. The 25-year-old World Cup winner expressed his excitement on social media, calling it a "dream come true." Financial details of the deal vary, with some reports suggesting a higher bonus and a percentage of image rights. Mbappe's move comes after a successful season with Paris Saint-Germain, where he scored 44 goals and helped secure the Ligue 1 title.
Kylian Mbappé has officially signed with Real Madrid, ending years of speculation and marking a rare move of the world's best soccer player in his prime. This transfer has significant implications for Mbappé, Real Madrid, and his former club Paris Saint-Germain.
British soccer star Jordan Henderson apologizes to the LGBTQ community for his short-lived transfer to Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia, acknowledging the backlash and expressing regret for any hurt caused. He has since joined Ajax in Amsterdam, emphasizing that the move was solely a football decision and denying any financial motivations. Henderson's departure from the Saudi league comes amidst a wave of high-profile players, and he hopes to regain his place in the England squad for the upcoming European Championship.
Saudi Arabian team Al Hilal has made a record-breaking offer of $332 million to acquire French striker Kylian Mbappé from Paris St.-Germain, which would make him the most expensive player in soccer history. The offer has been granted permission to discuss salary and contract length with Mbappé, who is already highly paid at PSG. Other clubs, including Chelsea, Barcelona, and Real Madrid, have also expressed interest in signing Mbappé. Al Hilal hopes to take advantage of the growing tension between Mbappé and PSG, and it has been reported that they would allow him to leave for Spain after just one season in Saudi Arabia.