(GSM) Turkish giants Galatasaray have signed Wolfsburg midfielder Zvjezdan Misimovic on a four-year deal.
The Bosnian playmaker had been deemed was surplus to the requirements of the Bundesliga club following the signing of Diego from Juventus.
The 28-year-old, who had joined Wolfsburg in 2007, was a key part of their Bundesliga triumph in 2008. In total, he scored 17 goals in 65 Bundesliga matches.
Misimovic is leaving and transferring to Galatasaray with immediate effect, Wolfsburg said in a statement.
We thank him for his performances and wish him success, Wolfsburg manager Dieter Hoeness said.
Misimovic is joined at Gala by Liverpool left-back Emiliano Insua, who has moved to the Turkish club on a season-long loan deal.
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Mauricio Pochettino hailed Georginio Wijnaldum as a complete player ahead of the Trophee des Champions clash against Lille, while also commending Achraf Hakimi s versatility.
Paris Saint-Germain disappointed last season as they finished runners-up in Ligue 1 and were beaten home and away by Manchester City in the Champions League semi-finals.
However, the French giants have had a busy transfer window, bringing in Hakimi, Wijnaldum, Sergio Ramos and Gianluigi Donnarumma as they attempt to reassert their authority.
Speaking ahead of Sunday s final, Pochettino praised the former Liverpool man, who he feels will significantly strengthen their midfield.
We are very pleased to have him here. I think Georginio Wijnaldum can contribute going forward and also de…
Diego Forlan is to return to Uruguay with Penarol, the club where he started his youth career.
Forlan, whose father Pablo also played for Penarol, started his professional career with Independiente in Argentina, before later establishing himself a feared striker in European football.
A move to Manchester United in 2002 brought honours in the Premier League and FA Cup, although he struggled to hit top form at Old Trafford.
However, he enjoyed prolific spells with La Liga clubs Villarreal and Atletico Madrid, helping the latter win the UEFA Europa League in 2010.
A switch to Inter did not work out, and he joined Internacional in Brazil before spending the last 18 months with Cerezo Osaka in Japan.
Now, Forlan who scored 36 goals in 112 matches f…
Manchester United made a splash in the final hours of transfer deadline day, bringing in Edinson Cavani and Alex Telles and agreeing a deal with Atalanta for Amad Diallo, while Arsenal spent big on Thomas Partey.
The Premier League giants had been criticised for their lack of activity in the transfer market after only bringing in Donny van de Beek from Ajax ahead of the new season.
A 6-1 humiliation to Tottenham on Sunday seemingly sparked the Old Trafford boardroom into action a day later, though, with the club sealing an eye-catching move for Cavani, who had been unattached after leaving Paris Saint-Germain at the end of last season.
The Uruguay international has signed a one-year deal with the option to extend for another 12 months and joined Telles in th…
Pep Guardiola has denied that there is a clause in his contract which would allow for him to leave Manchester City at the end of the current season.
The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss signed a contract last season that was planned to keep him at the Etihad until at least 2021, but reports had suggested that the deal included an option for Guardiola to depart early – potentially put in if things start to go south, which has happened in recent months.
“No. It is not true. I spoke a few weeks ago about my intentions with the club”. Those were the words of Guardiola in response to the claims, as fans continue to try and figure out whether their leader will be staying or whether he’ll be going.
For the time being, though, all they’ll be focus…