‘We should not search for excuses’

Haaland joined City in a £51.2m deal from Borussia Dortmund in June 2022, with his goals helping Guardiola’s side to win two Premier Leagues, the Champions League, an FA Cup and a Uefa Super Cup. On a personal level, he has won the Golden Boot for being the top scorer in the Premier League in … Read more

Cherries stand to quadruple their money

Tiago Pinto, Bournemouth’s president of football operations, was crucial in the signing of Huijsen. The Portuguese joined the Cherries from Roma in 2024, where he was general manager. He was key in landing Huijsen, having watched the former Roma defender on loan at the Stadio Olimpico that season. Those with knowledge of the negotiations say … Read more

Real agree to pay Huijsen’s £50m release clause

Real Madrid are set to sign Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen after agreeing to pay the defender’s £50m release clause. The Spain international, 20, is close to agreeing personal terms with the La Liga club, turning down a number of offers to remain in England. Madrid will activate the release clause in Huijsen’s Bournemouth contract, which … Read more