MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Manchester City is securing one of the pillars of its future. The English club has announced the contract renewal of Abdukodir Khusanov, who has signed a new five-year deal until 2031, rewarding the Uzbek defender’s consistent growth since arriving in Manchester in January 2025.

After signing the new contract, the defender expressed his satisfaction: “This is a fantastic day for me and my family: I’m really happy to extend my stay at City. I’ve enjoyed every minute since arriving in Manchester and I feel like I’m growing and learning so much as a player. Now I have a new challenge, which is to convince Enzo Maresca and secure a key place in the team. I’m determined to achieve this. I thank the City fans for all their support. It’s been really important during my adjustment to England and the Premier League. Now I’m just looking forward. I’m ready to do everything I can to help this club be as successful as possible.”

Sporting director Hugo Viana also commented on the renewal, emphasizing the defender’s great potential: “We’re really pleased and impressed with Abdukodir’s development. At just 22, he still has the best years of his career ahead of him, and his room for improvement is clear.”

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Atlético Madrid has officially signed Kang In Lee from Paris Saint-Germain. The South Korean attacking midfielder has signed a contract until June 30, 2031, and will wear the number 7 jersey in his new adventure in La Liga.

Born in 2001, Kang In Lee returns to Spain after stints with Valencia and Mallorca, where he had already showcased his technical ability. Over the last three seasons at PSG, he has made 124 appearances, scoring 16 goals and providing 16 assists, adding to his trophy cabinet with two consecutive Champions League titles, three French league titles, and numerous other trophies.

A key figure for the South Korean national team, with which he has surpassed 50 caps, including a participation in the 2026 World Cup, Kang In Lee is capable of operating both as an attacking midfielder and in both attacking lanes.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – The biggest clubs are here, and Real Madrid couldn’t be left out. According to “Bild,” the white club has decided to forcefully enter the race for Yan Diomande.

They’ve submitted a €100 million offer to Leipzig for the 19-year-old Ivorian winger, a figure that wouldn’t satisfy the German club, which has set the player’s value at €130 million. This isn’t an unbridgeable gap, and according to the Spanish newspaper “AS,” the deal could be finalized at €120 million. It’s not easy, as there are global giants after the Ivory Coast talent. Liverpool have reportedly also been turned down for €100 million, and there’s also PSG, apparently Diomande’s preferred club. According to AS, Diomande has already reached an agreement in principle for a lucrative five-year contract with the European champions.

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VALLETTA (MALTA)(ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta is among the countries set to receive financial assistance from the European Union following the devastating storms that struck parts of Europe earlier this year.

The European Commission has approved advance payments totalling €103.6 million under the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to support reconstruction efforts in Malta, Portugal and Spain.

The funding follows applications submitted by the three countries and a positive technical assessment by the Commission confirming they met the criteria for assistance.

Malta will receive an advance payment of €931,014 after Storm Harry battered the islands between 19 and 21 January 2026.

The storm caused widespread flooding, coastal damage and transport disruption, with significant impacts on public infrastructure, harbours, fisheries, aquaculture, agricultural assets and local communities.

Portugal will receive €65.37 million, while Spain has been allocated €37.26 million to help ease the financial burden of recovery following storms that hit the two countries in January and February 2026.

Since its establishment in 2002, the EU Solidarity Fund has provided more than €11 billion in assistance for 148 disaster events, including 128 natural disasters and 20 health emergencies.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Visitors and other non-habitual residents who receive on-the-spot fines totalling €200 or more could be ordered to leave Malta under new government regulations.

The new rules require such cases to be referred to the Principal Immigration Officer, who will determine whether the individual’s continued stay is contrary to public order, public security or the public interest.

If deemed necessary, the officer may revoke the person’s permission to remain in Malta and order their removal before the end of their visit.

Those affected will be able to appeal the decision before the competent tribunal within one working day of notification.

Home Affairs and Security Minister Glenn Bedingfield said Malta would remain welcoming to visitors but would not tolerate behaviour that threatened public safety or disrupted public order.

He warned that tourists who broke the law or endangered others could face immediate removal from the country.

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) welcomed the measure, saying it reinforced the message that anti-social behaviour would not be tolerated.

MHRA president Tony Zahra said visitors should respect local laws, communities and public spaces while enjoying Malta.

The association added that misconduct by a small minority of tourists could harm residents, damage Malta’s reputation and undermine efforts to promote a high-quality tourism sector focused on quality rather than quantity.

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NEWCASTLE (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Newcastle United have officially announced the signing of Aladji Bamba as the successor to Sandro Tonali, who has joined Tottenham Hotspur.

The highly rated 20-year-old French midfielder arrives from Monaco after making his first-team debut just a year ago. Bamba has signed a five-year contract with the Magpies, with the club holding an option to extend the deal by a further season.

According to L’Équipe, Monaco will receive €41.5 million for the transfer, including €6 million in performance-related bonuses. The Ligue 1 club has also secured a 15% sell-on clause on any future transfer.

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MANCHESTER (ENGLAND (ITALPRESS) – Manchester City have announced the signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.

“The England international has signed a five-year contract,” the club said in a statement.

The 23-year-old began his career at Newcastle United before joining Nottingham Forest in 2024, where he quickly established himself as a key player at the City Ground.

A highly dynamic box-to-box midfielder, Anderson is renowned for his strong tackling and creative passing, qualities that have made him one of the Premier League’s most promising young talents.

“City are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the squad they have is incredible, with world-class quality in every position,” Anderson said. “As soon as I found out they wanted to sign me, I was absolutely determined to make this move happen. As a footballer, you want to test yourself at the highest level, and being at City gives me that opportunity. It’s a club built to win trophies and compete at the very top. That’s exciting for any player. I’m absolutely delighted to have been given this opportunity, and I’m determined to repay the faith Manchester City have shown in me.”

According to British media reports, the transfer fee is believed to be around €135 million.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Pep Guardiola will not be the next head coach of the Italian national team.

According to information obtained by Italpress News Agency, the Catalan manager—while flattered by the offer made by the Italian Football Federation through technical director Paolo Maldini and advisor Leonardo—has turned it down.

As he has stated on previous occasions following his decision to leave Manchester City despite having one year remaining on his contract, Guardiola wants to take some time for himself and his family.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Aston Villa have officially announced the signing of Alejandro Garnacho on a season-long loan from Chelsea.

“We’re delighted to welcome Alejandro. He is talented, young, and has shown us his determination to contribute to our project. We’re really pleased,” said head coach Unai Emery.

Garnacho came through Manchester United’s academy and made 144 appearances for the Old Trafford club before joining Chelsea in the summer of 2025.

The forward scored eight goals in 43 appearances for the Blues last season.

Garnacho had also attracted interest from Roma, but the Italian club ultimately decided not to pursue the deal.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Christos Tzolis is officially an Arsenal player. The 24-year-old forward joins from Club Brugge, where he made 108 appearances in all competitions, scoring 43 goals and providing 45 assists for the Belgian side.

Sporting director Andrea Berta welcomed the signing, saying: “Christos is an extremely versatile forward who naturally plays on the left wing but is comfortable anywhere across the front line. He is an excellent finisher with both feet, excels in tight spaces, and possesses outstanding technical ability.”

Tzolis will wear the No. 17 shirt and has already joined his new teammates at the Sobha Realty Training Centre for the club’s pre-season preparations.

The length of his contract was not disclosed, with Arsenal describing it only as a “long-term” deal.

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