Transfer market
The biggest football transfers of summer 2018
Every summer, the biggest European football clubs compete for the best players in the world. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the biggest football transfers of the summer of 2018.
French minister ‘delighted’ at Neymar tax windfall
French Budget Minister Gerald Darmanin on Thursday said he would be "delighted" at the prospect of Neymar paying his taxes in France following his expected record-busting…
Neymar tells Barcelona teammates he is 'leaving' amid PSG rumours
Neymar's world record move to Paris Saint-Germain moved a step closer on Wednesday as the Brazilian star informed his Barcelona teammates he is leaving the club.
Marseille sign evergreen Patrice Evra from Juventus
Veteran French international defender Patrice Evra signed for Marseille on Wednesday on a free transfer from Juventus on an 18-month contract, the Ligue 1 club announced.
PSG to sign German Draxler 'for between €36mn-€40mn'
Germany forward Julian Draxler will move from Wolfsburg to Paris Saint Germain in January ending a long-standing transfer battle with the Bundesliga side.
Pogba joins Man United in most expensive transfer ever
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said his club should feel "proud" about signing Paul Pogba as the France midfielder moved closer to rejoining his former team in a…
China's mighty show of force (part 2)
In part two we discuss China’s mighty show of force with its 12,000 troop-strong parade to mark the 70th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II. We also take a closer look…
French clubs left behind as others spend big
When Manchester United secured the loan of Radamel Falcao from Monaco late on Monday night, with an option to buy at the end of the season, it brought the Premier League side’s…
France defender Sakho leaves PSG for Liverpool
The 23-year-old France defender Mamadou Sakho completed a move to Liverpool from PSG on Monday, while the Premier League club also confirmed the capture of centre-back Tiago…
Cavani signs record-breaking deal with PSG
Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani arrived in Paris for a medical with PSG on Monday ahead of completing his transfer to the French side in a 64 million euro deal - a Ligue 1 record.
Atletico Madrid agree deal for Barca striker David Villa
David Villa is set to move from Barcelona to Atletico Madrid after the clubs agreed to a deal worth up to 5.1 million euros for the 31-year-old striker, Barcelona said in a…
Mega-rich PSG blasted for ‘pathetic’ intern salary offer
French club Paris St-Germain, which is bankrolled by billionaire Qatari investors, came under fire on Wednesday for offering an internship paying just 436 euros a month. The…