14 Transfers That Flew Under the Radar During the World Cup Group Stage
The Spanish midfielder, now 32, has returned to his boyhood club on a free transfer after spending the last two seasons with Real Betis.
Another player on the move is Portuguese winger Jovane Cabral, who has joined Greek side Olympiacos from Sporting CP for a reported €2.5m fee.
The 24-year-old had been on loan at Lille and Al-Hilal in recent seasons but will now look to establish himself in Greece.
In other news, 21-year-old defender Goncalo Loureiro has made the switch from Porto's youth academy to Premier League side Fulham.
The young Portuguese has signed a three-year contract with the Cottagers and will look to break into the first team in the coming season.
Meanwhile, experienced midfielder James Milner has left Liverpool after eight seasons to join Brighton on a free transfer.
The 37-year-old will bring a wealth of experience to the Seagulls, having won numerous honors during his time at Anfield.
Mexican striker Rogelio Funes Mori has also been on the move, joining Spanish side Real Sociedad from Monterrey in a deal worth up to €10m.
The 32-year-old has signed a three-year contract with La Real and will look to make an impact in La Liga.
Rogelio Funes Mori's move to Real Sociedad has been followed by another significant transfer, as Argentine midfielder Eduardo Salvio has returned to Racing Club, the team where he began his career.
The 35-year-old has played for several top-tier clubs, including Real Madrid, Valencia, and Real Sociedad, before spending three years in Mexico with Monterrey.
In Portugal, Andre Silva has made a return to Porto, the club where he developed as a young player, after a spell in Italy with AC Milan and time in Germany and Spain.
The 30-year-old striker previously scored 24 goals in 58 games for Porto before leaving in 2017 and has now rejoined the club for the upcoming season.
Meanwhile, in the Netherlands, former Burnley and Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst has completed a move to FC Twente, signing a two-year deal with the club.
This transfer is notable as FC Twente's technical director is Erik ten Hag, Weghorst's former manager at Burnley.
In Cyprus, former Rangers defender Connor Goldson has switched from Aris Limassol to local rivals Apollon Limassol, citing his family's happiness in Limassol and his excitement about the club's progress under their new coach.
In a surprising move, 46-year-old former Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldinho has signed for Serie C club Ravenna, over a decade since his last game as a professional footballer, with the ambition of scoring one final goal and taking on a boardroom role.
Another player on the move is Portuguese winger Jovane Cabral, who has joined Greek side Olympiacos from Sporting CP for a reported €2.5m fee.
The 24-year-old had been on loan at Lille and Al-Hilal in recent seasons but will now look to establish himself in Greece.
In other news, 21-year-old defender Goncalo Loureiro has made the switch from Porto's youth academy to Premier League side Fulham.
The young Portuguese has signed a three-year contract with the Cottagers and will look to break into the first team in the coming season.
Meanwhile, experienced midfielder James Milner has left Liverpool after eight seasons to join Brighton on a free transfer.
The 37-year-old will bring a wealth of experience to the Seagulls, having won numerous honors during his time at Anfield.
Mexican striker Rogelio Funes Mori has also been on the move, joining Spanish side Real Sociedad from Monterrey in a deal worth up to €10m.
The 32-year-old has signed a three-year contract with La Real and will look to make an impact in La Liga.
Rogelio Funes Mori's move to Real Sociedad has been followed by another significant transfer, as Argentine midfielder Eduardo Salvio has returned to Racing Club, the team where he began his career.
The 35-year-old has played for several top-tier clubs, including Real Madrid, Valencia, and Real Sociedad, before spending three years in Mexico with Monterrey.
In Portugal, Andre Silva has made a return to Porto, the club where he developed as a young player, after a spell in Italy with AC Milan and time in Germany and Spain.
The 30-year-old striker previously scored 24 goals in 58 games for Porto before leaving in 2017 and has now rejoined the club for the upcoming season.
Meanwhile, in the Netherlands, former Burnley and Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst has completed a move to FC Twente, signing a two-year deal with the club.
This transfer is notable as FC Twente's technical director is Erik ten Hag, Weghorst's former manager at Burnley.
In Cyprus, former Rangers defender Connor Goldson has switched from Aris Limassol to local rivals Apollon Limassol, citing his family's happiness in Limassol and his excitement about the club's progress under their new coach.
In a surprising move, 46-year-old former Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldinho has signed for Serie C club Ravenna, over a decade since his last game as a professional footballer, with the ambition of scoring one final goal and taking on a boardroom role.
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