With the transfer window in Europe now open, we take a look as some of the notable transfers in Ligue 1, LaLiga and the Bundesliga. Remember, BetKing has the best betting offers on our Transfers Specials page. You can make money by staking on where players will end up in this window. **Ligue 1 Moves** **Lionel Messi's** transfer news in Ligue 1 has undoubtedly grabbed the most attention. The 7 time Ballon d’Or winner turned down a contract renewal as well as offers from his old club Barcelona and a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League that would have made him the highest-paid athlete in sports history. Instead, he made a groundbreaking decision to join Inter Miami in the MLS. This unique transfer will grant him a share of Apple's revenue generated by the MLS Season Pass, as well as a portion of Adidas' profits resulting from his arrival, among other benefits. Kylian Mbappé may also be leaving Paris Saint-Germain. The World Cup winner signed a two-year contract with the French champions last season, but he has now formally communicated his decision not to renew it when it expires next year. This presents a challenging situation for PSG as they run the risk of losing him without receiving any compensation if they don't sell him this season. Real Madrid, a long-standing admirer of the newly appointed French captain, is reportedly preparing a bid that could make him the second most expensive player in the sport, with a potential deal worth up to €200m. Meanwhile, PSG is set to welcome Slovakian center-back Milan Škriniar. The 28-year-old has spent the past six seasons at Inter, contributing to their victories in the Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Supercoppa Italiana. Lyon’s Houssem Aouar has departed the league and is set to join AS Roma in Serie A. The Algerian international was once highly sought after in football a few years ago, but unfortunate injuries over the past three years have affected his form. Just last season, he was limited to just 18 games across all competitions and failed to complete a full 90 minutes in any of those matches. On the surface, AS Roma's decision to acquire him may seem like a gamble. However, considering that they secured him on a free transfer and he is a talented 25-year-old midfielder, it could potentially turn out to be one of the best value signings of the season. In a surprise move, Branco van den Boomen announced he’ll be leaving Toulouse for Ajax. The Dutch midfielder enjoyed his time in France, helping Toulouse gain promotion in the 2021/22 season scoring 12 goals and providing 21 assists. However, his most noteworthy achievement was leading Toulouse to their first-ever Coupe de France title, where he scored one goal and provided five assists in five matches.
**LaLiga Moves** In terms of noteworthy developments, the league bid farewell to two legendary figures: Sergio Busquets, who departed to join his former teammate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, and current Ballon d'Or holder, Karim Benzema, who made a lucrative move to Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League. Espanyol’s Joselu joined Real Madrid on loan with an option to buy. Despite suffering relegation last season, Joselu was part of an Espanyol attack that surprisingly produced 52 league goals - the 6th most. Joselu scored 16 of those, with only Robert Lewandowski and Karim Benzema outscoring the 33-year-old. Barcelona signed treble winner, Ilkay Gündogan from Manchester City for free, as well. Gündogan enjoyed a fantastic 7-year spell in England that saw him win five Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups and, of course, a Champions League title. The Catalans will be hoping he brings with him his wealth of experience. After an absence of over a decade, Chelsea's captain, César Azpilicueta, has made his long-awaited return to Spain. The 33-year-old, who found himself out of favor at his former club, was on the verge of joining Inter but has ultimately completed a free transfer to Atlético Madrid. Undoubtedly, the most significant signing in Spain, and possibly across all leagues, has been the impressive acquisition of Jude Bellingham by Real Madrid for a staggering €100 million. The talented 20-year-old English midfielder showcased his immense abilities during his three-year tenure at Dortmund. In his debut season, he played a pivotal role in securing the DFB Pokal title for the club, and narrowly missed out on clinching the Bundesliga championship on the final day of last season.
**Bundesliga Moves** In Germany, there has been no surprise as transfers have followed the same pattern; Bayern cherry-picking players from rivals while other clubs concentrate on selling at high prices and buying at lower costs. RB Leipzig has made a promising signing by acquiring striker Benjamin Sesko from their sister team RB Red Bull in Austria. However, they have suffered the departure of three key players: Konrad Laimer to Bayern Munich, Christopher Nkunku to Chelsea, and Dominik Szoboszlai, the captain of the Hungarian national team, to Liverpool. The absence of Nkunku will be particularly felt, as his goal-scoring prowess played a crucial role in securing Champions League qualifications and consecutive DFB Pokal Cup victories for the team. Additionally, replacing Szoboszlai will pose a significant challenge. The highly regarded midfielder is known for his exceptional set-piece skills and has consistently ranked among the top providers of key passes since joining the league. His background at RB Red Bull has also contributed to his excellence in pressing and overall defensive contributions. Meanwhile, Dortmund has also experienced the departure of three players, including Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid, Mahmoud Dahoud to Brighton & Hove, and Raphaël Guerreiro to Bayern Munich. However, they have made a significant signing by bringing in Algerian international Ramy Bensebaini from Mönchengladbach, who will directly replace Guerreiro in the team.
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