
Rakitic ends his career and immediately takes on a new role
Ivan Rakitic has ended his playing career. Coach Gonzalo Garcia confirmed the news and announced that Rakitic will take on a new role at Hajduk Split: he will become the assistant to sporting director Goran Vucevic.

Ten Hag adds two fellow countrymen to Bayer Leverkusen's coaching staff
Erik ten Hag has further completed his coaching staff at Bayer Leverkusen. Rogier Meijer and Andries Ulderink will join the head coach at Die Werkself.

Chelsea spends millions on new striker
Chelsea have signed João Pedro. The Brazilian forward signed a seven-year contract on Wednesday, running until 2032.