European football transfers at a glance: West Ham sign Phil Kruger[JIAYU]

2024-08-06



Championship side West Bromwich Albion have signed left-back Marco Vrabbotta from Juve for an undisclosed fee, the club have announced. The 25-year-old has been loaned out to Bari, Frosinone and Lecce in recent seasons. Joining West Bromwich Albion on a three-year deal, Vrabbotta says it has always been his dream to play in England.

​Juventus have announced the permanent transfer of 21-year-old defender Alvaro Babbieri to Italian side Cremona. Juve did not disclose details of the transfer. However, according to previous news, the transfer fee is about 2.5 million euros, and Juve also reserved a very high percentage for the second transfer. Babieri, 21, who plays at right-back and can also play at right-back and left-back, is worth 2 million euros and has a contract until 2026.

​Rennes have signed right-winger Hatbauer from Atlanta on a two-year deal, the club has announced. The 30-year-old Dutch international plays as a right wing defender and can also play at right back and central defence. He has been with Atalanta for seven years and won the Europa League with the club last season. The transfer fee is reported to be 2 million euros.
​It's official, West Ham United have signed Phil Kruger on a four-year deal. After the official announcement was released, reporter Romano updated the news that the transfer fee of the deal was more than 27 million euros. The 31-year-old striker came through the Werder Bremen youth academy, won the Bundesliga Golden Boot during the 22/23 season with Werder Bremen, and made 43 appearances in all competitions for Dortmund in the 23/24 season, scoring 15 goals and contributing 10 assists.

​Benfica have announced that 26-year-old midfielder Alexis Sanchez has joined on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, with the club having a buy-out option.

​Barcelona midfielder Romeu has returned to Girona on loan until 30 June 2025, it's official. Romeu, 32, who contributed one assist in 37 appearances for Barca last season, is worth 2 million euros in Germany and has a contract until 2026.

​It's official, Real Betis have announced that Swiss international Ricardo Rodriguez has signed a two-year deal without a visa. Ricardo Rodriguez has passed a medical and both sides have signed a contract until 2026. The 31-year-old Switzerland international is out of contract with Torino this summer. Rossi, who plays in central defence and can also play at left-back and left midfielder, is currently valued at 3.5 million euros.
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