Belgian defender Fedde Leysen has confirmed his transfer to Sassuolo in Serie A. According to VoetbalPrimeur, Leysen has terminated his contract with Union Saint-Gilloise and will be officially taken over by the Italian club.
Defending Serie A champions Inter will face newly promoted Monza in the first match of the 2026-27 Serie A season. The match was confirmed by Football Italia.
Lionel Messi has received a fine from Major League Soccer (MLS) for his part in the altercation during the match against Philadelphia Union. The fine was confirmed by MLS, as reported by Voetbal International.
Veteran midfielder Fred has rejoined Atlético-MG on a deal until the end of 2029, according to Globo Esporte Futebol. The 33-year-old Brazilian player had been with Fenerbahçe in Turkey until August 2026.
Borussia Mönchengladbach has completed the transfer of Ko Itakura from Ajax for a reported 3.5 million euros, just a year after the Dutch club signed the Japanese defender for over 10 million euros.
Stade Rennais has appointed Nicolas De Tavernost as its president of the board of directors, effective May 22. This development comes from L'Équipe Football.
The Guardian Football reported that Martin Ødegaard played 75 minutes in Arsenal's 3-0 win over Coventry City, with Ødegaard having 72 touches and 55 short, clipped little passes in the game. This is according to The Guardian's analysis of the match.
Liverpool striker Alexander Isak is set to face his former club Newcastle United at St James' Park on Sunday, a year after he staged a form of unilateral action to force his exit from Tyneside. This information is confirmed by The Guardian Football.
Matheus Martins has confirmed his last game for Botafogo was against Cienciano, according to Globo Esporte Futebol. This information has been confirmed by the source.
Corinthians has been deemed unable to pay off debts totaling around R$ 21.5 million, according to Globo Esporte Futebol. The club's financial crisis has led to a decision to forgo signings during the current transfer window.
Troyes and Paris FC faced off on Saturday, marking the first day of the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 season. This information is based on a report from L'Équipe Football.