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The Egyptian Football Federation have confirmed the appointment Portuguese Carlos Queiroz as new national team coach.
Egypt will be the sixth national team led by Queiroz during his career, having also held the manager position with Portugal (twice) as well as United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Iran and Colombia.
Manchester United sent shockwaves through the international football world in late August when it completed the deal for Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo. After landing the multiple Ballon d’Or winner from Italy’s Juventus, Manchester United signed him to a two-year deal.
Ronaldo’s return to the club where from 2003 through 2009 he won eight major football trophies was not only surprising to fans, but it shuffled up the outlook for many of the English clubs.
Atletico Madrid were the biggest spenders in La Liga this summer, and the nature of the champions’ signings has cast doubt over the prospects of record signing João Félix as he nears a return to action.
Atletico have conducted a net spend exceeding €65m, with the deadline day deal for Antoine Griezmann the headline-grabbing transfer in the capital. Atletico also signed Argentine midfielder Rodrigo de Paul (Udinese) and Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha (Hertha Berlin) for significant fees.
Man City midfielder Bernardo Silva was heavily linked with a move away from the Etihad this summer. The Portuguese midfielder has been a regular under Pep Guardiola since arriving from Monaco in 2017 for £45 million. Silva has made over 200 appearances for the club, scored 35 goals and provided 44 assists.
However, the 27-year-old seems to be pushing for a move. In recent weeks, Silva has been linked with AC Milan, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Arsenal. He ended up staying in Manchester when the transfer window closed, but his vibrant performance for Portugal on Wednesday against Ireland suggests he may be better off where he will be better appreciated.
Manchester United officially unveiled new signing Cristiano Ronaldo on the morning of deadline day, but it was to be youngster Nuno Mendes’ move from Sporting to Paris Saint-Germain which caught the eye as the transfer window closed on Tuesday evening.
Ronaldo’s return to Old Trafford had been announced in principle late last week, but the Portugal captain finally donned the United colours for the club’s media as the deal was confirmed. Mendes meanwhile joins PSG on an initial loan deal from Alvalade, while there were also late moves for Hélder Costa, Dyego Sousa, Florentino Luís, Jota and others on a hectic final day for Portuguese.
