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Portugal defender José Fonte has signed a new contract with Lille, tying himself to the French champions for at least another season.
The 37-year-old’s deal at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy expired at the end of June having captained Lille to the Ligue 1 title. Fonte has been at the club for three seasons and was an almost ever-present last term, missing just two league matches as Christophe Galtier’s side beat Paris Saint-Germain to the championship.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have completed the signing of Portuguese international goalkeeper José Sá on a five-year contract from Greek champions Olympiacos.
Former Porto man Sá replaces Rui Patrício as the first-choice goalkeeper at Molineux after the Seleção no1 left to join José Mourinho’s Roma earlier this week.
Portugal goalkeeper Rui Patrício has completed his long-anticipated move from Wolverhampton Wanderers to AS Roma on a three-year deal, the Italian club confirmed on Tuesday.
The 33-year-old becomes José Mourinho’s first signing since taking charge of the Giallorossi earlier this summer. Meanwhile, Wolves are expected to sign fellow Seleção ‘keeper José Sá from Olympiacos as Patrício’s replacement.
Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares has completed his move from Benfica to English Premier League club Arsenal on a long-term contract for a base fee of €8m.
The 21-year-old has been in discussions with the London club for several days and after spending a period in isolation and completing a medical Tavares’ move was finally made official by Arsenal on Saturday morning.
Spanish champions Atletico Madrid have announced the long-awaited signing of Portugal U19 international forward Marcos Paulo on a five-year contract from Brazilian side Fluminense.
The 20-year-old, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, arrived in Spain’s capital on a free transfer after the expiration of his contract with Fluminense, and will link up with Seleção star João Félix at the Wanda Metropolitano.
