🚨 Transfers: the official announcements you missed this week

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·11 September 2026

🚨 Transfers: the official announcements you missed this week

The transfer window is not closed. The free-agent market is picking up pace.

This Friday afternoon, Chelsea announced Pedro Neto’s contract extension until 2032. Reported to be close to a move to the Saudi Pro League this summer, the Portugal international ultimately chose to stay at Stamford Bridge.

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Earlier in the day, Newcastle had made official the extension of one of the Premier League’s best full-backs. Promising 22-year-old Lewis Hall signed a new deal until 2031, fending off interest from Manchester United.

Here is a roundup of the week’s official announcements from all around the world. A little catch-up session…

Pedro Neto extended his contract with Chelsea until 2032.
Juan Mata left Melbourne Victory, but is keeping his minority stake in the Australian club.
Lewis Hall extended his contract with Newcastle until 2031.
Ghana international Iñaki Williams announced his retirement from international football.
After terminating his contract with Wydad Casablanca, Hakim Ziyech signed with Botafogo (Brazil) until 2028.
Adel Taarabt (37) announced his retirement from professional football.
Sofyan Amrabat announced an international break due to disagreements with the head coach.
Jamie Vardy signed with Burnley (Championship) until the end of the season.
Former Barcelona winger Christian Tello (35) announced his retirement from professional football.
Alexis Mac Allister announced that he will leave Liverpool at the end of his contract in two years. The club told him there would be no extension offer.
Georginio Wijnaldum signed with Al-Ittihad until the end of the season.
Jordan Ayew signed for Sheffield United (Championship) for one season.
Lyon signed Ivorian defender Amayo Seyo (Ivoire FC) for two seasons.
Olympiacos sacked head coach José Luis Mendilibar, winner of the Conference League in 2024. He is replaced by Imanol Alguacil.
Swiss defender Silvan Widmer (65 caps) announced his retirement from international football.
Noah Okafor (26) announced his retirement from international football, admitting he no longer wanted to play under Switzerland head coach Murat Yakin.
Franco-Nigerian striker George Ilenikhena has chosen to represent the Super Eagles.
Bertrand Traoré signed with Wolverhampton (Championship) until the end of the season.
Robert Moreno, former AS Monaco and Spain national team coach, is the new interim head coach of South Korea.
Diogo Leite signed a two-year contract with Lazio.