Transfers
Turkse loan for Penetra and Dzeko’s extra year fuel summer moves
Defender Alexandre Penetra (24) leaves AZ Alkmaar on loan to a Turkse side, Çorum FK, while 40‑year‑old striker Edin Dzeko signs an extra year with German club Schalke 04 as clubs race to reinforce squads for the new season.
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Penetra’s loan to Çorum FK includes an option to buy. The Dutch defender made 136 appearances for AZ over three seasons and was not selected for the Johan Cruijff Schaal win over PSV, a match overseen by trainer Leeroy Echteld.
Edin Dzeko’s one‑year extension follows a winter move from Fiorentina, during which he contributed six goals and six assists in eleven games, helping Schalke secure promotion to the Bundesliga.
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Other notable moves include Ajax securing Julian Brandt on a three‑year deal, Ajax’s interest in Noa Lang, and PSV targeting Lutsharel Geertruida, highlighting the presence of two Nederlanders among the season’s costliest purchases.
Fulham completed a five‑year deal for Gonzalo García, reuniting him with former Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa; García praised the club, saying, "I am very grateful and happy to be here. I want to thank the board and Arbeloa for their confidence."
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West Ham United have expressed willingness to meet the €30 million asking price for Troy Parrott, a striker currently on loan from AZ, while Real Betis and FC Porto have also shown interest.
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