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The summer transfer window is yet to open but many transfers have been agreed before the 2023/24 season. Despite a huge offer from Al Hilal and interest from Barcelona, ??Lionel Messi has decided to move to Inter Miami. The Argentine striker will play in the MLS for the next few years.
However, Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid have reached a full agreement for Jude Bellingham to join them. Real Madrid is expected to close the deal this week; Fixed price €100 million plus €20 million surcharge at Dortmund. Bellingham will sign a six-year contract that runs until June 2029; the deal was made in April, as revealed here. In addition, medical examinations were scheduled; Club announcements arrive.
Karim Benzema has decided to leave Real Madrid and decided to join Arab club Al Itihad. He is expected to earn close to 200 million euros, making him one of the highest paid players in the world. Furthermore, N'Golo Kante has decided to join Al Ittihad from Chelsea on a free transfer. Kante is due to travel to Saudi Arabia in the coming days before signing a two-year contract with the option of a season extension. Around 100 million euros in remuneration per season, including the value of the "creative" portfolio, commercial agreements and image rights. The majority of medical tests are done in London. In Al Ittihad, Kante and Benzema will play together.
Moreover, Kendry Perez was signed by Chelsea for 20 million euros. The 16-year-old is Chelsea's first signing before the summer 2023 transfer window. Ramy Bensebaini joins Borussia Dortmund as a free agent. He is expected to replace Jude Bellingham, who will play at Real Madrid next season.
However, Jude Bellingham's move to Real Madrid cost the Spanish club 103 million euros plus another 30.9 million euros, making him the most expensive signing before the summer transfer window. Other players who have completed their tenasfer moves include Fran Garcia, Tete and Mark Flekken.
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