The pre-World Cup market window for clubs has ended, and it has given us many emotions, concluded deals, and some that have fallen through.
Let’s see which deals didn’t go through despite important negotiations taking place.
Chelsea – Maignan
Milan’s goalkeeper will be out of contract in 2026, and Chelsea was looking for another goalkeeper to add to their squad: the interest in Maignan was strong, but the negotiation had a deadline of June 10th.
Maignan had accepted the offer despite Allegri’s attempts to keep him. What blocked everything was the two clubs not agreeing on the price: Milan was asking for at least 20 million pounds, while Chelsea stopped at 18.
Al Hilal – Osimhen, Theo, B. Fernandes, and Angelino
The millions offered by Al-Hilal were not enough to convince many champions who still have a lot to say in Europe: specifically Osimhen, Theo Hernandez, and Bruno Fernandes. The situation is different for Angelino.
The Saudi team had offered Osimhen around 30 million euros in annual salary and 75 million euros for the release clause to Napoli: the deal fell through due to the attacker’s “No”.
Bruno Fernandes also rejected a pharaonic offer: 77 million euros per season. His response didn’t even start the negotiation between Manchester United and Al-Hilal.
For Theo Hernandez, Al-Hilal had found an agreement with Milan: 35 million euros. The left-back reflected, but in the end, he declined the offer, his goal is to stay in Europe given the interest from Atletico Madrid.
Last but not least is Angelino: after a draft agreement for 25 million euros offered to Roma, the Saudi club failed to reach an agreement with the club in time to register the yellow and red winger.
Mastantuono – PSG
PSG seemed to be in the lead to buy Mastantuono, an Argentine talent born in 2007, requested by all of Europe. A young project, the Champions League just won, and 45 million euros to be paid to River Plate: everything seemed done.
However, Real’s comeback was lightning-fast, and the boy’s will was fundamental: 6 years of contract and 45 million euros in the Argentine club’s coffers. Mastantuono will play the Club World Cup with River Plate before going to Madrid.
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