Karim Benzema joins Saudi champions Al-Ittihad after 14 years at Real Madrid. Former Australian national team coach Ange Postecoglou will become the new team manager of English top club Tottenham Hotspur.
Paolo Maldini has been relieved of his post by the US owner of AC Milan, according to media reports. Milan is accused of a botched transfer phase last summer – the most important purchases traded Belgians Charles De Ketelaere and Divock Origi flopped. Milan reached fourth place in the league and the semi-finals of the Champions League.