Tellian transfers 2017

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Having lost five players to retirement this summer, Kealb have made major steps towards rebuilding their squad thanks to a Cr 19 million triple-coup signing from Tellian outfit Romero Sport.

After spending last season on loan with Kealb, Craitish youngster Juan Pellegrino has returned on a permanent deal, and has evidently been spreading a good word about the club. Juan's fee covers Cr 6 million of the combined total, and will see the 20 year-old take the number 11 jersey after a fair début campaign in which he scored four goals.

Joining Juan for Cr 8 million is his elder brother, Alexis, 21. Generally held in slightly higher regard, having been drafted into Romero's senior side first of the pair, Alexis spent last term with champions Cherry Trees, but found his opportunities limited despite managing to find the net three times. With a great desire to make his international breakthrough this year, following two successful Colney Cup tournaments with the under-21s, Alexis joins Kealb for more certainty of a starting position and will wear the number 7.

Lastly, as Kealb try to replace their long-standing central midfield partnership of Joors and Mathen, Caputian Yoann Giton arrives for an additional Cr 5 million. An international with Alexandria, his chances at that level have been limited due to the strength of other players, but three World Cup squad appearances and a winning goal in the 2014 WMFA Champions' League final are evidence of the 26 year-old's ability. Hoping that a new stage of his career will kick-start a return to form and subsequent tournament football, Giton takes the number 8 shirt.

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Sezer Özker has completed his expected Cr 35 million move out of Caputia, drawing to a close one of the more interesting stories this transfer window.

As was reported earlier in the week, Garrak Athletic had accepted two bids for the Tellian midfielder, but another late offer was also accepted yesterday, giving Özker a number of destinations to choose from. The bidding clubs in question were announced as initially being Mercury's Dynamo Deacon and Senyan side Urzi Magalatska, while Northcliff United of the Florian Republic entered the surprise bid for his signature in the final stages.

In a press conference called this morning, the two-time World Cup winner confirmed where he will ply his trade for this upcoming season onward, saying, "Having met with officials from all clubs involved, I am happy to announce that I have agreed contract terms with Dynamo Deacon. I would like to thank both Urzi and Northcliff's patience and understanding over the past few days."

After being questioned on the reasoning behind his decision, the 26 year-old added, "Playing at the highest level is a must for me, and remaining within the EMUFA was also a factor. I grew-up seeing the EMUFA competitions as the pinnacle of club football on Micras, with teams like PRR and Kingsland up there, so this confederation holds some good memories for me and I'd like to make my own while I still can. Dynamo are a club on a huge rise and to be part of that adds to the excitement. I can't wait to start training."

The official statement of the move confirmed the fee to be Cr 35 million - an amount which makes Özker the third-most expensive player in history, and eclipses the Cr 28 million FC Garrak paid for his services five years ago - with some potential add-ons also to be paid to Garrak Athletic should Özker make certain achievements. The bids from Urzi Magalatska and Northcliff United were also for the amount of Cr 35 million.