Clubs sign new players as several professionals announce football retirements

Transfer activity continues globally following several high-profile contract signings and retirements. Hakim Ziyech moved to Botafogo on a contract through 2028 after terminating his agreement with Wydad Casablanca. In English football, Jamie Vardy joined Burnley and Jordan Ayew signed with Sheffield United, while Bertrand Traoré moved to Wolverhampton. Liverpool informed Alexis Mac Allister that he will not receive a contract extension, signaling his departure in two years. Meanwhile, Adel Taarabt and Christian Tello announced their respective retirements from professional football. International football also saw changes, with Noah Okafor and Silvan Widmer retiring from national duty, and Sofyan Amrabat announcing an international break due to disagreements with his coach. Additionally, Olympiakos replaced manager José Luis Mendilibar with Imanol Alguacil, and Robert Moreno took over as interim head coach for the South Korea national team.

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