Contract renewal
Player or staff contract extension.
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Kvaratskhelia heading for PSG contract extension until 2032 despite torn ACL
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during PSG's 4-2 Champions League victory over Barcelona and will miss the rest of the season. Despite the injury, PSG is pressing ahead with contract extension talks that could tie the Georgian winger to the club until 2032.
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Basharat says Dana White's parting comments 'did damage' after UFC release despite 7-0 record
Farid Basharat has opened up about the lasting harm caused by Dana White's remarks following his UFC exit, insisting he never turned down fights or caused problems with matchmakers — contrary to what White's comments implied.
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Wade one try from PREM all-time record as contract future hangs in the balance
Christian Wade, 35, needs just one more try to surpass Chris Ashton as the Gallagher Premiership's all-time leading scorer. The Newcastle Red Bulls wing is also fighting to secure a deal beyond this season.
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Edinburgh tie down scrum-half Hector Patterson until 2028 to fend off English and French interest
Edinburgh have secured 21-year-old scrum-half Hector Patterson on an improved contract through the 2027-28 season, moving quickly to ward off reported interest from English Premiership and Top 14 clubs after his impressive start to the campaign.
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Man United to trigger Martinez extension clause while pursuing £50m Branthwaite deal
Manchester United plan to activate a 12-month extension clause in Lisandro Martinez's contract to secure a transfer fee for the Argentine, as the club simultaneously targets Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite to overhaul their struggling defence.
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Hurricanes lock in Harry Godfrey on extended deal after ACL ruled him out of entire 2026 season
The Hurricanes have secured playmaker Harry Godfrey on a new one-year extension, with the 23-year-old returning to form in the NPC after a torn ACL wiped out his 2026 Super Rugby campaign entirely.
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Bristol Bears secure Benhard Janse van Rensburg on new contract after England debut season
England centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg has signed a contract extension with Bristol Bears, committing his future to the club after nearly 75 appearances and a Test debut during the Nations Championship in July.
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Glasgow Warriors lock Alex Samuel signs contract renewal with Scotland ambitions in his sights
Glasgow Warriors second-rower Alex Samuel has committed his future to his boyhood club on a new deal. The 23-year-old Scotland international, who has made 58 appearances for the club, says the decision to stay at Scotstoun was straightforward.
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Nankivell commits to Munster until 2029 with two-year extension amid Ireland ambitions
Munster have secured centre Alex Nankivell on a two-year contract extension, keeping the 29-year-old New Zealander at the province until at least 2029. The uncapped former Chiefs midfielder has made 58 appearances since joining in 2023.
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McLaren retains Fornaroli as F1 reserve and hands him WEC Hypercar seat for 2027
Leonardo Fornaroli will continue as McLaren's Formula 1 reserve and third driver in 2027 while also making his World Endurance Championship debut in the team's new Hypercar, marking a significant expansion of his role at the Woking outfit.
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Javid Basharat says unbeaten Farid learned of UFC release with the public after three months of silence
Javid Basharat has disputed Dana White's insinuation that his brother Farid was difficult to work with, insisting the 16-0 fighter never turned down a fight and only discovered his UFC release when the news became public.
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Unbeaten Farid Basharat disputes Dana White's reasons for UFC contract non-renewal
Farid Basharat has pushed back against UFC CEO Dana White's suggestion that he was difficult to work with, insisting he never turned down a fight and pointing to competing through a missed-weight opponent and a torn MCL as proof of his commitment.
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Hurricanes lock up All Black prop Siale Lauaki on long-term deal through 2029
The Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby have tied down versatile prop Siale Lauaki until the end of the 2029 Super Rugby Pacific season, keeping the 23-year-old in New Zealand through the British and Irish Lions tour.
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Souness urges Liverpool to hand Van Dijk new deal and singles out Szoboszlai as problem
Graeme Souness has called on Liverpool to extend Virgil van Dijk's contract beyond next summer, describing the 35-year-old captain as a 'Rolls-Royce' who is still improving — while also questioning Dominik Szoboszlai's defensive contribution in midfield.
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Bellingham agrees five-year Real Madrid extension to keep him at club until 2031
Jude Bellingham has reached an agreement with Real Madrid on a contract extension through 30 June 2031, adding two years to his existing deal, according to Fabrizio Romano. The club has yet to make a formal announcement.
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Moyes says Everton contract talks have stalled since Friedkin Group put club up for sale
David Moyes has revealed that discussions over a new Everton contract have entered a 'lull' following The Friedkin Group's announcement they are exploring a sale of the club. The Scot is in the final year of his deal but says extending it is not his immediate priority.
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Bellingham extends Real Madrid contract until 2031 with salary increase
Signed in 2023 for €103 million, Jude Bellingham will extend his contract by two additional years with Real Madrid, tying him to the club until June 2031 with a salary increase.
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Hadjar calls Verstappen 'prime of the prime' after first months as Red Bull team-mate
Rookie Isack Hadjar says he feels 'very, very lucky' to share a garage with four-time champion Max Verstappen, admitting the Dutchman's relentless consistency across every corner of every lap is what separates him from everyone else on the grid.
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Injury-hit Brett Cameron re-signs with Hurricanes to chase Super Rugby title defence
Brett Cameron has committed to a further year with the Hurricanes despite managing just 223 minutes of Super Rugby over the past two seasons due to two major knee injuries. The one-cap All Black will target a return to fitness ahead of the 2027 campaign.
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Kane verbally agrees £400k-a-week Bayern extension but misses out on extra year
Harry Kane has reached a verbal agreement with Bayern Munich on a contract worth £400,000 a week that will keep him at the Allianz Arena until 2029 — one year short of the 33-year-old's preferred term.
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