Contract renewal
Player or staff contract extension.
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Bayern ready to double Olise's salary to extend contract until 2032
Bayern Munich is considering raising Michael Olise's salary to €25 million per season, matching Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala's wages, to convince him to extend his contract until 2032, according to Bild.
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Evans and Rose commit to Saracens after PWR title triumph
Premiership Women's Rugby champions Saracens have secured the futures of Wales internationals Georgia Evans and Donna Rose. Evans, who recently earned her 50th Test cap, and converted prop Rose both extend their stays at StoneX Stadium.
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Alonso commits to Aston Martin beyond 2026 as Stroll also extends amid team's difficult season
Fernando Alonso has signed a new contract with Aston Martin that runs into the 2027 Formula 1 season, ending months of speculation about the 45-year-old's future. Lance Stroll has also extended his deal, keeping both drivers at the Silverstone outfit for a ninth Stroll season.
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Northampton lock in Tom Pearson on new deal after back-to-back Premiership titles
Back-rower Tom Pearson has committed his future to Northampton Saints after playing a key role in the club's second Premiership title in three seasons, signing a contract extension that Director of Rugby Phil Dowson called a 'huge priority'.
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Fineanganofo stays with Hurricanes until 2027 in reworked Red Bulls deal to chase World Cup dream
Hurricanes winger Fehi Fineanganofo has signed a one-year NZR contract extension keeping him in New Zealand through 2027, after Newcastle Red Bulls agreed to rework their existing agreement to give the All Blacks debutant a shot at Rugby World Cup selection.
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Anton Segner commits to Blues and All Blacks through 2031 Rugby World Cup
German-born loose-forward Anton Segner has signed a long-term deal with New Zealand Rugby, the Blues, and Auckland Rugby, securing his future through the 2031 Rugby World Cup. All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie hailed the 'great signing' for New Zealand Rugby.
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Till dismisses Tommy Fury and pleads with BKFC to seal long-awaited Mike Perry clash
Darren Till moved to 2-0 in BKFC with a win over Yoel Romero at BKFC 94, then immediately called out Mike Perry, insisting their eight-year rivalry deserves a stadium-sized stage — while shutting down any further questions about Tommy Fury.
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OM set to reunite with Adidas from 2027, a much more lucrative deal in sight
As Marseille navigates a difficult season both on and off the pitch, the club is reportedly in advanced talks with Adidas to end its Puma partnership early and return to its historic kit supplier from 2027.
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Pollock hailed as rugby's 'new Taylor Swift' after landmark 50th Saints appearance
Henry Pollock marked his 50th Northampton Saints appearance with another eye-catching display in a 59-26 win over Newcastle Red Bulls, prompting pundit David Flatman to declare the 21-year-old England back-rower a cultural movement beyond the sport.
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Bath move to extend Max Ojomoh contract amid Leicester Tigers interest
Bath have opened early contract talks with England centre Max Ojomoh, whose deal expires at the end of the season. The 26-year-old has previously resisted advances from Leicester Tigers and the club hopes to secure an extension within weeks.
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Barcelona's Deco rules out move for Man Utd's 15-year-old JJ Gabriel as academy winger Ajayi signs pro deal
Barcelona sporting director Deco has publicly distanced the club from any interest in Manchester United's 15-year-old prospect JJ Gabriel, who had requested his registration be cancelled. Separately, 17-year-old winger Noah Ajayi has signed his first professional contract at Old Trafford.
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Raphinha reveals Flick's phone call saved his Barcelona career and sparked a stunning revival
Raphinha has disclosed that he had mentally accepted leaving Barcelona in 2024 before a call from Hansi Flick changed everything. The Brazilian has since extended his contract to 2030, been named club captain, and scored 12 La Liga goals in seven games as a converted centre-forward.
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Oghre signs new Bristol Bears deal after scoring on England debut against USA
Gabriel Oghre has committed his future to Bristol Bears on a new contract, having scored on his England debut against the USA in July 2025 and racked up 26 tries in 63 appearances for the club.
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Sarah Hirini signs new deal to chase fourth Olympic medal with Black Ferns Sevens
Sarah Hirini has committed to a fourth Olympic campaign by signing a two-year contract with New Zealand Rugby, targeting the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The deal makes her the longest-serving professionally contracted female player in New Zealand rugby history.
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Coles reveals nervy Borthwick call after earning enhanced England contract ahead of World Cup push
Northampton Saints lock Alex Coles has described the moment England head coach Steve Borthwick called him over the summer to confirm his first enhanced EPS contract, with the 27-year-old targeting a place in England's squad for the 2026 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
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Two goals in six matches, Milan wants to extend Rabiot until 2031
Author of two goals and two assists in six matches this season, Adrien Rabiot has become a key player for AC Milan. The Rossoneri club wishes to extend his contract by two years, until 2031, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
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Wayne Rooney's golden rule for Kai: no United scholarship on his father's name
A new Disney+ documentary reveals Wayne Rooney insisted Kai earn his Manchester United scholarship purely on merit, not because of his father's record-breaking legacy at Old Trafford. Kai, 16, went on to sign a scholarship deal in July alongside Michael Carrick's son Jacey.
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Pollock reaches 50 Northampton appearances days after signing new contract
Henry Pollock will earn his 50th Northampton Saints cap when the Premiership champions host Newcastle Red Bulls at Franklin's Gardens on Friday, a milestone that arrives just days after the 21-year-old back-rower put pen to paper on a new deal.
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Kane reveals he is close to signing new Bayern Munich contract
Harry Kane says contract talks with Bayern Munich are progressing well and an announcement should come soon. The England captain, who has scored 152 goals in 154 games for the club, is keen to remain in Germany rather than return to the Premier League.
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Red Bull extends Hadjar's contract to keep him alongside Verstappen in 2027
Red Bull has confirmed Isack Hadjar will remain at the team through the 2027 season, rewarding the French-Algerian driver despite missing three races with a wrist injury. The announcement has drawn widespread approval from F1 fans.
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