

After turning down a new deal at Burnley, CJ Egan-Riley, an under-21 defender, signed a free move to Marseille. The 22-year-old helped the Clarets smash defensive records and earn promotion to the Premier League, earning him a spot in the Championship team of the season. Last week, Burnley claimed that the former Manchester City star had "made the decision to pursue an opportunity in France" despite their offer of a "significant long-term contract”. Egan-Riley will join his new club following the European Under-21 Championship, where he is currently playing for England.
After finishing second in Ligue 1, behind Paris St-Germain, Marseille, led by former Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi, will compete in the Champions League the following season. They reached an agreement on Wednesday to recruit Angel Gomes, an England midfielder who had played for Lille, another French team, for five years. Before settling at Turf Moor, Egan-Riley had loan stints at Hibernian and PSV Eindhoven after joining Burnley from Manchester City in 2022.