Real Madrid has agreed on a deal to sign Germany's international defender Antonio Rudiger on a free transfer with his contract with Premier League club Chelsea expiring, both clubs said on Thursday.

Sergio Ramos, the former Real Madrid stalwart considered one of the best defenders in the world, has signed a two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain. The veteran, who has won a European record 180 caps and scored 23 goals for his country, arrives with PSG desperate to add experience to their squad for another assault on an elusive first Champions League title.

Bayern Munich defender David Alaba said on Tuesday (February 16) he will leave the club at the end of the season, parting ways after 13 years following the two sides' recent failure to agree on a new deal.

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William Paul Troost-Ekong is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Italian club Udinese. GuardianTV caught up with the Nigerian defender and he was quick to open up on several issues relating to his career, family, and teammates.