Kick Off: Messi is a free agent now; Everton announce Benitez as new boss

Welcome to All Football's Kick Off, we bring you all important news in the past 24 hours. Make sure you do not miss out.

Top Headline

OFFICIAL: Tottenham have appointed Nuno Espirito Santo as their new manager

Tottenham have confirmed the appointment of Nuno Santo as their new head coach

Lionel Messi's Barcelona contract has expired, he is a free agent now

A whole 7,504 days after his first contract with the club was signed, on a napkin no less, the forward's contractual link to the club has ended.

OFFICIAL: Everton announce ex-Liverpool coach Benitez as new boss

Everton have confirmed the appointment of Rafa Benitez as their new manager.

These Things Happen

OFFICIAL: Frenkie de Jong is named Barcelona’s best player of the 20/21 season

Frenkie De Jong and Aitana Bonmatìhave been officially named Barcelona’s best players of the 2020-2021 season.

<a href="allfootball:///news/2639596" target="_self" style=;">Man United agree £73m deal to sign Jadon Sancho

Manchester United have agreed a £77m deal with Borussia Dortmund to sign Jadon Sancho.

OFFICIAL: Leicester City confirm signing of Patson Daka from RB Salzburg

Leicester City have completed the signing of striker Patson Daka from RB Salzburg.

Ex Inter Milan midfielder Valero announces his retirement on social media.

Ex Inter Milan midfielder Valero announces his retirement on social media.

Jesse Lingard will only leave Manchester United for ONE club

Jesse Lingard is only prepared to leave the club if he can get a permanent transfer to West Ham

Chelsea working to seal stunning £125million double Premier League transfer raid

Chelsea are reportedly targeting two big-name Premier League stars in this summer’s transfer window

Sergio Ramos deletes Real Madrid from his social media profiles

Now the centre-back has started to remove his associations with the capital city club on social media.

Man United & Arsenal considering transfer deal for title-winning club captain

Manchester United and Arsenal are reportedly both interested in a potential transfer deal for Rangers right-back James Tavernier.

What They Say

CHRIS SUTTON: I'm glad Southgate ignored silly calls to drop Kane

Harry Kane is not getting the service he deserves and also true that the England No 9's movement has not been good enough.

Ferdinand: Sancho to 'entertain' and not let 'anything sidetrack' him at Man Utd

Rio Ferdinand has called on Jadon Sancho to do everything he can to be a success at Manchester United 

Thiago Silva: Militao will be one of the pillars of Real Madrid

Thiago Silva believes that Eder Militao will be a key force for Real Madrid over the coming seasons.

In-Depth

A new era: How Hansi Flick can return Germany to the summit of world football

A new era for the Nationalmannschaft is about to begin. Former Bayern coach Hansi Flick will now replace Jogi Low

Fixtures of the Day

No major games today. Have a nice day all AFers! (≧∇≦)/