Obafemi Martins is set to leave Wolfsburg for Russian champions Rubin Kazan, the Bundesliga club have confirmed.
The Nigeria striker joined the Wolves from Newcastle last summer but was unable to establish himself as a first-team regular.
A statement on www.vfl-wolfsburg.de read: "Obafemi Martins will leave Wolfsburg after only one year. All the formalities have not yet been ironed but the Nigerian World Cup participant will move to the Russian Premier Liga."
Bochum sign Korea's Jong
North Korea striker Jong Tae-se has joined German second division side Bochum.
Jong has signed a contract until 2012 with the option of a further year after joining from Japanese outfit Kawasaki Frontale.
The 26-year-old impressed in North Korea's World Cup campaign, despite failing to score in their three group stage defeats.
"I wished with all my heart to be able to go to Europe," said Jong, who was born in Japan to Korean parents.
"Bochum tried very hard to get me. That impressed me a lot. I am looking forward to my time in Bochum and hope that I can help Bochum get back into the Bundesliga."
Nadal investing in Real Mallorca
Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal has become a shareholder in Real Mallorca in an attempt to help out the cash-strapped club.
Nadal is well known for his love of football and will be in South Africa for Spain's World Cup final against Holland today.
He is a passionate supporter of Real Madrid, however the world number one, who was born on the island of Majorca, has now dug into his pockets to help his local club.
"It's an honour to be able to help Real Mallorca, I will help in any way I can," said Nadal, who claimed his second Wimbledon title earlier this month.
It is the latest in a series of positive news for Mallorca, who are struggling with debts reported to be around 85 million euros.
Juve step up bid for Dzeko
Juventus have stepped up their efforts to sign towering forward Edin Dzeko from Wolfsburg, club official Beppe Marotta said yesterday.
The Bianconeri had been in advanced negotiations for both Wolfsburg striker Dzeko and CSKA Moscow winger Milos Krasic.
However, the sudden decision by the FIGC to allow only one non-EU player to join Serie A clubs per season rather than two has changed their plans.
"Forced to choose between Krasic and Dzeko due to the limit on non-EU players, we are focusing our attention on the striker," director general Marotta told Tuttosport.
"It is a difficult negotiation process, as the Germans will not release him easily and their demands remain very high, but we are counting on the fact he wants to join us."
Paraguay's Martino to stay on
Gerardo Martino will stay on as coach of World Cup quarter-finalists Paraguay till after the Copa America next year.
The 47-year-old Argentinian, who became an adopted son to the Paraguayans after leading the side to an historic last eight spot where they were slightly unfortunate to lose 1-0 to finalists Spain, said he had pretty much known that he would stay on before the finals.
"For me, it has been five months that the new contract has already been in order," said Martino, who was left aggrieved after the Spain defeat by a goal that should not have been ruled out for offside.
"However, after the Copa America (hosted by Argentina) a cycle will come to an end and I will leave my post," added Martino.
Viola release striker Keirisson
Fiorentina have officially handed striker Keirrison back to Barcelona a year ahead of schedule. The Brazilian had arrived on loan in January, but only made a handful of appearances and scored two goals.
The deal had been in place for him to stay in Florence for 18 months, but he has returned to the Nou Camp.
"Fiorentina announce an agreement with Barcelona for the consensual termination of the loan for striker Keirrison De Souza Carneiro.
"The club thanks the player for his efforts in the four months, which saw him wear the Viola jersey for 285 minutes, scoring two crucial goals against Lazio and Inter."
Baggio linked with FIGC job
Roberto Baggio could be the new president of the Technical Sector of the Italian Football Federation as part of a revamp exercise.
The current chief is 1990 World Cup Coach Azeglio Vicini, who effectively launched Baggio's international career at that tournament.
Reports in the Corriere dello Sport claim the Federation has agreed a deal to bring Baggio back into the fold. He hung up his boots six years ago and has steered clear of the sport since then, but admitted recently he was considering a return to work.
Baggio will be asked to represent Italian football as an international ambassador and bring more focus to the youth academies in the peninsula.