Dje Tavares extends CD Santa Clara contract until 2031

CD Santa Clara have extended the contract of Cape Verdean midfielder Dje Tavares until 30 June 2031.

The 23-year-old joined the Portuguese club in the summer of 2024 and has steadily progressed through its ranks. After making 29 appearances during his first season with the senior team, Tavares has established himself as an important member of the squad.

His performances have also earned him international recognition with the Cape Verde national team.

Tavares spoke after signing his new deal, although the details of his comments were not included in the announcement.

Ivorian midfielder Djibril Traore has taken the next step in his career by joining Slovan Liberec in the Czech Republic.

Traore moves from Leader Foot Academie and will begin his first experience of European football. The transfer was announced on Instagram by the Bicycle Kick-football scouting agency.

The young midfielder will initially play for Slovan Liberec’s reserve side, which competes in the Czech third division. The move gives Traore an opportunity to continue his development while adapting to the demands of the European game.

Dutch club NEC Nijmegen have confirmed the contract extension of central midfielder Noe Lebreton.

The 22-year-old, who is Franco-Senegalese, has signed a new agreement that will keep him at the club until 30 June 2030. NEC Nijmegen announced the renewal on its X account.

Lebreton’s market value is estimated at 6 million euros.

In Gabon, Bevine Josphet Louembet has returned to the domestic game after his spell with Stade Mandji.

The Gabon Under-23 international defensive midfielder has signed a one-season contract with Stade Migoveen. Louembet, 21, is aiming to relaunch his career in the national championship and bring his experience to his new club.

The former Equatorial Dream Sports Academy (EDSA) midfielder confirmed the move in an interview with Gaboneco.

Louembet can also operate at centre-back, giving Stade Migoveen a versatile option as the club looks to strengthen its squad.