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Top-tier Spanish football league.
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Atletico CEO insists no fee will prise Julian Alvarez away, leaving Man City windfall in doubt
Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil has publicly declared that no offer — not even £170m — will be enough to sell Julian Alvarez this summer, casting doubt on a potential windfall for Manchester City, who hold a 10 per cent sell-on clause from his 2023 departure.
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Atletico Madrid CEO rules out Alvarez sale at any price, dismissing Arsenal and Barcelona interest
Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil has declared the club will not sell Julian Alvarez for even €200 million this summer, directly rejecting advances from Arsenal and Barcelona and accusing Barça president Joan Laporta of running a 'personal circus' over the pursuit.
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Atlético Madrid refuses all offers for Álvarez, even at €200 million
Atlético Madrid president Miguel Angel Gil has publicly ruled out any transfer of Julián Álvarez this summer, rejecting in advance any proposal — including at €200 million — despite persistent interest from FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.
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Mourinho makes Valverde Real Madrid captain and demotes Courtois in hierarchy
José Mourinho has redefined Real Madrid's captaincy hierarchy for next season. Federico Valverde inherits the armband, ahead of Vinicius Junior, Thibaut Courtois and Rodrygo, according to newspaper AS.
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Barcelona target John Duran from Al Nassr to bolster attack on a budget
After the arrivals of Gordon and Adeyemi, FC Barcelona is studying a loan with option to buy for 22-year-old Colombian striker John Duran, currently at Al Nassr, with Benfica also in the running for the player.
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Alexander-Arnold embraces Mourinho's intensity as Real Madrid preseason begins
Trent Alexander-Arnold has praised José Mourinho's high standards and demanding double sessions at Valdebebas, describing his first preseason under the Portuguese coach as intense but welcome after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
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Alexander-Arnold relishes Mourinho reunion at Real Madrid after World Cup squad snub
Trent Alexander-Arnold has welcomed Jose Mourinho's return to Real Madrid, calling it 'a pleasure' to work with the Portuguese coach as he bids to nail down the right-back spot vacated by Dani Carvajal's departure.
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Olise wants to leave Bayern for Real Madrid despite record 27-goal season
According to L'Équipe, Michael Olise has decided to join Real Madrid at the end of a record season with Bayern Munich (27 goals, 33 assists in 68 matches). The transfer is valued between €200 and €250 million.
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Olise ready to leave Bayern for Real Madrid, record transfer looming
According to Foot Mercato, Michael Olise has signalled his desire to join Real Madrid this summer. Bayern Munich, unwilling to sell, acknowledges that a departure remains possible in the event of an exceptional offer.
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Morientes credits Spain's academy system as La Roja reach 2026 World Cup final
Fernando Morientes says Spain's run to a second World Cup final in 16 years is built on deep investment in youth coaching and club academies, as Luis de la Fuente's side await England or Argentina on 19 July.
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La Liga postpones Real Madrid and Barcelona's season opener due to World Cup
Real Madrid and FC Barcelona will not begin La Liga on August 15 with the other clubs. Due to their players still competing in the World Cup, their opening matches have been rescheduled for August 26 and 27.
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Courtois cleared for Real Madrid's La Liga opener after groin scare at World Cup
Thibaut Courtois has been given the all-clear after tests on a groin problem sustained during Belgium's World Cup quarter-final defeat to Spain revealed only minor damage. The goalkeeper is expected back in first-team training in the final week of July.
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Barcelona seal £25m Adeyemi deal from Dortmund, ending Rashford's Camp Nou hopes
Barcelona have agreed a £25 million deal to sign Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund, with the Germany winger flying in for a medical on Wednesday. The move effectively ends Marcus Rashford's hopes of a permanent return to the Catalan club.
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Injured at World Cup, De Jong could miss four months with Barcelona
Frenkie De Jong returned from the World Cup with a knee injury and underwent alarming medical tests at FC Barcelona. The 29-year-old Dutch midfielder is not expected to play again until mid-November, according to Marca.
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Tchouaméni extends contract and closes door on Rodri at Real Madrid
Despite rumours, Real Madrid should not sign Rodri this summer. Aurélien Tchouaméni's imminent contract extension until 2031 or 2032 makes the operation unnecessary in the eyes of the Madrid club.
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Courtois signed Real Madrid extension to 2027 a year ago, Romano confirms
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Thibaut Courtois signed a contract extension with Real Madrid last summer, keeping the Belgian goalkeeper at the club until June 2027, with further talks over a longer deal planned after the current transfer window.
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An €8M Clause to City Pushes Barcelona to Sell Ferran Torres to PSG
PSG is targeting Ferran Torres as a replacement for Gonçalo Ramos, who transferred to AC Milan. A clause in his contract would require FC Barcelona to pay between €7 and €8 million to Manchester City if they extend the Spaniard's deal, seriously complicating his future in Catalonia.
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Barcelona sign Adeyemi from Dortmund in €29m deal as Laporta hails Deco's work
Barcelona have completed the signing of Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of around €22m rising to €29m, with president Joan Laporta crediting sporting director Deco for a pursuit that began long before this summer window.
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Barcelona's expiring Alvarez offer hands Arsenal a route into £105m striker race
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has warned that the club's offer for Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez carries a time limit, potentially opening the door for Arsenal, who are also tracking the Argentine international.
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Real Madrid board overrules Mourinho to keep Pintus as physical trainer
Real Madrid's board has forced José Mourinho to retain Antonio Pintus as physical trainer, according to Spanish press reports, limiting the new head coach's control over his own backroom staff from the outset.
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