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Makelele backs Tchouaméni as Madrid's best and warns Mourinho he needs a line-breaker to unlock Mbappé
Claude Makelele has named Aurélien Tchouaméni Real Madrid's most consistent player of the past season and argued that José Mourinho must sign a ball-carrying, line-breaking midfielder to get the best from Kylian Mbappé.
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Courtois backs Real Madrid's summer rebuild and new manager: 'Now it's up to us'
Thibaut Courtois has publicly endorsed Real Madrid's summer overhaul, expressing confidence in the club's new signings and incoming manager. The Belgian goalkeeper's call for collective responsibility signals unity ahead of the new season.
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Tchouaméni signs Real Madrid extension to 2031 as Mourinho backs long-term rebuild
Aurélien Tchouaméni has committed to Real Madrid until 2031, extending his contract by three years. The renewal, confirmed by Matteo Moretto and Marca, comes with José Mourinho's approval as the new head coach reshapes his squad.
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Oyarzabal shuts down Barcelona move with blunt 'I'm where I want to be'
Real Sociedad captain Mikel Oyarzabal has emphatically ruled out a transfer to Barcelona, telling El Chiringuito that rejecting the Blaugrana is entirely possible and that San Sebastián is where he intends to stay.
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Haaland to Real Madrid « in two or three years », says former Dortmund chief
Brilliant at the 2026 World Cup with seven goals in five matches, Erling Haaland is tipped for Real Madrid in the medium term by Hans-Joachim Watzke, former Borussia Dortmund president, despite a contract with Manchester City running until 2034.
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Atlético sign Hjulmand from Sporting CP for €40m — half his release clause
Atlético Madrid have agreed a deal to sign Danish midfielder Morten Hjulmand from Sporting CP for €40m plus add-ons, well below the €80m release clause in his contract. The 27-year-old flew to Madrid on 9 July to complete medicals and sign a deal running until June 2031.
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Flick sends personal WhatsApp to Álvarez urging patience as Barcelona target Atlético striker
Hansi Flick has reportedly messaged Julián Álvarez directly via WhatsApp, urging the Atlético Madrid forward to be patient and promising Barcelona will fight to sign him this summer. The contact comes as Álvarez publicly expressed his desire to leave Atlético during the World Cup.
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Barcelona submit official Adeyemi bid as Flick leads Dortmund winger pursuit
Barcelona have made a formal approach to Borussia Dortmund for winger Karim Adeyemi, with Hansi Flick identified as the driving force. The 24-year-old German international has already given his personal approval to the move.
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Tchouameni signs new Real Madrid deal to end Manchester United's £50m pursuit
Aurélien Tchouameni has committed to a new five-year contract at Real Madrid, ending Manchester United's interest in the France midfielder. The news arrives hours after United finalised a £50m agreement with Chelsea for Andrey Santos.
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Premier League revenue hits £6.8bn in 2024/25, doubling La Liga and dwarfing Serie A
The Premier League generated £6.8bn in revenue during 2024/25, an 8% rise that leaves La Liga (£3.5bn) and Serie A (£2.56bn) far behind, according to the Deloitte Annual Review of Football Finance. Matchday income exceeded £1bn for the first time, though pre-tax losses surged to £948m.
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Barcelona could loan Leao and snub Milan's buy clause, just as they did to United with Rashford
AC Milan winger Rafael Leao is expected to leave this summer, and Barcelona are among the interested parties — but the Catalans may pursue a loan-only deal, mirroring the move that left Manchester United without a permanent fee for Marcus Rashford.
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Atletico Madrid close in on Hjulmand as fee structure nears agreement with Sporting CP
Atletico Madrid and Sporting CP are in advanced negotiations over Danish midfielder Morten Hjulmand, with personal terms already verbally agreed and the two clubs narrowing a gap over a structured fee believed to be in the region of €45 million.
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Atletico Madrid close in on Kang-in Lee as PSG fee talks near resolution
Atletico Madrid are on the verge of signing Kang-in Lee from PSG, with personal terms already agreed on a deal to 2031. A €35 million fee structure between the clubs is the final obstacle to completing the transfer.
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Real Madrid plotting €220m Olise move that would rival Neymar's world-record fee
Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a financial package worth up to €220 million for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, a figure that would come close to Neymar's all-time world-record transfer of €222 million set in 2017.
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Olmo dismisses Real Madrid's criticism as envy after two trophy-less years
Dani Olmo has told RAC1 that Real Madrid's public attacks on Barcelona are a predictable response to two barren seasons for Los Blancos, during which the Blaugrana collected La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa.
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Dumfries joins Real Madrid for €20m as fourth summer signing
Real Madrid have officially confirmed the transfer of Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan for approximately €20 million. The Dutch international has signed until 2030 and arrives to cover for the injured Dani Carvajal.
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Gavi insists Barcelona is Alvarez's dream as Atletico resist Arsenal and Barca bids
Julian Alvarez has formally requested to leave Atletico Madrid, with Barcelona and Arsenal both pursuing the Argentine forward. Barca midfielder Gavi has backed a Camp Nou move, while Atletico president Cerezo insists the club have no intention of selling.
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Barcelona's players lobby for Álvarez signing as Atlético files FIFA complaint and holds firm at €500m
Midfielder Marc Bernal has publicly backed a move for Julián Álvarez, calling the Argentine a 'game-changer', as Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirms a formal offer has been submitted. Atlético Madrid, however, are enforcing a €500m release clause and have filed a FIFA complaint against Barcelona over their approach.
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Simeone insists Álvarez stays as player's transfer request deepens Atlético crisis
Diego Simeone publicly declared Julián Álvarez central to Atlético Madrid's project this week, directly contradicting the striker's own request to leave in May. With Barcelona having submitted a formal offer, the standoff between player and club is now impossible to conceal.
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Laporta sets July 19 deadline for Julián Álvarez deal as Atlético hold firm on €150m demand
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has publicly confirmed that the club's pursuit of Julián Álvarez will end on July 19 — the day of the 2026 World Cup final — if Atlético Madrid refuse to negotiate seriously. A €50m gap between the clubs and Atlético's insistence on a full cash payment remain the central obstacles.
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