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Grimaldo agrees Atlético Madrid contract but €30m Leverkusen fee threatens to derail move
Alejandro Grimaldo has accepted a deal running to 2029 with Atlético Madrid, but a significant gap between the clubs' valuations — ranging from €10m to €30m depending on the source — means the transfer is far from settled.
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Yamal predicts inevitable move to central role to escape triple-marking, mirroring Messi's evolution
Lamine Yamal believes he will eventually shift from the wing to a central playmaker role at Barcelona, drawing a direct parallel with Lionel Messi's tactical evolution and citing the triple-marking he already faces at 18.
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Ibrahimović and Henry explain what makes Lamine Yamal unlike anyone else at the World Cup
Zlatan Ibrahimović and Thierry Henry singled out Lamine Yamal as the decisive difference in Spain's 4-0 demolition of Saudi Arabia, with the 18-year-old scoring his first World Cup goal in just 45 minutes of action.
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Atletico Madrid pursue Aleix García for third time with €25m Leverkusen bid
Atletico Madrid have revived their interest in Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Aleix García for a third time, with director Mateu Alemany targeting a €25m deal after failed approaches in the summer and January windows.
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Real Madrid denies any contact with Olise to protect itself from FIFA regulations
Real Madrid has issued an unusual statement denying any contact, direct or indirect, with Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise. The move is driven by FIFA transfer regulations governing approaches to players under contract, though it does not necessarily close the door on the matter.
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Real Madrid deny Olise contact but analysts say the door stays open
Real Madrid have officially denied making contact with Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise or his representatives, but analysts note the statement rules out tapping-up rather than future pursuit — and Bayern's hierarchy insist their 2030-contracted star is not for sale.
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Petit and Leboeuf urge Chelsea to swap Fernandez for Camavinga in £163m Real Madrid deal
Former Chelsea players Emmanuel Petit and Frank Leboeuf have called on the club to pursue a swap deal with Real Madrid, offering Enzo Fernandez in exchange for Eduardo Camavinga, as the Argentina midfielder pushes for a summer exit.
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Real Madrid deny any contact over £190m Olise as Bayern move to extend his contract
Real Madrid have officially denied holding any direct or indirect talks over a move for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, dismissing reports of a £190m bid. Bayern, meanwhile, are pushing to hand the 24-year-old a new deal to fend off outside interest.
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Grimaldo agrees Atlético Madrid terms as €25m bid falls short of Leverkusen's €30m demand
Alejandro Grimaldo has agreed personal terms with Atlético Madrid on a contract to 2029, but a €5m gap remains between Atlético's €25m offer and Bayer Leverkusen's €30m asking price.
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Kang-In Lee set to leave PSG for Atlético Madrid for €25m
According to Fabrizio Romano, a personal agreement between Kang-In Lee and Atlético Madrid is increasingly close. PSG could sell the South Korean international for around €25 million this summer.
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Courtois rules out Belgium return and targets career finish at Real Madrid
Thibaut Courtois has publicly closed the door on a return to Belgian club football, declaring Real Madrid his final destination. A contract extension to 2028 is understood to be agreed in principle, which would keep him at the club until he is 36.
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Vargas's World Cup cameo against South Korea reaffirms Atletico Madrid's faith in $7m signing
Obed Vargas came off the bench to play 20 minutes against South Korea at the 2026 World Cup, nearly scoring and shifting the game's momentum — enough to strengthen Atletico Madrid's conviction that the 20-year-old Mexican midfielder is ready to deliver now.
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Rebuffed by Julián Álvarez, Real Madrid targets Michael Olise as next galáctico
Florentino Pérez, re-elected as Real Madrid president, has not abandoned plans to recruit a star after the Julián Álvarez deal fell through. Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise has emerged as the most serious target, with Mbappé acting as an unofficial emissary.
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Barcelona maintain daily contact with Álvarez as Real Madrid cool €500m pursuit
Real Madrid have stepped back from their pursuit of Julián Álvarez after Atlético rejected a €150m bid, pointing to the striker's €500m release clause. Barcelona, who Álvarez's camp have identified as his preferred destination, are maintaining daily contact with his representatives.
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Lamine Yamal rules out starting against Saudi Arabia: "It's too soon"
Still hampered by a left thigh injury sustained in late April, Lamine Yamal confirmed he will not start in Spain's second group match against Saudi Arabia on Sunday at the 2026 World Cup.
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Barcelona sign 19-year-old defender Jorge Salinas for €8 million
Barcelona are set to complete their second summer transfer with the arrival of 19-year-old left-back Jorge Salinas from Racing Santander for €8 million. The deal must be finalized before June 30, when his release clause doubles to €16 million.
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Konaté seals free transfer to Real Madrid on four-year deal after Liverpool exit
Ibrahima Konaté has joined Real Madrid on a four-year contract after leaving Liverpool when his deal expired in June 2026. The French centre-back arrives at the Bernabéu at no transfer fee, ending a five-year spell at Anfield.
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Mourinho's personal call convinced Cucurella to seal £52m Real Madrid move in 36 hours
Marc Cucurella has revealed his £52m transfer from Chelsea to Real Madrid was wrapped up in roughly a day and a half, with a personal phone call from José Mourinho — who recalled specific details from a Champions League match — proving decisive.
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Pique slams La Masia graduate Cucurella over £52m Real Madrid move from Chelsea
Gerard Pique has publicly criticised Marc Cucurella after the Chelsea left-back completed a £52m transfer to Real Madrid, arguing that a player raised in Barcelona's La Masia academy should never join the club's fiercest rivals.
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Alvarez rejects Arsenal and PSG, pledges loyalty to Barcelona despite Atlético's blockade
Julian Alvarez has turned down offers from Arsenal (€50M + Gyökeres) and PSG to remain available for FC Barcelona, where he hopes to sign next summer, according to Mundo Deportivo.
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