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24Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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‘It feels like home’: Rashford joins Barcelona on loan from Manchester United

Marcus Rashford Of FC Barcelona England forward Marcus Rashford said Barcelona was a club where "dreams come true" as he joined the La Liga champion on Wednesday on a season-long loan from Manchester United with an option to buy. Media reports said that Barcelona would cover Rashford's wages this season after the player accepted a pay cut, with the option to buy set at around €30 million ($35.25 million) for the 27-year-old. "Very excited. I think it's a club where people's dreams come true. They win big prizes. And what the club stands for really means a lot to me as well. So it feels like I am at home," Rashford told reporters following his unveiling. "Another factor is because the conversations I had with the manager (Hansi Flick) were positive. What he did last season was terrific. "...

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23Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Rashford ‘gets green light’ to make Barca debut vs Vissel Kobe

Marcus Rashford Marcus Rashford is set to be officially unveiled as a Barcelona player this week and is being tipped to make his debut in the team’s first pre-season friendly. The Manchester United forward has passed a medical, signed his contract and is just waiting for his loan deal to be officially announced. According to Javi Miguel at AS, Rashford could then get his first minutes for the Blaugrana on Sunday on their pre-season tour. Miguel has posted on X: “Rashford gets the green light! He could play on July 27 against Kobe for a few minutes. His last match was at the end of April.” Barcelona are due to jet out to Asia on Thursday for the start of their tour, with their first game coming against Andres Iniesta’s former team. Rashford missed the end of last season through injury but...

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23Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Kylian Mbappe to take the #10 shirt at Real Madrid next season

Kylian Mbappe 9 Of Real Madrid C.F Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is set to wear the number 10 shirt from next season, according to a report by L’Equipe. According to the report, Mbappe never asked for the shirt, but it was the club’s decision to give it to the French superstar, who may wear it from next season. Real Madrid have the number 10 shirt vacant for the first time since 2017, when James Rodriguez left the club on loan, and the shirt was taken by Luka Modric. It makes sense for Mbappe to wear the shirt as he has also been wearing it for France National Team for a while now. If Mbappe takes the number 10 shirt, his current number will be left vacant, which could be taken up by any of Endrick or Gonzalo Garcia, should he stick with the first team next season. The only other pla...

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22Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Atletico Madrid on the verge of missing out on right-back target

Jesus Areso Of CA Osasuna Atletico Madrid looked close to sealing a deal for Jesus Areso going into last weekend, with a deal close after personal terms were agreed. However his other primary suitor, Athletic Club, have come roaring back in their efforts to sign him. Areso is out of contract next season, and it is public knowledge that he will not sign a new deal at El Sadar. Sporting Director Braulio Vazquez has confirmed that Osasuna made him three renewal offers during last season, but all were turned down. He also has a €12m release clause, but has been linked with a move to both Atletico and Athletic for many months. Despite a move to Atletico seeming all but a done deal, Diario de Navarra, via MD, say that Areso is now on the verge of signing for Athletic. Los Leones have increased...

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21Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Marcus Rashford to join Barcelona on loan

Marcus Rashford 1 Manchester United centurion Marcus Rashford took one more step towards a final move away from his boyhood club this weekend, traveling to Barcelona to complete a loan move to the Catalan giants. The move includes coverage of Rashford’s wages and an option to make the arrangement permanent next summer. The news was widely reported this weekend, with The Athletic’s transfer news guru David Ornstein breaking the story on Saturday. The move was reportedly approved by Barcelona manager Hansi Flick, who was looking for a left-wing/wide forward option to help boost an attacking group that scored 102 goals in La Liga last season as the club won its 28th top-flight title. He was being considered along with Athletic Club winger Nico Williams and Liverpool forward Luis Diaz, but ...

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20Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Ter Stegen not convinced surgery is best option for back problem

Marc Andre Ter Stegen Of Fc Barcelona Looks On Prior To The Laliga Match Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is reportedly “not convinced” he will undergo surgery to cure a back problem that is currently troubling the stopper. Ter Stegen has been training alone at the start of pre-season and has reportedly been advised by medical staff to go under the knife. According to Diario AS, the goalkeeper “isn’t keen” on having another operation and has asked for some thinking time as he mulls over the next course of action. Ter Stegen spent the majority of last season out injured after having surgery on a knee problem and is facing another four months out if he does agree to an operation. AS say Ter Stegen must decide by July 24 whether to go under the knife and it’s not clear yet what w...

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19Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Roony Bardghji making good first impression at Barcelona

SANT JOAN DESPI, SPAIN - JULY 17: Pau Cubarsi and Roony Bardghji during FC Barcelona preseason training day at the Ciudad Esportiva Joan Gamper on July 17, 2025 in Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona’s new signing Roony Bardghji is reportedly making a good early impression at the club following his move from FC Copenhagen. The youngster has been training with Hansi Flick’s senior squad and is now being tipped to make the pre-season tour squad to Asia. Sources at the club have been impressed by his “work and involvement” and he’s seen as a “quality player” who can make the jump to the first team, according to Mundo Deportivo. The report adds that some of the Barcelona players have been complimentary about Bardghji and “see him as very natural” on the ball. The feeling at Barcel...

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18Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Saudi chiefs readying ‘world-record bid’ for Real Madrid forward

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 9: Kylian Mbappe, left Vinicius Jr of Real Madrid salute Achraf Hakimi of PSG before the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Real Madrid CF at MetLife Stadium on July 9, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Saudi Pro League officials are reportedly prepared to table a world-record bid for Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior. The Brazil international has seen his Real Madrid future called into question, having entered the final two years of his current contract. Vinicius's representatives have been in discussions with Los Blancos over a new contract, with the player keen to continue his association with the record European champions. However, it was recently reported that talks between the two parties have s...

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17Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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‘I don’t want to leave’ – Martin talks future and offers injury update

Gerard Martin left-back of Barcelona and Spain controls the ball during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on May 11, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Gerard Martin has made it clear he has no intention of leaving Barcelona this summer after rumors of interest from Premier League side Wolves. The left-back enjoyed plenty of game time last season and became Alejandro Balde’s back-up in Hansi Flick’s squad. He’s been asked about his future and insists he is not thinking about a move away and hasn’t heard from any potential admirers. “I don’t know if those things are true. If they were, they would have told me,” he told Mundo Deportivo. “I’m very happy here, at Barça, and I don’t want to leave. If the coach and the management have faith in me...

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16Jul By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Atletico Madrid reaches deal to sign Argentina international Thiago Almada

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - JUNE 10: Thiago Almada of Argentina runs with the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 South American Qualifier match between Argentina and Colombia at Estadio Más Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on June 10, 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Atletico Madrid has reached an agreement to sign Argentina international Thiago Almada from Brazilian club Botafogo. Atletico said Tuesday the 24-year-old attacking midfielder, who was playing on loan with French club Lyon, will sign his contract with the Spanish club after passing a medical. Atletico did not disclose the transfer fee or give details on the length of the contract. Spanish media said the transfer was worth about 25 million euros ($29 million), with Botafogo receiving a percentage of a possible future transfer...

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15Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Real Madrid plan immediate sale after Alvaro Carreras’ arrival

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JUNE 16: Alvaro Carreras of S.L Benfica during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group C match between CA Boca Juniors and SL Benfica at Hard Rock Stadium on June 16, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Real Madrid have secured their third defensive signing of the summer transfer window as Alvaro Carreras arrives. Benfica have relented in their battle to keep the Spanish left-back after including him in their FIFA Club World Cup squad last month. The Portuguese giants confirmed Real Madrid were interested in bringing Carreras back to the Spanish capital – having previously played for the club at youth level – but their first transfer offers were rejected. Carreras has since headed off on a summer break, but with both sides free from Club World Cup duty, the deal has be...

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14Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Malaga show interest in Jeremy De Leon

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 31: Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid and Jeremy de Leon of Real Madrid during a training session ahead of their UEFA Champions League 2023/24 final match against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium on May 31, 2024 in London, England. Malaga have shown interest in signing Real Madrid Castilla winger Jeremy De Leon, according to a recent report by MARCA. Alvaro Arbeloa, Castilla’s new coach, does not have De Leon in his plans, which is why the door is open for the Puerto Rican to leave the club this summer De Leon was one of Castilla’s only external signings from the last two years, and it was in a position where Raul needed depth. However, he spent more time away from the club recovering from injuries and going to Champions League finals with the first team rather t...

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13Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcelona star to miss club’s return for pre-season medical tests

Trnava, Slovakia - June 17: Pablo Torre of Spain looks dejected during the UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2025 Group Stage match between Spain and Italy at Trnava Anton Malatinský Stadium on June 17, 2025 in Trnava, Slovakia. (Photo by Marco Steinbrenner/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images) An outbound member of the midfield ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona has been granted permission to sit out the club’s upcoming pre-season return. That’s according to Mundo Deportivo, who point towards Pablo Torre as the player in question.Youngster Torre is for his part of course on the way out at Barcelona. After a difficult campaign in Catalunya’s capital in 2024/25, the plan has long been for the 22-year-old to move on this summer.RCD Mallorca, in turn, have agreed to meet the deman...

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12Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Barca rule out selling Casado or Fermin this summer

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 18: Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez and Marc Casado of FC Barcelona celebrates following the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on May 18, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Flor Tan Jun/Getty Images) Barcelona are still trying to find a way to return to the 1:1 rule and need to free up space on the wage bill to achieve that aim. Several players have already left, including Ansu Fati and Clement Lenglet, while Pablo Torre and Inaki Pena are expected to follow.Yet more departures may be needed, although Barcelona have now ruled out the option of selling either Marc Casado or Fermin Lopez, according to Catalunya Radio. Both players have been linked with big-spending Chelsea, while there’s also been repor...

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11Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Real Madrid star to be ruled out for 3-4 months ahead of upcoming surgery

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 9: Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid CF reacts during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid CF at MetLife Stadium on July 9, 2025 in East Rutherford, United States. La Liga giants Real Madrid will be forced to make do without the contributions of a leading member of their midfield ranks for the months ahead. This comes with Jude Bellingham finally set to undergo surgery on a long-standing shoulder problem. Bellingham, for his part, has long been playing whilst some way short of full fitness. This comes owing to a shoulder injury, which has seen the England international suffer a series of relapses over the course of the last 18 months. When taking to the pitch, Bellingham sports heavy padding on the shoulde...

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11Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Bale backs Alonso to make ‘big changes’ at Madrid

Xabi Alonso head coach of Real Madrid during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarter final match between Real Madrid CF and Borussia Dortmund at MetLife Stadium on July 5, 2025 in East Rutherford, United States. Former Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has backed new head coach Xabi Alonso to make "big changes" at the club, saying that he won't be afraid to drop anyone. After leaving Bayer Leverkusen, Alonso has now returned to Madrid with the task of delivering silverware after the club went trophy-less under Carlo Ancelotti this past season. Speaking to ESPN FC TV on Thursday, Bale, who won five Champions League and three LaLiga titles with the Spanish giants, was asked if can get stars like Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior working together in a coherent team. "I think if you look off what he d...

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10Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Madrid ready for ‘new age’ after ‘painful’ PSG rout

Xabi Alonso head coach of Real Madrid gives instructions during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarter final match between Real Madrid CF and Borussia Dortmund at MetLife Stadium on July 5, 2025 in East Rutherford, United States. Real Madrid will start next season from scratch, manager Xabi Alonso said on Wednesday, after his tactical shift backfired in a 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semifinal. Missing suspended defender Dean Huijsen and injured Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alonso, who took the reins only weeks ago, reverted to a four-man defence from the back-five that had served them so well earlier in the tournament. The tactical switch saw tournament sensation Gonzalo García start alongside star forward Kylian Mbappé, who was finally back to full strength after miss...

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7Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Real Madrid superstar withdraws case against PSG ahead of Club World Cup semifinal

Kylian Mbappe centre-forward of Real Madrid and France reacts during the Spanish Super Cup semi-final match between Real Madrid and RCD Mallorca at King Abdullah Sports City on January 9, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Following Real Madrid’s win over Borussia Dortmund in the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals, there was instant hype surrounding the club’s semifinal clash against PSG. This is, after all, the first time Kylian Mbappe will ever face his former club PSG after leaving the club on a free transfer last summer. The matchup was supposed to be all the more exciting given Mbappe’s legal battles with Mbappe over €55 million unpaid salary case, which led to further cases of moral harassment and extortion. Mbappe wi...

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5Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Szczesny’s Barcelona contract decision ‘revealed’ following Garcia arrival

BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 25: Wojciech Szczesny of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the LaLiga match between Athletic Club and FC Barcelona at Estadio de San Mames on May 25, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has reportedly decided to sign a new two-year contract with the club. The 35-year-old came out of retirement to join Barcelona in October after Marc-Andre ter Stegen picked up a serious knee injury. Sczezesny initially had to settle for a backup role behind Inaki Pena, but he soon forced his way into the side to become Hansi Flick's number one for the second half of the season. The shot-stopper recorded 14 clean sheets in 30 competitive appearances, helping the club win La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the S...

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4Jul By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Real Madrid forward holds talks with general director over possible summer move

Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #16 Endrick celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) semi-final second leg football match between Real Madrid CF and Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on April 1, 2025. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP) (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images) Real Madrid forward Endrick has met with the club’s general director, Jose Angel Sanchez, in the United States to talk about what comes next for him. According to journalist Miguel Angel Lopez, these talks are happening because Endrick is worried about not getting enough time on the pitch. He knows he needs regular minutes to reach his dream of playing for Brazil at the 2026 World Cup. Even though he turns 19 soon and has a contract until 20...

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