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Real Madrid's Hernandez Undergoes AC Milan Medical

Theo Hernandez has arrived to undergo a medical at AC Milan before completing a transfer from Real Madrid this week.The left-back arrived in Milan to have the first part of his physical exam at La Madonnina private hospital on Monday evening and is scheduled for the second part on Tuesday.The Rossoneri will reportedly pay €20 million (£18m/$23m) to land the France Under 20 international, who had been linked with a move to Bayer Leverkusen and Napoli.Hernandez, 21, rose through the Atletico Madrid youth system before leaving for Real in 2017, signing a six-year contract.He appeared in 23 games for the Santiago Bernabeu outfit before he was sent to Real Sociedad on loan last season, where he made 28 appearances in all competitions.Hernandez was targeted by Paolo Maldini, who was promoted to ...
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Jasper Cillessen Seals move from Barcelona to Valencia

FC Barcelona has agreed to a transfer, sending goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen to Valencia.The clubs made the deal official Wednesday. Valencia will pay Barcelona nearly $40 million for Cillessen. The veteran net-minder appeared in 32 games and won five titles during his three seasons with Barcelona."FC Barcelona would like to publicly express its gratitude to Jasper Cillessen for his commitment and dedication, and wishes him the best of luck and success in the future," FC Barcelona said in a news release.Cillessen, 30, arrived at Barcelona in 2016 after tenures with Nijmegen Eendracht Combinatie and Ajax. He also has 48 international appearances for the Netherlands."I am really proud to have signed for Valencia CF. I am really excited to play in Mestalla," Cillessen wrote Wednesday on social ...
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Reports : Real Madrid Refuse to Let James Leave On Loan

Real Madrid are refusing to let playmaker James Rodriguez leave the club on loan this season, instead holding out for a permanent deal amid interest from Napoli.Reports say that Madrid are keen to get Colombia international James off their payroll this summer as they aim to raise funds for more signings after a busy start to the transfer window.Napoli have emerged as the club to have shown the most interest in the 27-year-old, though it is understood that reports from Italy that a deal has already been reached are wide of the mark.James spent the previous two seasons on loan at Bayern Munich, scoring 15 goals and laying on 20 assists in 67 appearances for the Bundesliga winners, but the Bavarians decided not to exercise the option to sign him permanently for €42 million (£37m/$47m).Carlo A...
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Inter Reportedly Keeping Tabs on Theo Hernandez

Inter are considering a move for Real Madrid left-back Theo Hernandez, according to Sport italia.Hernandez joined the Spanish giants from rivals Atletico in 2017 but spent last season on loan at Real Sociedad, having struggled for game-time in his first year.The 21-year-old made 28 appearances in all competitions for the Basque outfit, scoring once and creating two assists as La Real narrowly missed out on a place in Europe.Inter have not made a move for Hernandez yet and would need to sell at least one of their current full-backs before pursuing him.Kwadwo Asamoah was the Nerazzurri’s first-choice at left-back under Luciano Spalletti, with Dalbert struggling to make an impact as an unreliable backup.The Brazilian is widely expected to leave this summer but there have been no reports recen...
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Barca and Napoli Set to Clash in First Ever La Liga-Serie A Cup

Barcelona have confirmed that they will face Napoli across a two-legged clash in the United States in the inaugural La Liga-Serie A Cup during their pre-season preparations this year.The Spanish champions and Italian heavyweights will square off in two games played across two states in early August as part of their schedule ahead of the 2019-20 campaign.The first encounter, on August 7, will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, at the home of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins.Barcelona were set to face Girona in a regular season La Liga fixture at the venue earlier this year, though the endeavour was ultimately shelved after it was met with strong opposition from FIFA and UEFA.The second, three days later on August 10, will see the duo take in Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, at the...
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Bale Not Leaving Real Madrid on Loan – Agent

Gareth Bale will not leave Real Madrid on loan this summer, his agent has said. The 29-year-old has fallen out of favour at the Bernabeu under Zinedine Zidane, who has "decided he can do without" Bale, according to Jonathan Barnett. Real have already spent over £250m this summer on five arrivals as Zidane begins his rebuild and they are understood to be keen to offload Bale to balance their books. However, Real's high-valuation, Bale's reported £600,000-a-week wages and the fact the winger is settled in Madrid make a departure difficult. A loan move had been suggested as a short-term solution, but Barnett has ruled that out, saying "there's more chance of me winning at Ascot". "A loan move is not going to happen," he said. "I don't think he wants to go out on loan. He's got a lovely life a...
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Messi Crowned World's Highest Paid Athlete

Lionel Messi has been named as the world’s highest paid athlete over the last 12 months, ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar, in the Forbes top 100 list.The Barcelona and Argentina star earned $127m in the last year – more than Juventus forward Ronaldo ($109m) in second place and Paris Saint-Germain’s Neymar ($105m) in third.It is the first time that a trio of footballers have ranked as the top three earners, while Messi becomes only the second footballer to top the rankings after Ronaldo.The next footballer on the list is Manchester United's Paul Pogba in 44th place, who is the highest earning Premier League player with $33m.Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta (46th), who now plays his football in Japan with Vissel Kobe, is the only other player to be found inside the top 50, wit...
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Jan Oblak want to quit Atletico Madrid for Man Utd transfer

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak wants to quit the Spanish club to become David de Gea's replacement at Manchester United , according to a report.ESPN FC claim that the Slovenian - who was seemingly a United fan in his youth - has become increasingly frustrated at the transfer activity at the Wanda Metropolitano this summer, as he's seen Diego Simeone's side become weaker. Star forward Antoine Griezmann has announced his intention to leave the club, and is widely expected to join Barcelona . But Atletico are also losing veteran defenders Diego Godin, Juanfran and Filipe Luis, as well as young talent Lucas Hernandez to German giants Bayern Munich for a club record fee.Oblak is said to be disappointed with the departures as he feels that they indicate a lack of competitiveness ...
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Sevilla Confirm Lopetegui Appointment

Sevilla have announced the appointment of Julen Lopetegui as their new coach. The former Spain and Real Madrid boss joins the club on a three year deal. Lopetegui has been out of work since he was sacked by Real Madrid last October after just 10 league matches in charge of the club. He takes over from Joaquín Caparros who was diaognosed with chronic leukemia . He is expected to take a directorial role at the club.
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Real Madrid Make Final Push to Sign €120m Hazard

Real Madrid are sending a representative to London to meet with Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia as Los Blancos commit to a final push to get a transfer deal for Eden Hazard over the line, reportedly. Negotiations over the Belgian's future at the Santiago Bernabeu have been going on for months but the Spanish capital side are now keener than ever to wrap up proceedings, as they hope to make an official announcement this week after agreeing upon a fee. Chelsea's ideal scenario would see Hazard snapped up for €130 million (£115m/$146m), while Madrid hope to pay closer to €100m (£89m/$112m), but there is a firm expectation that a deal will inevitably be done. Indeed, some close to the ongoing talks feel that an agreement could be reached at around €120m (£106m/$135m) to end the protracted ...
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Ramos : Hazard is a Really Top Player

Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos has labelled Eden Hazard a “top” player ahead of the Belgian’s rumoured relocation to Spain – but insists he’d never get involved in suggesting transfer targets.The 33-year-old was speaking at a hastily arranged press conference at the club’s Valdebebas training complex on Thursday, where he announced his intention to stay with Los Blancos.Hazard has been the subject of much speculation in recent months, and appeared to confirm he had made his last appearance in a Chelsea shirt on Wednesday, following their Europa League final triumph over London rivals Arsenal.While Chelsea wait for a definitive offer from Real Madrid for the 28-year-old playmaker, Ramos was quick to point out that although he holds Hazard in high regard, he draws the line at getting invol...
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Sergio Ramos Wants to Move to China

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has asked to leave on a free transfer, says club president Florentino Perez.The Spain centre-back is contracted until summer 2021 but wants to take his career to the Chinese Super League.Perez says he was told by Ramos, 33, and his agent they had received a "very good offer" from an unnamed club but that they could not pay a fee."I told Ramos that it was impossible for Real Madrid to let their captain go for free," he said.Perez added: "They came to see me at the office and they told me that they had a very good offer from China but that the rules there do not allow them to pay the transfer."
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Chelsea's striker Alvaro Morata want to extend Atletico stay

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata says he wants to spend the rest of his career at Atletico Madrid.Morata, 26, joined Atletico in January on an 18-month loan deal, scoring six goals in 17 games for the Spanish side.He was Chelsea's record signing when he joined for £60m from Real Madrid on a five-year contract in July 2017, and scored 24 goals in 72 games."I am very clear that I want to stay here," the former Atletico youth player told Spanish sports newspaper Marca."Leaving here has not crossed my mind. I want it to be resolved as soon as possible. I'm happy here. I want to be here for all the years I have left as a professional."If it was solely down to me, I would have signed my contract with Atletico."It's what I want, but there are contract matters. I did everything possible to come here ...
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Valencia Shock Barcelona to Win the Copa del Rey

Valencia are the new Copa del Rey champions after beating Barcelona and denying the Blaugrana a fifth consecutive cup success.After their woeful Champions League capitulation against Liverpool, Barcelona sought to placate their frustrated fans with a domestic double having wrapped up the league title with three games to spare in April.But goals from Kevin Gameiro and Rodrigo handed the champions a shock defeat at the Benito Villamarín Stadium that piles more pressure on Ernesto Valverde – with Lionel Messi’s effort with 18 minutes left nothing more than a consolation.The Catalans could have won their fourth domestic double in five years on Saturday but it was not to be.
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Real Madrid Slam Pochettino's Training Ground Claims

Real Madrid have issued an official statement slamming Mauricio Pochettino over claims his requests to use the club's training ground were rejected.Spurs will be staying in the Spanish capital ahead of the Champions League final against Liverpool at Wanda Metropolitano on June 1.The Argentine has been heavily linked with the top job at Santiago Bernabeu in recent months and he suggested Perez tried to offer him a compromise to suit both Madrid and Spurs.“Real Madrid? I have no other goals if I am not training Tottenham; football takes you where you deserve," Pochettino told El Partidazo de Cope.“Ahead of the final, we will train at Valdebebas and sleep in a nearby hotel.“I asked Florentino to let us sleep in the sports centre, but he told me that I can only sleep there when I become the co...
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Ter Stegen Ruled Out of Copa del Rey Final

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has been ruled out of the Copa del Rey final due to a knee problem.The Germany international missed the final three La Liga games of the season while undergoing treatment for an issue in his right knee.The club confirmed on Wednesday that Ter Stegen "still has discomfort" and is therefore unavailable for the match with Valencia at the Benito Villamarin on Saturday.It means Jasper Cillessen is likely to start, despite reports stating that he has agreed to leave the club to join Benfica in the coming transfer window.The deal is yet to be completed, however, with the Blaugrana demanding €25 million (£22m/$28m) for the Netherlands international.
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Varane Wants to Continue at Real Madrid

Raphael Varane confirmed that he will remain with Real Madrid next season as he will look to help the club recover from a season that was far below their usual standards.Real Madrid finished third in La Liga this season, as the club moved from Julen Lopetegui to Santiago Solari to, ultimately, Zinedine Zidane as manager.The club also saw a run of three consecutive Champions League titles snapped with a last-16 loss to Ajax.Varane has been linked with a move away from the club several times, with Manchester United linked to the French defender in the past.But the World Cup winner insists that he will not be leaving the Spanish capital this summer."I'm going to continue here next year, I'm sure we're going to relive strong emotions," he told Marca.
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Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos signs new four year deal

Toni Kroos has reached an agreement with Real Madrid over a deal that will see him remain at the Bernabeu till 2023, the club announced on Monday.Real Madrid have made an official statement to announce that they have reached an agreement with Toni Kroos to extend his stay with the club. The German international has signed a new four-year deal with Los Blancos that will see him remain at the Bernabeu till June 30, 2023.Kroos joined Real Madrid from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2014, having already achieved considerable success in his career. In fact, the German international had experienced success at both club and international levels, including winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup before the switch to the Bernabeu.At Real Madrid, Kroos has gone on to achieve further success whilst ...
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Barcelona 2- 2 Eibar: Ernesto Valverde want more from Barcelona in cup final

Ernesto Valverde hopes Barcelona's 2-2 draw at Eibar will serve as a wake-up call ahead of the Copa del Rey final.Lionel Messi scored a quick-fire double after Marc Cucurella's opener, but the champions were pegged back in the last game of their LaLiga campaign by Pablo De Blasis' equaliser.Barca head to Seville to face Valencia next Saturday as they look to win a record fifth straight Copa del Rey.And manager Valverde knows his side will have to improve if they are to complete another domestic double."All the matches serve (as tests), but Saturday's match will be different because the teams are different and because this was marked by the fact that Eibar didn't play for anything," Valverde said at his press conference, according to Marca."We tried to gauge the intensity of the game and we...
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Zinedine Zidane accepts responsibility for Real Madrid poor season

Zinedine Zidane has accepted his share of the blame for Real Madrid's disastrous season.Speaking after watching his side slip to a 2-0 home defeat by Real Betis in their final LaLiga fixture, Zidane, who returned to the Bernabeu to replace Santiago Solari in March, pulled no punches in his assessment of the campaign.He told a press conference: "What happened this year has to be accepted. I'm to blame – we've had 11 games and won just 5. That is what it is."When a season starts off badly and then you are not playing for a trophy, I think it is hard to play well if there is nothing to play for. Motivation is a strange thing, it is part of our reality."During the week, it always seems like we are going to have a good match but in the end, it just doesn't happen due to many circumstances."Now ...
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