Midfielder’s indiscipline fuels speculation over summer exit Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is showing zero tolerance for indiscipline. On Sunday (10), Spanish midfielder Dani Ceballos was fined after arriving late for training at Ciudad Deportiva, according to Defensa Central. Players were expected to report at 9:30 a.m. (Madrid time), but Ceballos showed up eight minutes […]
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19-year-old Dutch star emerges as Xabi Alonso’s top target for midfield rebuild Real Madrid is accelerating talks to sign Kees Smit, the 19-year-old AZ Alkmaar midfielder tipped to inherit Luka Modric’s role at the Santiago Bernabéu. Club insiders reveal that manager Xabi Alonso has made the Dutchman his preferred choice over other shortlisted names such […]
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French midfielder’s injury forces Xabi Alonso to weigh tactical adjustments ahead of La Liga opener Real Madrid could be without Eduardo Camavinga for their La Liga opener against Osasuna, with the French international still recovering from an ankle injury. His potential absence presents new coach Xabi Alonso with an early tactical puzzle, as Camavinga’s versatility […]
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Dean Huijsen set to keep his place, while the Brazilian defender targets a comeback to the starting XI Real Madrid could have an unexpected defensive shake-up as Éder Militão returns to full fitness. According to journalist Álvaro Esteban, the Brazilian centre-back will compete directly with Antonio Rüdiger for a spot in Xabi Alonso’s starting lineup. […]
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Spanish-Moroccan midfielder stands out at “La Fábrica” and earns call-up to train with the senior squad Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has turned his attention to the club’s academy, offering 18-year-old Thiago Pitarch his first opportunity to train with the first team. The move highlights the growing prominence of “La Fábrica,” the nickname for the […]
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Dani Ceballos is set to leave Real Madrid this summer, but the Spanish midfielder has made it clear he will not be taking his career to Saudi Arabia. Instead, the 28-year-old is pushing for a return to Real Betis, the club where he came through the youth ranks and made his professional debut. According to […]
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Barcelona are set to give Andreas Christensen another chance by extending his contract for an additional year, despite the Danish defender enduring a season plagued by injuries and inconsistent performances. According to Sport, the Catalan club had initially placed Christensen on the transfer list, with his departure considered almost certain. However, president Joan Laporta and […]
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Saudi Arabian clubs have set their sights on David Alaba and Dani Ceballos, two players from Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid squad, according to Marca. The approach comes amid an aggressive transfer campaign from the Middle East, with big-name targets across European football. Alaba Out of Plans, Ceballos Considered a Market Opportunity Sources in Spain suggest […]
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Real Madrid defender Éder Militão has turned down multiple lucrative approaches from clubs in Qatar and Saudi Arabia, choosing instead to remain at the Santiago Bernabéu and fight for his place in Xabi Alonso’s starting XI. The decision comes just months after the Brazilian centre-back completed his recovery from a serious knee injury that kept […]
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Real Madrid could sanction a surprise loan move for Brazilian forward Rodrygo to Arsenal, with talks centring on a season-long deal and a potential €90 million purchase clause, according to reports from Defensa Central. Arsenal Push for Loan, Not Permanent Transfer The Gunners are prioritising a high-impact winger before the transfer window closes, but prefer […]
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