Barcelona made the first approach in May, when reports indicated that negotiations had begun over a possible deal for Alvarez. However, continuing a familiar trend, Atletico firmly stated that they had no intention of allowing Alvarez to join Barcelona. That month, the Madrid club published several sharp social media posts ridiculing Barcelona’s pursuit of the […]
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Arsenal are taking a practical view of their prospects of recruiting Alvarez before next week’s transfer window closes. They are interested in him and actively exploring a deal, but completing the move remains far from certain. Manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta recognise that the transfer will be difficult, particularly because the former […]
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Mourinho believes opposing players deliberately provoke his star winger from the opening whistle, describing it as a tactic the Brazilian encounters in nearly every match. “It is difficult for him, and he must learn to manage his emotions extremely well,” he said. Following the winger’s yellow card in Mourinho’s first competitive game since returning to […]
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José Mourinho has revealed that Real Madrid submitted an offer for Rodri and that he personally discussed a possible move with the midfielder. However, he said the Spain World Cup winner’s hesitation left him uncertain about completing the signing. Mourinho made the comments on the day Rodri was officially unveiled by Barcelona following his €75m […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo believes the current season will probably be the final chapter of his remarkable playing career. The 41-year-old married his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, on Tuesday and is now considering a future focused more closely on his family. Ronaldo has collected five Ballon d’Or awards and five Champions League trophies, while also winning domestic titles […]
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Cristian Romero has admitted that he “made mistakes” during his five-year spell at Tottenham Hotspur. The 28-year-old Argentina defender is close to joining Atletico Madrid after the Spanish club reached a £34.2m agreement with Spurs. Romero made his final Tottenham appearance against Sunderland in April, leaving the pitch in tears after suffering a knee injury […]
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Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement worth £34.2m (40m euros) to bring Cristian Romero in from Tottenham. The 28-year-old is poised to become Atletico’s fourth arrival of the summer, with Spurs also securing a 15 per cent share of any future transfer fee. Romero, an Argentina international, recently attracted attention from Premier League champions Arsenal, […]
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Vinícius Júnior has put an end to speculation about his future by signing a new six-year deal with Real Madrid. Arsenal had shown strong interest in the Brazilian international, whose previous contract at the Bernabéu had entered its final 12 months. Real’s failure to secure a trophy during a turbulent 2025-26 season, combined with early […]
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Negotiations had stalled before Real submitted an improved proposal on Wednesday, and Vinicius is believed to have welcomed the revised conditions. The winger moved to Real from Brazilian club Flamengo in 2018 and agreed to his previous contract renewal three years ago. Real had spent the past 18 months discussing another agreement with his representatives. […]
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Barcelona have intensified their efforts to beat Real Madrid to the signing of Manchester City midfielder Rodri. City still hope the World Cup-winning Spain captain will agree to a new contract after moving into the final year of his current deal. However, the club are reportedly prepared to let him leave for around £60m. Real […]
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