Enrique Riquelme faces a race against time to secure a €187m bank guarantee after major Spanish banks reportedly rejected his application, amid allegations that incumbent Florentino Perez pressured financial institutions to block his rival’s candidacy.
Real Madrid have confirmed that defender David Alaba will leave the club this summer when his contract expires. The 33-year-old Austrian won 11 major trophies during his five-year spell at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Real Madrid have entered the race to sign Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni, competing with Barcelona for the €70 million-rated centre-back as new manager José Mourinho plans a defensive rebuild.
Real Madrid are monitoring Manchester City midfielder Rodri Hernández as uncertainty grows at the Etihad Stadium following Pep Guardiola’s departure. The Spain international has stalled on a new contract, opening the door for a potential summer move to the Bernabéu.
Alvaro Arbeloa has confirmed he will leave his role as Real Madrid head coach at the end of the season, with Jose Mourinho poised to make a dramatic return to the Spanish giants.
Real Madrid have opened discussions to sign Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic on a free transfer this summer, joining AC Milan, Barcelona and Bayern Munich in the chase for the Serbian forward.
Como manager Cesc Fabregas has strongly rejected Inter Milan’s interest in Nico Paz, insisting the Argentine midfielder will either stay at the Serie A club or return to Real Madrid next season.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta claims Real Madrid are using the Negreira case to distract from their two-year trophy drought, calling their complaints “falsehoods” and a “smokescreen.”
Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé has urged France to adopt a collective mentality for the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing that the team must defend together to challenge for the trophy.