Real Madrid moves: Mourinho stance, Cucurella in, Paz decision
Jose Mourinho rules out a clear-out, saying he wants Real Madrid’s current stars. He jokes he wants Madrid’s World Cup players to ‘lose and go on vacation’ to return early for pre-season.
Academy centre-back Raul Asencio is training ‘like a beast’ to impress Mourinho and resist a move. Despite Konate, Rudiger, Militao and Huijsen ahead of him, he aims to earn a first-team spot.
Arda Guler accepts Turkey’s World Cup criticism, saying ‘the criticism is justified’. He scored vs USA but exited in the groups. He joins Mourinho’s pre-season amid increased midfield competition.
Report links Manchester United with Trent Alexander-Arnold after a difficult first Real Madrid season, a move that would impact a direct rival rather than Madrid’s squad planning.
Real Madrid will keep Endrick at the Bernabeu, with club and player aligned to skip another loan. Mourinho plans to use his pace and power, though he faces competition from Brahim Diaz and others.
Rodrygo reflects on the World Cup routine, the demands and discipline required, and his current experience while rehabbing his knee in the US during the tournament.
Arsenal trigger a permanent deal for Piero Hincapie and signal he is ‘here to stay’, cooling Real Madrid interest. The £34.5m signing is set for a key role, limiting Madrid’s defensive options.
Real Madrid activate €9m buyback for Nico Paz, then offer Como a €60m option until Monday. If not exercised, Paz returns to Madrid and will be available on the market for more than €60m.
With Alvaro Arbeloa set for Fulham, he targets Real Madrid Castilla talents Cesar Palacios, Manuel Angel, Thiago Pitarch and Jorge Cestero to join him, prioritising youth development.
Jude Bellingham praises Real Madrid’s summer business, hailing arrivals Konaté, Dumfries, Bernardo Silva and Cucurella as ‘great’ signings he is keen to work with after the World Cup.
Pedri congratulates Marc Cucurella on joining Real Madrid, calling him ‘a top player’. Mourinho plans him for left-back with competition from Alvaro Carreras.
