Real Madrid weigh Mourinho move as Pérez election looms
Florentino Pérez faces RFEF action after calling referees ‘fraud’, with possible 1 month-2 year suspension or stadium ban, though a €3,000 fine for questioning officials’ integrity is likelier.
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With Mourinho favoured to take over at Real Madrid, The Athletic say he has asked for defensive reinforcements amid expected departures of Dani Carvajal and David Alaba.
Sevilla coach Luis Garcia Plaza warns Madrid remain elite despite inconsistency, citing the Espanyol win and players who can ‘win a match on their own’, expecting ‘the best Madrid’ in their clash.
The Athletic say sources close to Vinícius Jr indicate Mourinho’s potential return would ‘not be seen as a problem’, easing a reunion as talks progress to replace Álvaro Arbeloa.
AS report Real Madrid are open to offers for Eduardo Camavinga despite his deal to 2029, with PSG monitoring. The 23-year-old endured injuries, limited minutes and a costly red card vs Bayern.
Jose Mourinho is set to replace Álvaro Arbeloa at Real Madrid, having spoken with Mbappé, Vinícius Jr and Courtois and outlined signings. Announcement awaits Florentino Pérez’s election process.
Madrid and Barcelona are tracking Chelsea’s 17-year-old winger Ibrahim Rabbaj, dubbed the ‘Moroccan Messi’. Contracted to 2028, any move is unlikely before he turns 18, with Chelsea keen to keep him.
L’Equipe claim Madrid insiders doubt Mbappé-Vinícius coexistence and some push a sale, citing dressing-room friction. Pérez sees both as untouchable and plans no exit this summer.
Entrepreneur Enrique Riquelme is advised not to run against Florentino Pérez in Real Madrid’s election, fearing defeat given Pérez’s legacy. Madrid aim to resolve leadership quickly.
Dani Carvajal, 34, will leave when his deal expires on 30 June. The captain’s role has waned after injuries and Trent Alexander-Arnold’s arrival. He departs with 26 trophies and 440+ games.
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka says the best atmospheres he has played in were PSG and Real Madrid away, highlighting the Bernabéu and Parc des Princes from last season’s Champions League ties.
Federico Valverde resumes low-intensity work after a traumatic brain injury from an incident with Aurélien Tchouaméni. Medical protocol continues, Bilbao squad return depends on clearance.
After Mbappé said Arbeloa called him the 4th striker, the Real Madrid coach denied it, saying the forward had been unfit to start after missing the bench four days earlier.
