Real Madrid staff change, Tchouameni watched
Dusan Vlahovic has been offered to Real Madrid as he eyes La Liga, but a No 9 is not a priority with Kylian Mbappe and Endrick in place. Juventus want a decision by 30 June, with Atletico and Barcelona also alerted.
Adidas and FARM Rio will launch a Real Madrid special-edition collection in October 2026, featuring a likely women’s-focused pre-match jersey plus lifestyle items with tropical styling.
La Fabrica sales near €548.5m after Victor Munoz to Liverpool and Nico Paz to Como, with Florentino Perez targeting €600m. Possible exits for Gonzalo Garcia, Fran Garcia and Raul Asencio, at mooted fees, could help push the total beyond that mark.
Madrid are tracking Morocco’s Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18, after his World Cup breakout, but face interest from PSG, Barcelona and Premier League clubs. Lille value him at about €80m and hold a contract to 2029.
Thibaut Courtois became Belgium’s most-capped World Cup player with 18 appearances after a 5-1 win over New Zealand, as Kevin De Bruyne, Leandro Trossard and Romelu Lukaku scored.
Uruguay lost 1-0 to Spain and Marcelo Bielsa said he replaced Federico Valverde early in the second half as he wanted more presence in attack.
Militao, out after hamstring surgery following ACL recoveries, has welcomed Madrid’s new defensive signings and says Mourinho is one of the best. A target return is around October, with a gradual reintroduction planned.
Manchester United and others are monitoring Aurelien Tchouameni as Madrid chase a new midfielder. With Dani Ceballos gone, further exits are possible. Tchouameni is contracted to 2028, so any bid must be substantial.
Rodrygo shared a now together photo with incoming Bernardo Silva in Miami. The Brazilian is recovering from an ACL injury, while Bernardo brings control and link play that could suit Madrid’s attack.
Manuel Arroyo, first-team doctor hired in 2025 to tackle injury woes, has resigned as Jose Mourinho reshapes staff after a 50-plus injury 2024-25. Madrid will seek a replacement to improve fitness.
Castilla keeper Fran Gonzalez, under contract to 2030, is set for a La Liga move, with Sevilla, Espanyol, Celta Vigo and Racing Santander interested. Madrid weigh a loan or partial sale with buyback.
