Real Madrid election talk, Mbappé status and Vinícius renewal stance
After Valverde and Tchouameni’s bust-up and fines, Manchester United monitor Valverde. The vice-captain, contracted to 2029, has 9 goals and 13 assists, making any Real Madrid sale costly.
Basketball: Tavares suffers an MCL tear and is out for the season, Len has a plantar fascia injury and misses the Final Four, leaving Garuba to step up for Real Madrid.
CAS upholds UEFA fine against Real Madrid over fans’ anti-gay chant at Pep Guardiola during the Manchester City Champions League tie.
Perez admits he likes Lamine Yamal but laughs off signing talk, saying the relationship with Barcelona is completely broken, dimming any Real Madrid move.
Arbeloa says Mbappe has trained and could get minutes vs Real Oviedo, backing his commitment after injury and recent criticism. The forward has 41 goals this season.
Perez tells El Chiringuito that Kylian Mbappe is Real Madrid’s best player, citing his Golden Boot and 41 goals, while noting there are things to improve after recent criticism and a trophyless season.
Real Madrid admire PSG’s Vitinha as a Kroos-like midfield target with potential Mourinho synergy, but view a transfer as near impossible due to his status and contract to 2029.
Report says UEFA cannot sanction Barcelona over the Negreira case due to the statute of limitations, despite Real Madrid’s push and references to Article 4.
Perez praises Mourinho for raising Real Madrid’s competitiveness but denies appointing coaches and says he has not spoken to him. He also cites fatigue around the 2025 Club World Cup and a brief Xabi Alonso stint.
Entrepreneur Enrique Riquelme considers running in Real Madrid’s early elections, says he meets requirements and will decide soon, while expressing respect for Perez.
Arsenal and Chelsea track Como’s Jacobo Ramon, but Real Madrid hold buy-back and a 50% sell-on after selling him in 2025, giving Madrid control over any move.
Perez hails Mbappe as Real Madrid’s best and says he has not discussed matters with him. On Vinicius, he stresses there is no rush to renew and that talks are for the sporting directorate.
Florentino Perez says Real Madrid will always sign the best, refusing to rule out Erling Haaland. He cites past galácticos and adds signings are the sporting director’s job.
Report claims Dusan Vlahovic was offered to either Real Madrid or Barcelona amid Juventus contract impasse. With Mbappe leading Real Madrid’s attack, Barcelona could be the likelier destination.
