Real Madrid reconsider Rodri move as Mendy nears return
Rodrygo told new Real Madrid signing Marc Cucurella, fresh from Spain’s World Cup win, ‘We are waiting for you at the biggest club in the world’ before his August arrival.
Former Real Madrid captain Misa Rodriguez has joined Arsenal on a free transfer after her contract expired, ending a spell in which she made a club-record 215 appearances.
Real Madrid are internally reconsidering a move for Rodri after his standout World Cup, with part of the board pushing for a deal and the midfielder open to returning to Spain.
Real Madrid still view a move for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise as unfeasible this summer, despite reports linking him with Jose Mourinho’s attack.
Real Madrid have reportedly joined the clubs interested in Ferran Torres, with Barcelona’s attacker available this summer as Los Blancos seek attacking reinforcements.
Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Jr sent birthday messages to Erling Haaland on Instagram as the Manchester City striker turned 26.
Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham won Sports Mole’s World Cup Midfielder of the Tournament readers’ award, finishing ahead of Spain winner Rodri and Aurelien Tchouameni.
Andriy Lunin missed Real Madrid training with a minor overload, but the goalkeeper is still expected to feature in Friday’s training match against Alcorcón.
Jude Bellingham returns to Real Madrid for a 1 August friendly with Fiorentina, before La Liga starts on 15 or 16 August against Real Sociedad. ESPN show league matches in the U.S.
Kylian Mbappé has been named the cover star for EA FC 27 after a prolific season with Real Madrid and a standout World Cup for France.
Thiago Pitarch returns determined to fight for a starting place under Jose Mourinho after his breakthrough season and Spain Under-19 Euros success.
Alexis Mac Allister’s father denied talks with Real Madrid and said the Liverpool midfielder will rest, then return to the Premier League, with two years left on his deal.
Real Madrid are considering loan moves for Franco Mastantuono and Raúl Asencio next season, with both needing regular minutes after limited roles last term.
Ferland Mendy has returned to running after May surgery and is now expected back between September and October, earlier than feared, amid tougher competition at left-back.
Federico Valverde returned for pre-season under Jose Mourinho on his 28th birthday and begins as Real Madrid’s first captain, calling the role ‘incredibly emotional’ and a ‘huge honour’.
Real Madrid target Alessandro Bastoni is ‘not thinking of moving’, his agent said, insisting the Inter defender ‘is in love with Inter’ despite transfer speculation.
