Transfer: Real Madrid to unveil Zidane’s fifth signing today

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Transfer: Real Madrid to unveil Zidane’s fifth signing today

 

Real Madrid will unveil their latest summer signing, Rodrygo Goes, on Tuesday after the 18-year-old’s loan deal at Santos was brought to an end, AS reports.

Madrid paid the Brazilian club 40 million euros for the under-20 international last summer and then loaned him back for a season as part of the deal.

Santos were keen to extend the arrangement, but the LaLiga giants want the attacker to join up with the squad as soon as possible, as Zinedine Zidane continues to overhaul his squad following the arrivals of Eden Hazard, Éder Militão, Ferland Mendy and Luka Jovic.

Rodrygo is set to be presented at the Bernabéu at 13:00 CEST on Tuesday after arriving in Madrid from São Paulo.

He will undergo the obligatory medical, before giving his first press conference as a Madrid player later in the day.

“It motivates me to go to Madrid. It’s one of the biggest clubs in the world.

“For the sheer size of them, it is scary, but it’s a good fear. It motivates me even more and it means I have to show why they have confidence in me to sign me,” Rodrygo said as he bade farewell to Santos.

 

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Transfer: Man Utd to offer Pogba £500,000-a-week deal to snub Real Madrid move

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Transfer: Man Utd to offer Pogba £500,000-a-week deal to snub Real Madrid move

 

Manchester United are willing to offer Paul Pogba a stunning £500,000-a-week contract, to stop him from moving to Real Madrid this summer, SportsMail reports.

Pogba admitted his intention to leave, after saying “it could be time for a new challenge” last weekend.

Real Madrid and Juventus have shown an interest in him, but United are determined to keep their record signing next season.

Senior officials at Old Trafford, are also set to address the issue by offering Pogba a pay rise, that will up his current £290,000-a-week pay to nearer the £500,000 being picked up by United’s top earner Alexis Sanchez.

Pogba has two years left on his deal, which United have the option to extend by 12 months.

Real Madrid are believed to have made an opening offer of £90m, but know that it will take considerably more than that to test United’s resolve.

 

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Chelsea: What Azpilicueta said after Hazard’s move to Real Madrid

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Chelsea: What Azpilicueta said after Hazard’s move to Real Madrid

 

Chelsea captain, Cesar Azpilicueta, has reacted to the departure of Eden Hazard from the club.

Real Madrid on Friday confirmed the signing of the Belgian National Team captain.

Hazard will be officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player on Thursday, June 13.

The winger scored 110 goals in 352 appearances for the Blues during his seven years at the club.

Azpilicueta took to his official Instagram page to post about Hazard’s move, wishing his former team-mate success at his new club, Real Madrid.

He wrote, “Sad to see you leaving my friend @hazardeden_10! Top player and top man! All the best in your new adventure!”

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Transfer: Real Madrid to raise £250m after Hazard arrival to avoid Champions League ban

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Transfer: Real Madrid to raise £250m after Hazard arrival to avoid Champions League ban

 

Real Madrid “must raise more than £250million in sales”, in order to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations (FFP) and avoid possible ban from the Champions League.

Los Blancos have already announced deals for both Luka Jovic, arriving for £62m from Frankfurt and Eden Hazard who is joining from Chelsea in a £130m move.

But according to AS, given the club want to add more high-profile additions this summer, manager Zinedine Zidane needs to shift a number of big earners out to balance the books.

Zidane is pushing for deals for both Paul Pogba and Christian Eriksen.

The Premier League pair would likely cost another £200m, so Real must raise money from sales.

Up to 13 players could be moved on, with Gareth Bale, Mateo Kovacic and James Rodriguez some of the players expected to go.

Martin Odegaard and Isco also face uncertain futures at the Bernabeu, particularly given Hazard, who plays in their preferred position, has arrived as a ‘Galactico’ this summer.

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Transfer: Ramon Calderon predicts Hazard’s future at Real Madrid

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Transfer: Ramon Calderon predicts Hazard’s future at Real Madrid

 

Former Real Madrid president, Ramon Calderon, has predicted the future of Eden Hazard at the Bernabeu.

According to him, the former Chelsea star can make a real difference for his new side.

“I think it is fantastic news for Real Madrid,” Calderon was quoted by Express Sports.

“The player is one of those that anyone would like to have on their team – good dribbling, excellent passing and he can play both flanks because he uses the two feet.

“He can play as a winger, attacking midfielder and also a false nine so it’s perfect.

“I think it has been a good opportunity to take advantage of the decision of the player to leave Chelsea.

“This is the real one, the other three [signings] I’m not quite sure but Eden Hazard is really that player that can make the difference in a team and I hope he would be able to play at the same level he has been in the Premier [League].”

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Eden Hazard’s jersey number at Real Madrid emerges

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Eden Hazard’s jersey number at Real Madrid emerges

 

The jersey number of Chelsea ace, Eden Hazard at Real Madrid has surfaced.

According to The Sun, Hazard will be wearing the famed No. 7 shirt at Real Madrid when his switch to Santiago Bernabeu is finally confirmed.

The Belgian captain will be wearing the No. 7 shirt which belonged to forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, before he left the club for Juventus last summer. The No. 7 shirt is currently under the ownership of Mariano Diaz.

Hazard is keen to join Real Madrid after he said “goodbye” to Chelsea fans, following their Europa League victory against Arsenal and is expected to put pen to paper with the La Liga giants within the next week.

It is believed that Real Madrid will pay up to £115million for the 28-year-old forward.

Speaking after Chelsea’s Europa League 4-1 win in Baku on Wednesday night, Hazard told reporters: “I’ve made my decision and I told Chelsea two weeks ago.

“I’m just waiting on both clubs to decide now.

“I think it’s a goodbye. I’ve done this for 7 years and now it’s time for a new challenge.”

Hazard is set to earn around £400,000-a-week at the Los Blancos, which tops the £300,000-a-week offer he had on the table from Chelsea.

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Why Hazard ‘deserves’ move to Real Madrid – Petit

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Why Hazard ‘deserves’ move to Real Madrid – Petit

 

Former Arsenal star, Emmanuel Petit, has revealed why Chelsea ace, Eden Hazard should make a move to Real Madrid.

Petit said that the Belgium international deserves a move to Santiago Bernabeu because for the last six years he has been marvellous for Chelsea.

According to him, the forward has been one of his best so far this season, even if he wasn’t named in the Premier League team of the year.

Hazard is expected to leave Stamford Bridge for Madrid this summer but Petit is insisting that his departure is going to leave the Blues struggling to cope without him.

“It would be a big, big loss for Chelsea if Eden Hazard left the club,” Petit told Paddy Power ahead of Chelsea’s Europa League final against Arsenal.

“For the last six years he has been marvellous for them – and this season has been one of his best so far, even if he wasn’t named in the Premier League team of the year.

“Chelsea have so many quality players, but none at Hazard’s level. He can do whatever he wants on the pitch and is capable of making decisions with the ball at his feet.

“Hazard going to Real Madrid would be a huge step for him – and he deserves it.

“But with the added complication of a transfer ban, if he goes then you look at Chelsea and wonder who is going to make the team alive on the pitch. Who is going to come up with the key dribbles, the key passes?

“Chelsea don’t have anyone else like Hazard. And because of the transfer ban, they don’t have the power to replace him. I don’t see how they can cope next year without him.”

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Laliga: Zidane disagrees with Real Madrid head over his son

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Laliga: Zidane disagrees with Real Madrid head over his son

 

Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has disagreed with the board over the role of his son, Luca, at the club, Marca reports.

Thibaut Courtois has established himself as their No.1, but Zidane has told back-up goalkeeper, Keylor Navas, he can leave the club this summer.

Zidane was told by club director, Jose Angel Sanchez and Juni Calafat, that they would have a first-choice goalkeeper and a young back-up next season.

The Frenchman has followed the club’s wishes, by informing Navas his future lies elsewhere, in a meeting at their training ground last week.

But he plans to go against the wishes of club bosses, by installing his own son, Luca, as his No.2 instead of youngster Andriy Lunin.

Lunin is who the board had in mind to be Courtois’s understudy, with reports Luca could leave the club on loan to gain more experience.

But his father believes he is up to the task.

Lunin has had an unsuccessful loan spell at Leganes and played just six matches having failed to establish himself as first choice.

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LaLiga: Jurgen Klopp To Replace Real Madrid Boss, Zidane

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LaLiga: Jurgen Klopp To Replace Real Madrid Boss, Zidane

Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, is attracting interest from Real Madrid.

According to The Sun, the club want him if they sack Zinedine Zidane at the end of this season.

Zidane is expected to remain at the club if he wins the Champions League, but the club’s poor league form has put his position under threat.

Klopp has become a target for the LaLiga giants, following his success with Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool in the European competition.

The Liverpool boss could still have a say in whether Madrid will retain the Champions League if both sides progress to the semi-finals.

Bayern Munich have also been linked with Klopp, but reports in Germany say Madrid hold the most interest.

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LaLiga: Real Madrid To Offer Isco, Two Other Players With Cash To Liverpool For Mo. Salah

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LaLiga: Real Madrid To Offer Isco, Two Other Players With Cash To Liverpool For Mo. Salah

Real Madrid are set to offer Liverpool three first-team stars and cash to land Mohamed Salah.

Salah has emerged as a top target for Real Madrid after a stunning debut season at Anfield.

Since signing for the Reds from Roma for just £37m, Salah has become top scorer in the Premier League with 28 goals.

The Egyptian’s form for Liverpool domestically and in the Champions League has attracted Real Madrid’s interest ahead of the summer transfer window.

Real Madrid are set to make big changes to their squad following a disappointing campaign in La Liga.

A source at the Santiago Bernabeu told Don Balon that Real president, Florentino Perez is willing to include Isco, Lucas Vazquez and Keylor Navas in an exchange deal for Salah.

It is said the value of the trio comes to around £130m.

Liverpool apparently value Salah at a staggering £175m.

Zinedine Zidane’s side would also make up the difference in cash, which comes to another £45m.

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LaLiga: Ronaldo Demands A Reshuffle Of Real Madrid Players, Names 7 Players To Replace

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LaLiga: Ronaldo Demands A Reshuffle Of Real Madrid Players, Names 7 Players To Replace

Real Madrid Superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly wants seven players out of the club this summer.

Ronaldo has met club president Florentino Perez, demanding that no less than seven players are shipped out of the Santiago Bernabeu.

Real Madrid are looking up for a huge squad overhaul this summer after a frustrating domestic campaign.

Bitter rivals Barcelona are running away with La Liga title as they currently sit 15 points clear of Real.

And the disappointment has prompted the Portugal captain to summon Perez for showdown talks to air out his feelings.

The first star to feel his wrath is £75m rated attacking-midfielder Isco.

A source at the club told Spanish newspaper, Diario Gol, that Ronaldo does not like Isco’s attitude on or off the field and wants him gone.

Manchester City are reportedly confident of landing Isco who scored a hat-trick in Spain’s 6-1 win over Argentina on Tuesday.

Ronaldo also told the club president that Mateo Kovacic and Marcos Llorente are not up the required standard and should be shown the door.

Ronaldo is adamant that Perez must look to enhance the Real squad with a number of Galactico signings after first trimming the fat.

But the most surprising demand made by the five time Ballon d’Or winner is that goalkeeper Keylor Navas is sold.

Although the pair have an excellent relationship, Ronaldo wants to see David de Gea, Marc Andre Ter Stegen or Thibaut Courtois between the posts.

The final three stars who look set to be moving on are youngsters Borja Mayoral, Jesus Vallejo and Achraf Hakimi.

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Ronaldo Reacts To Juventus Fans Applause To His Wonder Goal

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Ronaldo Reacts To Juventus Fans Applause To His Wonder Goal

Superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has thanked Juventus supporters for applauding his overhead goal in the LaLiga Champions’ 3-0 victory in the Champions League quarter final first leg in Turin on Tuesday.

Two-time reigning champions, Madrid put one foot in the semi-finals thanks to Ronaldo’s two goals and one assist to Marcelo.

Having opened the scoring inside three minutes, the Portugal captain was at it again with an unforgettable bicycle kick in the second half.

The FIFA world best player earned a standing ovation from Juventus fans.

Reacting to the fans’ gesture, Ronaldo told reporters, “I have to say thank you, Grazie, to all the supporters of Juventus. What they did for me was amazing.

“This has never happened in my career so far but I’m so happy.”

Ronaldo had earlier admitted that he did not expect to score his bicycle kick.

He became the first player in Champions League history to score in 10 successive appearances as he took his tally to 39 goals across all competitions for Madrid this season.

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Champions League: Juventus Vs Real Madrid: Match Details

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Champions League: Juventus Vs Real Madrid: Match Details

Massimo Allegri’s Juventus will on Tuesday night clash with Real Madrid at home in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter final match.

Allegri’s men will no doubt have revenge on their minds as they come up against the Los Blancos that defeated them in last year’s final.

It is a repeat of the 2017 final and the home side will be hoping for an improved display against Zinedine Zidane’s men at the Allianz Stadium as they attempt to seize the advantage ahead of the second leg on April 11.

When Juventus and Real Madrid met in Cardiff last June, the Spaniards inflicted a crushing defeat on the Italians to lift the Champions League trophy.

The game finished 4-1 as Cristiano and Co. wrote their names into the history books by becoming the first ever team to win back-to-back titles in the modern era.

Midfielder, Miralem Pjanic is serving a suspension and Federico Bernardeschi is definitely out with an injury, but Mario Mandzukic could feature.

Mehdi Benatia is suspended for the game, while Alex Sandro is a doubt as he recovers from injury, which means there will be some reshuffling in defence.

Meanwhile, Zinedine Zidane’s Real Madrid heads into the clash on form after defeating Las Palmas 3-0 in an away La Liga fixture at the weekend, thanks to Gareth Bale brace and Karim Benzema goal.

Zidane’s men are on the hunt for a third successive Champions League title and an away victory would set them up nicely for the tie’s decisive game at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Apart from defender, Nacho, who is the only real doubt, the Los Blancos has no injury worries ahead of the clash.

Juventus potential starting XI:

Buffon; De Sciglio, Chiellini, Barzagli, Lichtsteiner; Khedira, Matuidi, Marchisio, Dybala, Cuadrado, Higuain.

Real Madrid potential starting XI:

Navas; Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo; Casemiro, Modric, Kroos; Ronaldo, Benzema, Isco.

The kick off time for the match is 7:45pm

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Champions League: Zidane Speaks On Real Madrid Drawn With Juventus In Quarter Final, Says He Wish To Avoid Juventus

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Champions League: Zidane Speaks On Real Madrid Drawn With Juventus In Quarter Final, Says He Wish To Avoid Juventus

Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has said that he would have preferred to avoid Juventus in Friday’s Champions League draw because of his attachment to the Italian giant where he spent five happy years.

Real Madrid will lock horns with the Italians in April in what will look like a replay of last season’s Champions League final.

Zidane told reporters, “I spent five years over there and it was an important club in my career as a player, so obviously it always has an effect on me when we play Juve.

“I would have preferred to avoid Juventus for many reasons.

“But we drew Juve and now I have to concentrate on that and forget about everything that happened to me there as a player even if it’ll always be there in the back of my mind.

“They look as solid as they were last year.”

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Transfer: Neymar's Father Reacts To His Return To Barca, Real Madrid Rumours

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Transfer: Neymar's Father Reacts To His Return To Barca, Real Madrid Rumours

Neymar “has a future” at Paris Saint-Germain, the Brazil international’s father said on Tuesday, amid reports of an exit from the French club.

PSG chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi and sporting director Antero Henrique, visited Neymar this week in Brazil, as he continues to recover from surgery on a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot.

They both met with the player and his father, Neymar Sr, who also acts as his agent.

While they were there, Neymar Sr and Al-Khelaifi moved to silence rumours about a possible Real Madrid move or a return to Barca.

“Neymar already has a future at PSG,” Neymar Sr said at a press conference.

“Neymar already has a present at PSG.”

Al-Khelaifi added: “Neymar is happy, highly motivated and excited to come back as soon as possible. He is doing his best to come back as soon as possible – he is in good shape.”

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Laliga: Zidane Praises Neymar, Says He Will Do Well In Real Madrid

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Laliga: Zidane Praises Neymar, Says He Will Do Well In Real Madrid

 

Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has praised Neymar, saying he could fit into any team including the LaLiga giants.

Neymar, who joined Paris Saint-Germain last summer in a €222million transfer from Barcelona, has been linked to Madrid in recent months.

On Friday, Mundo Deportivo reported that he was seekinga return to Barcelona this summer.

“Neymar would fit in at every club because he is very good just as other players,” Zidane told a news conference on Friday.

“I’m not going to talk about a player that is not mine.

“They [PSG] paid €222m, that’s what it is. When I was bought [by Real Madrid] they paid €72m or something like that and I thought it was crazy. Ten years later it’s €222m… in 10 years time or even earlier than that, they might spend €400m.”

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Champions League: Real Madrid Will Win The Title, Ferdinand, Lampard, Gerrard Back The Spanish Club

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Champions League: Real Madrid Will Win The Title, Ferdinand, Lampard, Gerrard Back The Spanish Club

Ex-England players, Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard are all backing Real Madrid to win the Champions League this season.

Real Madrid won the title last year with a 4-1 victory over Juventus in Cardiff, Wales, and progressed to the quarter-finals on Tuesday after seeing off Paris Saint-Germain.

The Spanish giants’ domestic form has been ordinary this term, with Zinedine Zidane’s side slipping 15 points adrift of Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table.

But the team continue to impress in the Champions League and are destined to defend the Champions League trophy, according to three of the biggest pundits in the game, who were talking to BT Sport.

Speaking on BT Sports after Tottenham crashed out of the Competition to Juventus last night, Rio Ferdinand said, “Real Madrid, simply because of the experience and the Ronaldo factor,” when asked who they think would eventually win the competition.

Steven Gerrard, a former Liverpool player, said, “Liverpool have a chance but Real are rightly favourites.”

For former Chelsea star, Frank Lampard, “I have to agree but it is still very hard to predict.”

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Champions League: Liverpool, Real Madrid Sail Through To Quarter Final

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Champions League: Liverpool, Real Madrid Sail Through To Quarter Final

Real Madrid and Liverpool have emerged as the first two quarter-finalists in this season’s Champions League.

The holders defeated Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 on Tuesday night, to book their place in the last eight of the competition.

Cristiano Ronaldo opened scoring in the second half, before Javier Pastore’s header bounced off two Real defenders hitting Cavani to make it 1-1.

The winner came via Casemiro’s deflected effort, ensuring Zinedine Zidane’s men progressed on a 5-2 aggregate.

In the other game of the day, Liverpool drew 0-0 with FC Porto at Anfield.

The Reds won the first leg 5-0 in Portugal pinning them at 5-0 aggregate.

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Nigerian Hit Maker Davido Reveals His Intimate Relationship With Cristiano Ronaldo (Video)

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Nigerian Hit Maker Davido Reveals His Intimate Relationship With Cristiano Ronaldo (Video)

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Davido, the Nigerian award-winning music star, has revealed that Real Madrid world best player, Cristiano Ronaldo is his friend. 

Davido disclosed this during an interview with popular football website “Goal”. It would be recalled that Ronaldo had followed Davido on Instagram some months ago, causing quite some buzz among his fans.

In the interview, Davido also said “Even back home in Nigeria,during free time on saturday morning i’m on the pitch i play number 7

“Ronaldo is my friend but i haven’t met him, he is busy and i’m busy.

“I’ll do a video with him but not a music video ..would try to capture a video where our worlds will meet.

“I met with Chelsea players too, Victor Moses introduced me to them.

On Nigeria winning 2018 world cup, Davido said “I’m behind Nigeria all the way, Super Eagles have good players but are in a tough group.”

Watch the video of Davido below:

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