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      Inside luxury enclave where Mason Greenwood could live in eight-bedroom mansion in Spain’s ‘Beverly Hills’

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      MASON Greenwood could be set to move into a sprawling mansion in an exclusive neighbourhood that was once home to superstars like David Beckham and Zinedine Zidane. On Friday the striker sealed a season-long loan deal to LaLiga side Getafe in an attempt to kick start his career.
      Mason Greenwood signs for Getafe CF Mason Greenwood to Getafe, deal now sealed and signedCredit: @GetafeCFen / Twitter
      The exclusive neighbourhood of LaFinca is just a 20-minute drive from Getafe
      The entrance to the gated communityCredit: PROMORA
      Manchester United will contribute around £8,000 per month toward the villaCredit: PROMORA/YOUTUBE
      Big stars such as Beckham and Zidane used to live in the area
      Manchester United confirmed last month Greenwood would not play for the club again after a six-month internal investigation into rape and assault charges that were dropped.
      The Sun exclusively revealed that Man United had put together a care package worth £8,000 per month which will pay for villa near his new club’s training ground.

      Now The Sun can reveal that Greenwood could be set to move into an exclusive enclave on the outskirts of Madrid that was once home to superstars such as Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, Zidane and Gareth Bale.
      Fernando Torres and Sergio Ramos are among the current residents in LaFinca, where properties sell for around €15million and can cost up to €20,000 per month to rent.
      It is known as one of the most exclusive neighbourhoods in Spain, offering top notch security and most importantly, privacy.
      The enclave is described as Spain’s ‘Beverly Hills’ and is home to some of the country’s wealthiest people with sprawling mansions, luxury golf courses and shopping malls.
      A private security firm has agents patrolling its tree-lined streets, while guards are stationed at the entrance 24/7.
      It has three perimeter fences to keep out unwelcome visitors and any potential burglars, while scores of security cameras have every corner covered.
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      It is deemed so safe that many of the homeowners reportedly don’t even bother installing an alarm system in the upmarket area of Pozuelo de Alarcon.
      Bale paid around £10,000-per-month in rent to stay in the Pozuelo de Alarcón part of La Finca, in an amazing 1,500 square metre property that is built on two-storeys.
      It boasts four bedrooms, an indoor pool, gym, two utility rooms, several terraces and porches, as well as a six-car garage.
      Former Man United ace Ronaldo bought a home there for around €5million in 2010 before carrying out extensive renovation works.
      It now counts seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fully-equipped gym, garage and more.
      The home was last year shown on the Netflix reality show ‘Soy Georgina’, which followed the daily life of his partner Georgina Rodriguez.
      LaFinca is one of two luxury neighbourhoods that Greenwood would likely move to, the other being La Moraleja, just a further 20 minutes’ drive north-east.
      They have endured a fierce rivalry when it comes to footballers in recent years.
      A spokeswoman from estate agency Promora, which sells properties in both areas, told the Sun: “I cannot say where Greenwood will be living but it will most likely be between La Finca or La Morajela.
      “Either are like a footballer’s paradise because they are very green areas with wide avenues and with great 24-hour security.
      “They have everything they need with their own shops, supermarkets and cinemas etc, meaning they don’t ever have to leave.
      In 2016, French player Raphael Varane had his home in La Moraleja raided.
      The spokesman added: “It really depends on their lifestyle. If they have children for example, La Moraleja can be a preferred option because there are many top quality international colleges nearby.”
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      One mansion in the Moraleja neighbourhood of Alcobendas even has a nuclear bunker.
      The H-shaped estate, which David Beckham visited during his stint at Real Madrid, has an 80 square metre bunker that is ‘totally sealed’ off, complete with a bedroom, bathroom, food supplies and a radio communication system, according to director of Promora Gonzalo Lopez-van Dam.
      While La Moraleja has a private security firm, some of its streets are still accessible to the public, increasing the risk of being photographed or robbed.
      Nevertheless, it still attracts huge stars, including Real Madrid’s Luka Modric, who lives in a €12million villa with his wife and three children.
      It now appears that Greenwood is determined to seize the chance to turn his career around in Spain.
      A source said: “He’s going on loan but remains a United player.“It means the club has an ongoing duty of care to him and they’ve pledged to help him make a success of his move to Spain.
      “The villa is big enough for friends and family to visit. They will get the opportunity to travel to see him as much as they can.
      “It’s important he has a solid support network around him. The last thing they want is Mason isolated.”
      It is understood United will pay more than half of his £75,000-a-week wages while he is in Spain.
      Another source said Greenwood is raring to go. They added: “He’s happy he’s got himself a club in LaLiga and can finally begin to put the last two years behind him.
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      “He wants to concentrate on football and becoming the best version of himself — on and off the field. He’s looking forward to playing against Barcelona and Real Madrid.
      “He’s going to show everyone that he’s changed and that he’s matured. He knows it’ll be a long road but it starts here.”
      A view of the renowned Pozuelo de AlarconCredit: Wikipedia
      A communal garden in the gated suburb popular with footballers
      La Moraleja is another exclusive enclave in the areaCredit: supplied
      Private security guards patrol the streetsCredit: Handout More

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      Iconic stadium unrecognisable as it opens it doors for first game since incredible £1BILLION renovation works

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      THE Santiago Bernabeu has finally re-opened its doors after a near £1BILLION renovation.LaLiga big boys Real Madrid began renovating their iconic home back in 2019 with the aim of bringing it up to the standard of its modern rivals.
      Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu is finally open after its stunning refurbCredit: TWITTER@REALMADRID
      The Bernabeu looks stunning from the insideCredit: AFP
      The stadium’s facelift has made it even more luxuriousCredit: AFP
      The Bernabeu features a stunning new hospitality terraceCredit: TWITTER@REALMADRID
      The piste de resistance of the new and improved Bernabeu is undoubtedly its stunning and fully retractable roof.
      A brand-spanking new terrace – which provides fans a stunning view of the pitch and incredible hospitality – has also been installed in the historic ground.
      Real spared no expense with the upgrade, which also included a new pitch.
      The Spanish giants shared footage of the stunning renovation with the world on social media before their clash with Getafe on Saturday.
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      The clips give an inside and outside birdseye view of the stadium and its stunning new terrace.
      The Bernabeu’s renovations were due to have been completed LAST YEAR but went past their initial completion date.
      Real opened the doors of their new-and-improved ground for their first home game of the season – a Madrid derby against Getafe.
      Manager Carlo Ancelotti said: “It’s a spectacular atmosphere, there’s something new.
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      The stadium now has a retractable roofCredit: Twitter @realmadriden
      It was fully opened for the first time on SaturdayCredit: Twitter @realmadriden
      “I think the fans pushed a lot today, it’s a much more enclosed atmosphere.
      “You can feel that the fans pushed — it’s going to be a very important help and it was today.”
      Real ran out 2-1 winners thanks to a stoppage-time winner from England midfielder Jude Bellingham.
      Bellingham has made an incredible start to life in Madrid, scoring five goals and picking up one assist in four matches.
      Ancelotti said of the 20-year-old: “I’m not surprised by Bellingham’s quality. What surprises me is that he has scored so many goals in the first few games.
      “It’s quite surprising for everybody and for him. He’s a professional and he’s very serious.
      “The professionalism of the squad is at a high level and he has the example there.
      “He’s adapted very well and has gone on holiday with the rest of the young players. I think it’s all good.
      “He can get to 15 goals because he did it with Dortmund.
      “He excels without the ball and doesn’t give it away.
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      “He often gets into the box and breaks lines.
      “He’s in almost constant attacking movement and that’s why he has scored all those goals.”
      The Bernabeu opened its doors to fans on SaturdayCredit: GETTY
      Jude Bellingham bagged the winner in Real’s 2-1 win over Getafa on SaturdayCredit: REX More

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      Jude Bellingham scores 95th minute winner to match Ronaldo record and sink Mason Greenwood’s new team on home Real debut

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM’S 95th-minute winner on his home Real Madrid debut equalled an incredible Cristiano Ronaldo record and sunk Mason Greenwood’s new club.Fans glimpsed the new Bernabeu for the first time as the England midfielder matched Ron’s feat of scoring in his opening four Real games.

      Jude Bellingham celebrates his record-equalling, last-gasp Real winnerCredit: Getty
      Bellingham was as composed as ever to see off Getafe with his fifth goal in four LaLiga matches for 100% leaders Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Bellingham clinched a 2-1 comeback win over Getafe as Carlo Ancelotti’s men made it four straight victories as the only 100% LaLiga team.
      Manchester United striker Greenwood was not in Getafe’s match-day squad following yesterday’s 11th-hour loan move for the season.
      But he must have been impressed when Borja Mayoral punished a mistake from Fran Garcia with a shock 11th-minute opener for the visitors.
      Spain striker Joselu conjured a close-ranger equaliser soon after the break as Real ramped up the pressure.
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      And although it came late, Bellingham’s clincher was no great surprise, such was the home side’s dominance of possession.
      The £115million summer buy from Borussia Dortmund nipped in for the decider after David Sorias could only parry Nacho’s shot.
      It means Bellingham, 20 is LaLiga’s five-goal top scorer – after emulating Ronaldo’s four-game scoring start.
      Portugal legend Ron, 38, amassed 450 goals and 120 assists in 438 matches for the Spanish giants from 2009-2018.
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      The ex-Old Trafford and Juventus attacker won the first of his five Ballon d’Ors aged 23.
      Ronaldo is now at Al-Nassr and seven-time world player-of-the-year Lionel Messi, 36, has switched to David Beckham’s MLS side Inter Miami.
      So who would bet against Bellingham winning football’s top individual gong by the time his Real contract runs out in 2029?
      In contrast, Greenwood must wait for his Getafe debut after Real’s city rivals gave the 21-year-old the chance to revive his career.
      Cristiano Ronaldo made a sensational impact on his Real arrival on 2009, just as Bellingham has done nowCredit: Getty More

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      Eden Hazard ‘set to retire’ aged just 32 after Real Madrid injury hell with Chelsea legend snubbing Saudi transfer deals

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      EDEN HAZARD is expected to retire aged just 32 amid claims he has snubbed various offers from Saudi clubs.The Chelsea legend is a free agent after four injury-hit years at Real Madrid.
      Eden Hazard dreamed of joining Real but his career went downhill once he didCredit: Getty
      Hazard was a hero at Chelsea before leaving for the BernabeuCredit: Getty
      The 126-cap Belgian has reportedly interested Vancouver Whitecaps, Nice, Marseille and old club Lille.
      But Get Football News France say Hazard intends to quit playing – with an announcement imminent.
      He never reproduced the exhilarating form of his seven golden years with Chelsea after joining Real for £115million in 2019.
      Apart from his woe with injuries, there were even mutterings at times about his fitness and conditioning.
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      Hazard quit international football following Belgium’s dismal World Cup exit last December.
      And having been without a club since his Real contract expired in June, he’s believed to have decided he’d rather bow out than drift on.
      He could have taken twice the money in Saudi Arabia but been half the player he once was, judging by his decline since departing Chelsea.
      In fact, Hazard played just six LaLiga games for Real last season.
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      That meant, in total, his dream move to the Bernabeu amounted to just seven goals in 76 appearances.
      In contrast, Hazard’s stats at Chelsea back up his status as one of the club’s all-time greats.
      He amassed 352 appearances, 110 goals and 92 assists for the Blues, also making him one of the Premier League’s finest-ever players. More

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      Real Madrid ready to HIJACK Saudi Arabian club in shock transfer for Man City star after losing key man to injury

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      REAL MADRID could hijack Aymeric Laporte’s move to Saudi Arabia.Al-Nassr agreed a fee with Manchester City for the Spain defender, 29.
      Real Madrid could hijack Aymeric Laporte’s move to Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      But Laporte is weighing up whether he fancies the Middle East despite all the riches on offer.
      He is also waiting to see if Madrid show any interest after losing their  Brazil star Eder Militao to a torn ACL.
      Laporte lost his place in Pep Guardiola’s team following the arrival of Swiss international Manuel Akanji last August.
      The Spain international was limited to just 12 Premier League appearances.
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      Now City have paid £77million to sign Croatia star Josko Gvardiol, pushing Laporte even further down the pecking order.
      Joining Al-Nassr would see Laporte link up with Cristiano Ronaldo and former Liverpool striker Sadio Mane.
      While the Saudi giants are also reported to be interested in signing Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson.
      The Brazilian is understood to be tempted by the move with Al-Nassr likely to offer Alisson huge wages.
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      Laporte would be the third member of the Treble winning squad to leave this summer following the departures of Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez. 
      He has two years remaining on his contract so this is perhaps the last summer City will be able to cash in on the defender for a big sum.
      He was also spotted taking photos of the Etihad after City’s last home game at the end of last season, hinting he could be on the way out of the club.
      Aymeric Laporte is linked with a move away from Manchester CityCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea CONFIRM Kepa has joined Real Madrid in season-long loan transfer as fans say he’s latest star to ‘upgrade’

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      CHELSEA star Kepa Arrizabalaga has completed a loan move to Real Madrid.The goalkeeper will play for Los Blancos for the remainder of the season to cover the injury to Thibaut Courtois, who could miss the whole campaign after rupturing his ACL.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga has joined Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Real Madrid have announced Kepa’s signing
      He joins the long list of Chelsea players to have left the club this summer, which includes Mason Mount, Kai Havertz and N’Golo Kante.
      And some fans think Kepa is the latest Blue to upgrade by changing clubs.
      One supporter reacted to the news saying: “Mount upgraded, Havertz, upgraded, Loftus-Cheek upgraded, Kepa upgraded.
      “All went to bigger clubs but I’m supposed to believe they were the problem 😭😭”
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      Another fan simply added: “He is upgrading.”
      A third said: “He chose the better club.”

      Another commented: “He really went up a notch.”
      Kepa signed for Chelsea in 2018 for £71.5million – a world record fee for a goalkeeper.
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      He has made 163 appearances for the Blues but spent large spells out of the team after losing form.
      Edouard Mendy was brought in to replace the Spaniard in 2020 but Kepa won his place back under Graham Potter last season.
      But the capture of Robert Sanchez from Brighton meant an exit was always a possibility for Kepa this summer. More

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      Kepa’s Real Madrid transfer announced by Bayern Munich CEO after club expected star to be in Harry Kane press conference

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      BAYERN MUNICH CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has confirmed Kepa Arrizabalaga’s loan move to Real Madrid.The Chelsea shot-stopper, 28, was linked with a move to Bayern as he prepared to leave Stamford Bridge.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga is set to join Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen revealed they had planned to announce Kepa with Harry KaneCredit: AP
      And the German champions had hoped to unveil the Spanish keeper alongside striker Harry Kane when he faced the press on Sunday.
      But Dreesen confirmed at the former Spurs man’s press conference that Kepa had chosen Real Madrid.
      He said: “We were close to this deal and we actually wanted to present Kepa today. But he chose to join Real Madrid.
      “He’s Spanish and so Kepa wanted to accept Real proposal.”
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      Kepa, who remains the world’s most expensive keeper, arrived at Chelsea for a whopping £71.6million in 2018.
      But ever since Edouard Mendy arrived two years later, the former Athletic Bilbao man was made to sit on the bench.
      The star, who infamously REFUSED to be subbed off in the 2019 Carabao Cup Final, regained his place last term.
      Yet despite Mendy already quitting Chelsea for Saudi Arabia, he has been deemed surplus to requirements by new boss Mauricio Pochettino.
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      Robert Sanchez joined the Blues in a £25m deal from Brighton on a seven-year deal.
      And his arrival has paved the way for Kepa to depart.
      Real Madrid wanted him on a loan-to-buy option after their No1 Thibaut Courtois sustained an ACL injury that ruled him out for the majority of the campaign.
      Bayern also submitted a one-year loan proposal due to Manuel Neuer nursing an injury he picked up in a skiing accident last season.
      However, Kepa had his heart set on going to the Bernabeu and informed the German giants of his decision this week. More

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      Chelsea ‘want Kasper Schmeichel in shock transfer’ to replace Real Madrid-bound Kepa

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      CHELSEA are reportedly set to make a move for ex-Leicester keeper Kasper Schmeichel if they lose Kepa.The Blues have been rocked after Real Madrid shortlisted Kepa as the man to replace injured Thibaut Courtois.
      Kasper Schmeichel left Leicester for Nice – but things haven’t planned out too wellCredit: Reuters
      Courtois ruptured his ACL in training and left the pitches in tears – he is expected to be out for the season.
      Now, according to The Guardian, Schmeichel is being lined up to replace Kepa if he leaves.
      The Blues flogged Edouard Mendy to the Saudi Pro League, and although paid £25m to Brighton for Robert Sanchez, he appears to be the back-up option.
      There is also believed to be interest in the Danish international from other Premier League clubs.
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      It was reported earlier this year that Schmeichel, 36, would be allowed to leave Nice.
      He joined the French side at the end of the 2021/22 season after an 11-year spell at the King Power.
      According to French outlet L’Equipe, Nice will not stand in the way of the goalkeeper if he decides leave the club this summer.
      Several members of the squad are said to be growing annoyed by Schmeichel’s training methods.
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      His lack of leadership, along with his preference to manage himself, is causing tensions to rise.
      If Schmeichel does depart, reserve goalkeeper Marcin Bulka will likely step up to become the club’s No 1.
      Earlier this month, the Dane admitted that he would be open to a return to Leicester.
      During an appearance on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football, he said: “I don’t think my chapter with Leicester will ever end.
      “I still say we, the club will always be a part [of me].
      “I came to Leicester as a young man needing a home and needing somewhere to be accepted for who I was and not for what everyone else thought I should be.
      “Leicester gave me that, and even after 11 years there’s still something unwritten for me there.”
      But it could be a return to the Premier League moves top of Schmeichel’s agenda in the immediate future if Chelsea come calling. More