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      Kylian Mbappe wants Real Madrid transfer move again and can leave PSG for FREE in 2024 when deal runs out

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE wants to leave PSG and could join Real Madrid for free as soon as next year, according to reports. The French superstar appeared set to head to the Bernabeu last summer as Real Madrid looked to get their claws into one of the world’s best players.
      Kylian Mbappe is PSG’s top goal scorer so far this season with 20 in all competitionsCredit: Getty
      But the club were left stunned when Mbappe signed a new contract with PSG in the summer of 2022.
      Now it appears a path to Real Madrid remains open despite the bitter fallout from that transfer row.
      The Athletic report that the 24-year-old remains on their radar as the club plan for life after Ballon D’Or Karim Benzema.
      Mbappe can leave PSG for free in 2024 if he does not activate the optional extra year clause in his contract.
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      He is not expected to leave the Parc des Princes this summer.
      Madrid are believed to be keeping a close eye on how that situation plays out but have other options on the table.
      Manchester City’s Erling Haaland is also reported to be among the options that Madrid could look to attract.
      But with reported exit clauses of £176m in 2024 and £154m in 2025, the striker promises to be among priciest of Madrid’s alternatives.
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      Reports emerged last year that Mbappe was keen on getting out of PSG and his relationship with the club was “completely broken”.
      But tensions appeared to have cooled since then with the PSG hierarchy now focused on trying to get Messi to renew his deal. More

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      Carlo Ancelotti ‘agrees to become next BRAZIL manager’ and Real Madrid stars have ‘already been told’

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      CARLO ANCELOTTI will reportedly become Brazil’s next manager in conflicting reports.The Real Madrid boss, 63, has already allegedly informed some of the squad at the LaLiga giants he is departing, says journalist Bruno Vicari.
      Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly agreed to take charge of BrazilCredit: Getty
      And he is set to take charge of the South American side at the end of the season.
      According to ESPN , neither Brazil or Ancelotti will officially announce the news “as the coach still has a contract with the Spanish club until June 2024”. 
      And they state that he has also not actually penned his deal.
      However, they claim that he will sign a three-year contract in the summer which will take him until the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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      But personal terms are still being finalised between the two parties.
      The Brazilian players at Madrid under Ancelotti have already reportedly been informed of the impending move.

      And even though the likes of Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and Eder Militao are sad that he will be departing the Bernabeu, they “believe it is a good name to lead the five-time world champions”.
      Despite the bombshell report, The Athletic say Ancelotti has “not heard anything” from the Brazil FA amid continued links to national team.
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      Ancelotti’s entourage and coaching staff have denied the story and the Brazilian FA could even release a statement to deny the claim.
      The Italian’s only previous experience on the international stage as a coach came when he was assistant manager of Italy in the early 1990s.
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      Since then he has gone on to take charge of some of the biggest clubs in Europe after starting out at Reggiana and Parma.
      He has had spells at Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Napoli and Everton, in addition to Milan, Chelsea and Madrid.
      Brazil sacked manager Tite after they were eliminated from the World Cup on penalties by Croatia in the quarter final.
      Ancelotti was asked following the tournament about whether he would like to replace Tite but stated at the time that he had no plans to.
      The Brazil FA could be forced to deny claims Carlo Ancelotti will be their new managerCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard takes huge swipe at Real Madrid as he reveals reasons for quitting for Gunners

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      MARTIN ODEGAARD believes he may have got more of a chance at Real Madrid “if I’d been Spanish” and been given more time to develop.Odegaard was first lured to Arsenal by Arteta on loan from Madrid before making his move permanent in a £30million deal in the summer of 2021.
      Martin Odegaard has opened up on his struggles at Real MadridCredit: Getty
      The Arsenal skipper is now thriving in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      The Norwegian international, 24, has flourished since then and has helped the Gunners to race into a five-point lead this term at the top of the Premier League.
      However, he first hit the headlines a mega NINE YEARS AGO when he burst onto the scene with Stromsgodset in his homeland aged just 15.
      That caught the eye of Madrid, who swooped to bring him to the Bernabeu in 2015 and he went on to become the youngest player to ever represent the LaLiga giants.
      However, he has explained how training with superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos but playing for their B team hindered his progress.
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      And he believes that if he was not a foreigner then he could have transitioned fully into a first-team regular there.
      Speaking to The Players’ Tribune, Odegaard said: “They were all very kind, and the ones who spoke English — Kroos, Modric, Ronaldo — took extra care of me in the beginning. They gave me advice and helped me a lot.
      “But honestly I don’t think any of them were particularly worried about a 16-year-old from Norway taking their place in the team.
      “We made this plan with the club that I would train every day with the first team but get regular game time with the B team. It seemed like a smart plan at the time, but it worked out that I ended up not finding my place with either group.
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      “With the B team, I wasn’t with them regularly so I didn’t find that connection. In the first team, I was just some kid who came to train. I wasn’t involved in matches. I felt a bit like an outsider. I was stuck in between.
      “I stopped playing with the spark that was typical of my game. I went a bit too safe for a time. I was worrying more about not making mistakes than actually playing my game.
      “My game was always about making a difference. Playing the difficult pass. I can understand why it happened now. I was still a little kid, but I’ve learned that you have to be ruthless. You have to not give a f***. You have to show the real you on the pitch.”
      After struggling for game time, Odegaard was sent out on loan to Holland with firstly Heerenveen and then Vitesse.
      That was followed by a two-year stint back in Spain with Real Sociedad, where he helped the club to win the Copa del Rey in 2019.
      He returned to the Bernabeu in 2020 but again struggled to make an impact, leading to his initial switch to the Emirates that following January.
      Odegaard, whose should line-up for Arsenal against Brentford on Saturday, said: “After a couple of years, I just wasn’t progressing.
      “The press came after me for not immediately living up to the hype. I was an easy target. If you really know me, you know I smile a lot, but I think from the outside sometimes my face looks more grumpy than I actually am! It made it easier for them to write about how I was struggling to adapt.
      “I remember reading a headline like: “NOW IT’S MAKE OR BREAK TIME FOR MARTIN ODEGAARD” And I’m like, make or break? I’m 18 years old!
      “Maybe If I’d been Spanish, I might have been given a bit more time to grow. Honestly, I don’t know. In the end, it’s just the nature of the hype machine. There is no in-between in modern football. You’re either the best signing in history, or you’re sh**.”
      Odegaard, who also revealed how Arteta convinced him to sign for Arsenal, added: “Listen, I want to make it clear that I am not complaining about my time at Real Madrid. Not at all.
      “Going to Madrid was a good thing for me. I learned so much about what it takes to reach the top. I watched, trained and learned from the best players in the world, my idols. I played at the Bernabeu. I learned to be tough and to face challenges. It’s part of who I am now. It’s the reason I’m where I am today.
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      “But when things got tough, I never lost sight of the bigger picture. In my head I was always like, How can I change? How can I get better? Because in the end, I will never be the guy who is happy to just train at the biggest club and maybe get a few minutes here and there.
      “I was always thinking about what I needed to do to be the best version of me I could be. That’s why I needed to move on.” More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo ‘could not stand’ Karim Benzema’s intense training regime at Real Madrid

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO “could not stand” Karim Benzema’s training regime, according to his former personal trainer Javier Atalaya.Atalaya is now the trainer for the French striker at Real Madrid and has revealed how the star is able to overcome injuries at a quickened rate.
      Cristiano Ronaldo could not stand Karim Benzema’s training regimeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The 35-year-old hopes to be available for Carlo Ancelotti’s side despite limping off the pitch after the 2-0 win over Valencia.
      The Italian manager confirmed that the knock Benzema took was a “very light” one.
      He did miss the clash against Real Mallorca in La Liga and is a doubt for the round of 16 tie against Liverpool in the Champions League.
      Atalaya has insisted that Benzema is on the mend.
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      He told Radio Marca: “Karim is getting better every day.
      “He is at home, without having anything to do, and he goes down to the gym to train.
      “The Frenchman’s mentality involves improving every day.”
      To explain the intensity of the recovery training Benzema is undertaking, Atalaya suggested that it was too much for Ronaldo.
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      He added: “Even Cristiano could not stand the training that Benzema does.”
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      Ronaldo is famed for his physique and even maintains it at the age of 38.
      However, Atalaya’s suggestion is the latest in claims that he was not in the best shape compared to some of his former team-mates.
      Ex-Real Madrid doctor Jesus Olmo insisted that Gareth Bale is the best athlete he has ever seen, even ahead of the Portuguese star
      He told Ideal in 2020: “Perhaps the best athlete I’ve ever seen is Bale.
      “Gareth Bale is a natural athlete who can excel in practically any sport.
      “He has incredible athletic skills, and I would also say technical skills.
      “He is the one who impressed me most in all aspects.” More

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      Real Madrid ‘accept Jude Bellingham will join Premier League with Man City and Liverpool battling over transfer’

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      REAL MADRID have reportedly accepted that transfer target Jude Bellingham’s next move will be to the Premier League.Bellingham, 19, is one of the most in-demand teenagers in world football after his exploits at the World Cup and for Borussia Dortmund.
      Jude Bellingham has a host of clubs chasing his signatureCredit: Getty
      Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City have all been linked with the ex-Birmingham City midfield ace.
      We reported last week how Newcastle had now joined the transfer chase, while Real Madrid also hold a heavy interest in signing the teenage sensation.
      Los Blancos have been trying to work on a deal for some time with their chief scout Juni Calafat already “taking care of relations” with Bellingham’s father, Mark, who manages his son’s career.
      However, The Athletic have stated that with Liverpool and City both “pushing hard”, Real Madrid “are becoming resigned to the fact that the financial muscle of the Premier League is almost unbeatable”.
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      The LaLiga giants and Champions League holders will still put up a big fight to secure Bellingham.
      However, they accept that any financial package they offer will be below those available from England.

      Dortmund are also desperate to try and keep hold of the youngster.
      The know Premier league clubs are “in pole position” to snap-up their talisman but they still hope to convince him to sign an extension to his current deal which ends in 2025.
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      Bellingham is continuing his World Cup form back at club Dortmund following the winter break.
      He has scored ten goals across all competitions this season.
      And he has also captained the side on numerous occasions throughout the campaign. More

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      Eden Hazard suffers ANOTHER injury to knee as £150m flop set to miss time – his 18th setback since joining Real Madrid

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      REAL MADRID flop Eden Hazard’s injury hell has continued with a knock to his left knee.This marks Hazard’s 18th setback since joining Real from Chelsea for a club record £150million fee in 2019.
      Real Madrid ace Eden Hazard will be sidelined with another knee knockCredit: Getty
      Eden Hazard has suffered his 18th setback at Real MadridCredit: Rex
      The reigning LaLiga champions announced that the winger will be “under observation” before confirming the amount of time he will spend on the sidelines.
      Real issued the following statement: “After the tests carried out today on Eden Hazard by Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with patellar tendinosis in his left knee and is under observation.”
      Hazard was considered as one of the best players in the world following 110 goals and 92 assists in 352 appearances for Chelsea.
      The 32-year-old was also crucial in Belgium’s stunning 2018 World Cup campaign that saw them finish third.
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      However, the forward has failed to live up to expectations in the last four years at the Santiago Bernabeu.
      In fact, the Belgian has only managed seven goals and 11 assists in just 73 appearances.
      Hazard’ stint with Los Blancos has been marred by a raft of injuries.
      During his first season, the attacker suffered a hamstring injury, bruised ankle, hairline crack, fibula fissure and an unidentified knock.
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      The ex-Lille star then sustained two unidentified knocks, four different muscle injuries and a bout of Covid-19 in the 2020-2021 campaign.
      Last season, the 2015 Premier League Player of the Year dealt with a hamstring injury, muscular problems, abdominal influenza and fissure of the fibula.
      Hazard’s injury hell continued this term with an ankle injury in January and another knee knock he sustained just now.
      The forward has only managed one goal and one assist in seven matches across all competitions this season.
      His contract runs out in 2024 and he is reportedly considering his future following links with Cristiano Ronaldo’s club Al-Nassr. More

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      Everton ‘want Isco on free transfer to replace Anthony Gordon after ex-Real Madrid star’s Union Berlin move scrapped’

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      EVERTON want to sign free agent Isco to replace recently departed Anthony Gordon, according to reports.Ex-Spain international Isco, 30, left Real Madrid last summer at the end of his contract and joined Sevilla on a two-year deal.
      Everton are keen on signing Isco on a free transferCredit: Getty
      However, Isco made just 19 appearances, scoring once and assisting three in a season that has Sevilla sat two points above the relegation zone.
      Isco’s contract was then ripped up and the midfielder was closing in on a January transfer to Union Berlin.
      And all seemed to be going swimmingly after he arrived in Germany and underwent medical tests.
      But now Union Berlin have confirmed the deal will not go ahead after they released a cryptic statement.
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      It read: “We wanted to have Isco in Berlin, but we have our limits.
      “These were exceeded today – contrary to the previous agreement.”
      Following the breakdown in the transfer to Union Berlin, Everton have now registered an interest in Isco, according to Sport.
      The Toffees would like the five-time Champions League-winning midfielder to replace Gordon, who left for Newcastle in a £45million transfer last month.
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      Everton failed to sign a single player in the January transfer window despite being in need of reinforcements, enraging fans.
      The Merseyside club are sat 19th, and level on points with bottom-of-the-table Southampton.
      The report stats that it would only be a “matter of negotiations” with the player to get him signed to the dotted line. More

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      Newcastle join Jude Bellingham transfer race along with Real Madrid as Eddie Howe targets shock deal for Dortmund star

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      NEWCASTLE have joined Real Madrid in the race to sign Borussia Dortmund and England wonderkid Jude Bellingham, according to reports.Bellingham, 19, is one of the most in-demand teenagers in world football.
      Newcastle have joined Real Madrid and Co in the race to sign Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      His performances at the World Cup last November-December reaffirmed himself on the transfer wish list of some of Europe’s top clubs.
      Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City have all been linked with the ex-Birmingham ace.
      On mainland Europe, Real Madrid hold a heavy interest in signing the midfielder.
      However, Real and Co have been joined by Newcastle in the race to sign Bellingham, according to SportBild.
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      The Magpies are flying high in the Premier League, sat third after 20 games played.
      Eddie Howe’s men are on course to secure European football of some kind for next season, with a Champions League finish on the cards.
      Newcastle also have a Carabao Cup final to look forward to at the end of the month, where they will place Man Utd.
      Dortmund intend to achieve a club record sale for Bellingham in the summer.
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      The German giants rate Bellingham at around £125million, which Newcastle may be able to pay due to their newly mega-rich status following the Saudi takeover.
      Bellingham is continuing his World Cup form back at club Dortmund.
      The midfield dynamo has ten goals across all competitions this season.
      He is also being trusted to captain the team at times. More