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      James Rodriguez completes shock Olympiacos transfer after ripping up Qatar contract to join ex-Real Madrid pal Marcelo

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      FORMER Everton and Real Madrid star James Rodriguez has completed his shock move to Olympiacos.The Colombian playmaker had been looking for an exit from Qatari outfit Al-Rayyan where he was under contract until 2024, which included a £5.2m annual salary.
      James Rodriguez has signed for OlympiacosCredit: EPA
      The Colombian (right) will reunite with Marcelo (centre) in Greece
      Now Olympiacos have handed him a way out and a return to Europe after reaching an agreement with the 31-year-old.
      And they officially announced the arrival of the South American this afternoon after he agreed to terminate his deal at Al-Rayyan.
      The Superleague giants have been in talks with Rodriguez for several days.
      Now they have managed to get the transfer over the line before the summer window in Greece slams shut tonight.
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      Al-Rayyan confirmed the departure of the the 2014 World Cup Golden Boot winner earlier, saying: “Al Rayyan terminates the contract of Colombian professional James Rodriguez by mutual consent after reaching an agreement between the two parties.”
      The length of his new contract has not yet been disclosed.
      His arrival is the second major signing by Olympiacos over recent weeks after they landed Rodriguez’s former Real team-mate Marcelo.
      During his one season stint with Everton under Carlo Ancelotti, Rodriguez scored six goals and got nine assists in 26 games.
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      The former Bayern Munich loanee has also claimed he’d happily rejoin Everton earlier this year.
      Rodriguez insisted that he only left the ‘spectacular club’ because then-boss Rafa Benitez didn’t trust him as a player.
      But he irked Toffees’ fans after once admitting on social media he didn’t know who their next opponents were. More

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      Ex-Everton and Real Madrid star James Rodriguez closing in on Olympiacos loan transfer as he looks to quit Qatar

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      FORMER Everton and Real Madrid star James Rodriguez is close to a shock loan move to Olympiacos.James is looking for an exit from Qatari outfit Al-Rayyan where he has a contract until 2024, which includes a £5.2m annual salary.
      James Rodriguez is set to join Olympiacos on loan from Al-RayyanCredit: EPA
      Olympiacos are set to complete another big signing in James Rodriguez after landing MarceloCredit: Getty
      According to Greek outlet Gazzetta, Olympiacos are set to give the attacking midfielder a way out and a return to Europe with talks reaching the final stages.
      The Superleague giants are looking to get a deal over the line within the next few hours as the summer transfer window in Greece slams shut on Thursday.
      SunSport can confirm that the Greek champions are indeed in talks with James’ camp as well as Al-Rayyan and negotiations are progressing positively.
      Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano also reported that a verbal agreement has been reached and a medical is scheduled later today.
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      However, it seems like the Colombia international will move to Piraeus on loan.
      That would see Olympiacos paying the 31-year-old €2m (£1.7m) and Al-Rayyan covering the other €4m (£3.5m) of his annual wages.
      James has continuously expressed his desire to leave and that left the Qatari outfit with very few options.
      Olympiacos seem close to another major signing after landing the Colombian’s former Real team-mate Marcelo.
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      The Greek side have been busy in the summer transfer window, which also saw ex-Atletico Madrid star Sime Vrsaljko joining Evangelos Marinakis’ team.
      James rose to prominence in 2014 after a stunning display in the World Cup with Colombia, who reached the quarter-finals.
      That earned the versatile attacker a move to Real where he played for six years, one of which he spent on loan at Bayern Munich.
      James joined Everton in 2020 and amassed six goals as well as nine assists in 26 matches before his departure a year later. More

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      Real Madrid set for Kylian Mbappe transfer return with leaked details showing PSG star’s deal runs for just two years

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      REAL MADRID’S pursuit of Kylian Mbappe is set to start AGAIN next summer after full details of his Paris Saint-Germain contract emerged.The French champions announced the 23-year-old France star had signed a new, three-year deal worth £650,000-per-week in May.
      PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe has been a long-term target for Real MadridCredit: Getty
      That appeared to tie Mbappe down until 2025 and he wore a PSG shirt with that year on the back when he publicly put pen to paper.
      But it has now emerged the contract initially runs for just TWO seasons, until 2024.
      Mbappe – rather than the club – then has the option to extend the deal into a third season if he chooses to do so.
      If he signals he will not extend, PSG will have to look to sell next summer or see their £150million-plus rated striker potentially walk away for NOTHING 12 months later.
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      There was speculation in France that when Mbappe signed the new deal it was to ensure he was still playing for the Qatar-owned club when he took part in this winter’s World Cup in the Gulf state.
      But once the tournament is over, the Qataris will be less reluctant to sanction a sale – even if it means PSG losing their star asset.
      A move for Mbappe might turn out to be a positive for PSG due to his difficult relationship with superstar team-mate Neymar.
      The exit would mean the 30-year-old Brazil icon would be assured of No1 status at the Parc des Princes.
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      Selling Mbappe for a huge fee would also end of any concerns over PSG’s ability to meet Uefa’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules.
      And it would enable the Ligue 1 champions to meet new financial sustainability regulations that will begin to be calculated from January. More

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      Liverpool failed in £86.5m Federico Valverde transfer bid in final days of window but Real Madrid rejected huge offer

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      LIVERPOOL made a last-ditch £86.5million bid for Real Madrid ace Federico Valverde but were brutally turned down, reports suggest.The Reds desperately needed reinforcement in midfield after losing Thiago Alcantara, Jordan Henderson, Naby Keita, Fabio Carvalho, Curtis Jones, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to injury.
      Liverpool made a last-ditch bid to sign Real Madrid ace Federico Valverde in the summerCredit: Rex
      According to Diario AS, the Merseysiders tried to lure Valverde, 24, in the final two days of the summer transfer window but Real refused to even entertain their offer.
      In fact, Los Blancos found Liverpool’s attempt “brutal” and “offensive” as they refused to even consider letting such a key player leave so late in the summer.
      The Spanish champions would have sealed their second biggest sale ever – after Cristiano Ronaldo’s £88m move to Juventus in 2018 – if they had agreed but still thought the offer was unacceptable.
      Therefore, Liverpool had to look elsewhere and sealed a loan deal for Juve ace Arthur Melo.
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      Valverde extended his contract with Real until 2027 only last summer and is highly rated by manager Carlo Ancelotti.
      The midfielder has already registered two goals and two assists in seven matches across all competitions this season.
      The Uruguay international led Real to a 4-1 comeback win over Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday with a beautiful solo goal that cancelled out the visitors’ opener.
      The 24-year-old has found more opportunities to break into Ancelotti’s starting line-up after Casemiro’s departure for Manchester United.
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      But he Uruguayan is still facing fierce competition from the likes of Luka Modric, Toni Krros, Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni.
      However, former Chelsea and Everton boss Ancelotti also likes to play Valverde down the right wing sometimes where he links up with the likes of Karim Benzema, Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior. More

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      Watch fuming Marco Asensio throw bottle and bib in dugout meltdown after he is not brought on pitch for Real Madrid

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      A FUMING Marco Asensio threw a bottle and a bib in a dugout meltdown after not being brought on the pitch for Real Madrid. The reigning La Liga Champions made it five wins in a row and maintained their perfect start after coming from behind against Mallorca.
      Marco Asensio threw a strop after not being subbed on against his former clubCredit: Rex
      Madrid made four subs but there was no space for Asensio to come onCredit: Rex

      A stunning individual goal by Federico Valverde got Madrid back in the game before they ran away with it.
      The only downside for Carlo Ancelotti’s side was the touchline antics of Asensio, who is out of contract at the end of the year.
      The forward was disappointed at not coming on to face his former club as the manager made second-half changes.
      While Eduardo Camavinga, Nacho, Luka Modric and Dani Carvajal made second half appearances off the bench, Asensio was left as an unused substitute.
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      Tension boiled over for the 26-year-old at one point when he was snubbed by Ancelotti.
      The Spaniard could be seen ending a touchline warm-up, marching back to the dugout and throwing a training bib towards a seat.
      Asensio then appears to kick out at something on the ground as he heads back to the substitute’s bench.
      When he sits down, he chucks a bottle down in frustration.
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      After the game, Ancelotti said: “Asensio’s anger for not playing? I agree with him, so I’ll keep it in mind.”
      His reaction could be of interest to some Premier League clubs, with Asensio long-linked with a move to England and a free agent next year.
      The attacker reportedly attracted the interest of Newcastle in July with the Magpies considering whether to pounce.
      Asensio, who has been at Real Madrid since 2014, was also believed to have been pursued by Arsenal.
      The star’s reaction to not being subbed on was the only blemish in an otherwise fine day for Los Blancos.
      After falling behind to Vedat Muriqi’s goal, Valverde’s dribbled from the halfway line before hitting a stunning effort from the edge of the box to equalise.
      His goal lit the touch paper with Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and former Chelsea-star Antonio Rudiger netting in the second half.
      It was the defender’s first goal for the club since his summer move from Stamford Bridge. More

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      Fans all say the same thing as Eden Hazard proves he’s ‘finished’ in worrying Real Madrid training video

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      FANS are all saying the same thing as a “finished” Eden Hazard featured on Real Madrid’s training video.The Spanish club released a clip showing the side’s stars going through their paces in a drill.
      Fans were unkind in their assessment of Eden Hazard’s training ground performanceCredit: YouTube / Real Madrid
      Hazard tried to find multiple ways around his teammate Lucas VazquezCredit: YouTube / Real Madrid
      Hazard eventually gets a tame shot away after spotting a gap to goalCredit: YouTube / Real Madrid
      Madrid won the Champions League and La Liga double last season but players were still keen to show their abilities in this clip.
      The training drill has attackers players going up against defenders in one-on-one challenges.

      They had to try and beat the defender and put it past the goalkeeper.
      The two-minute long video shows Real Madrid’s stars explore ways to beat their man before tucking the ball past the goalkeeper.
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      But the hapless ex-Chelsea ace Hazard noticeably struggled on his first attempt.
      The Belgian can be seen trying to dribble past Lucas Vazquez as he enters the box.
      After a moment of hesitation, he decides to shift onto his right boot.
      Struggling to find a route to goal, he then shifts the ball to his left foot before immediately returning to his right.
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      But his effort is comfortably saved by the keeper.
      In contrast, many of his teammates like wonderkid Aurelien Tchouameni and Luka Modric make it look effortless as they evade their defenders before firing the ball home.
      Hazard did redeem himself and later in the video can be seen confidently striding into the box and dispatching the ball beyond the keeper.
      The moment did not save him in the eyes of some fans who gave a brutal critique of his performance.
      One said: “It hurts to see Hazard so stiff.”
      A second added: “Hazard is so finished.” 
      Another fan said: “It is so evident that Eden Hazard is washed up.” 
      The 31-year-old has struggled since moving to the Bernabeu in 2019 with injuries hampering his dream transfer.
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      He failed to score in 18 league appearances last season and registered only one assist.
      In four La Liga games this season, with Real having won all of them, Hazard has made two appearances so far and will be hoping his injury concerns are behind him. More

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      Man Utd wages revealed after transfer window closes – how much does Cristiano Ronaldo, Antony and Sancho earn?

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      CASEMIRO hasn’t dislodged Cristiano Ronaldo as the top earner at Manchester United – but he has leapfrogged another Real Madrid pal.Meanwhile £85.5million signing Antony has not even cracked the top five highest earners at the club.
      Man Utd squad wages after the transfer window has closes
      United doubled Casemiro’s wages to £350k-a-week in order to lure him to Old Trafford from the Bernabeu.
      He leapfrogs former Real Madrid pal Raphael Varane, who is on £340k-a-week.
      The midfielder is only behind Ronaldo and David de Gea, while being level with Jadon Sancho, in the earners list.
      Unsurprisingly, Ronaldo is top of the pile.
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      The Portuguese superstar pockets a mind-boggling £480k-a-week.
      And while Antony is only behind Paul Pogba as United’s most expensive ever signing, the 22-year-old is only the joint-eighth highest earner at the club.
      Although his £200k-a-week earnings are not to be sniffed at.
      The Brazilian takes home the same amount as hometown hero Marcus Rashford.
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      But the likes of Anthony Martial, Varane, Sancho and De Gea are all on more than him.
      Antony immediately endeared himself to United fans by scoring on his debut in Sunday’s 3-1 win over Arsenal.
      Another of United’s summer arrivals, Christian Eriksen, earns a reported £150k-a-week.
      That is a shade higher than Lisandro Martinez, who pockets a cool £120k every seven days.
      Left-back Tyrell Malacia and loanee Martin Dubravka are on peanuts compared to the rest of the squad – Malacia being on £65k-a-week and Dubravka on a measly £38k-a-week.
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      But that’s still more than Anthony Elanga, who is said to take home just £5.5k-a-week, despite being an established first-team member.
      Hannibal Mejbri, who is currently on loan at Birmingham City, is on £13k-a-week, while Eric Bailly, who is spending the season at Marseille, earns £80k-a-week.
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      Rudiger’s agent confirms Premier League club offered defender DOUBLE Real Madrid’s transfer offer for ex-Chelsea star

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      ANTONIO RUDIGER’S agent has claimed an unnamed Premier League club offered the centre-back double his wages at Real Madrid.Antonio Rüdiger signed a four-year contract at Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Saif Rubie helped facilitate Rudiger’s move to Real MadridCredit: Instagram / @saifpr
      Saif Rubie, the intermediary for a number of players including the German clashed with Simon Jordan on talkSPORT.
      The ex-Chelsea man left Stamford Bridge on a free transfer after failing to agree a new deal.
      Rubie revealed: “Let me confirm this, live on air, the Real Madrid deal was the smallest deal on offer.
      “There was a club in England offering almost double the amount and a club in Europe doubling the amount.”
      Manchester United had been linked with him.
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      Reports emerged that Rudiger was going to receive £10million in signing on fee.
      Rubie took exception to these claims saying: “He [Jordan] said that Rudiger was being very greedy because he was getting paid a £10m signing on fee.
      “And his advisors were getting £10m to go wherever they were going.
      “Let’s break it down. A £10m signing on fee is usually broken across the period of the contract, that’s four years, that’s £40,000-a-week.
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      “Let’s say it is £10m to £15m, the transfer window has just finished.
      “Antonio Rudiger has been one of the best, if not the best, defender in the world and Premier League.
      “It made Carlo Ancelotti want to bring him to Real Madrid. What is the value of a top flight, top level centre half in the game?”
      Rubie also admitted Chelsea’s old owners didn’t offer him a fair salary.
      He said: “What if I told you Chelsea, and the old regime, basically made next to no effort to keep the player.
      “At the time he was very happy to stay and potentially be the captain of the club. He was offered a contract that was half the amount Romelu Lukaku were earning.” More