Xabi Alonso grants Real Madrid star’s wish
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Xabi Alonso speaks out on Manchester City and Arsenal linked Rodrygo Goes amid links to the Premier League this summer.
In response, club president Florentino Perez hired Alonso and sanctioned around €180million (£155m; $210.5m) to be spent on new players, including defenders Dean Huijsen, Alvaro Carreras and Trent Alexander-Arnold, along with exciting young Argentine playmaker Franco Mastantuono.
Haaland had another impressive campaign at Man City recently after he put in a series of productive displays as the focal point of their attack. The Norwegian talent banged in 34 goals and grabbed five assists in 48 appearances for the Mancunian outfit last season across various competitions.
Ceballos, like in recent summers, could be one of the main names in the final stretch of the transfer market. "Betis is my home and will always be my home.
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Sporting News on MSNXabi Alonso responds to Vinicius Jr. criticism: "I see him doing well"
In a press conference ahead of the game against Real Oviedo, Xabi Alonso was asked about the criticism that the Brazilian winger has been receiving based on his recent performances. The Real Madrid manager defended Vinicius Jr. and believes he is in a good mindset at the moment.
Real Madrid has announced their squad to face Real Oviedo, and the name that stands out above the rest is Antonio Rüdiger. The German center-back returns to the squad after serving a six-match suspension following the Copa del Rey final, which kept him away from the pitch since the end of last season.
After Bayern Munich's 6-0 thrashing of RB Leipzig last Friday (22), five more matches continued the opening round of the 2025/26 Bundesliga this Saturday (23).Bayer Leverkusen, German champions in
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso believes Kylian Mbappé is playing with an added intensity this season as he bids to right the wrongs of his debut campaign.Despite netting 44 goals across all competitions,