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Madrid have long been touted as Mbappe’s new destination after he made it clear he had no plans to extend his stay at PSG beyond 2024.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has rubbished any chances of the club signing Kylian Mbappe this summer, insisting at a news conference that Real Madrid are not planning to make any new signings.
Madrid have long been touted as Mbappe’s new destination after he made it clear he had no plans to extend his stay at PSG beyond 2024.
The Perusian club accepted a world record 259 million pound bid from Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal for the 24-year old, but he rejected negotiations outright.
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12:00 - 30.07.2023
FOOTBALL Man United kit manufacturer Addidas reveal stance on Mason Greenwood amidst retun claims
This comes four months after Nike, Greenwood’s former sponsor, clarified that it had not renewed ties with the player after alterations had been made to his Instagram account.
Meanwhile, Madrid completed deals for three different players, with Jude Bellingham their most significant acquisition from Borussia Dortmund. They also completed deals for Fran Garcia and former Newcastle United striker Joselu.
Quizzed about whether he was happy to sign Joselu as Karim Benzema’s replacement, the Italian manager said: “Yes, it is enough (having just one pure ‘9’. We are complete. Up front, the new players like Joselu and Brahim are doing very well, and they have shown that they can contribute.”
“It doesn’t bother me (being asked about it). I just don’t answer.”
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10:04 - 05.07.2023
FOOTBALL Carlo Ancelotti to take over as Brazil coach ahead of 2024 Copa America
The Real Madrid coach will see out his contract with the Spanish giants before assuming the Selecao hot seat in the summer of 2024.
Ancelotti also confirmed the absence of Arda Güler, who is not training with the group, for the match against Barcelona. The Turkish midfielder was the only absentee as Madrid lost 3-0 to bitter rivals Barcelona in a friendly match on Saturday due to a knee injury.
Ancelotti analyzed the tactical variations he has with his star signing, Jude Bellingham:
“I know perfectly well that he can play inside in a 4-3-3, on the right or left — there will be games where we will play like that, with a striker, which will be Joselu, and there he will play in midfield,” Ancelotti said.
On Xavi’s complaints about Arsenal’s intensity, the Italian coach was clear: “Madrid will try to play their best game, bearing in mind that we are in preseason and that we will have a very strong opponent, with a lot of quality. The result is the least important thing.”
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12:30 - 30.07.2023
GENERAL Namwamba clears the air on why other sports disciplines were not feted at inaugural Champions reception
Many people aired their views asking why only most football teams were awarded cash tokens and not other sports disciplines from all over the country.
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