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Metro
a day ago
- Sport
- Metro
Chelsea and Arsenal target Rodrygo makes decision after Xabi Alonso message
Rodrygo has made a decision on his Real Madrid future following Xabi Alonso confirming he wants to keep the Arsenal and Chelsea transfer target at the Bernabeu. The Brazil international had been a mainstay of the side that enjoyed such success under Carlo Ancelotti but endured a difficult end to the current campaign. Ancelotti was forced to deny reports that the 24-year-old had decided to quit the club earlier this month before his own departure. Unsurprisingly, new Real manager, Alonso, was quizzed as to whether Rodrygo would be part of his plans at his unveiling earlier this week. 'Rodrygo is a Real Madrid player,' said Alonso at a press conference. 'He is a spectacular player and we will need him.' Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. According to Marca, the former Santos youngster is in no doubt that he wants to remain at Real and be a key part of the club's rebuilding operation. Having surrendered La Liga to Barcelona and exited the Champions League prematurely, the Spanish giants are ready to invest heavily in their squad over the course of the transfer window. Dean Huijsen has already joined from Bournemouth in a £50million transfer, while Trent Alexander-Arnold has arrived in time to feature at the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup after Real agreed to pay Liverpool a £50m fee. Rodrygo's potential availability had alerted the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal who are both intent on strengthening their attacks in the coming monnths. Arsenal's need is particularly pressing but the current focus appears to be on recruiting a centre forward. More Trending The Gunners were reported to be in talks to sign Sporting Lisbon's prolific Viktor Gyokeres earlier this week, but their attention appears to now be centering on RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko. Chelsea, meanwhile, are already set to welcome exciting youngsters Estevao Willian and Kendry Paez into their first team squad even before they begin their latest recruitment drive. Fresh from clinching Champions League qualification and winning the Conference League, the Blues are, however, on the verge of signing Liam Delap from Ipswich. The England Under-21 international was available for just £30million and the former Manchester City youngster is set for Stamford Bridge after choosing Chelsea instead of Manchester United. MORE: Arsenal dealt transfer blow as Barcelona agree terms with £21m target MORE: Man Utd still eager to sign Arsenal's £85m target after Liam Delap blow MORE: Barcelona considering shock move for key Arsenal star in summer transfer window
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Alexander-Arnold gets new financial incentive after finally joining Real Madrid
Real Madrid have reached a deal with Liverpool to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold before his contract expires, with the Spanish giants hoping to win the Club World Cup Trent Alexander-Arnold will reportedly earn a major bonus if he helps Real Madrid win the Club World Cup after they paid Liverpool an eight-figure fee to sign the defender before the tournament gets underway next month. Alexander-Arnold was set to join Madrid on a free transfer when his Liverpool deal expired on June 30, but it was announced on Friday that they have agreed to pay the Reds a total of £10million to sign him a month early. Madrid are paying an £8.4m fee and his remaining wages in order to have Alexander-Arnold available for the entirety of the Club World Cup. And according to a report from Spanish outlet AS, Madrid view the Club World Cup as the 'most important' competition of the season. It is claimed Madrid are desperate to win the first edition of the newly revamped tournament, having been the inaugural winners of the European Cup in 1956 and the Intercontinental Cup in 1960. As a result, the report claims that Madrid are set to pay each player a bonus of around €1m (£843,000) if they lift the trophy on July 13. The tournament will also mark the start of the Xabi Alonso era after he replaced Carlo Ancelotti in the dugout. Alonso, who spent five seasons at the club as a player, has signed a three-year deal to replace Ancelotti after an impressive stint in charge of Bayer Leverkusen that saw him guide them to their first Bundesliga title. And Alonso is hoping his time in charge will get off to a perfect start by winning the Club World Cup. "That's the way circumstance had it. Once that happens I see it as an opportunity for two reasons," Alonso said at his official unveiling earlier this month. "One, because it means that we can accelerate processes, get to know each other sooner, see things that we want to be. Then it's a chance to fight for another trophy. It's the first Club World Cup and the ambition is complete. "If we can bring together those two things then it can be a very good start, and as of today that is what I have in mind. We can do nice things, that ignite people. That's what we have come for." Alonso also paid tribute to his predecessor Ancelotti, having been managed by the Italian during spells at both Madrid and Bayern Munich. "The cycle has come to an end under Ancelotti, who was my coach," he added. "He left a mark on me and has been a huge influence. I wouldn't be here without all I learned from him. I'm honoured to take over from him and proud to be in a place where he achieved so much. I hope I can live up to the expectations. "We're starting out on a new era and I feel like we have a fantastic team. That's what fills me with the energy to come here, to try and get the best out of every single player as we build a great team. We can achieve big things worthy of Real Madrid and all they have won in the past."
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Fernando Alonso overheard taking sarcastic swipe at old rival Lewis Hamilton after blunder ahead of Spanish Grand Prix
FERNANDO ALONSO took a sarcastic swipe at Lewis Hamilton in Spanish Grand Prix practice. The Aston Martin star was left raging in Friday's second practice session at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Advertisement 4 Fernando Alonso was wound-up after being overtaken by Lewis Hamilton Credit: X 4 The Aston Martin driver made a sarcastic comment about his rival Credit: Getty 4 Lewis Hamilton was dubbed 'the hero' by Alonso Credit: PA The Spaniard and the Brit were both preparing for fast laps as, meanwhile, Stroll was on a fast lap of his own. Alonso saw his team-mate coming and allowed him to pass. Hamilton saw this and used the chance to overtake the 43-year-old without a point this season on the outside. Advertisement READ MORE IN F1 The seven-time world champion's move angered Alonso and he was heard saying over the team radio: "We have the hero of the day in front of us. "The good thing is that the weekend is very long, even the championship is very long." Alonso and Hamilton have a Both were involved in confrontations on and off the track, with Alonso opening up about their relationship last year. Advertisement Most read in Motorsport JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS He told the DAZN documentary, 'Fernando. Revealed': "We were in the same team, the same garage, we travelled together many times, we were in the meetings and we began to notice that there was this friction, there was tension. "There were many things that One of F1's most recognisable voices reveals Leclerc and Hamilton moments that will live with him forever "We were young, immature, I was the first, and we had many clashes. Advertisement "Now there is another type of rivalry, I don't think we will be friends in the future or that we will ever have... I think we don't share many things." 4
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Fernando Alonso overheard taking sarcastic swipe at old rival Lewis Hamilton after blunder ahead of Spanish Grand Prix
Alonso has opened about his relationship with Hamilton DRIVE ME MAD Fernando Alonso overheard taking sarcastic swipe at old rival Lewis Hamilton after blunder ahead of Spanish Grand Prix Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FERNANDO ALONSO took a sarcastic swipe at Lewis Hamilton in Spanish Grand Prix practice. The Aston Martin star was left raging in Friday's second practice session at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Fernando Alonso was wound-up after being overtaken by Lewis Hamilton Credit: X 4 The Aston Martin driver made a sarcastic comment about his rival Credit: Getty 4 Lewis Hamilton was dubbed 'the hero' by Alonso Credit: PA Alonso was ahead of Lance Stroll and Hamilton as they whizzed around the track. The Spaniard and the Brit were both preparing for fast laps as, meanwhile, Stroll was on a fast lap of his own. Alonso saw his team-mate coming and allowed him to pass. Hamilton saw this and used the chance to overtake the 43-year-old without a point this season on the outside. READ MORE IN F1 LEW BEAUTY Hamilton spotted partying with 'model linked to Chelsea flop' after Monaco GP The seven-time world champion's move angered Alonso and he was heard saying over the team radio: "We have the hero of the day in front of us. "The good thing is that the weekend is very long, even the championship is very long." Alonso and Hamilton have a long-standing rivalry that dates back to when they were team-mates at McLaren in 2007. Both were involved in confrontations on and off the track, with Alonso opening up about their relationship last year. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS He told the DAZN documentary, 'Fernando. Revealed': "We were in the same team, the same garage, we travelled together many times, we were in the meetings and we began to notice that there was this friction, there was tension. "There were many things that broke the relationship harmony of that year. One of F1's most recognisable voices reveals Leclerc and Hamilton moments that will live with him forever "We were young, immature, I was the first, and we had many clashes. "Now there is another type of rivalry, I don't think we will be friends in the future or that we will ever have... I think we don't share many things."
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Fernando Alonso overheard taking sarcastic swipe at old rival Lewis Hamilton after blunder ahead of Spanish Grand Prix
FERNANDO ALONSO took a sarcastic swipe at Lewis Hamilton in Spanish Grand Prix practice. The Aston Martin star was left raging in Friday's second practice session at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. 4 4 4 Alonso was ahead of Lance Stroll and Hamilton as they whizzed around the track. The Spaniard and the Brit were both preparing for fast laps as, meanwhile, Stroll was on a fast lap of his own. Alonso saw his team-mate coming and allowed him to pass. Hamilton saw this and used the chance to overtake the 43-year-old without a point this season on the outside. The seven-time world champion's move angered Alonso and he was heard saying over the team radio: "We have the hero of the day in front of us. "The good thing is that the weekend is very long, even the championship is very long." Alonso and Hamilton have a long-standing rivalry that dates back to when they were team-mates at McLaren in 2007. Both were involved in confrontations on and off the track, with Alonso opening up about their relationship last year. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS He told the DAZN documentary, 'Fernando. Revealed': "We were in the same team, the same garage, we travelled together many times, we were in the meetings and we began to notice that there was this friction, there was tension. "There were many things that broke the relationship harmony of that year. "We were young, immature, I was the first, and we had many clashes. "Now there is another type of rivalry, I don't think we will be friends in the future or that we will ever have... I think we don't share many things." 4
