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3 days ago
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Real Madrid transfer target responds to Dean Huijsen's ‘going home' post
A member of the summer transfer shortlist at La Liga giants Real Madrid has this week dropped something of a hint regarding his interest in a move to the Spanish capital. This comes by way of a response to a social media post on the part of recent Blancos signing Dean Huijsen. Advertisement Defender Huijsen was of course recently announced as the first addition to Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid squad for the 2024/25 campaign. The 20-year-old was brought in in a big-money transfer from Bournemouth earlier this month. Huijsen, in turn, this week took to his official Instagram account, to unveil a photo of himself donning a Real Madrid kit as a child. The post also featured the caption 'We're going home'. And as alluded to above, since providing his response to as much was another member of the transfer wishlist at the Santiago Bernabéu this summer. Heavily linked with an upcoming move to Spain's capital, Benfica standout Álvaro Carreras made clear his happiness for Huijsen, by way of a simple 'like' on the latter's post. Conor Laird – GSFN
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26-05-2025
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Kylian Mbappé overtakes Barcelona's top scorer after latest Real Madrid goal
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has on Sunday evening overtaken Barcelona counterpart Robert Lewandowski in the goalscoring charts for the campaign. This comes owing to his latest moment of brilliance in Blancos colours. Advertisement Real Madrid marked their return to action a short time ago, making the trip to Andalusia for a La Liga meeting with Sevilla. The aforementioned Mbappé featured from the off in the clash, amid his ongoing pursuit of a debut season Pichichi. And as alluded to above, during the 2nd-half at The Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, the Frenchman took another step towards precisely that. Picked out by Luka Modrić 20+ yards from goal, Mbappé directed an unstoppable driven effort into the far bottom corner. This means that the 26-year-old has now racked up a hugely impressive 41 goals in his first season in the colours of Real Madrid. Advertisement Not only that, but Mbappé has overtaken Robert Lewandowski – arch rivals Barcelona's top scorer – for goals in 2024/25. Conor Laird – GSFN
Yahoo
15-05-2025
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Real Madrid transfer target's father drops major hint over move
The father of Bournemouth star Dean Huijsen has on Thursday dropped a fresh hint that his son is all set for a move to La Liga with Real Madrid. The name of defender Huijsen has of course taken its place centre stage in the headlines across Spain over the last 24 hours. Advertisement This comes after a wave of reports were forthcoming that Real Madrid are closing on a deal to bring the 20-year-old to the Santiago Bernabéu. Huijsen has been identified as the ideal addition on the part of incoming Blancos Xabi Alonso, considered a future star in the making. All associated with Real, in turn, will no doubt be excited by the latest social media activity on the part of the youngster's father. As showcased in the image below, after Fabrizio Romano took to Instagram to provide an update on his son's impending Bernabéu switch, Huijsen sr. responded by way of a 'like'. Conor Laird – GSFN
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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Watch: Barcelona fan's viral dig at Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. during El Clásico
A member of the home crowd in attendance at Barcelona's La Liga showdown with Real Madrid this past weekend managed to secure for himself viral status online. This came by way of a gesture aimed at Blancos wide-man Vinícius Jr. Advertisement The latest edition of El Clásico was of course played to completion this past Sunday, with Barcelona having ultimately triumped by four goals to three. En route to as much, Vinícius Jr. featured from the off, before being hooked late in the action in Catalunya owing to an ankle problem. And it was upon his return to the bench that the Brazilian was subjected to a less than subtle dig by way of a Barcelona supporter. The fan in question was spotted on camera gaining Vinícius' attention whilst holding up a beach ball. This came as a jibe towards the Brazilian, in the form of a reminder of his controversial snub at last year's Ballon d'Or ceremony. Advertisement Check out footage of the exchange below: Conor Laird – GSFN
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12-05-2025
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Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid move gets the ‘here we go'
The identity of La Liga giants Real Madrid's next head coach has on Monday been revealed. As confirmed by journalist and market insider Fabrizio Romano, Xabi Alonso has reached a full agreement to take up the reins at the Santiago Bernabéu. The name of tactician Alonso has of course dominated the headlines in Spain over recent days. This comes after the former midfielder finally announced his decision to depart Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season. As much came with a view to linking up with the aforementioned Real Madrid, where Alonso is set to replace the outbound Carlo Ancelotti. And as alluded to above, on Monday, the announcement which all of a Blancos persuasion were so eagerly awaiting has finally arrived. This comes in the form of Fabrizio Romano's 'Here we go!': 'Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid, here we go! Story confirmed and deal sealed for Xabi as new manager until 2028. Staff sorted, contract in place and three year deal for Alonso with Real planning for him to start at FIFA Club World Cup.' 🚨🤍 Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid, here we go! Story confirmed and deal sealed for Xabi as new manager until sorted, contract in place and three year deal for Alonso with Real planning for him to start at FIFA Club World farewell soon, then Xabi era. 🎞️ — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 12, 2025 Conor Laird – GSFN
