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It’s mostly transfer news today
- By now, most of you should have heard that Marcelo isn’t headed anywhere just yet. Not only that, but he will apparently captain the team as well. There has been much talk about the legendary full back’s decline in the last couple of years and perhaps rightly so. He hasn’t featured as often as a starter would in the same period either. So, this piece of news seems interesting. Well, you know how is; We’re gonna have to wait to find out how oftena nd in what way Carlo Ancelotti use the brazilian.
Florentino Perez confirms as reported today: Marcelo will stay and he’ll be the captain. ⚪️ #RealMadrid
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 24, 2021
“Marcelo will be our captain next season. It's difficult to find another LB like Marcelo. Him and Roberto Carlos have been the best in the history”, Florentino said. https://t.co/zWVtXA0kad
- Now about Rafa Varane... It seems that Real Madrid haven’t received any bid yet, according to Frabizio Romano.
Florentino Perez: “We’ve not received any official bid for Raphael Varane. He’s at the Euros now then we will see what happens - if he wants to leave the club this summer, he’ll say it”. ⚪️ #RealMadrid #MUFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 24, 2021
Man United among clubs interested, he’s in the list but NO bid yet.
- The Blancos HQ have made contact with Jules Kounde, or so ABC Deportes say.
| Real Madrid have contacted Jules Koundé to get his signature. The club is offering €50m for the player, but Sevilla demand the €80m release clause to be paid. Real Madrid will NOT pay that fee for a defender. @abc_deportes #rmalive pic.twitter.com/HCm2KCwkFC
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) June 25, 2021
- The obligatory Mbappe news of the day. Apparently, Real’s main focus will be Mbappe - shocking, I know- whom they will pursue right after EURO 2020’s final bell.
ℹ️ All of Real Madrid's focus currently is on the signing of Kylian Mbappé this summer. They'll move for him right after the Euros, no room for error. [@marca]
— Infinite Madrid (@InfiniteMadrid) June 24, 2021
You knew this was coming!
So, Madridistas... * in sinister tone * I’d like to play a game. This time, the question is about who you think will actually WIN the whole thing. Are you backing the world champions? Perhaps you believe it’s finally coming home? Do you think the golden generation of Belgium wins the tourney? Let us know!
Poll
Who do you think will win EURO 2020?
This poll is closed
-
3%
Belgium
(31 votes) -
8%
Portugal
(71 votes) -
9%
Italy
(75 votes) -
0%
Austria
(2 votes) -
13%
France
(104 votes) -
29%
Switzerland
(235 votes) -
1%
Croatia
(8 votes) -
0%
Spain
(5 votes) -
0%
Sweden
(2 votes) -
0%
Ukraine
(0 votes) -
1%
England
(8 votes) -
1%
Germany
(14 votes) -
0%
Netherlands
(6 votes) -
0%
Czech Republic
(2 votes) -
29%
Wales
(232 votes) -
0%
Denmark
(3 votes)
Have a great day and enjoy the football that is to be played. Oh and may the Madridismo be with you.