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Real Madrid and Benfica resume negotiations for Carreras
Negotiations between Real Madrid and Benfica over Álvaro Carreras have resumed, with a full agreement already in place between the player and Madrid. While Benfica’s approval is still pending, both sides are moving closer to a deal that could see the left-back return to the Bernabéu.

Sevilla is the perfect club to keep growing
Sevilla have unveiled Alfon González as their first signing of the La Liga season. The 24-year-old winger emphasizes his desire to grow at a club that shares his values, calling Sevilla the perfect place to continue his development.

Clubs are lining up for Kökçü, who is set to leave Benfica
In Portugal, there is growing belief that Orkun Kökcü is in his final weeks at Benfica. The former Feyenoord captain is now being strongly linked not only with Inter Milan but also with Besiktas, Newcastle United, and a potential move to Saudi Arabia.

Thiago Silva keeps a special memento from reunion with Chelsea friends
On Tuesday, Thiago Silva and Fluminense bid farewell to the Club World Cup. The forty-year-old defender did so after a defeat against Chelsea. The Blues made sure the reunion with their veteran former teammate did not go unnoticed.

Finally a holiday for Valverde: relentless midfielder played the most minutes of all
If anyone is in need of a holiday, it's Federico Valverde. The Real Madrid midfielder played more minutes than any other footballer this season.

Madrid supports Atlético's project for a new 20,000-seat arena
Madrid City Council supports Atlético de Madrid’s plan to build a 20,000-seat arena next to the Metropolitano Stadium. Backed by Deputy Mayor Inma Sanz, the project is set to revitalize San Blas-Canillejas and boost Madrid’s sports and cultural scene.

Just 38 days after the Champions League final, the new season is already set to begin
Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain are still playing and hoping to reach the Club World Cup final this week, but the new Champions League season is already set to begin on Tuesday. The ball will kick off at 5:00 p.m. at the Väre Areena in Kuopio, Finland.

More expensive than Koopmeiners: Serie A top scorer leaves for Saudi Arabia
Mateo Retegui is likely to leave Atalanta after just one year. According to Italian media, the Serie A top scorer has chosen a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia. Al-Qadsiah are reportedly willing to pay €65 million plus bonuses for the 26-year-old striker.

Main man Musiala defends Donnarumma after fibula fracture
Jamal Musiala holds no grudge against Gianluigi Donnarumma, who was one of the central figures in the much-discussed collision that led to the German's fractured fibula. The 22-year-old Bayern Munich winger stated that situations like this are simply part of football.

Boca announces Paredes: Tévez-Cavani-like scenes expected at La Bombonera
Leandro Paredes is set to become a Boca Juniors player there's no doubt about it anymore. The club announced, in a somewhat cryptic video on its official channels, that a presentation will take place on Thursday at La Bombonera. Argentine media are expecting scenes similar to those of Carlos Tévez and Edinson Cavani.