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Yan Diomande: “There’s No Bigger Club Than Real Madrid”
Yan Diomande has opened up about his move to Real Madrid, his first conversations with José Mourinho, his ambitions to become one of the best players in the world, and the influence of Cristiano Ronaldo and Didier Drogba in an extensive interview with SportyTV. For Diomande, arriving at the Santiago Bernabéu represents the realization of […]
Mastantuono: “Coming To Fiorentina Isn’t About Revenge”
Franco Mastantuono was officially presented as a Fiorentina player on Thursday following his loan move from Real Madrid, with the Argentine explaining his decision to move to Serie A and reflecting on a difficult season in Spain. Mastantuono arrives in Florence looking for an opportunity to continue his development and secure more consistent playing time. […]
Ibrahima Konaté: “I Promise to Give Everything for This Shirt”
Ibrahima Konaté was officially presented as a Real Madrid player on Thursday, becoming the third figure to receive an official welcome at the club this week following José Mourinho on Tuesday and Bernardo Silva on Wednesday. The presentation took place at Real Madrid City, where club president Florentino Pérez welcomed Konaté in the boardroom. The […]
Manuel Angel to join Almeria for 6 million euros – report
Real Madrid Castilla captain Manuel Angel is set to join Almeria, reports from Spain confirmed on Thursday. Angel’s contract with Real Madrid expires in just under a year, meaning a departure was imminent for the Spanish midfielder. The player will go to the second division of Spain for six million euros, while Real Madrid will […]
Adrián San Miguel: “Konaté is a mix between Rüdiger’s aggression and strength and Huijsen’s footwork”
Former Liverpool goalkeeper Adrián San Miguel has backed his former teammates Ibrahima Konaté and Trent Alexander-Arnold to make their mark at Real Madrid, speaking about both players in an interview with AS. Adrián spent several years alongside Konaté and Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool, giving him first-hand knowledge of their qualities both on and off the pitch. […]
Mourinho on Negreira, Diomande, Bernardo Silva and Lamine Yamal
Jose Mourinho touched on a wide range of topics during an interview with El Chiringuito, including the Negreira case, Diomande, Bernardo Silva, and Lamine Yamal. Mourinho was particularly pointed when discussing the Negreira case, comparing the situation in Spain to the Calciopoli scandal in Italy. “The Negreira case is in the courts, let’s see what […]
“I feel no pressure,” says Diomande
Real Madrid forward Yan Diomande spoke to Sporty TV and shared thoughts about his transfer to Real Madrid, the expectations that come with it, and the change of playing under Jose Mourinho. “Mourinho has a lot of personality, which is good for us because sometimes when you’re young, you are a bit everywhere; you lose […]
Real Madrid remain the world’s most valuable football brand, now worth €2.4 billion
Real Madrid have retained their position as the world’s most valuable football club brand, with the club’s brand value rising 25% to €2.4 billion, according to Brand Finance’s Football 50 2026 report. It is the third consecutive year Real Madrid have finished first in the ranking, while the Spanish giants were also rated as the […]
Mourinho: “I like Arda Güler and I think he could follow a path similar to Luka and Bernardo”
Real Madrid coach José Mourinho talked to El Chiringuito and shared his thoughts on some members of the team. Mourinho had high praise for Arda Güler and explained why he thinks the Turkish playmaker could eventually play deeper for the club. When asked about finding successors for both Luka Modric and Toni Kroos, Mourinho brought […]
Open Thread: August 20, 2026
The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d totally go sunbathing with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou (AKA KFZ), Juninho, […]
Déjà vu with Sergio Martínez
Real Madrid have accelerated the signing of Racing Santernder midfielder Sergio Martínez. The 19-year-old versatile youngster made his debut in LaLiga with a banger against Villarreal last weekend. He is clearly a profile for the future, and Real Madrid is not necessarily going to see him as a first-team mainstay. Born in Laredo in 2007, […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Grading Every Single Real Madrid Signing So Far (Summer 2026)
AUDIO: VIDEO: Managing Madrid Experience form: https://form.typeform.com/to/bCxFrAI2 On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani discusses the incredible work Real Madrid did to raise 200m+ from academy players this summer. He also gave a grade to these signings: Marc Cucurella, Denzel Dumfries, Carlos Espi, Yan Diomande, Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konaté. Did you enjoy […]
EXCLUSIVE: Emile Heskey to Managing Madrid: “Bellingham rubs people the wrong way? So what? He’s there to win games”
Managing Madrid had an opportunity to interview former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey this week. The former England international, who won a treble with England, spoke about the racism Vinicius Jr faces, Ibrahima Konaté’s arrival at Real Madrid, Trent Alexander-Arnold’s omission from the World Cup, and the nonsensical dialogue from some media surrounding Jude Bellingham. QUESTION: […]
Real Madrid set to sign Sergio Martinez -report
Real Madrid are closing in on an agreement with Racing Santander over wonder kid Sergio Martinez, with Los Blancos ready to trigger the €3 million clause on Martinez’s contract with Racing, according to a report from MARCA and The Athletic. If the deal comes to fruition, Martinez would ultimately be registered as a Real Madrid […]
Here’s What You Need To Know About Real Madrid Target Sergio Martinez
Real Madrid are among the clubs interested in Racing Santander midfielder Sergio Martínez, according to a report from AS, with the 19-year-old emerging as one of the latest young Spanish talents to attract attention from some of La Liga’s biggest teams. Martínez’s rapid rise has been particularly striking. In the space of roughly seven months, […]
Bernardo Silva presented as Real Madrid player: “My dream was to play for Real Madrid”
Bernardo Silva was officially presented as a Real Madrid player on Wednesday, more than a month after the club announced his signing. The 32-year-old appeared alongside club president Florentino Pérez at the presentation, with honorary president Pirri and members of Bernardo’s family also in attendance. The Portuguese midfielder has signed a contract with Real Madrid […]
Real Madrid test new illuminated Bernabéu signage ahead of stadium return
Real Madrid are putting another finishing touch on the Santiago Bernabéu renovation, with new illuminated “Bernabéu” lettering now being tested on the stadium’s main façade. The large letters have been installed on the side of the stadium facing Paseo de la Castellana, with Madrid continuing to experiment with how the signage will look once illuminated […]
Puyol praises Mourinho: “We’re talking about a great coach”
FC Barcelona legend Carles Puyol praised José Mourinho and talked about those infamous Clásicos where Real Madrid and Barça collided. “We’re talking about a great coach in Jose Mourinho. I met him at Barcelona when I was in the youth academy and I moved up to the first team. We could already see that he […]
Open Thread: August 19, 2026
The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d totally go camping with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou (AKA KFZ), Juninho, […]
An Analytical Analysis Of What Real Madrid Need In Midfield (Post-Kroos)
Since Toni Kroos’s retirement, Real Madrid’s attack seems largely like an orchestra without a conductor, unable to find someone to cohesively pull the strings on a pitch filled with talented footballers with distinct skillsets. The de facto leader of Madrid on the pitch in the later years of his career, Kroos attempted over 100 passes per […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: Jacobo Ortega, Jude – Arda line-ups, and the Top-10 mangers of the 21st century
On this La Liga Tier Members Only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast (Monthly Zoom call), Kiyan Sobhani, Mehedi Hassan, and Sam Sharpe (along wit Members on the call), discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Thanks for being a La Liga Tier Member. We hope you enjoy the show! Managing Madrid is a hub for all […]
Steve McManaman: “Mourinho needs to win La Liga, he needs to beat Barcelona”
In the build-up to the return of La Liga action, former Real Madrid winger turned La Liga ambassador and ESPN pundit Steve McManaman spoke at a press conference to address the changes at the Bernabéu this summer and the expectations on Jose Mourinho. “He needs to win. It’s as simple as that. He needs to […]
José Mourinho: “Real Madrid is on a different level, it can’t have players who think twice about joining”
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho gave his first external interview since returning to the club to El Chiringuito’s Josep Pedrerol on Tuesday night. Mourinho on how he has changed since he left “In many ways. As a person, as a coach… I’ve changed so much…” Mourinho on what he’s like now “I’d say I have […]
Arda Güler emerges as Real Madrid’s preseason standout as Mourinho settles on 4-2-3-1
Arda Güler has been one of Real Madrid’s most consistent performers during the club’s six-game preseason, starting every match and spending much of the summer operating as the attacking midfielder in José Mourinho’s 4-2-3-1. Güler’s preseason began with a missed penalty against Alcorcón in a friendly at Valdebebas, but the 21-year-old has since established himself […]
Mourinho: “I’m one of you, I always have been”
Speaking at his official presentation, held privately at Valdebebas and without inviting press or fans, Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho discussed his emotions about returning to Real Madrid 13 years after he departed. “This is like coming home. Emotionally, it’s even better than the first time because back then it was about reaching the top […]
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