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OFFICIAL: Real Madrid close 2025-26 season with highest revenue in club history
Real Madrid have published their yearly results detailing the state of the club’s budget. Here are the main highlights of it. The Board of Directors of Real Madrid C. F., meeting on July 28, 2026, has approved the annual accounts for the 2025-2026 financial year. The figures confirm the strength of the club’s economic model, […]
Dumfries: “We have a great team and an excellent manager”
Real Madrid right-back Denzel Dumfries talked to the club’s media and shared his thoughts after completing his first training session as a madridista. “After the first training session, I feel great. Following the holidays, I’m happy to start. It is an honor to be here. The facilities are incredible. Quite expansive. One could easily get […]
Dumfries passes medical, completes first training session with Real Madrid
Real Madrid signing Denzel Dumfries completed his first training session with the group today immediately after passing his medical. The club announced his signing during the World Cup, so he had to pass his medical exams before heading to Valdebebas. Dumfries will likely compete with Trent Alexander-Arnold for the starting spot on the right side […]
Nacho Fernández: “Good things are coming with Mourinho in charge”
Former Real Madrid defender Nacho Fernández talked to AS and shared his thoughts on José Mourinho’s return to the Spanish capital. It’s worth noting that Nacho made his debut for the club during Mourinho’s first year at Real Madrid back in 2011. “I don’t know if in the end they’ll win titles, because in the […]
Diomande has “more than enough qualities to succeed at Real Madrid,” says Leganes CEO
Real Madrid are set to announce the signing of Red Bull Leipzig winger Yan Diomande over the next few days, and Leganés CEO Martín Ortega talked to Radio MARCA about his former player. “He made his debut at the Bernabeu when he was 18 years old and was unfazed. He has an incredible amount of […]
DAILY THREAD | JULY 28, 2026
The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, Ezek Ix and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. What does this season hold for […]
Cucurella bids farewell to Chelsea
World Champion Marc Cucurella bid farewell to his former club Chelsea in an emotional video on Monday. Cucurella’s transfer to Real Madrid was already finalized at the start of the World Cup. However, the left back took the moment to say goodbye to Chelsea, where he played for four seasons. “After 4 seasons together, it’s […]
Diomande joins RB Leipzig’s pre-season training
Ivorian forward Yan Diomande has joined Leipzig’s pre-season camp as expected. He returns from his post-World Cup break. Diomande participated in the mandatory fitness and performance tests on Monday. In the meantime, advance negotiations continue between Real Madrid and Leipzig over the player’s transfer to the Spanish capital. Florian Plettenberg reported late on Monday that […]
Goalkeeping coach Luis Llopis set to leave Real Madrid – report
Luis Llopis is set to leave his position as the goalkeeping coach at Real Madrid, unless there is an ’unexpected twist’, reports ESPN journalist Javier Rodríguez Pascual. Llopis has been at the club since the start of the 2021-22 season, and after four seasons in charge of the nets at the Bernabeu, the Spaniard will […]
Real Madrid Are Spending Again. Here’s What the Numbers Actually Say
Twelve months ago, we argued that the media driven doom-and-gloom around Real Madrid’s finances, like the discussion around the billion-euro stadium, the concert-noise fiasco, the supposedly suffocating transfer policy, it simply wasn’t reality. The club had built one of the sturdiest financial structures seen across any sport and had the headroom to invest whenever the […]
Mbappé posts open letter to thank French fans after World Cup fiasco
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has published a post on his social media to thank the French fans after their debacle in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals against Spain. THANK YOU. A month of exhilaration. Of overcoming challenges. Of pride in bearing France’s colors. Above all, a month of passion—the very passion that ignites […]
Victor Valdepenas close to joining Fiorentina from Real Madrid for €8M
Víctor Valdepeñas is close to joining Fiorentina from Real Madrid. According to Corriere dello Sport, the two clubs have reached an agreement worth €8 million for 50% of the defender’s rights. The structure of the deal would allow Real Madrid to retain significant control over Valdepeñas’ future while giving the 19-year-old an opportunity to continue […]
Thiago Pitarch suffers knee injury, out around two months
Real Madrid midfielder Thiago Pitarch suffered a knee injury during his very first training session after rejoining the squad and will be out around two months. The injury affected ligaments on his left knee. This injury complicates Real Madrid’s decision about his future. The coaching staff was going to evaluate his performances during the upcoming […]
DAILY THREAD | JULY 27, 2026
The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, Ezek Ix and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. Mourinho gets his man. So what […]
PSG officially out of Diomande race
Paris Saint-Germain have halted their pursuit of Yan Diomande. They were in pole position to sign the player before Real Madrid entered the race. Everything changed from the player’s perspective from there on, and the Ligue 1 and European Champions have officially announced on Sunday, with a statement given to Sky Sports Germany, that they […]
Diomande could be training for Real Madrid by this week – report
Real Madrid and RB Leipzig are reportedly locked in negotiations for Ivorian forward Yan Diomande. Reputed journalist Arancha Rodriguez reported on Sunday that he could join Real Madrid’s training sessions as early as this week. Yan Diomande, 19, started in 28 Bundesliga games for RB Leipzig last season, scoring 12 goals and registering eight assists. […]
The last time in Budapest
Real Madrid return to the Hungarian capital on Saturday, August 8, when they face Ferencváros in a pre-season friendly at the Groupama Arena. Kickoff is at 7:00 pm local time. More than 30 years have passed since the two clubs last met. That game came on November 1, 1995, in the group stage of the […]
Vinicius prioritizes Real Madrid renewal as Diomande deal nears completion
Real Madrid’s summer transfer window continues to gather momentum, with two of the club’s biggest storylines appearing to move in a positive direction. According to AS, Vinicius Junior remains fully committed to extending his stay at the Santiago Bernabéu, while Real Madrid is on the verge of completing the blockbuster signing of Yan Diomande from […]
Real Madrid reach agreement in principle for Diomande -report
Real Madrid have reached an agreement in principle with Red Bull Leipzig for attacker Yan Diomande, who is set to become a madridista and sign a five-year deal, according to a report from TalkSport’s Ben Jacobs and Alex Crook. News about Real Madrid’s interest in the young attacker were first published on Friday, so Los […]
Manchester City want €80 million to sell Rodri to Real Madrid -report
Real Madrid have decided to go after Rodri Hernández, but Manchester City want at least €80 million to let the Spanish midfielder go, according to a report from Es Radio’s Sergio Valentin. On the other hand, Real Madrid has capped its offer for the 2026 World Cup Golden Ball winner at €60 million, so the […]
Diomande signing for Real Madrid not tied to Vinicius’ departure -report
Real Madrid are closing in on an agreement for Red Bull Leipzig star Yan Diomande. Los Blancos seem set to spend around €120 million to sign the young attacker but that move is not tied to Vinicius Junior leaving the club this summer, according to a report from AS. Vinicius and Real Madrid have yet […]
I Prefer Not To Speak: 26 Jul. 2026
Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the Mods who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho. I Prefer Not To Speak No Words. Yesterday, […]
On Vinicius, Diomande, and the dominoes of this transfer window
I was not planning on writing anything today, but, like every year, I plan to go on family holiday at the worst possible time when transfers are bound to happen. Shame on me. (To my defense, there is literally no ideal time in this industry to take a break. You would think after the World […]
Arsenal Monitoring Vinicius as Contract Talks Stall While Real Madrid’s Summer Plans Continue to Evolve
Arsenal are closely monitoring Vinicius Junior’s contract situation at Real Madrid as the Premier League club explores the possibility of making a move for the Brazilian winger if renewal talks fail to produce an agreement. According to reports from The Athletic, Arsenal have identified Vinicius as one of their priority attacking targets. While no formal […]
Vinicius, Real Madrid expected to resume contract talks this Monday as Arsenal’s interest looms -report
Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior are expected to resume their negotiations over a contract extension when the Brazilian attacker rejoins the squad in Madrid this upcoming Monday. In that context, Arsenal are seriously considering making a move for the attacker this summer knowing that Real Madrid will not want to lose the player as a […]
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