A Real Madrid too shy
The Real Madrid of Xabi Alonso, disappointing for its first, still took the upper hand over Osasuna 1-0 thanks to a penalty caused and transformed by Kylian Mbappé, the only real offensive danger of a team still in running. Solid defensively, but limited in attack, the Madrid formation has too much oriented the game on the left, with a discreet vinicius and an almost nonexistent right wing. Osasuna, for her part, was content to defend low, with Budimir alone at the forefront, without real threat. Thomas Roncero underlines: The 10 is well. “”A year ago, he landed at the Bernabeu with a shy air, almost excessively humble». “”Mbappé blesses the Xabi Alonso era“, title Marca For its part. The Frenchman confirms his key role in the first match under Xabi Alonso, bringing speed, creativity and efficiency.
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A triple departure envisaged at Barça
In Barcelona, Marc Casadó attracts the attention of several clubs including Chelsea, Tottenham, Atlético de Madrid, West Ham, Wolverhampton, Bournemouth and Betis, but he wants to stay despite increased competition and limited playing time. Gerard Martín, approached by Wolverhampton, refuses to leave and should stay at Barça at least until January. Iñaki Peña is about to leave the club, with Côme and Celta as main options depending on play. The Barça finalizes its renewal to facilitate a loan, the objective being to release a place to register Szczesny. This departure will mark the end of the Blaugrana adventure for Peña, the operation to be concluded this week.
The Rabiot affair shakes the press
The team Open the ball with “the Rabiot affair”. Adrien Rabiot, formerly a respected executive, is now undesirable at Olympique de Marseille. Officially dismissed for “Lack of involvement”the incident of a fight with Jonathan Rowe would have precipitated his sidelining. Around the player, many consider the sanction disproportionate, believing that this type of incident is resolved internally. Some suspect the club of wanting to take advantage of the case to sell it before the end of the transfer window and recover around € 15 million. “”Thunderbolt in Marseille“, title Provencestill in shock from this decision of the Marseille club. Managers are ready to go to the clash and keep Rabiot away for a year if no offer at the desired rate arrives. The news was formalized by OM via a press release, stressing that the player was no longer part of the staff plans, in accordance with the internal code of conduct. The Marseille board set the price of rabiot at € 15 million. Three Italian clubs are already on the lookout according to our information: AC Milan, Inter Milan and Juventus. Allegri, back in Milan, particularly appreciates Rabiot, while Inter seeks to strengthen his environment. Juventus could envisage a return from the former Parisian a year after his free departure. Jonathan Rowe has already agreed with Bologna according to our information, but an agreement with OM remains to be finalized.
