Real Madrid has confirmed that they will not force veteran defender David Alaba to leave the club despite him falling to fifth in the center-back hierarchy under Xabi Alonso. Alaba, under contract until 2026, intends to stay and fight for his place, although his future may hinge on potential signings, like Ibrahima Konate, which could lead him to consider a new challenge if competition increases.
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Barcelona is confident that goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen will be sidelined for more than four months following his surgery due to a relapse of prior lumbar issues and the high demands of his position, which complicate recovery. The club is disappointed with Ter Stegen's premature announcement of a three-month timeline, straining their relationship further. Want More Context? 🔎
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VfL Wolfsburg's pursuit of Romanian fullback Andrei Rațiu has stalled after rejected bids of €12m and €14m from Rayo Vallecano, while the club reconsiders the future of attacker Vaclav Cerny, whose strong pre-season performances have sparked interest, including a potential loan to Besiktas, despite him being seen as valuable by coach Paul Simonis. Want More Context? 🔎
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William Saliba expressed optimism about signing a new contract with Arsenal, as he enters the final two years of his current deal, which expires in 2027. Alongside his center-back partner Gabriel, who recently extended his contract until 2029, Saliba is part of Arsenal's pre-season tour in Singapore and looks forward to contributing to the team's success, especially with new signing Viktor Gyokeres joining the squad. Want More Context? 🔎
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