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Papa Flo with the Kinder Surprise AdApparently, some sources have claimed that there’s some sort of incoming surprise. I’ve been waiting for that for a few days and… oh well, nothing much is happening. Let’s see.
🚨🗣️ .@jpedrerol: "We are about to announce a surprise Real Madrid signing." pic.twitter.com/pwnZi19ISG
— Madrid Universal (@MadridUniversal) August 13, 2026And Then… There’s This🚨🇪🇸 EXCLUSIVE: Real Madrid are nearing a deal for Martín Zubimendi!#RMFC have made contact with Zubimendi’s camp, with negotiations now advancing well. Madrid are pushing to reach an agreement for the midfielder. 🔜👀@TheATHLETIFCpic.twitter.com/Jls9Psylu8
— David ornstien (@David_ornsteine) August 13, 2026Right… Mourinho + Bad Relations: Getting an Ominous Sense of Deja Vu Here🚨 NEW: Real Madrid’s relationship with Barcelona has completely broken down, and as a result the club bid €150 million for Julian Alvarez.
The offer was immediately rejected, but the club managed to increase the price for Julian Alvarez. @diarioaspic.twitter.com/ZrZ82nRjcD
Los Blancos have done SOME business with the youngsters huh? I take it this means a sort of new wave of Castilla (or under) players taking over starting this season?
🚨 BREAKING: Jacobo Ortega is CLOSE to signing with Strasbourg.
It will be the MOST EXPENSIVE SALE of a Real Madrid youth player who hasn’t played with the first team.
10 MILLION EUROS. @Rodra10_97pic.twitter.com/KPCPUScj3P
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