Spanish left-back who transferred from Chelsea to Real Madrid for £47.5 million plus add-ons in summer 2026.
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… Reports suggest some players, including Marc Cucurella and Enzo Fernández, were unconvinced, while internal meetings became increasingly disengaged. …
Rosenior’s Chelsea Spell Ends AbruptlyFrance centre-back Ibrahima Konate is leaving Liverpool on a free transfer and has agreed to join Real Madrid on a four-year contract until June 2030. The 27-year-old made 183 appearances for Liverpool and won the Premier League, FA Cup, and two League Cups before departing.
19 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
France centre-back Ibrahima Konate is leaving Liverpool on a free transfer and has agreed to join Real Madrid on a four-year contract until June 2030. The 27-year-old made 183 appearances for Liverpool and won the Premier League, FA Cup, and two League Cups before departing.
19 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Real Madrid have signed France defender Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer from Liverpool on a deal until June 2030. The 27-year-old centre back, currently at the World Cup, becomes one of Jose Mourinho's first signings since returning to the club.
19 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
France centre-back Ibrahima Konate is leaving Liverpool on a free transfer to join Real Madrid on a four-year contract until June 2030, after the two parties failed to agree on new contract terms over wages and value.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Midfielder Bernardo Silva, 31, has joined Real Madrid on a two-year contract after leaving Manchester City following a nine-year spell. Silva becomes Real's second summer signing as a free transfer.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella has completed a transfer from Chelsea to Real Madrid for an initial £47.5 million plus potential add-ons, becoming José Mourinho's first signing. Cucurella will officially join Madrid after the 2026 FIFA World Cup after four years at Chelsea, signing a six-year contract.
16 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
FIFA World Cup debutants Cabo Verde, a nation of just over 500,000 people, secured a 0-0 draw against Spain. Cabo Verde were tightly organised throughout, with goalkeeper Vozinha making several key saves to frustrate Spain's attacks despite the European side's dominance in possession.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Debutant Cape Verde, ranked 67th and the third-smallest country by population to qualify for a World Cup, produced a shock result by drawing 0–0 with second-ranked reigning European champions Spain in their Group H opening match in Atlanta.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named a 26-man World Cup squad featuring Lamine Yamal but with no Real Madrid players, ahead of the tournament beginning in June. Spain, Euro 2024 champions who reached the round of 16 in 2022, open their campaign against Cape Verde on June 15.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior's replacement, Xabi Alonso, was announced following the club's 1-0 FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City. The 44-year-old former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen boss will begin his contract on 1 July and be unveiled in pre-season.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has been appointed Chelsea manager on a four-year contract starting in July. The 44-year-old Spaniard previously led Bayer Leverkusen to its first Bundesliga title in 2024 and replaces Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior, who were the club's two permanent managers this season.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Liam Rosenior's tenure as Chelsea manager ended less than four months after his January appointment, following 10 defeats in 23 matches and public criticism of his players that exposed dressing room tensions. Despite arriving with a strong reputation, Rosenior struggled to win over the squad, with reports suggesting players including Marc Cucurella and Enzo Fernández were unconvinced, and his tactical approach came under scrutiny after heavy losses.
24 April 2026 · Daily Guide →