July 5, 201113 yr Author Real Madrid confirm Sarabia saleReal Madrid have confirmed the sale of Pablo Sarabia to Getafe.The 19-year-old attacking midfielder, a Spain youth international, has agreed a five-year contract with Getafe.However, Real Madrid have confirmed the deal includes a buy-back option for the highly regarded youngster who found his progress blocked at the Bernabeu.
July 5, 201113 yr Author Mourinho ready to name new captainReal Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is prepared to strip Iker Casillas off his captain's armband for the new season.According to Spanish publication Marca, the Portuguese would prefer his captain to be an outfield player instead of a goalkeeper, with communication on the pitch being the main factor.Thus Madrid could have a new captain come the start of the new season, with defender Sergio Ramos and midfielder Xabi Alonso favourites to take over the armband.It would be a daring and ambitious move for Mourinho as Casillas is considered a cult hero at the Santiago Bernabeu.However, the 'Special One' is not one to be affected by off the field sentiments and is known to make unpopular decisions for the good of the team.
July 5, 201113 yr Author Adebayor begs for Real returnEmmanuel Adebayor is desperate to stay at Real Madrid, despite offers from Blackburn and Zenit St Petersburg.The Togo striker's registration is still held by Manchester City, who loaned him to Real Madrid last season.However, Real manager Jose Mourinho is not keen to meet City's £14 million valuation, and the La Liga side have not shown any inclination in keeping Adebayor.Most recently, Blackburn have shown their willingness to splash out on the striker, but the 27-year-old rejected a move to the Premier League mid-table side, as well as a move to Zenit St Petersburg.Adebayor said: "I'd love to stay with Madrid."It's clear in my mind that I'll neither go to Blackburn nor to Zenit. I got the taste for winning trophies at Real."I don't want to fight for survival or a place in mid-table."However, with a strike rate of five goals in 14 appearances for Real Madrid during his time there, it is expected that Real will not splash out to keep Adebayor, despite his desperate attempts to stay at the club.
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