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The latest news, analysis and transfer updates from the La Liga.
Breaking NewsManchester City Pocket £44m Profit as Tottenham Gamble on the Sávio Rebrand
Manchester City have sold Savinho to Tottenham for up to £85m, a £44m profit on the £30.8m they paid Girona, despite just two league goals in 53 appearances. The winger has reverted to his birth name Sávio, banking on his prolific Girona loan form as Spurs prepare him to replace Mikey Moore.
Off The PitchBarcelona's Police Force Complaint Turns Elche Rout Into a Civil Liberties Flashpoint
Barcelona have accused Spanish police of using 'disproportionate' force against fans and confiscating Estelada flags outside the Martinez Valero before their 5-0 win at Elche. Police and the regional government have yet to respond.
The DugoutReal Madrid's Mourinho Reboot Already Looks Like the Old Model
Real Madrid needed a 90th-minute goal from unheralded Carlos Espí to beat Espanyol on José Mourinho's second-spell debut, before the coach immediately reverted to combative form by accusing the home side of 'bullying' Vinícius Júnior. It raises the question of whether Mourinho 2.0 is really different from the man whose first Madrid tenure ended in acrimony.
Breaking NewsBarcelona's Rodri Coup Exposes Mourinho's Real Madrid Reboot Before a Ball Is Kicked
Rodri has completed a £65.4m move from Manchester City to Barcelona, rejecting a direct approach from Real Madrid's José Mourinho, who has since admitted he sensed 'doubts' in the World Cup-winning captain. Barcelona now plan to groom the 30-year-old as Sergio Busquets' long-term successor, while City move to replace him and Real Madrid's Mourinho reboot takes an early credibility hit.
Breaking NewsRodri's £65m Barcelona Move Ends City's Treble-Winning Core and Bets Big on a World Cup Renaissance
Barcelona have signed Manchester City's Ballon d'Or holder Rodri for £65m on a four-year deal, ending a seven-season spell that yielded 12 trophies. The move raises fitness-risk questions after injury-hit seasons but follows a player-of-the-tournament display at the World Cup.
Breaking NewsBarcelona Out-Manoeuvre Real Madrid to Land Rodri From Manchester City
Rodri has completed a €76.5m (£65m) move from Manchester City to Barcelona, signing a four-year deal weeks after winning the World Cup's player of the tournament award. The deal followed a dramatic chase in which Barcelona overtook Real Madrid after City rejected an initial £38.5m bid.
Breaking NewsRodri's £65m Barcelona move ends Manchester City's control-system era
Barcelona have agreed a £65m deal to sign Manchester City captain Rodri, ending a seven-year, trophy-laden spell that saw him win 12 major honours and the 2024 Ballon d'Or. The move raises questions about City's midfield future and whether a 30-year-old with recent knee and hamstring injuries is a safe long-term investment for Barcelona.
Breaking NewsPSG's Torres Deal Shows Europe's Champions Are Building a Financial Moat
Paris St-Germain have signed World Cup final matchwinner Ferran Torres from Barcelona for a reported €50m, the latest piece in a summer spending spree that also includes Maghnes Akliouche and Mika Godts. The deal raises fresh questions about Barcelona's finances and PSG's growing dominance of European football.
Transfer CentreManchester City Are Already Building Rodri's Replacement Before He's Gone
Manchester City have reportedly agreed personal terms with Lille teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi as they prepare for Rodri's likely exit, even as they weigh a costlier move for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez and chase winger Pedro Neto. With Barcelona's £38.5m bid rejected and Real Madrid circling, City's midfield rebuild under Enzo Maresca is already in motion.
Transfer CentreCristian Romero's Tottenham Exit Was Never Going to Be a Clean Goodbye
Cristian Romero has admitted he 'wasn't perfect' at Tottenham in an emotional farewell message as his £34.2m move to Atletico Madrid nears completion. The tribute glosses over a turbulent final season that included a relegation scare, a Belgrano controversy and fan backlash.
The Rumour MillManchester City Ignore Chelsea's Fernandez Deadline as Rodri Stalemate Holds Up the Real Deal
Chelsea's Friday deadline for Enzo Fernandez bids passed with no matching offer from Manchester City, exactly as Enzo Maresca signalled beforehand. The real hold-up is Rodri's stalled £68.4m move to Barcelona, whose £38.5m opening bid leaves a gap City won't bridge cheaply.
Off The PitchCelta Vigo's Fungus-Hit Pitch Forces Postponement and Exposes Balaidos' World Cup Worries
Celta Vigo's La Liga opener against Osasuna has been postponed after a fungus outbreak left the Estadio de Balaidos pitch unfit for football, La Liga confirms. The disruption reopens questions about the stadium's decade-long renovation and its readiness to co-host matches at the 2030 World Cup.