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Hans-Dieter Flick's arrival at Barcelona has slightly changed the club's transfer plans for the summer offseason.

As Florian Plettenberg writes, the Catalans expected to sell winger Rafinha in the summer transfer window. The Blaugrana bosses have a good offer on the table for the Brazilian from Saudi Arabia, and the media believe that the club planned to earn about one hundred million euros for the player's transfer.

Flick expressed his desire to keep Rafinha in the team. The management heard the German coach's opinion on the Brazilian's future, but it is not yet known whether they share it.

The 27-year-old footballer moved to the Camp Nou in July 2022 from Leeds for 58 million euros. Last season, he scored 10 goals and provided 13 assists in 37 games for Barcelona.

Real Madrid leader Jude Bellingham needs surgery, according to Spanish media reports.

The Englishman had a problem with his left shoulder during a training session before the Champions League final. He was going to undergo surgery, but this is currently impossible as he is scheduled to play in Euro 2024 with the England national team.

Bellingham may have surgery after the European Championships if his condition does not improve. This will be a problem for Real Madrid, as he will miss training and possibly the start of the new season.

Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo has commented on Kylian Mbappe's transfer to Real Madrid.

"Looking forward to seeing you shine at the Bernabeu," wrote Ronaldo on his Instagram page.

Recall, Mbappe moved to Real Madrid from PSG as a free agent, receiving a cosmic financial bonus from the Madrid club.

Former Barcelona FC striker Neymar has named the main favourite to win the annual Ballon d'Or award.

- "Of course, the Ballon d'Or will go to Vinicius. I am rooting for him. I wrote to him before and after the final. I love this guy very much. He's a great friend that football gave me. He will definitely get the Ballon d'Or.

Vinicius shows an incredible level. He glorifies our flag around the world. We are very happy and we are rooting for him," said Neymar.

French striker Kylian Mbappe, whose move to Real Madrid was recently announced, will receive a substantial signing bonus from the Spanish club, The Telegraph reports.

According to the source, Real Madrid will pay Mbappe €150 million over the next five years. This money will be paid to the Frenchman as a signing bonus from Real Madrid. As a reminder, Kylian Mbappe's contract with Real Madrid runs until the summer of 2029.

Real Madrid newcomer Kylian Mbappe shared his thoughts on his transfer to the Madrid club.

"My dream has come true. I am happy and proud to join the club of my dreams. No one can understand how much emotion I am feeling. I can't wait to meet you, Madridista, and thank you for your incredible support. Go Madrid!" the Frenchman wrote on his Twitter page.

Earlier it was reported that Mbappe had signed a five-year contract with the cream of the crop.

Girona midfielder Viktor Tsygankov is being sought after by leading English and Italian league clubs.

The Spanish newspaper AS reports that Arsenal and AC Milan are interested in acquiring Tsygankov from Girona. Both clubs are ready to pay a clause of 30 million euros for the player, which is stipulated in his agreement with the Catalans.

Tottenham is also known to be interested in Tsygankov, but the Londoners have little chance of transferring the former Dynamo player, as they will play in the Europa League next season, while Girona, Arsenal and Milan have qualified for the Champions League.

Last season, Tsygankov played in 30 matches for Girona. The Ukrainian midfielder scored 8 goals and 7 assists.

Manchester United are not the only contenders for Real Madrid's Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin.

According to Fichajes, Bayern Munich and Spanish side Betis are also interested in the 25-year-old goalkeeper. German grand in the face of Lunin sees a future replacement for 38-year-old Manuel Neuer.

Earlier it was reported that Manchester United and Real Madrid were to start negotiations on a possible transfer of Lunin immediately after the Champions League final.

Lunin's current contract with Real Madrid runs until the summer of next year, and the goalkeeper has not yet signed a new agreement with the Madrid club.

Barcelona's 21-year-old striker Ansou Fati could move to Sevilla, according to journalist Tony Juanmarti on the social network X.

According to the source, the Red and Whites want to take the young Spaniard on loan from the Catalan club. Sevilla's new head coach Garcia Pimienta is personally interested in Fati's transfer.

Last season, the Spaniard played 30 matches for Brighton, scoring four goals and recording one assist.

The head coach of Europa League winner Atalanta, Gian Piero Gasperini, has reacted to his European Super Cup rival Real Madrid.

"I was already thinking about Real Madrid yesterday. Maybe they will also play with Mbappe in the Super Cup, then it will be a different team...

I don't want anyone to be overweight in training camp, but I don't think they will have time to gain because of the Euros," Gianluca Di Marzio's website quoted Gasperini as saying.

Chelsea are working on strengthening their goalkeeping line. Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili came to the attention of the Blues.

According to Football London, Chelsea sent scouts to watch the Georgian's performances in the second half of the 2023/24 season. The club was very impressed with his performances for the Bats over the past two years.

It is reported that Kepa Arrizabalaga is likely to leave the club this summer. "Chelsea is hoping to sell the goalkeeper, who spent this season on loan at Real Madrid.

Real Madrid have announced the signing of French striker Kylian Mbappe, whose last club was PSG.

The term of the agreement is five years.

It should be added that Real Madrid got the 25-year-old Frenchman for free, as his contract with PSG expires on 30 June this year.

According to media reports, within the framework of signing a contract with Real Madrid Mbappe received a one-time bonus of 100 million euros. The striker's salary in the "royal club" will amount to 15 million euros a year.