A Real Madrid too timid
Xabi Alonso 's Real Madrid , disappointing for his debut, still took the upper hand over Osasuna 1-0 thanks to a penalty won and converted by Kylian Mbappé , the only real attacking threat for a team still in the process of getting used to it. Solid defensively, but limited in attack, the Madrid team played too much on the left, with a discreet Vinicius and a virtually non-existent right wing. Osasuna, for their part, were content to defend deep, with Budimir alone up front, without any real threat. Thomas Roncero points out: The number 10 suits him well. " A year ago, he arrived at the Bernabeu with a shy, almost exaggeratedly humble air ." " Mbappé blesses the Xabi Alonso era ," Marca headlines. The Frenchman confirmed his key role from the first match under Xabi Alonso, bringing speed, creativity and efficiency.
Triple departures considered at Barça
At Barcelona , Marc Casadó is attracting interest from several clubs including Chelsea, Tottenham, Atlético de Madrid, West Ham, Wolverhampton, Bournemouth and Betis, but he is keen to stay despite increased competition and limited playing time. Gerard Martín, approached by Wolverhampton, is refusing to leave and is expected to stay at Barça until at least January. Iñaki Peña is on the verge of leaving the club, with Como and Celta his main options depending on playing time. Barça are finalising his renewal to facilitate a loan, the aim being to free up a place to register Szczesny. This departure will mark the end of Peña's Blaugrana adventure, with the deal expected to be completed this week.
The Rabiot affair shakes the press
L'Equipe kicks things off with the "Rabiot Affair." Adrien Rabiot , once a respected executive, is now unwelcome at Olympique de Marseille. Officially dismissed for "lack of commitment ," the incident of a fight with Jonathan Rowe is said to have precipitated his sidelining. Many around the player consider the sanction disproportionate, believing that this type of incident is resolved internally. Some suspect the club of wanting to take advantage of the affair to sell him before the end of the transfer window and recover around €15 million. " Thunderbolt in Marseille ," headlines La Provence , still in shock at this decision by the Marseille club. The management is ready to go to war and keep Rabiot on the sidelines for a year if no offer at the desired price arrives. The news was made official by OM via a press release, emphasizing that the player was no longer part of the staff's plans, in accordance with the internal code of conduct. The Marseille board has set Rabiot's price at €15 million. Three Italian clubs are already on the lookout, according to our sources: AC Milan, Inter Milan, and Juventus. Allegri, back in Milan, particularly likes Rabiot, while Inter are looking to strengthen their midfield. Juventus could consider a return for the former Parisian a year after his free transfer. Jonathan Rowe, meanwhile, has already reached an agreement with Bologna, according to our sources, but a deal with OM has yet to be finalized.
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