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Following in Karim Benzema’s footsteps! Real Madrid defender Nacho Fernandez in talks over Saudi Arabia move as Los Blancos deal runs down
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Real Madrid defender Nacho Fernandez is reportedly in talks over a move to Saudi Arabia which will see him follow the footsteps of Karim Benzema.

Nacho could move to Saudi Pro League
Will be a free agent after June 30
Is in advanced talks with Al-Qadsiah
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WHAT HAPPENED?
As his contract with Los Blancos is set to expire on June 30, 34-year-old Nacho is expected to move on as a free agent. According to L’Equipe, he is in advanced negotiations with Al-Qadsiah, who were recently promoted to the first division of the Saudi Arabian Pro League.

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Earlier this month, reports suggested that Nacho was on the brink of signing with Al-Ittihad, to reunite with former teammate Benzema. However, the negotiations faced unexpected delays due to bureaucratic issues, leaving the transfer in limbo. This delay provided an opening for Al-Qadsiah to enter the fray and present a compelling offer to the veteran defender. Equipped with a substantial budget, the club is targeting experienced players who can provide both leadership and skill on the pitch. And Nacho, with his wealth of experience and recent success in La Liga and the Champions League, fits the profile perfectly.

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Nacho’s departure is expected to pave the way for Real Madrid to pursue other defensive targets. One such target is Leny Yoro of Lille, who is believed to have reached an agreement with the European champions.

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WHAT NEXT?
While it remains to be seen whether Nacho will finalize his move to Al-Qadsiah or consider waiting for Al-Ittihad, all indications point towards his exit from Real Madrid. This move aligns with the trend of seasoned European players transferring to Saudi Arabian clubs, drawn by both financial incentives and the opportunity to contribute to the development of football in the region.

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Kylian Mbappe reveals ‘horror’ impact of playing in mask at Euro 2024
Mbappe playing with a face mask after breaking his nose in France’s Euro 2024 opener
Real Madrid forward has tried several masks since returning to action
Robert Lewandowski inadvertedly injured Mbappe’s nose again last time out
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Kylian Mbappe has admitted playing with a face mask to protect his broken nose is “an absolute horror”.

The French forward, who has now officially joined Real Madrid after his Paris Saint-Germain contract expired, broke his nose in his side’s Euro 2024 opener and, after sitting out the second game against the Netherlands, debuted the mask for France’s 1-1 draw with Poland.

He has been spotted wearing several different masks in training and, ahead of France’s last-16 clash with Belgium on Monday, revealed just how tough he has found life in a mask.

“I didn’t expect it, but playing with a mask is absolute horror,” he explained. “I changed because there were things that were wrong.

“It’s really complicated because it limits vision, the sweat remains blocked so you have to remove it for it to flow. The first days, I had the impression that I was in 3D and that I was invited to the Euro as a VIP… I saw the people and I had the impression that it was not me who was playing.

“As soon as I can take it off, I’m going to take it off. Now I have no choice, I’m not going to play without it. It’s annoying. You saw that I changed five times but there weren’t all the photos, I changed more than that. My competition is going to be like that and it won’t be an excuse because I can only play like that, I have to say thank you to the mask.”

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Mbappe further hurt his nose in an accidental clash with Poland’s Robert Lewandowski last time out and went on to admit he fears Belgium will try to target his injury.

“It’s a possibility,” he acknowledged. “When you play with a broken nose and you don’t have an operation, you become a target.

“Lewandowski didn’t do it on purpose, I had an instinctive reaction to the pain, but a lot of kids watch the matches and you have to control yourself.

“I knew what I was getting into, it’s not an easy situation but it’s not new. I can take hits but I’m ready to give everything for this jersey. If my nose has to be hurt to get to the quarter-finals, it’s already broken, so it’s not going to break any more.”

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DUSSELDORF, GERMANY: William Saliba of France celebrates victory with teammate Dayot Upamecano during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Austria and France at Düsseldorf Arena on June 17, 2024. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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William Saliba is set to keep his place in the France starting lineup against Belgium on Monday night, according to reports.
France’s William Saliba eyes the ball during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group D football match between Austria and France at the Duesseldorf Arena in Duesseldorf on June 17, 2024. (Photo by OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images)
France’s William Saliba eyes the ball during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group D football match between Austria and France at the Duesseldorf Arena in Duesseldorf on June 17, 2024. (Photo by OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images)
France take on Belgium in their Euro 2024 last-16 tie on Monday night, and Arsenal’s William Saliba is set to be involved again for his country.

L’Equipe report that no changes are expected in defence for France, with Saliba playing alongside Dayot Upamecano, Jules Kounde, and Theo Hernandez.

According to the claims, Mike Maignan will be in goal, with N’Golo Kante, Aurelien Tchouameni, Adrien Rabiot, Antoine Griezmann, Marcus Thuram, and Kylian Mbappe completing the lineup.

Saliba wasn’t a regular starter for France ahead of this tournament, but he’s been almost faultless with the team over the last fortnight.

If anything, Upamecano was the more likely player to be dropped after France’s last group game, having conceded the penalty that led to their first failure to keep a clean sheet and subsequent runner-up group finish.

France’s William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano fight for the ball with Austria’s Marcel Sabitzer during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group D football match between Austria and France at the Duesseldorf Arena in Duesseldorf on June 17, 2024. (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)
France’s William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano fight for the ball with Austria’s Marcel Sabitzer during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group D football match between Austria and France at the Duesseldorf Arena in Duesseldorf on June 17, 2024. (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)
The real test comes now, with no room for error in the knockout games. Speaking after their game against France was confirmed, Saliba discussed the prospect of facing Romelu Lukaku.

“Clearly I have not faced him before,” Saliba said. “We have TV, we all see, we know that he is one of the best attackers in the world, we will have to be concentrated.

“We will do everything to defend well against him, it’s not only him, there are other players nearby too.

“So that’s my message to the team, to defend well against this type of player.”

Belgium’s Leandro Trossard controls the ball past Ukraine’s Mykola Matviyenko and Georgiy Sudakov during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group E football match between Ukraine and Belgium at the Stuttgart Arena in Stuttgart on June 26, 2024. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)
Belgium’s Leandro Trossard controls the ball past Ukraine’s Mykola Matviyenko and Georgiy Sudakov during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group E football match between Ukraine and Belgium at the Stuttgart Arena in Stuttgart on June 26, 2024. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)
Of course, one of those ‘other players’ on Belgium’s side is Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard, but Nieuwsblad report that it’s likely the Gunners forward will drop to the bench for this one.

The Belgian outlet suggest Trossard and Tielemans will be the only changes from the last lineup, with Dodi Lukebakio and Orel Mangala coming in.

The other nine players to start the last match were Koen Casteels, Jan Vertonghen, Arthur Theate, Wout Faes, Timothy Castagne, Amadou Onana, Kevin De Bruyne, Jeremy Doku, and Lukaku.

Whatever happens, one of the two Arsenal players will be beginning their summer holiday on Tuesday morning, and the other will see their team preparing for a European quarter-final.

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