Daily Thread: 24 Jul. 2026

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MADRID, SPAIN - JANUARY 20: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid CF celebrates a goal with Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid CF during UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD7 football match played between Real Madrid and AS Monaco at Bernabeu stadium on January 20, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. (Photo By Dennis Agyeman/Europa Press via Getty Images) | Europa Press via Getty Images

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Writer’s Prelude. We’ll keep today short.

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A Short Daily Thread​

More on Rodri. The saga continues with more reports regarding Rodri’s potential to come to Real Madrid. With the official announcement of Eliot Anderson by City, I think we’ll hear real news on Rodri by end of today. Either a true break of chance where Real will not buy Rodri or what at this point most suspect which is a pretty clear statement of intent and almost near official confirmation that the agreement will be sorted. I really don’t expect this to take long.

CONFIRMED: REAL MADRID HAVE DECIDED TO SIGN RODRI, AND RODRI HAS DECIDED TO JOIN REAL MADRID.

DECISION 100% MADE.

REAL MADRID ARE NOW WORKING ON FINALIZING PERSONAL TERMS WITH THE PLAYER, BEFORE OPENING TALKS WITH MAN CITY! @berger_pj@SkySportDEpic.twitter.com/XDv7KHbOXg

— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) July 23, 2026

"The great thing about Rodri is that he fits into anything Mourinho would theoretically want to do, and he is useful against any opponent. Against midfield brutes, he has physical tools and is hard to dispossess and bully around. Against teams that press, he can evade pressure… pic.twitter.com/5ikB4TAKvk

— Managing Madrid (@managingmadrid) July 23, 2026

Vini. Only really stating this because of the lack of news but as a reminder allegedly the club and Vini’s entourage are supposed to meet regarding his renewal this or next week. There’s been really no movement from my understanding + sources + journalists. Let’s see if there is a swift conclusion.

BREAKING: Liverpool are SERIOUSLY INTERESTED in signing Vini Jr as a FREE AGENT in 2027! @Ramon_AlvarezMMpic.twitter.com/1x3PRGW3CD

— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) July 23, 2026

No new update so far on #Vinicius. @Rodra10_97

— Mohamed✆ (@BlancoInsight) July 23, 2026

Starboys. The new regime? The new face of Madrid? Can Jose make this duo finally click?

Kylian Mbappé & Jude Bellingham in EAFC photoshoot. pic.twitter.com/NVKigISBRW

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) July 23, 2026

Cheers,

J

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