The full agreement between Barcelona and Manchester City for Rodri Hernández is shaking up the summer transfer market, while Real Madrid wrap up their preseason with a big win and LaLiga gets its first season underway.
Real Madrid show their strength
The Madrid-based press is focusing on the positive feelings around Real Madrid in the final stretch of their preparations. Marca leads its front page with the headline “A top-level Madrid” after their emphatic 0-3 win over Schalke 04, highlighting that Kylian Mbappé needed only six minutes to find the net.
For its part, AS leads with “Mbappé shines with Mourinho”, underlining the French star’s leadership and the strong defensive and goalscoring displays from players such as Huijsen and Espí. At the top, both papers agree in highlighting the imminent agreement between Barça and Manchester City for Rodri.
Rodri dresses in blaugrana
In the Catalan press, the real bombshell of the summer is stealing all the attention. Sport declares on its front page with a resounding “Signed!” to announce the full agreement for Rodri for a fee close to 60 million fixed plus add-ons.
Along very similar lines, Mundo Deportivo headlines “Rodri YES” and adds that João Cancelo will also arrive on a free transfer after ending his ties with Al Hilal. Both outlets round out their front pages with Barça’s 2-5 win in Basel, featuring a brace from Bisiwu and major contributions from the youngsters.
Tension in the market and the league kick-off
In the regional press, Superdeporte looks at the heavy 3-0 defeat suffered by Levante against Espanyol on the opening LaLiga matchday under the headline “Needs to improve”, while also closely following the tough negotiations between Valencia and Girona over Arnau Martínez.
In Andalusia, Estadio Deportivo leads with the latest on Betis and the progress in talks for Enzo Barrenechea under the headline “Closer”, while also making room for the Witsel option for Sevilla and the 2-2 draw between Racing and Villarreal.
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