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The kids who could make the big leap under Arbeloa
Arbeloa’s promotion brings renewed hope to Real Madrid’s academy, with La Fábrica expecting a stronger pathway to the first team and several Castilla talents, including Thiago Pitarch, Cestero, César Palacios and Manuel Ángel, poised to benefit.
Lucas Paquetá wants to return to Flamengo
Lucas Paquetá has reportedly agreed personal terms to return to Flamengo and is pushing for West Ham to finalise negotiations, as the Brazilian midfielder looks to leave the Premier League and rejoin the reigning Libertadores and Brasileirão champions.
Simeone apologises to Vinícius and Pérez
Diego Simeone apologised on Monday afternoon to Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior and club president Florentino Pérez. The Atlético Madrid coach cast himself in a poor light on Thursday by shouting at the Brazilian that Pérez would make sure he had to leave. A foolish act, one the Argentine regretted days later.
