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Endrick will be presented today
So, today is Endrick’s day. It’s been reported again he’ll wear number 16. Let’s find out.
Brahim talked about the adaptation of new players:
️ Brahim: “Our locker room is incredible, we’re not teammates but a family. Kylian will adapt quick because we talk and joke all day. We speak a lot to new guys to know them inside out. We will welcome Kylian and Endrick with open arms.” pic.twitter.com/8CTP8TJDd2
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) July 26, 2024
Is Mario Gila an option?
Gila played for Real Madrid youth categories from 2018 until 2022. In 2019, he was promoted from Real Madrid S19 to Castilla and was sold to Lazio for €6M in 2022.
Real Madrid can bring him back for a fee of €8M. However, Lazio recently confirmed he is injured, with a fracture on his feet, without a return date.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid are pessimistic about David Alaba’s recovery. The player hasn’t returned to training with the ball, only in the gym. There is no date set for his return.
Zidane with the Olympics Torch.
The French and Madridista legend passed the torch to another Madridista, Raphael Nadal.