Real Madrid has officially announced the departure of Rafael Obrador, who has joined Portuguese giants Benfica on a permanent deal. While this transfer stands on its own, it could also be a key piece in a broader negotiation between the two clubs — namely,

After an unsuccessful loan spell at Granada, the player's career finally took off when he moved to Benfica, first on loan and then permanently after signing a contract in 2024.DID YOU KNOW?Madrid hoped to sign Carreras in time for the Club World Cup but could not make the deal happen due to Rui Costa's reluctance to accept any offer lower than the player's €50m (£43m/$58m) release clause.

Manchester United have done a lot wrong in the transfer market in recent years, with ill-judged departures almost as significant as poorly planned signings.Scott McTominay left last year and won the

It was only yesterday that Real Madrid lost to PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final, but 24 hours later, they look close to making their fourth signing of