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Luka Modric's exit from Real Madrid signals the close of a remarkable chapter in the club's history. Although many fans, and some within the club, hoped the Croatian legend would stay for at least one more season, a report from AS has revealed the reasoning behind the decision not to extend his contract. Behind the emotional tributes and heartfelt goodbyes lies a carefully considered strategy by Real Madrid’s leadership. While there were internal advocates for keeping Modric, the prevailing sentiment was that now is the right time for change. Real Madrid is undergoing a generational transition in midfield, a shift the club feels must happen without Modric’s continued presence. The focus is now firmly on youth. Promising talents like Arda Güler and Nico Paz are being prepared to take on greater responsibilities, either immediately or in the near future.

Liverpool has reportedly initiated talks with Bournemouth over a deal for left-back Milos Kerkez, signaling a proactive start to their summer transfer activity under new manager Arne Slot. The Reds are also closing in on their first signing of the window, with Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong undergoing the first phase of his medical on Sunday. The right-sided defender is expected to finalize his move in the coming days. However, Liverpool isn’t stopping there. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the club has made contact with Bournemouth regarding Kerkez, who has dropped hints about a potential move to Anfield in recent weeks.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will leave the club at the end of the season to take charge of the Brazil national team, the Brazilian Football Confederation announced Monday. The 65-year-old Ancelotti will become Brazil’s first foreign coach, with Xabi Alonso set to be appointed as the new Real Madrid boss after confirming his exit from Bayer Leverkusen.

Liverpool winger, Mohamed Salah, has revealed that there was “tension” between him and Sadio Mane when they played together at the Premier League club. Salah revealed this during an interview with France Football. The Egyptian international was frequently accused of not passing ball to Mane most times by fans.

Arsenals are all out to unleash the €60m release clause of Spain star Martin Zubimendi. According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal has agreed on a deal to sign Zubimendi from Real Socieded.According to Romano, the 26-year-old midfielder will become Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s first summer signing of the new season.

Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal manager, believes that even though they lost to Paris St-Germain in the Champions League semi-final, Arsenal was the best team in the whole competition this year. Arsenal needed to win their second game against PSG after losing the first one 1-0 at home. They wanted to go to the final to play against Inter Milan. Even though Arsenal had some good chances to score, they could not get the ball past the PSG goalkeeper Donnarumma until Bukayo Saka scored near the end. Before that, PSG scored twice through Fabian Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi, making the score 2-1 in the second game and 3-1 overall, meaning PSG won.