Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has sent shockwaves through the football world by confirming the club's first major signings for the upcoming season. Speaking ahead of the crucial presidential elections, the 79-year-old incumbent revealed that both a defensive powerhouse and a legendary manager are set to arrive at the Bernabeu.

Jose Mourinho has found himself at the centre of a major controversy after appearing in a video released by Florentino Perez's re-election campaign at Real Madrid. Benfica reacted angrily to the footage, but 'The Special One' reportedly insisted he never recorded it, claiming the images were generated using artificial intelligence.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has revealed that he will announce the club's "first big signing for next season" this Thursday. The 79-year-old is locked in a high-stakes battle for the presidency as club members prepare to vote in their first contested election in two decades.

France icon Marcel Desailly has strongly defended his compatriot Kylian Mbappe amid recent criticism surrounding the forward's time at Real Madrid. With Jose Mourinho reportedly set to take charge of Los Blancos this summer, Desailly believes the incoming manager must build his tactical system around the prolific attacker rather than expecting him to undertake heavy defensive duties.

Marco Silva is officially leaving Fulham this summer, paving the way for a sensational switch to Benfica. The Portuguese manager departs after five successful seasons to succeed Jose Mourinho. With the 'Special One' heading back to crisis-hit Real Madrid, Silva prepares to take over in Lisbon despite receiving a lucrative £8 million-a-year offer to remain at Craven Cottage.