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Sporting CP captain Morten Hjulmand has admitted that being linked with a move to Real Madrid is a "great honour" as speculation regarding his future intensifies. The Danish international has emerged as a primary target for the Spanish giants ahead of a significant summer overhaul at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Kylian Mbappe has sent a deeply emotional message to David Alaba following the news that the veteran defender will leave Real Madrid this summer. The French superstar described the Austrian international as a close friend and a vital part of his transition to life in the Spanish capital.

Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira has opened up on the defining crossroads of his playing days, admitting that his decision to snub Real Madrid is the solitary regret of his decorated career. The Frenchman, who was the cornerstone of the Gunners' midfield during their most successful modern era, admitted that the lure of the Santiago Bernabeu remains a significant "what if" long after his retirement.

Real Madrid have officially confirmed that veteran defender David Alaba will leave the club as a free agent at the end of the current campaign. The 33-year-old’s five-year tenure in the Spanish capital will conclude when his contract expires this summer, marking the departure of another high-profile leader from the Bernabeu dressing room.