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Real Madrid misfit set to seal €3 million deadline day move to La Liga rivals
A breaking report from MARCA reveals that Alvaro Odriozola is set for a last-minute departure from Real Madrid.
The 27-year-old defender will leave the Spanish capital on deadline day and sign for his boyhood club – Real Sociedad.
Carrusel Deportivo adds that the Merengues will receive €3 million in transfer fees.
Los Blancos and La Real have been negotiating his transfer for a while now, but it finally appears that an agreement has been reached between the two clubs.
Destination never in doubt
Odriozola has been at the exit door for a long time now. The Spanish international is aware that he will not see minutes under Carlo Ancelotti and has been willing to make a move away from Madrid.
However, he has always remained firm in his desire to return to the club of his life – La Real.
It was at the Basque setup that he made his name as one of La Liga’s most promising full-backs, and it is poetic that he returns to his former employers as he seeks a fresh start.
Real Sociedad have maintained the right-back on their radar for a long time and even reached an agreement over personal terms with the player.
All that remained was for a formal agreement to be reached between Real Madrid and La Real. Now, that detail appears to be sorted.
Imanol Alguacil’s coy stance
Real Sociedad have not shied away from being linked with the Real Madrid star in recent days. In fact, the club president himself openly acknowledged the interest in Odriozola earlier this week.
Real Sociedad coach, Imanol Alguacil, spoke to the media earlier today in the buildup to his team’s Matchday 4 clash. When quizzed about whether Odriozola’s signing would improve his squad, he cryptically responded by saying:
“I don’t expect anything, but the market is open, and anything can happen. What is needed is for us to improve the ones who are here.”
But now, it appears that Sociedad are indeed on the verge of signing Odriozola, with Real Madrid set to pocket €3 million from the departure of a player in the final year of his contract.
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Carlos Espi reacts after scoring match-winning goal in Elche 2-3 Real Madrid: ‘Starting like this is a dream’
Carlos Espi is becoming Real Madrid’s unlikely late-game specialist.
The 21-year-old once again came off the bench to rescue Jose Mourinho’s side, this time scoring the 91st-minute winner in a dramatic 3-2 victory over Elche.
It was his second goal for the club, and both have arrived at crucial moments.
Speaking to Real Madrid TV after the match, Espi could barely contain his excitement.
“I’m so happy—the happiest man in the world. I try to help the team any way I can, and every time I step onto the field, I give it my all and come away feeling great.
“Starting like this has been a dream. This isn’t over yet; we’re going to keep going because we have Sunday’s match coming up.
Carlos Espi winning goal in Elche vs Real Madrid game. Mbappe assist. pic.twitter.com/STJBV3ikQL
— Daily Foot Vibes (@dailyfootvibes) September 16, 2026
“This is a team effort. All of us who take the field make the most of our opportunities and give it our all,” he began.
Espi keeps making his minutes count
There is a growing pattern to Espi’s involvement. Even though he has yet to start a match for the first team, that has not stopped him from making an impact.
His first goal arrived against Espanyol in Real Madrid’s opening game, when another late strike helped secure the result.
Against Elche, he was required again after Real Madrid surrendered a two-goal lead and suddenly found themselves in serious trouble.
Espi eventually appeared at the back post in the 91st minute and finished the move to give Mourinho’s team all three points.
The youngster shared the credit with his teammates, but he also had special praise for the player who supplied his decisive moment.
That assist came from Kylian Mbappe, whose presence has made Espi’s route into the starting XI particularly difficult.
“It’s unbelievable—it’s crazy to watch him train and play. In this case, he set me up for the goal, and I’m very happy for him, too.”
First Madrid derby already has Espi excited
The timing of Espi’s latest contribution could hardly be more interesting, as Real Madrid now face Atletico Madrid on Sunday, giving the forward an opportunity to experience his first Madrid derby.
“I’m really looking forward to it—I’m so excited. It’s my first derby here, and we’re going to go for it.”
For Mourinho, Espi is a useful option when matches become chaotic. He may not yet be a regular starter, but his two appearances on the scoresheet have carried considerably more weight than the minutes he has played.
