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Bayern Munich make significant progress in renewal talks with Real Madrid target
Alphonso Davies is one of the players Real Madrid are targeting as the club look to reinforce their ranks in the defensive unit next season.
Davies’ contract situation at Bayern Munich has made him an appealing target for major clubs across Europe, with even Barcelona keen on his services.
For the longest time, Davies has been flirting with the idea of ending his long association with Bayern and opt for a new challenge elsewhere.
Bad news for Real Madrid
However, in a major blow for Real Madrid, it appears Davies’ future could take a dramatic U-turn, as the player is now closing in on a renewal at Bayern.
According to Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich have recently significant progress regarding a contract extension with Davies.
The two parties are currently involved in negotiations, where key figures are being discussed. A point sticking point for two parties was Davies’ salary demands.
But in recent days, the Canadian international has reportedly agreed to lower his salary demands, which has played into Bayern’s favour.
The Bavarians’ idea is to secure a long-term deal for Davies. The player for his part has made significant concessions to Bayern and is ready to extend his association with the Bundesliga giants.
Plettenberg adds that Davies’ potential suitor Manchester United are already aware of his contract situation. One would expect Real Madrid, too, have been informed of the development.
Therefore, it will be interesting to see how Real Madrid approach this saga and whether or not the club set sights on other options in the market.
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Real Madrid resolve their pitch problems as the Bernabeu surface returns to good condition
After years of problems with the pitch, Real Madrid now believe that those issues are now a thing of the past, reports MARCA.
For several seasons, the playing surface at the Santiago Bernabeu had become one of Real Madrid’s biggest headaches. Five pitch changes in a single season, paint used to disguise its poor appearance on television and criticism from all sides.
The club had been trying to solve the problem for some time and now, they believe they have finally found an answer.
The Bernabeu begins to put its turf problems behind it
The latest operation was accelerated following the NFL game between the Miami Dolphins and the Commanders, forcing the club to replace the playing surface in just 72 hours to meet the deadline last season. This time, however, there was an important difference.
After establishing that the underlying structure was in good condition, Real Madrid decided to retain the existing turf panels and hybrid stitching system rather than remove everything and start again.
The new grass was installed over the existing base after being cultivated for several months. The variety selected was RyeBlue Deportivo, a high-performance mixture consisting of 50% perennial ryegrass and 50% Poa pratensis.
Real Madrid hoped the combination would provide a definitive solution. The club’s groundskeeping team has since refined the maintenance process, and the results are encouraging.
The Bernabeu is now in a condition that satisfies the club, and there are no plans to make further changes to the playing surface during the season.
It is the outcome Real Madrid have been pursuing for years, following a situation that eventually concerned the players themselves.
Major concerts remain the Bernabeu’s outstanding challenge
While the pitch problem appears to have been brought under control, the return of major concerts remains the Bernabeu’s biggest unresolved issue.
Real Madrid have spent months working to address the noise problems that forced them to suspend large-scale concerts.
The work has included soundproofing improvements and other measures designed to prevent noise from escaping the stadium. However, there is still no confirmed date for the return of major events.
Real Madrid believe the work carried out has brought the stadium closer to an optimal level of sound insulation.
Several areas have been reinforced to reduce noise escaping outside, with particular attention paid to entrances, enclosures and other points through which sound waves could travel.
The structural soundproofing work is understood to be nearing completion, with final architectural finishing work and official sound-emission tests still outstanding.
In the meantime, Real Madrid are exploring ways to make a return to large-scale events more feasible.
The aim is to make full use of the improvements already completed and establish a model that allows the club to revive an activity that was one of the major commercial attractions of the renovated stadium.
Until that becomes possible, Real Madrid continue to explore other ways of generating revenue from the Bernabeu. Corporate events, award ceremonies, conferences and private celebrations remain among the alternatives.
For Real Madrid, resolving the pitch issue is a significant step forward. Restoring large-scale entertainment to the Bernabeu remains the next major objective.
