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Jude Bellingham reveals which Real Madrid player would drive a Formula One car better
After an intense game against Rayo Vallecano yesterday, Real Madrid players conducted a light training session today and have arrived at the Madring to witness the F1 feature race.
Madrid is on the F1 calendar for the first time this year, giving Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid players the opportunity to attend the race without having to travel far.
Ahead of the start of the race, several Real Madrid players were seen at the paddock, reacting to brief questions by the media.
Bellingham on best F1 driver at Real Madrid
Jude Bellingham, who is an avid F1 fan, is also present at the paddock alongside his brother Jobe Bellingham today.
During his walk to the paddock, he was interestingly asked about which Real Madrid player can be the best F1 driver.
In response, the Englishman revealed Vinicius Jr. is likely to be the best at driving an F1 car.
Bellingham was also asked about his favourite teams and drivers in F1, to which the midfielder admitted he supports Mercedes and wants British drivers to do well.
Who else are attending the Madring?
Apart from Bellingham, several other Real Madrid players are attending today’s race, including Thibaut Courtois.
Alvaro Carreras and Ibrahima Konate have also been spotted at the paddock, along with coach Jose Mourinho.
Mourinho had joked he won’t be attending the race if Real Madrid had lost yesterday. But he has been spotted at the paddock today.
Some of the other big names at Real Madrid attending the race today include Federico Valverde, Vinicius, Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, Yan Diomande and Denzel Dumfries.
Even former Real Madrid star Dani Carvajal is present in the race today while Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone had presented the pole position award during the qualifying yesterday.
Most of the home crowd is likely to cheer for the local boy Carlos Sainz as well as Spanish F1 legend Fernando Alonso, though neither of the two drivers is expected to dominate today.
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Manchester United launch final push to sign Real Madrid outcast; club resists permanent exit
Manchester United are stepping up their pursuit of Endrick as the Brazilian forward’s future at Real Madrid becomes increasingly uncertain, with a potential January loan move emerging as a solution to his lack of regular playing time.
According to Bernabeu Digital, Manchester United are making a final push to convince the 19-year-old to join them.
However, negotiations could prove complicated because the Premier League club is interested in including a purchase option in the deal, while Real Madrid are not currently planning to give up permanent control of the striker.
Endrick’s limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season have opened the door to a temporary departure, with AC Milan and Tottenham also emerging as potential destinations.
Why Manchester United want Endrick?
Manchester United are looking for greater attacking productivity and believe Endrick could provide a different dimension to their forward line.
The Premier League club has also been linked with the Brazilian in the past, as they assess options to improve their goalscoring output after a poor start to the season.
Notably, his situation at Real Madrid makes a move more plausible, as Endrick has struggled to secure consistent minutes, and the club is considering a loan that would give him the chance to play regularly.
However, United’s preferred terms could become the biggest obstacle.
The English side reportedly wants the option to buy Endrick at the end of the loan, potentially giving them a route to a permanent transfer if he impresses.
Real Madrid reject permanent Endrick exit
Real Madrid’s preference is understood to be a straightforward loan without a purchase option.
The club want Endrick to gain experience elsewhere before returning to compete for a place in the squad, rather than risk losing a young forward they have invested in for the future.
His previous loan spell at Lyon provides a possible model for another temporary move, although any agreement would depend on the terms offered and the player’s own preferences.
Manchester United are prepared to make an attractive financial proposal in an effort to secure his arrival, but money alone may not resolve the disagreement if Real Madrid remain unwilling to include a purchase clause.
