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Real Madrid loanee set to return after loan spell in Serie A
Brahim Diaz has become a hot topic recently, as uncertainties over his future continue to mount amid reports linking him to a return to Real Madrid.
The Spanish forward had joined the Rossoneri on a two-year loan deal in 2021 and he has since enjoyed a successful time in San Siro. He played a key role in helping the team secure the Serie A title last season.
Diaz’s loan spell at Milan expires at the end of the season, with reports suggesting that he will be called back by Real Madrid.
According to Diario AS, AC Milan are determined to keep hold of Diaz. But it looks increasingly likely that he will return to Real Madrid at the end of the season. Real Madrid reportedly have a lot of faith in Diaz’s development and are keen to integrate him into their first-team squad next season.
There are concerns over the future of Marco Asensio and Dani Ceballos as their contracts expire at the end of the season. The possibility of Asensio renewing his contract at Santiago Bernabeu is ‘practically impossible’ as per various reports in Spain.
If Asensio and Ceballos leave Real Madrid, it could open the door for Diaz to make his mark in the first team. Diaz is a versatile attacking player who can play as a winger or an attacking midfielder, and he has the potential to become a key player for Real Madrid in the future.
It remains to be seen what the future holds for Diaz, but his performances at AC Milan have certainly caught the eye of Real Madrid, who are even reportedly willing to hand him a fresh deal until 2027 this coming summer.
Real Madrid are all set to take on Rayo Vallecano in their fifth La Liga match of the 2026/27 season in a little over an hour at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Having lost their previous league game to Real Betis, the Merengues will be eager to get things back on track and close the gap to leaders Barcelona, who are three points clear.
Diomande’s first start
With kickoff not far away, Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has announced the starting lineup that will take the field against Rayo Vallecano.
And the biggest headline is that marquee summer signing Yan Diomande makes his first start for Real Madrid.
The €140 million arrival from RB Leipzig has been drip-fed minutes off the bench so far by the manager, but has been thrust into the team tonight, replacing Brahim Diaz on the right flank.
What it also means is that Arda Guler has been left out by Mourinho after the youngster missed the midweek clash against Inter Milan through suspension.
Bernardo Silva, who was also unavailable for the Champions League clash, is back in the double pivot for Real Madrid, where he partners club captain Federico Valverde.
Jude Bellingham continues in the attacking midfield position, while Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. retain their places in the team as well.
In defence, there are a couple of alterations as Antonio Rudiger and Alvaro Carreras come into the side at the expense of Dean Huijsen and Marc Cucurella, respectively.
Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries complete the Real Madrid backline that will shield Thibaut Courtois in goal.
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