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Real Madrid make final decision on Brahim Diaz amid Borussia Dortmund’s interest
Speculation around Brahim Diaz has picked up pace in recent days, but Real Madrid have already made a decision.
According to a report from Defensa Central, it has come to light that the club has no intention of selling the Moroccan international this summer, despite growing interest from Borussia Dortmund.
The German side has been monitoring Brahim’s situation closely and recently made enquiries ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
Their interest is not surprising, as Dortmund see him as a player who could immediately raise the technical level of their squad while also offering long-term potential.
Why Dortmund saw an opportunity
From Dortmund’s perspective, the situation at Real Madrid presents a possible opening.
With attacking competition expected to increase, particularly with the future return of Rodrygo and the anticipated integration of Franco Mastantuono, there is a belief that Brahim could once again find himself pushed into a secondary role.
That potential shift in squad dynamics made him an attractive target.
Dortmund were also hopeful of leveraging their strong relationship with Real Madrid to explore a deal, believing negotiations could be smooth if the door was even slightly open.
Real Madrid shut the door quickly
However, any hope of a transfer has been firmly dismissed.
Internally, Real Madrid remain fully committed to Brahim, as they value his contribution to the squad. Crucially, Brahim also recently renewed his contract.
Sources close to the club indicate that the club has made their position very clear both publicly and privately.
Despite the noise surrounding his future, there is no plan to entertain offers.
While competition in attack is fierce, the club is not looking to trim depth recklessly.
Instead, they see Brahim as a valuable rotational option, someone capable of stepping in without a drop in quality.
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Real Madrid believe recent events vs Villarreal and Roma were necessary to unite dressing room
As is the case always, there is a lot of noise surrounding Real Madrid. The Merengues continue to wage war against FC Barcelona over the Negreira case while continuing to battle the refereeing system in La Liga.
Performances on the pitch have not met the level of expectations and there is constant scrutiny on the team and the club as a whole.
Not a coincidence
Now, according to Jose Felix Diaz of AS, Real Madrid do not view recent events as isolated incidents. At Valdebebas, the club’s leadership believes that what has happened since the start of La Liga points to something more than a series of coincidences.
In their view, the events suggest a deliberate pattern, with the four-match suspension handed to Vinícius Jr. on Wednesday representing the culmination of what they perceive as a series of provocations.
Relations between Real Madrid and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) have been strained for some time, but club officials believe the latest developments go further than previous disagreements.
Their view is that what has happened “has not been accidental”, although this is a reflection of the club’s position rather than an established fact.
Vinicius suspension intensifies the dispute
Real Madrid see the four-match ban imposed on Vinicius as a provocation, both because of its length and, above all, because of the timing of its announcement. The decision was communicated less than two hours before kick-off against Roma.
The RFEF’s disciplinary decisions are usually published in the early afternoon. However, the complexity of the Vinicius case coupled with some other events delayed the publication of all the rulings, not just the one concerning the Brazilian’s red card.
Nevertheless, the timing has reinforced Real Madrid’s existing concerns about their relationship with the governing body.
Mourinho becomes the club’s public voice
The latest disagreement comes after tentative efforts to open a dialogue, which have so far failed to produce meaningful progress. Relations between the two sides appear more distant than ever.
One significant difference this time is that Jose Mourinho has become the principal spokesperson for Real Madrid’s position. The Portuguese coach is prepared to communicate the club’s views directly and without diplomatic restraint.
Mourinho represents the club’s thinking and shares its concerns. His personality and direct communication style align with the message Real Madrid want to convey.
Comeback in Rome could prove a turning point
Despite the growing tension off the pitch, Real Madrid believe their recent performances could have a positive impact within the squad.
The club consider the events of Saturday and the comeback against Roma on Wednesday to have been particularly important.
There is a strong belief at Valdebebas that the team needed moments of adversity and a comeback of that magnitude to achieve greater unity within the dressing room.
The Champions League battle in Rome is therefore viewed as more than just another result. Internally, the conviction is that the experience could help strengthen the team’s collective spirit and bring the players together at a crucial stage of the season.
