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Carvajal to leave Real Madrid

Dani Carvajal will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season.

The right-back departs as one of five players in world football to have won six Champions League trophies/European Cups. 

Carvajal, who began his career at Real Madrid's academy and re-joined in 2013 after a season with Bayer Leverkusen, has also won four LaLiga titles and the Copa del Rey twice.

The Spain international, a Euro 2024 winner, has made 450 appearances for Real Madrid and scored 14 goals.

Real Madrid will pay tribute to Carvajal this Saturday during the final La Liga match of the season against Athletic Club.

Brentford join race to sign Bundesliga starlet

Brentford have joined Brighton and Chelsea in showing an interest in Cologne's 19-year-old winger, Said El Mala, according to the Daily Mail. 

According to the report, the Beers see El Mala as someone they could develop and sell in a few years for profit. 

The Germany youth international has scored  13 goals and set up five in 34 appearances. 

Jose set for Real Madrid return

Latest from Your Site News' Gary Cotterill:

Jose Mourinho will become the new Real Madrid boss.

The Portuguese has agreed an initial two-year contract which includes an option to extend by a further year until 2029.

An announcement is expected after Reals final game of the season against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. 

Mourinho is then set to be unveiled in Madrid next week.

Mourinho finished the season with Benfica at the weekend, beating Estoril 3-1 to finish third in Liga Portugal.

Your Site News understands he will take four coaches with him from Benfica to the Bernabeu.

Stevenage release seven after play-off defeat

Stevenage have released their retained list, following their defeat to Stockport in the Sky Bet League One play-off semi-finals.

Leaving Boro at the end of their contracts are Taye Ashby-Hammond, Beryly Lubala, Tyreece Simpson, Dan Sweeney, Matt Phillips, Mathaeus Roberts and Ellis Bates.

Loanees Gassan Ahadme and Harry Cornick return to Charlton and Bristol City respectively.

The club remain in discussions with Harvey White and Charlie Goode over new contracts.

Riera leaves Frankfurt

Albert Riera has left Eintracht Frankfurt by mutual consent. 

The ex-Liverpool and Man City winger joined as head coach in February but leaves after an eighth-place finish in the Bundesliga. 

'Holland set to stay on at Man Utd under Carrick'

Steve Holland has agreed to stay on at Manchester United as part of Michael Carrick's backroom staff, according to Fabrizio Romano. 

Holland, the former No 2 to Gareth Southgate for the England national team, has been a key figure in Carrick's staff at United since he took temporary charge in January. 

And this report claims Holland is set to continue at Old Trafford with Carrick, who has agreed a two-year deal with United to become permanent boss.

Guardiola future remains unclear as Man City enter crucial week

Latest from Your Site News' Lyall Thomas:

Pep Guardiola appears to be keeping everybody guessing as to whether this will be his last week in charge of Manchester City.

Only Guardiola knows for sure if he will leave after the remaining two games of the Premier League season or see out the remaining year on his contract until 2027.

The widespread feeling and discussion in football currently is that Guardiola is expected to go and Enzo Maresca is his likely replacement.

But this has not been confirmed by sources at City nor others close to him - and Guardiola has repeatedly insisted he is happy at the club.

Also, as far as City are concerned, the Catalan remains their manager and their focus is fully on two crucial final games in the Premier League title race.

Ahead of their FA Cup final triumph on Saturday, Your Site News reported that two of his most trusted coaches will be leaving this summer, intensifying the doubt over Guardiola's long-term future at the Etihad.

But ahead of the 1-0 victory at Wembley over Chelsea, Guardiola stressed to all who asked that he still has one year left on his contract, and after the game he spoke glowingly of his team.

"The future is bright," he said. "I know the guys, I know how they feel, the commitment for the club, very professional. I'm pretty sure we'll be there in the next years."

City hope to take the title race into the final day of the season by beating Bournemouth on Tuesday night, 24 hours after Arsenal face Burnley on Monday Night Football.

It is a decisive week, not only for the destination of the trophy, but also the future of Guardiola and the identity of the City head coach heading into next season.

Papers: Chelsea showing interest in Rogers

Mondays top stories also include: Chelsea want a new goalkeeper this summer and are seriously considering a move for Sunderland's Robin Roefs; Barcelona are aware Aston Villa are keen on England international Marcus Rashford

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