#Breaking: LaLiga to be rebranded with a new name and new sponsor.
- According to El País, Banco Santander has reached an agreement with LaLiga to become the Spanish top flight's new sponsor, with an official announcement over the deal expected in the next few days.
- El País report that the Spanish bank will pay less than BBVA did for privilege of becoming the league's official sponsors, and that LaLiga had other offers from possible patrons such as Samsung, but preferred to opt for a Spanish brand.
Madrid's board want to reward Lucas Vazquez for his attitude and his performances, while the club committed to renewing Keylor Navas' deal a while ago.
Vazquez, a Madrid youth product, has a salary of just €1m per year, which is not consistent with the role he played last term. Keylor gets €2m a season, but that will increase to €3m.
Gabriel Jesús has signed a pre-contract with Real Madrid, according to Italian sources.
The report doesn't specify whether Gabriel Jesús would arrive in the Spanish capital to complete his move to Real Madrid in the January transfer window or whether he would continue to play in Brazil and join Los Blancos ahead of the 2017/2018 season.
A transfer price of around €30m is what the 19-year-old will cost, according to his agent, Cristiano Simoes, a few days ago. [Source Calcio News 24]
EcoDiario: German media say Jese could follow Mayoral to Germany & is only a matter of time. A move that could cost BVB €10-12m (Buy Back option will be included)