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La Liga News: 9 August 2016; Real Madrid Sell Jese Rodriguez, Villarreal Sign Nicola Sansone

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Jese Rodriguez seals move to Paris Saint-Germain from Real Madrid - ESPN FC
Paris Saint-Germain have completed their fifth summer signing with Real Madrid winger Jese Rodriguez the latest player to arrive at Parc des Princes. The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the French champions and joins for a fee reported to be around €25 million.

Real Madrid B: Zidane's toughest test as Ronaldo, Bale & probably Benzema set to miss Super Cup - Goal.com
The toughest test yet for Zinedine Zidane. The 44-year-old is without at least five and quite possibly six of the team that led Real Madrid to the Champions League trophy against Atletico in May. To claim another title on Tuesday, he must coax the best from his side's second string.

Real Madrid set for Sevilla examination in UEFA Super Cup - ESPN FC
At last, Real Madrid's first competitive match of the new season is here. The UEFA Super Cup finally arrives to satiate the thirst of many Madridistas for club football. Of course, it is hard to expect top-class performances by either Real Madrid or opponents Sevilla in early August, but at least Tuesday's final at the Lerkendal Stadion in Trondheim is an excellent chance to test their respective hunger for titles.

Lucas extends Atleti contract | Football Espana
Atletico Madrid have announced that defensive prospect Lucas Hernandez has extended his contract until 2020. The development sees Lucas’ contract furthered by a year and his release clause increased from €25m, amidst reported interest in the centre-back from Manchester City.

Being Sevilla saviour has come at great cost to sporting director Monchi - ESPN FC
It was at this stage one year ago that the first dark thoughts began to creep into the mind of Monchi, Sevilla's director of football. Thoughts about quitting, walking away from a love affair. He is, literally, a football phenomenon. He is paid less than a Pep Guardiola or a Jose Mourinho. Vastly less than a Lionel Messi or a Cristiano Ronaldo.

Italy international Nicola Sansone joins Villarreal from Sassuolo - ESPN FC
Villarreal have further bolstered their attacking options by signing Nicola Sansone from Sassuolo. German-born Italy international Sansone, 24, was a key member of the Sassuolo team who upset the established order to finish sixth in Serie A last season, qualifying for the Europa League ahead of AC Milan.

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