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France forward Kylian Mbappe (25) has joined Real Madrid as a free agent on a five-year contract, the LaLiga club said on Monday, ending a transfer saga that rumbled on for years before the European champions captured their newest Galactico. "Real Madrid C.F. and Kylian Mbappe have reached an agreement whereby he will be a Real Madrid player for the next five seasons," the Spanish champions said in a statement, fresh off their 15th European Cup triumph.

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The campaign for Vinicius Junior (23) to land his first Ballon d'Or is well underway, but the Real Madrid forward has his priorities straight. Before worrying about individual accolades, the Brazilian attacker is aiming to claim a second Champions League triumph on Saturday when Los Blancos face Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.

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Chelsea have appointed Enzo Maresca (44) as their new head coach on a five-year contract, the English Premier League club said on Monday. The Italian will leave Leicester City, whom he led to promotion back to the Premier League in his first season in charge, and begin his new role on July 1st, Chelsea said in a statement. "He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style," said Chelsea's sporting co-directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley.

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Bayern Munich have announced the appointment of Vincent Kompany (38), who has left Burnley to take over at the German club on a three-year deal. Since deciding to part ways with Thomas Tuchel at the end of the season. Bayern have had a turbulent time searching for a replacement with Xabi Alonso, Julian Nagelsmann and Ralf Rangnick all turning them down.

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Al Hilal, one of Saudi Arabia's premier football clubs, clinched the King Cup title in a thrilling final that showcased the very best of Saudi football. The highly anticipated match, held at the King Fahd International Stadium, saw Al Hilal secure a dramatic victory over Al Nassr, their arch-rivals. The win not only added another prestigious trophy to Al Hilal's extensive collection but also solidified their reputation as a dominant force in the region's football scene.

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In an electrifying climax to the Bundesliga season, Harry Kane has clinched the Golden Boot, marking a historic achievement in his debut season with Bayern Munich. The England captain's remarkable feat of netting 28 goals has not only etched his name into Bundesliga history but also garnered praise from pundits and fans alike.

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Real Madrid clinched ther 15th UEFA Champions League title with a 2-0 victory against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley. Second half goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior sealed the the title for Carlo Ancelotti's men.

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West Ham United have officially signed Brazilian defender Fabricio Bruno from Flamengo in a deal reported to be worth around $18.8 million. The 28-year-old center-back is set to bolster the Hammers' defense following a challenging season that saw the team struggle defensively, conceding 74 goals and going 18 Premier League matches without a clean sheet.