Hola Madridistas. Welcome to Wednesday’s Real Madrid blog.
Niall and the rest of the Sport360 team will be here throughout the day, bringing you the latest Los Blancos news, views and gossip.
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21:20 – Ceballos lifts lid on Isco
Dani Ceballos has made the startling admission that new permanent Real Madrid head coach Santiago Solari believes Isco is out of form.
18:00 – Solari is in special company
Santiago Solari has been appointed manager of Spanish giants Real Madrid and becomes the 17th boss to also have played for the club.
Here are five of the most famous.
09:30: River Plate’s Exequiel Palacios set for Real Madrid move
The Argentinian midfielder will be Real Madrid’s first signing in the January transfer window. The deal will be announced after River’s Copa Libertadores finals against Boca Juniors.
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Exequiel Palacios
08:35 – Santiago Solari appointed as permanent coach
Los Blancos have confirmed the appointment of interim boss Santiago Solari as their permanent head coach following his successful spell in caretaker charge. The Spaniard now has a contract until June 2021.
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Santiago Solari has had a good phase as caretaker