Spanish football morning headlines for 6 March
Sergio Ramos’ contract offer has an expiration date
The ball is in Sergio Ramos‘ court according to a report in Marca. The Real Madrid captain has been offered a contract extension by the powers-at-be, but the offer will expire before the end of March. Florentino Perez and Ramos were clear in their stances in the first meeting between the two, but the offer put together then won’t last forever.
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Marco Asensio important to the new Galactico project
He mightn’t be in the best form, but Real Madrid continue to believe fully in Marco Asensio according to Diario AS. At 25, he still has the space to grew substantially, especially given that he cost the club just €3.5m back in 2014. For the hierarchy at the Santiago Bernabeu, players of Asensio’s profile are essential when recruiting older, established stars like Eden Hazard.
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Carles Puigdemont’s wife backs Joan Laporta
Marcela Topor, wife of Carles Puigdemont, a leading figure in Catalan politics, tweeted her support for Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta according to a report in Mundo Deportivo. Laporta is already the favourite for the election set for 7 March.
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