The Devil: 28 Jul 2025

The Previous Two Months:

“It begins once you cease…once you relaxation. It could possibly be nerves, the [censored]possibly the alcohol…You reside someplace between life and dying, ready to maneuver on. And ultimately — you settle for it. You shake fingers with devils, and stroll previous them.” — Valyrian Metal

Welcome to The Every day Merengue — a spot the place you’ll be able to be happy to debate all issues soccer. Don’t be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s within the title!

Shoutout to the Mods who do a improbable job, Valyrian Metal, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho.

The Satan: Switch Information

“When issues get darkish and your quantity get known as. And also you look aspect to aspect like, “What did they are saying?”. And it ain’t the Lord’s voice and then you definitely notice…

That the Satan is talkin’ to you.”

It’s been a minute…let’s see if we will nonetheless do that.

Konate. I’d be extraordinarily stunned if we land Konate this switch window and anybody affordable would doubtless state that the potential of signing him is at most 10% (which feels manner too excessive it’s in all probability nearer to 1%). That is for just a few distinct causes which have but to be resolved 1) Actual Madrid has too many CBs on our squad. Sure, they might not all be appropriate to be starters or viable rotation gamers however just like final yr we’re at present paying 5 CBs. That is Dean, Raul, Rudiger, Alaba, and Militao. If neither Alaba nor Rudiger depart, each who I’d be stunned to go away (Alaba — zero market + pay lower; Rudiger — larger pay day leaving without spending a dime subsequent season + nonetheless has a pulse in comparison with others), there may be legitimately zero room for Konate to reach. There’s a PR / political purpose why we’re receiving stories about Xabi trusting two-time ACL tear Eder Militao. Anyway, the opposite massive purpose why it’s unlikely for Konate to reach is to really look at Liverpool’s squad. Liverpool doesn’t have sufficient first crew CBs. To my data, Liverpool’s CB listing is Joe Gomez (usually damage), VVD (who’s outdated), Konate (additionally usually damage), and Rhys Williams (academy participant who final performed within the EFL 2). That’s 4 CBs with legitimately two (Konate x VVD) that may be counted on. Following their present switch historical past, I simply can’t see them instantly sacrificing a CB with out both being paid a daft amount of cash or buying somebody like Guehi (and even this buy would nonetheless go away this crew fairly skinny depth sensible). This switch could ultimately occur..however be ready to attend till 2026 earliest.

Ceballos. I’ve seen this as a reference of dialogue currently, and tbh I’m not totally positive why. At this level Madrid followers like hating on Ceballos simply because it’s Ceballos. It isn’t as a result of he performs poorly (he general was a greater performer from final season). It isn’t as a result of he’s stopping youth gamers from progressing (he’s legitimately possibility #5 or 6 + everybody was cool with Modric final yr). And it isn’t as a result of he has large wages like Alaba which stops us from investing in different positions (he makes like 5M web). That is hate greater than evaluation. Everyone knows that aren’t going to discover a #5 alternative sub that’s nearly as good as him for his value. And though I very a lot am crew signal Angelo Stiller, this simply looks as if a pipe dream atm. Ceballos would possibly as properly keep for an additional season and assist train TAA spanish.

We additionally solely have like 5-6 midfielders for 4 spots proper now. (Will speak about Arda as a CM a lot later this week).

Is aware of ball.

The R. Do we’d like a recap? Most likely not. Let me hit you with a fast disclaimer:

((Fast Disclaimer: For those who simply don’t like Rodrygo or if he’s the Brazilian Ceballos to you, be happy to skip this part of the DT. I pay it no thoughts nor does it cease me from persevering with to put in writing. All of us have opinions.

My place on Rodrygo and it just about has been my place relating to the R for many of final yr is that he generally is a key participant for Actual Madrid. I’ve mentioned for practically a yr that Vini + Mbappe can’t successfully play collectively whatever the formation (extra on that probably tomorrow) as a result of each don’t defend. Sure, I mentioned defend.

Apart: MM must cease utilizing “press” as a set off phrase for defend. Neither participant defends…interval. I’m speaking like fundamental ranges of monitoring again. Rewatch the PSG match.

Subsequently, imo Rodrygo (who really defends and appears to play higher when not requested to be a touchline winger) ought to thrive in a 2 ahead Xabi system. Holding him is moreover crucial contemplating the contract scenario of Vinicius Jr. A recovered and inform Rodrygo from a monetary standpoint is very large leverage because the crew continues to barter Vini’s contract.))

Okay again to what we see now. So listed here are the rumors of doubtless the largest switch saga for Actual Madrid this summer time. 1) A number of Prem groups appear to be excited about Rodrygo they’re — Liverpool, Arsenal, and Tottenham. For the time being, there are zero credible sources linking Rodrygo to Manchester Metropolis, Chelsea, PSG, or Man Utd. 2) If Rodrygo is to go away for these golf equipment, his entourage has signaled that he would wish to primarily play on the LW / CAM + obtain a pay improve (that is normal simply job in search of follow). 3) Most stories point out that Rodrygo prefers to remain at Actual Madrid and struggle for his spot (notice: this might simply be good PR lip-service but it surely might additionally very properly be true contemplating his steep wage requests). 4) Actual Madrid who seem like open to promoting the participant if he desires to go away (lmao once more doubtless lip-service to some extent) has requested for 100M to approve a sale. This can be a sophisticated quantity for a number of causes which we will dive into within the feedback relating to devaluing an property buy value via benching, the rise of Prem funding fairly frankly mediocre gamers, and so forth and so forth. 5) Liverpool who appear to have proven the latest curiosity have bought Luiz Diaz for 75M to Bayern however seem to prioritizing Isak from Newcastle.

My guess on this example: 50/50 but it surely’s unlikely something occurs till after Aug 4th when the gamers return to follow. IMO it does seem to be Rodrygo prefers to remain at Actual Madrid or probably go away for a membership of the identical ilk (i.e., Metropolis, Liverpool, PSG, and so forth.). And it does seem to be the membership is delicately pushing him in the direction of an exit door (probably to reshuffle the books and reinvest in different areas). Nevertheless, the value level (wages + switch payment) demanded by each participant and membership appear to be a large stumbling block for many potential suitors. We’ll if a possible reunion of all events results in a breakthrough a technique or one other. However till then, most stories are merely hypothesis.

The Satan.

I by no means been the mod to vibe with. I don’t f— with web kumbaya ish. Val mentioned “All Juni’s expertise have to be god despatched”. And to ship yo’ ass again to the cosmics. The issues I’ve seen below my MM eyelids. La Decima goals, premods, and Coral sirens. Let’s be clear, I left and MM died once more. Half of my income/prophets go to the R + H.B.I.T.I.M. Two many Switch Judases since let me down. However f— it, the threads once more mine, we alright now. Diaz — see 2 months of remedy confirmed me the right way to open up. It additionally confirmed me I don’t give a fk.

The 2-time Gemini with lyrical genocide. I’m beneficiant, nevertheless you need it, I’ll be the light form. Gents and gangsta join, Vini contract renewal “agenda” of mine. And new MMers transfer up outta right here — these replies obtained gentrified. Heavy genes like Genovese, I’ll drop your Pentagon. Then present up at your gender reveal and inform ‘em give me mine. I sonned MMers, I’m the Normal, ignored the Matastuono pursuit. Each music is the guide of Genesis, let the sonics increase. Alts need the tea on me? — properly, right here’s the ginger root. I generate residuals, Pip, get off my gen—. They mentioned CWC + “P” “A” “Z” however they need to’ve misinterpret. Should be filled with that ginseng, right here comes the jinx, yeah. Twitter fingers genetics been artificial, screamin’ they genius. A finger wave, all of them fall, members is jenga. Val gave me a deck of life + a superb 2 months filled with free will. Then pulled a Trump card, and informed me to not spare your life.

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“My apologies…I believed my time was up.”