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Real Madrid are expected to announce four new contract renewals in the near future

After a mixed start to the season on the pitch, Real Madrid have been anything but quiet off it.The club are understood to be working through a busy period of contract negotiations, with several key d...

Real Madrid are expected to announce four new contract renewals in the near future

Real Madrid is anticipated to announce four new contract renewals in the coming days. Despite a challenging start to the season, the club has been engrossed in contract negotiations. According to reports, as many as four renewals are nearing completion and are set to be officially announced soon.

Leading the pack are Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni. Bellingham, the England international, has reached a verbal agreement on a new long-term contract that will keep him at the club for five years. The deal extends his stay at the club until 2031, a two-year extension beyond his original contract. Jose Mourinho, the manager, is reportedly a big admirer of the young player.

Tchouameni, the French midfielder, has also reached a new agreement to secure his future at the Bernabeu. The third renewal belongs to Arda Guler, one of Madrid's bright sparks this season. The Turkish international has agreed to a new deal that ties him to the club until 2031, reflecting his growing importance under Mourinho. Lastly, Thibaut Courtois, the goalkeeper, will be committing to a one-year extension, running until 2028, as per Real Madrid's policy of offering only a single season extension to veteran players. All these deals are expected to be officially announced in the near future.

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