HALA MADRID: Neymar 'demands €38m-per-year wages'; Bale 'won't join Bayern'

Hello Merengues, we bring you all-important Real Madrid news in the past 24 hours. Hala Madrid!

DAILY STARS

"He made me feel relaxed and special"

Ronaldo has discussed his relationship with Zidane, who made him feel "special". Click here >>

Is he worth it?

Neymar requests to Madrid & Barca a salary raise from €30m to €38m per year, according to beIN Sports. Click here >>

Happy retirement & gracias, Wesley

Former Madrid midfielder Wesley Sneijder has announced his retirement as a professional footballer after a glittering career.

WHAT HAPPENED

Bale will not join Bayern

According to Bild, Bayern are not planning to sign Bale in any form. Click here >>

Madrid stars talk to Neymar to persuade him to join us?

ESPN reports that our squad members have been calling Neymar directly to tell him that he would be welcome at the Bernabeu. Click here >>

Where is his next stop?

Ajax boss believes Madrid target Van de Beek to be remained at club this season... Click here>>

OFF THE PITCH

We lost one of the most special trophies to Roma...

We missed out the Mabel Green Cup - an actual living tree after losing to Roma on penalties. So this is a trophy that keeps growing?

"A top teammate and rival, good luck in your new job"

Captain Ramos wishes former team-mate Sneijder every success in his future work.

Who is he?

Hint: he just celebrated his 20th birthday.

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