Carlos Volcano
Senior Reporter
With more than 20 years of experience covering football, Carlos Volcano is one of Football Presse's leading voices on Spanish and South American football. Based in Valencia, Spain, he combines deep knowledge of LaLiga with a passion for the wider game. Over two decades, Carlos has established himself as a respected reporter, providing readers with insight, analysis and exclusive stories from across the football world.
Articles by Carlos Volcano
âAlaves and Espanyol lead race for Bayern winger Bryan Zaragoza
Bryan Zaragoza's underwhelming loan spells since arriving at Bayern Munich have not put him off wanting a permanent return to Spain, with Alaves and Espanyol now the frontrunners.
8 August 2026
âReal Madrid to repurpose Bernardo Silva after missing Rodri
Real Madrid do not plan to pursue an alternative to Rodri after missing out on the midfielder, with Jose Mourinho instead set to repurpose Bernardo Silva in a deeper role.
8 August 2026
âRaphinha to stay at Barcelona despite fresh Saudi interest
Raphinha will stay at Barcelona for another season, resisting fresh interest from Saudi Arabia, but competition for his position has quietly multiplied this summer.
8 August 2026
âAl-Ahli eye Villarreal's Pape Gueye as Kessie replacement
Pape Gueye's stock has risen sharply since a standout World Cup, and Saudi side Al-Ahli are now reportedly weighing up a move for the Villarreal midfielder.
8 August 2026
âRayo Vallecano sign Marash Kumbulla on loan from Roma
Marash Kumbulla is heading into his third straight season in Spanish football, joining Rayo Vallecano on loan from Roma to bolster Beñat San José's defence.
8 August 2026
âBarcelona push for quick Rodri deal as they eye Alvarez too
Barcelona's sporting department is working on three fronts at once, having secured Rodri's commitment and now turning to fee talks with Manchester City.
8 August 2026
âMan United confirm Altay Bayindir loan move to Celta Vigo
Manchester United have confirmed that goalkeeper Altay Bayindir has joined Celta Vigo on a season-long loan, with the Spanish club holding a buy option.
7 August 2026
âTrabzonspor eye Nunez reunion with former Liverpool teammate Salah
Trabzonspor could be about to add another familiar face for Mohamed Salah, with the Turkish club reportedly working on a deal to sign Darwin NĂșñez.
7 August 2026
âYan DiomandĂ© pens emotional farewell message to RB Leipzig
Yan Diomandé refused to turn the page without looking back, posting an emotional farewell message to RB Leipzig on Instagram before his Real Madrid move.
7 August 2026
âChelsea close in on ChavarrĂa to replace Cucurella
Chelsea's move for Pep ChavarrĂa is set to be completed imminently, with the Spanish full-back flying to England for a medical and to sign his contract.
7 August 2026
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Leganés cash in on Diomande's Real Madrid move as Zidane deal nears
Leganés are set to bank a windfall from Yan Diomande's record move to Real Madrid, just as the club closes in on a deal for goalkeeper Luca Zidane.
7 August 2026
âEndrick fights for Real Madrid future again under Mourinho
Endrick has begun pre-season training under José Mourinho, looking to fight for a place at Real Madrid even as most circumstances work against him.
7 August 2026
âCelta working to secure Ilaix Moriba exit this summer
Celta Vigo are working to secure the departure of Ilaix Moriba this summer, confident of finding a buyer that satisfies both the club and the midfielder.
7 August 2026
âUche taken for scans after nasty knee injury in Getafe friendly
Getafe forward Christantus Uche has been taken for further tests after suffering a knee contusion following a heavy challenge in a pre-season friendly against Monaco.
7 August 2026
âEspanyol land Unai NĂșñez on loan from Celta Vigo
Espanyol have completed the loan signing of centre-back Unai NĂșñez from Celta Vigo, meeting a key defensive priority for the club this transfer window.
7 August 2026
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Rodri leaning towards Barcelona in blow for Man City (and Real Madrid)
Rodri is leaning towards a return to Spain with Barcelona rather than Real Madrid, in what would represent a significant blow for new Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca.
7 August 2026
âVinicius Jr signs new Real Madrid contract until 2032
Vinicius Jr has signed a new six-year contract extension at Real Madrid, keeping him at the Bernabéu until June 2032 and ending speculation over interest from Arsenal.
7 August 2026
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Real Madrid complete record Yan Diomande transfer from Leipzig
Real Madrid have completed a club-record signing of Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig, agreeing a fee that could rise as high as ÂŁ120m (âŹ140m).
7 August 2026
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Diomande makes his way to Spain to complete âŹ140m Real Madrid move
Yan DiomandĂ© is on his way to Real Madrid to complete a transfer worth up to âŹ140m, after RB Leipzig and the Spanish giants finally reached agreement.
6 August 2026
âSalah completes Trabzonspor move on lucrative two-year deal
Trabzonspor have confirmed the signing of Mohamed Salah on a two-year contract worth a reported ÂŁ14.5m a season, ending his nine-year Liverpool career.
6 August 2026
âChelsea great Zola returns to Italy set-up as Club Italia youth coordinator
Gianfranco Zola has been appointed coordinator of Italy's youth national teams by the FIGC, working alongside technical coordinator Maurizio Viscidi in Rome.
6 August 2026
âSassuolo battered by Celta Vigo as Hull go for Pinamonti
Sassuolo suffered a chastening 4-1 pre-season defeat to Celta Vigo, with a Hugo Gonzalez hat-trick in the final ten minutes overturning a battling second-half display.
6 August 2026
âAmorim demands more AC Milan improvement after derby draw with Inter
Ruben Amorim wants to see further progress from his Milan side after a 1-1 draw with Inter in Perth, while praising predecessor Massimiliano Allegri's impact.
6 August 2026
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Ănal eyes Getafe return as Bournemouth push for permanent sale
Enes Ănal could be on his way back to Getafe, with parent club Bournemouth reportedly reluctant to let the Turkish striker leave on loan again this summer.
6 August 2026
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Vinicius Jr wipes Real Madrid from social media as renewal talks intensify
VinĂcius JĂșnior has fuelled fresh speculation about his Real Madrid future by wiping his Instagram account clean, just as contract talks reached a decisive stage.
6 August 2026
âBellerĂn reflects on Arsenal ties ahead of Real Betis triumph
HĂ©ctor BellerĂn said he still feels part of the Arsenal family, ahead of facing his former club for the very first time since leaving north London in 2021.
6 August 2026
âManchester City join Brighton in chase for Boca's Leonel Flores
Boca Juniors forward Leonel Flores has added Manchester City's ownership group to a growing list of suitors, days after Brighton were credited with tracking him.
6 August 2026
âPSG plan to challenge Man City with ÂŁ75m move for Chelsea's Malo Gusto
Chelsea defender Malo Gusto has emerged as a transfer target for Paris Saint-Germain, who see him as competition for Achraf Hakimi at right-back.
5 August 2026
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Vinicius Jr breaks silence on Real Madrid return amid renewal doubts
Vinicius Junior returned to Real Madrid training this week with plenty of questions still hanging over his future, as renewal talks remain stuck at an impasse.
5 August 2026
âPitarch's Real Madrid future clouded by injury and new arrivals
Thiago Pitarch's Real Madrid future is more uncertain than ever after a knee injury sustained just days after his Under-19 European Championship triumph with Spain.
5 August 2026
âBisiwu unveiled by Barcelona, set to train with first team
Barcelona have officially presented Jesse Bisiwu as their newest signing, with Hansi Flick deciding the youngster will train and travel with the first team.
5 August 2026
âCamavinga struggles again as Real Madrid competition mounts
Eduardo Camavinga's difficult run has continued into pre-season, with a shaky display against Fiorentina raising fresh questions over his Real Madrid future.
5 August 2026
âRacing Santander complete Pedro Felipe signing from Juventus
Racing Santander have officially completed the signing of Brazilian centre-back Pedro Felipe from Juventus, with the defender committing to the club until June 2030.
5 August 2026
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Celta close in on Man United keeper Bayindir, director confirms
Celta Vigo's move for Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir is close to being finalised, according to the club's director of football, Marco Garces.
5 August 2026
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Rayo president Presa insists "Vallecas better than ever" amid stadium crisis
Rayo Vallecano president Raul Martin Presa has broken his silence over the crisis surrounding the Vallecas stadium, insisting the ground "has never been in better condition."
5 August 2026
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Real Madrid raise Vinicius Jr salary offer amid growing Arsenal interest
Real Madrid have offered VinĂcius JĂșnior a salary increase worth around ÂŁ18.5m (âŹ22m) a year, as they try to fend off growing interest from Arsenal.
4 August 2026
âBuffon reflects on turning down Italy job from Maldini, Leonardo
Juventus great Gianluigi Buffon has revisited the Italy job he turned down, addressing his decision not to join Paolo Maldini and Leonardo's proposed new project.
4 August 2026
âFerran Torres kicks off Under Armour USA tour amid Barca uncertainty
Ferran Torres returned to New York this week, the city where his World Cup-winning goal made history, kicking off a promotional tour with sponsor Under Armour.
4 August 2026
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Leipzig chief denies Diomandé Real Madrid deal close as agent dispute lingers
RB Leipzig sporting director Marcel SchÀfer has denied Yan Diomandé's move to Real Madrid is close to done, even as the winger trains away from the group.
4 August 2026
âAngeliño set to seal emotional return to Deportivo from Roma
Angeliño is set to become a Deportivo player, with both sides finally finding a financial formula that fits the newly promoted club's economic reality.
4 August 2026
âFaye enjoying first hours as a Celta player after beach visit
Abdoulaye Faye is enjoying his first hours as a Celta player, describing an early trip to the beach in Vigo as one of the highlights of his whirlwind arrival.
4 August 2026
âVillarreal confirm signing of veteran goalkeeper PĂ©ter GulĂĄcsi
Villarreal have confirmed the signing of veteran goalkeeper PĂ©ter GulĂĄcsi, their first true addition of the summer beyond players returning from loan spells elsewhere.
4 August 2026
âValencia push Almeida towards Swansea exit, player unconvinced
Valencia want André Almeida gone, and Carlos Corberån's team selections have made that abundantly clear, with the club now working to close a move to Swansea City.
4 August 2026
âLucumĂ a target at Bologna as Forest weigh alternative to DiomandĂ©
Jhon Lucumà remains at Bologna, but with his future uncertain, Nottingham Forest have made an approach as a possible alternative to primary target Ousmane Diomandé.
4 August 2026
âBologna eye shock move for Dortmund midfielder Marcel Sabitzer
Borussia Dortmund may have to deal with the departure of Marcel Sabitzer, with Bologna coach Domenico Tedesco reportedly keen on the Austrian midfielder.
3 August 2026
âPio Esposito set for Inter renewal as Diaby interest revived
Francesco Pio Esposito is set to extend his Inter Milan contract to 2031, with his agent ruling out any exit, as the club also revive interest in winger Moussa Diaby.
3 August 2026
âKoulierakis explains Roma choice as push to close Givairo Read deal intensifies
Konstantinos Koulierakis has revealed what former team-mates told him about Gian Piero Gasperini, as Roma push to close a deal for Feyenoord full-back Givairo Read.
3 August 2026
âAlajbegoviÄ signs for Juventus, relives playoff win over Italy
Kerim AlajbegoviÄ is officially a Juventus player, and the Bosnian teenager has already relived the playoff win over Italy that sent his country to the World Cup.
3 August 2026
âRandal Kolo Muani completes permanent return to Juventus
Randal Kolo Muani has completed his move back to Juventus from Paris Saint-Germain, and the French forward says he had wanted the return for a long time.
3 August 2026
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Agent dispute delays Real Madrid's Diomandé announcement
Real Madrid's official announcement of Yan Diomandé's transfer is being held up by a dispute between two of his representatives over who controls the deal.
3 August 2026