“No concert tickets or a bag of stuffing.” Cadiz announces the inclusion of Kylian Mbappe.

Spanish club Cadiz have joined the teasing wave of summer transfer rumors circulating among Spanish clubs by “officially” announcing the signing of Real Madrid’s French star Kylian Mbappe.

Today, Saturday, the Cadiz club’s official Facebook page posted an edited picture of the French star in the club’s yellow shirt, accompanied by a sarcastic comment that mimicked the official deal announcements. “Kilian Mbappe will be the new player of Cadiz.

In the footsteps of “Atletico” Madrid

Cadiz’s ironic move came hours after a similar announcement by Atletico Madrid, which yesterday Friday mocked media reports that its Argentine striker Julian Alvarez was closing in on a move to Barcelona.

In response to the news, Atletico Madrid released edited pictures of Barcelona pair Lamine Yamal and Rafinha wearing the club’s jersey, with a clear message that Alvarez’s move to Barca is just as impossible as the two Catalan stars’ move to Atletico.

A wave of derision washes over Spanish clubs

Spanish clubs continue to use the summer transfer window and media reports to launch satirical campaigns on social media platforms in an attempt to engage with fans and express their disapproval of inaccurate speculation about their players.