The Portuguese agent wants to get one of his players into the Madrid squad.
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Real Madrid are constantly working on future planning and, as usual, keeping an eye on key positions that may need a generational change. In this context, Jorge Mendes has offered the White sports management a very interesting option for the goalkeeper position: Diogo Costa, Porto’s current goalkeeper and one of the most solid players in Portuguese football.
Uncertainty about the goalkeeper situation
While there is full confidence in Thibaut Courtois at the White club – especially now that his contract extension is about to be finalised – doubts over Andrij Ludin’s future and the Belgian goalkeeper’s recent physical problems have raised concerns among the Bernabéu management. Real Madrid do not want to end up in an emergency situation and have therefore started to consider options to strengthen the goalkeeper position in the long term.
Diogo Costa is proposed as Courtois’ successor
In this scenario, Diogo Costa appears. The 25-year-old goalkeeper has established himself as one of Porto’s and the Portuguese national team’s biggest stars. His profile is well-liked in Valdebebas, and although formal negotiations are not yet underway, Jorge Mendes’ influence could pave the way for future discussions, according to DefensaCentral.
The Portuguese agent has already tested the waters with Premier League clubs and has also made contact with Real Madrid’s management to present the player as an ideal medium-term reinforcement.
Closely monitored by Real Madrid
Currently, the operation is not under immediate consideration, but Juni Calafat has already started to follow Costa closely. Real Madrid value both his current achievements and potential, especially considering that goalkeepers often have long careers that span well over 35 years. Diogo Costa could be a strategic choice that secures the goalkeeper spot for the coming year.
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