Real Madrid have their sights set on one of the world’s best midfielders.
The club is willing to make a historic bargain in the transfer market to strengthen their midfield and is already preparing a €150 million bid for Enzo Fernández. Xabi Alonso has been clear to the sports management: The Argentine is the piece they need to lead “Merengue’s” midfield. However, the operation depends on the sale the club hopes to carry out in the coming weeks, with Rodrygo Goes, Eduardo Camavinga and Fran García on their way out.
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The plan at Valdebebas is clear: free up space and raise income to realize the signing of the Chelsea midfielder, who is coming off a brilliant season in which he was a key player in the victory in the Conference League and the Club World Cup. His performances at Stamford Bridge are complemented by his efforts for the Argentine national team, where he has established himself as a fixture in both the 2022 World Cup and the recent Copa América.
Xabi Alonso wants Enzo Fernández for Real Madrid
Enzo Fernández has always been on Florentino Pérez’s radar – he tried to catch him when he was shining for River Plate. Chelsea at the time paid 121 million euros to Benfica to secure him, so Real Madrid know that it will not be easy to lure him away from London. But the amount they prepare can be decisive.
Xabi Alonso sees Enzo as the ideal partner for Tchouaméni in a double six role, which could free up Arda Güler in attacking midfield – especially as Jude Bellingham recovers from his shoulder injury. The Basque coach wants a more creative and dynamic midfield, and the Argentine is the player tasked with leading this transition in the new Madrid project.
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