That this summer will be hectic for Real Madrid, who have gone two seasons without any major trophies, is beyond doubt. – This weekend, it will be decided who will be in power going forward. Most people think Florentino Perez, even though he is getting old and has let things go lately.
Sources close to Real Madrid have told TEAMtalk who they think is the mysterious player Florentino Pérez plans to go for if he wins this weekend’s presidential election.
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The incumbent Real Madrid president caused quite a stir this week when he revealed that he intends to make a record-breaking bid for a superstar who currently plays for a major Champions League club.
Pérez said:
“I’m going to make an offer to a Champions League club soon – on Tuesday. It will be the biggest payment Real Madrid have ever made for a player: 150 million euros, at least.
“It’s not Jérémy Doku, it’s not Erling Braut Haaland, it’s not Harry Kane, it’s not Michael Olise.
“The €150 million deal is not for a defender. It can be a midfielder or an attacker. He is a young player. And he doesn’t come from the Premier League. He is a total galáctico.
Speculation has taken off
The statements have sparked widespread speculation across Europe—especially given the increasingly high-profile presidential race in Madrid.
Pérez’s rival, Enrique Riquelme, has built much of his campaign around ambitious promises, including the signing of Erling Braut Haaland and the hiring of former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp.
Pérez, on the other hand, has already agreed terms with José Mourinho on a return to the Estadio Bernabéu, and is now looking to further strengthen his position with a major signing.
As we revealed earlier this week, Real Madrid have already agreed terms with both Ibrahima Konaté and Denzel Dumfries ahead of proposed transfers to the Spanish capital.
The defensive duo
The defensive pair is expected to be part of Mourinho’s rebuild, but sources indicate that Pérez is also determined to make a big splash in attack if he secures re-election.
Since Pérez’s announcement, a number of elite names have been linked to the club. Michael Olise, Harry Kane, Erling Braut Haaland, Jérémy Doku and Vitinha have all been mentioned as potential targets.
But TEAMtalk understands from well-placed sources close to the club that they believe the player in question is PSG superstar Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
– Key figure behind PSG’s Champions League triumphs
The Georgia international has established himself as one of the world’s top attackers since joining PSG from Napoli in a deal worth €80 million in January 2025.
In fact, many in the football world believe that he has been one of the key figures behind PSG’s straight Champions League triumphs, with performances that have lifted him all the way to the top of European football.
Sources close to Real Madrid have indicated to us that Kvaratskhelia is the player that is being discussed internally, and that the groundwork has already been laid for a potential transfer.
We understand that talks have taken place, and that there is confidence in parts of the Madrid management that the 25-year-old will be open to a move to the Spanish capital.
“The biggest challenge is to convince PSG”
That belief helps fuel optimism that a deal—while incredibly difficult—may not be impossible. The biggest challenge for any deal, however, is convincing PSG to sell.
The European champions have no desire to lose one of their most influential players, and are under no financial compulsion to consider bids.
However, if Pérez secures another term as president, Madrid are expected to test their resolve with a bid that will surpass any sums the club has paid before.
Kvaratskhelia could have consequences for Vinícius Jr.
A possible transfer for Kvaratskhelia could also have significant consequences for Vinícius Jr.
The Brazilian currently has just 12 months left on his contract, and there is still uncertainty surrounding his long-term future.
As Madrid continue to work on an extension, the arrival of another left-winger at the elite level will inevitably reinforce the focus on Vinícius’ position in the squad.
Sources have indicated that a serious pursuit of Kvaratskhelia will only increase speculation that Madrid could eventually sell Vinícius – rather than risk losing him for free in 2027.
– Kvaratskhelia at the center of Pérez’s ambitious plans
For now, all eyes are on the presidential election. But we can reveal that those closest to the situation believe that Kvaratskhelia is the superstar at the center of Pérez’s ambitious plans.
If the experienced president emerges victorious from the election this weekend, one of the biggest transfer chases in Madrid’s history could begin in a matter of days. The PSG star could potentially be the main attraction in a summer that already looks set to bring Konaté, Dumfries and Mourinho to the Estadio Bernabéu.
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