Florentino Pérez goes on the attack. Last night, the president of Real Madrid spoke at the microphone of TVE to take stock of the next elections of the Spanish club as well as other hot issues. He notably mentioned the extension of Vinicius Jr, who is linked to the Merengues for another year. “I don’t know if he’s going to extend his contract. If you ask me my opinion, I hope he stays at Real Madrid because he is one of the best players in the world. Regarding the future coach, Pérez surprised everyone. “I’m thinking about it. Do I have a name in mind? Two. Mourinho? He’s a good coach, that’s clear. I’m not going to announce it because I haven’t spoken to him yet.” A surprising outing since the entire Spanish press announces that the Special One will return to the Madrid bench this summer for a second term.
This Friday, A.S. goes even further and evokes the desires of the 63-year-old technician for the transfer window. Thus, we learn that the former coach of Chelsea and Manchester United does not want star recruit(s). He wants to work with players who have no ego, but who are hungry and have a great desire to play for Real Madrid. Regarding the targeted positions, A.S. specifies that he wants one or two reinforcements in central defense. He also wants a side on the right and one on the left, especially if Fran Garcia leaves. One or two midfielders are also hoped for. The idea is not to revolutionize everything, but to strengthen positions considered weak for several seasons. A desire which is also that of Florentino Pérez.
Pérez wants João Neves
The boss of Casa Blanca wants to inject new blood. Launched in the middle of the electoral campaign, the Spanish businessman already has ideas in mind regarding the players he wishes to recruit. There are three of them according to COPE. The first is Alessandro Bastoni. His name has already been mentioned among the Merengues, but also at FC Barcelona. Pérez appreciates the profile of the 27-year-old defender. But yesterday, Inter, through Beppe Marotta, said about him: “I think the fans can be reassured about Bastoni. As a matter of principle, we are not sellers. If a player leaves, it is because he himself has expressed the desire to leave. I have to say that, in Alessandro’s case, this is absolutely not the case. He’s happy here, so we don’t need to sell him. I think he will stay with us…”
But nothing is certain. Next, Pérez would like to bring back Victor Muñoz. A player currently at Osasuna and for whom the residents of the Santiago-Bernabéu stadium have a buyout option. Finally, the third name that makes the president of Real Madrid salivate is…João Neves (21 years old). There COPE indicates that Florentino Pérez wishes to recruit him. Author of 37 matches in all competitions this season (7 goals and 4 assists), the pocket midfielder is an essential element for Luis Enrique and Paris. So he seems difficult to dislodge, his contract expiring in 2029. But Real Madrid is seduced. After Vitinha and Achraf Hakimi, whose names have been mentioned in Madrid in recent months, it is the turn of João Neves, another Parisian captain, to be linked to the Merengues.
