Real Madrid supporters and Spanish journalists no longer know where to turn. In recent days, Casa Blanca has been in turmoil as the elections for the club’s presidency draw closer. Each camp tries to present its project and its ideas. To convince, Enrique Riquelme and Florentino Pérez promise to recruit the best. Last night, the first mentioned indicated that he would sign Erling Haaland if he was successful in the vote. But Alfie Haaland, Cyborg’s father, publicly denied the information. A big blow for candidate Riquelme.
For his part, Florentino Pérez indicated that José Mourinho will be on the bench this summer if he is ever re-elected. If the Special One denied to Benfica having filmed the video shared by Pérez, specifying that an AI had been used, he did not deny that he would join Casa Blanca for a second term. The current Madrid president also revealed that Ibrahima Konaté, at the end of his contract at Liverpool, will join them this summer. He promised further defensive reinforcements. Without much surprise, Denzel Dumfries will be one of them. The 30-year-old has already passed his medical examination and will sign for 4 years.
The Merengues track Calafiori
But that’s not all. For several days, the track leading to Josko Gvardiol (Manchester City) has been mentioned. This Thursday, another name came out of the hat. THE Mirror or even Sky Germany announce that the residents of the Santiago-Bernabéu stadium are targeting Riccardo Calafiori. Under contract until 2029 with Arsenal, the versatile 24-year-old defender (36 matches, 1 goal and 3 assists this season) pleases the Merengues. For the various media, José Mourinho, who crossed his path at AS Roma and sold him during his stay, asked for him.
The Special One wants to work with him again and believes he would make an excellent signing for Madrid according to the Mirror. It’s his priority. Sky Germany also evokes direct discussions between Madrid and the Calafiori clan. For his part, journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed this information, specifying that Real Madrid contacted the Italian’s entourage a few weeks ago in order to obtain information and test the waters. If the interest is real, getting to the end of this file will be very difficult. Arsenal are not necessarily open to a sale of Calafiori, who is part of the project put in place by Mikel Arteta. Real Madrid, who appreciate his versatility and his qualities, hope to steal him from the Gunners.
