Kroos replacement: Real Madrid eye Sociedad's Zubimendi
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
With Toni Kroos set to retire at the end of the 2023/24 season, Real Madrid has turned its attention to potential replacements.
Details: According to AS, Los Blancos are considering Real Sociedad midfielder Martín Zubimendi as a candidate. His contract reportedly includes a €60 million release clause. However, Zubimendi is also attracted to the Premier League, where there is notable interest in him.
Additionally, representatives of Zubimendi have previously held discussions with Barcelona’s sporting director Deco when Xavi was still in charge. However, due to financial difficulties, the Catalans are unlikely to afford the midfielder’s transfer.
Recently, former Real Madrid scout Manolo Romero claimed that if a Saudi club offered €300 million for Vinícius Júnior, Florentino Pérez would not hesitate to sell the Brazilian star.
Reminder. Rumors about interest in Vinicius from Saudi Arabian clubs have been circulating for a long time. Amid these rumors, Real Madrid even considered offering the Brazilian a new contract and making him the highest-paid player in the club.
