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26-year-old Tottenham attacker opens up on Real Madrid links: “Every player wants that”
Following the departure of Karim Benzema to Al-Ittihad, Real Madrid have stepped up their efforts to sign a new forward ahead of the new season.
Harry Kane was reportedly earmarked as the club’s desired target in the transfer market. But signing the Englishman could bring some complications, possibly affecting the club’s plans to go big on Kylian Mbappe or Erling Haaland in the summer of 2024.
With that in mind, Real Madrid are scouring the market for other alternatives. They have been linked with a move for Richarlison, among others.
The Brazilian, who had worked with Carlo Ancelotti during their time at Everton, has even reacted to the Santiago Bernabeu links in a recent press conference, suggesting he would love to wear the Real Madrid shirt.
“Real Madrid links? Of course, every player wants to wear the shirt of Real Madrid, it’s the biggest club in the world,” Richarlison said in the presser.
However, the Brazilian international clarified that he has a contract at Tottenham Hotspur, adding, “But I have a club, a contract, I have to prove why it they bought me for a high price. But any player dreams of playing for Real Madrid.”
Formerly of Watford, Richarlison has scored only one goal during his first season at Spurs. He had joined the club last summer for a fee of almost €60 million, but the attacker has not been able to live up to his price tag.
The Brazilian, therefore, is keen on proving himself at Spurs before he can make the jump to a bigger club such as Real Madrid. However, the forward would perhaps not want to miss out on the opportunity to join Los Blancos this summer, if given the chance.
To that end, Real Madrid have not made any notable moves to sign Richarlison this summer. It appears the club are favouring a move for Frenchman Randal Kolo Muani, in their bid to sign a cost-effective alternative for Harry Kane.
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English legend backs Real Madrid star to become one of the all-time greats: ‘He’s got everything’
Jude Bellingham has spent the past fortnight as the most talked-about footballer in England, and the superlatives show no sign of slowing down.
A masterclass in the Nations League, a clutch of records and a second straight Player of the Year award has not gone unnoticed in English footballing media.
Now one of the English game’s most respected voices has added his name to the growing list of believers.
Lineker backs Bellingham
Asked whether Bellingham can go on to become one of the greatest players of all time, England legend Gary Lineker left no room for doubt.
“Yes, I’ve been saying it for a long time now. If he avoids serious injury or falls of the rails which he won’t I’m sure.
“He’s so good at football, he’s got everything. He’s a superstar and carries himself like a superstar,” he said (h/t Track Radio).
The verdict chimes comes in the midst of a wider chorus of acclaim in recent days. Roy Keane tipped him to become one of the greatest of all time after the Croatia rout, with Ian Wright and Micah Richards among others queuing up to praise him.
Backed by the numbers
The acclaim for Bellingham comes on the back of an extraordinary international break for Bellingham.
Against Croatia, Bellingham scored one and created three in the 7-0 win, becoming the first England player to record four goal involvements in a single game since David Platt in 1993.
He finished the window with one goal and four assists and was named UEFA’s Player of the Round.
That international excellence has carried over to the Bernabeu, where he has settled into a free number 10 role under Jose Mourinho and sits as the club’s joint-leading creator.
Bellingham was part of Real Madrid’s recent 1-0 win over Villarreal as well, and was unlucky not to register an assist when Vinicius Jr.’s goal was disallowed.
The Englishman will be looking to make an impact once again when Real Madrid take on AS Roma this Wednesday.
