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Jurgen Klopp offers €70m-rated Leipzig talent to Real Madrid – report
In a surprising twist, Real Madrid have received an unexpected call from Jurgen Klopp, who now serves as the Head of Global Soccer for Red Bull.
According to a recent report by Real Madrid Confidencial, Klopp has personally offered RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko to the Spanish giants, just as Los Blancos begin their search for a new number 9.
Real Madrid are actively exploring attacking reinforcements this summer, with the aim of finding a striker who complements their star trio of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., and Jude Bellingham.
The idea is to bring in a forward who not only adds depth but also offers tactical flexibility, something Carlo Ancelotti’s side was missing at times last season.
Sesko – an unexpected yet attractive option
For far, names such as Ante Budimir and Roberto Firmino have been loosely linked, but the emergence of Benjamin Sesko as an option is gaining attention for multiple reasons.
The 22-year-old Slovenian striker, who signed a contract extension at RB Leipzig last year, is not only physically dominant but also technically gifted.
He is known for his aerial presence, sharp movement in the box, and the ability to play with his back to goal, qualities that would provide Real Madrid with a different dimension up front.
Sesko has also been on the radar of Barcelona, which adds an intriguing twist to the situation. Juni Calafat, Real Madrid’s chief scout, had already tracked Sesko in the past, so the club is not unfamiliar with his profile.
What makes this story all the more surprising is the direct involvement of Klopp, who is now part of the Red Bull structure overseeing clubs like Leipzig and Salzburg.
His call to Real Madrid signals a willingness from the Red Bull group to negotiate, potentially opening the door for a big move.
However, there is one major hurdle, which is Sesko’s price tag. Despite his fit within Alonso’s future plans and Real Madrid’s style of play, the financial aspect remains complicated.
Leipzig are known for being tough negotiators, and the striker certainly won’t come cheap.
*Player valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on date of publication.
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Real Madrid dressing room heavyweight raises concern over Vinicius: “We have to make him happy again”
One of the major sagas of the summer transfer window was the contract renewal involving Vinicius Junior.
Real Madrid and Vinicius had been in talks over a new deal for a significant period, and there were stages when it felt like an agreement might not be reached.
However, in the end, the film had a happy ending, with the 26-year-old putting pen to paper on a new deal at the club.
Despite the new deal, there are some concerns over Vinicius that have now reached the dressing room.
As quoted by Diario AS, an unnamed dressing-room heavyweight approached Mourinho after the game and expressed worry about the treatment Vinicius is receiving from a section of the Bernabeu crowd.
“Worried about Vini
The concern came after Vinicius was heavily whistled when he was substituted late in the Inter match, despite producing one of his stronger collective performances of the season.
“Boss, I am worried about Vini,” the senior player told Mourinho.
“After everything he has done for Madrid over the years, the way part of the fans have treated him is not normal. We have to make him happy again.”
This is no longer only about outside criticism or Mourinho publicly defending one of his forwards. The dressing room itself has recognised that Vinicius may need support.
Mourinho still sees Vinicius as untouchable
Despite how the crowd have been treating the 26-year-old, within the club, there is no doubt about what Vinicius brings to the table.
Mourinho sees him as one of the first names on the team sheet and an untouchable player in his plans for the club.
To his credit, the Brazilian has shown far greater defensive commitment and a willingness to sacrifice himself for the sake of his team.
This has undoubtedly led Mourinho to appreciate the effort, and the manager is determined to help Vinicius return to his best level.
Madrid need to protect one of their key players
That approach makes sense.
Vinicius has spent years carrying enormous attacking responsibility at Madrid. A difficult spell should not suddenly erase what he has already shown he can provide.
If Mourinho, the president and the dressing room are all united behind Vinicius, that support could be decisive.
It is high time the Bernabeu crowd also got behind their talisman and gave him the support he deserves.
The Brazilian will also have to become more consistent with his performances, and it remains to be seen how Mourinho addresses this situation.
