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Juventus set sights on €5 million-rated Real Madrid outcast – report
Real Madrid continue to pave the path for a transformative summer. Having already bid several fringe players farewell, more departures are not ruled out as Alvaro Odriozola is one of the players searching for an exit.
Odriozola’s desire to depart from Los Blancos particularly stems from an exceedingly low guarantee of minutes and minimal faith from coach Carlo Ancelotti.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Juventus have emerged as a possible destination for the Basque player as they have their sights set on a new right-back.
This season in Turin, Massimiliano Allegri primarily utilised a three-man defensive and frequently utilised veteran Juan Cuadrado as the right wing-back.
The Bianconeri are eager to find a new player to take over the starting position in the squad as the Colombian is seemingly nearing the end of his playing days.
With Juventus seeking a full-back on the market after deciding not to renew Cuadrado’s contract, the Italians perceive Odriozola as a viable option.
Odriozola, who has experience in Serie A after spending the 2021/22 season on loan at Fiorentina, would also not take much time acclimatizing to the league.
The report further states that Juventus initially inquired about Lucas Vazquez, but the versatile star is not thinking of leaving Real Madrid and thus the Italian giants have started to include the possibility of including Odriozola within their ranks.
While the Spaniard’s first choice club remains his former club Real Sociedad, the La Liga side are reportedly unwilling to pay a fee for him and would prefer to sign him on a free deal.
With one year remaining on the 27-year-old’s contract, Real Madrid aspire to, at the very least, acquire a fee for him, with his market value standing at €5 million.
There have also been surprise links to the likes of Chelsea and Athletic Club and it remains to be seen what the future holds for Odriozola.
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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.
