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Key Real Madrid target already looking for property in Spanish capital – report
According to a revelation from Argentine journalist sources via Laposta and relayed by Defensa Central, Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is house-hunting in Madrid, igniting serious speculation over a potential summer transfer to Real Madrid.
The report claims that Fernandez, a long-time admirer of Los Blancos, has already visited properties in the Spanish capital with his partner Valentina Cervantes, notably in the same area where Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez resides.
Allegedly, it was Alvarez who recommended the area, with Rodrigo De Paul and even pop star Tini Stoessel present during some of these arrangements, making this rumour one that is difficult to ignore, especially given the personal connections between the parties involved.
“Enzo Fernandez has already seen a house with Valentina Fernandez in the same area where Julian Alvarez lives. He hasn’t signed yet, they are analysing it.
“Alvarez’s partner with Valentina Cervantes, are practically best friends. They have already gone to see a house to buy in Madrid,” said the journalist.
Real Madrid are already planning a reshuffle in their squad this summer, with a central midfielder among their top priorities.
Fernandez a likely target
While Fernandez is under contract with Chelsea until 2032 and carries a market value of around €75 million, the London club may be open to negotiating a slightly lower fee, especially in light of their own financial balancing and squad rebuilding.
Given Real Madrid’s reputation and the player’s known admiration for the club, it could be the perfect match.
The fact that Fernandez is taking steps such as looking for a house in Madrid, well ahead of any official confirmation, suggests something serious may be brewing behind the scenes.
For what it is worth, it would not be the first time a potential Madrid signing laid down roots in the city before pen met paper.
Of course, Real Madrid are linked to a host of names every summer, many of which never materialise. But not every rumour comes with the kind of personal details and connections this one does.
For now, there is no official movement, but in a window that’s already shaping up to be one of Real Madrid’s busiest in years, Fernandez’s potential arrival is a story worth watching closely.
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Real Madrid defender takes major step towards comeback; set for return after international break
Real Madrid are finally beginning to see a clear path back for Eder Militao, with the defender now in the final phase of his rehabilitation and increasingly expected to return after the next international break.
Militao has been sidelined since suffering a tear to the proximal biceps femoris tendon in his left leg during the meeting with Alaves last April.
The injury required surgery, but his recovery has now reached a stage where his return can be discussed in more concrete terms.
Militao steps up rehabilitation at Valdebebas
While Real Madrid completed their preparations for Tuesday night’s trip to Elche, Militao was working separately from the main group at the Valdebebas Training Centre.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the Brazilian defender carried out specific exercises with the club’s rehabilitation staff and physiotherapists on pitches 1 and 2.
The work represents another step in a recovery process that has kept him away from competitive action for several months.
Mind you, Militao will not be involved against Elche, but the latest signs are considerably more encouraging for what comes next.
Return now expected after international break
The timeline surrounding Militao’s comeback is finally becoming clearer. Provided his recovery continues at its current pace, Real Madrid expect the centre-back to be available to Mourinho once the international break is over.
That break is scheduled to take place from the end of September into the first week of October, meaning Militao could be back by mid-October at the latest.
For a defender who has endured another significant spell on the sidelines, simply having a defined target gives an important moment in his rehabilitation.
Real Madrid still missing players
Militao’s progress is particularly welcome because Real Madrid continue to deal with several absences in the squad.
On that note, Rodrygo and Ferland Mendy remain on the injury list and are not expected to return as quickly as Militao.
Both these players are therefore ruled out of the Elche fixture, leaving Mourinho without several established options.
Beyond Elche, though, Militao’s return offers Real Madrid something far more valuable: another experienced defensive option for the demanding weeks ahead.
After surgery and months of rehabilitation, the Brazilian is now entering the final stretch, and if there are no setbacks, Real Madrid could have their defender back in the squad around the middle of October.
