Real Madrid News
Man City superstar’s message to Real Madrid after last year’s UCL tie: “Tell Perez to sign me”
Very few, if any players in world football, would turn down the chance to play for Real Madrid. The Spanish institution’s historic successes and stories make them one of the most sought-after clubs globally, even for players in other top European outfits.
According to reports from MARCA, Bernardo Silva is one such player. The Manchester City star has always dreamt of donning the special white colour of Madrid and even jokingly offered his services to the club when talking to an unnamed Real Madrid player after last season’s UCL semifinal.
“Tell the president [Florentino Perez] to sign me, that I want to play here.”
The Portuguese star is one of Pep Guardiola’s most lethal weapons in the final third and already has two goal contributions in this season’s UEFA Champions League. While he is still at the peak of his powers, the chances of a move to the Santiago Bernabeu appear bleak for Silva.
The Manchester City star is well-placed to start against Carlo Ancelotti’s men later today when the two European giants face off once again in the semifinal of the UEFA Champions League.
The two-legged tie gives him another chance to flaunt his talent in front of the Real Madrid administration but it does not appear that much good can come off it.
Los Blancos are currently looking only for young talents to invest their resources in. Short-term gains do not appeal to Real Madrid anymore, and they thus see Jude Bellingham as a far better option to reinforce the midfield in June.
Silva, on the other hand, is already nearing 29 years of age and his contract in England runs until the summer of 2025. Moreover, given that City could demand at least €80 million for his transfer, an approach from Madrid is unlikely.
Real Madrid youngster Endrick continues to attract interest from several clubs ahead of another potential loan move in the upcoming January transfer window.
The latest side considering a move for the Brazilian forward is Aston Villa.
Indeed, according to reports relayed by Bernabeu Digital, the Premier League club are interested in signing the Real Madrid striker on loan in January.
No minutes for Endrick
Endrick has had very limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season. Across Real Madrid’s nine matches in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, the Brazilian has played just four minutes, coming on in the 86th minute against Elche.
Such limited playing time has left the young forward struggling to gain the minutes and experience needed to develop his talent at Real Madrid.
As such, another loan move, like last January when he left for Olympique Lyon, could offer him a chance to play more regularly and continue his progression.
Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, have now emerged as an interested party to acquire the Brazilian international’s services on loan for the second half of the season.
AC Milan also interested in Endrick
Howver, Aston Villa are not the only club monitoring Endrick’s situation. AC Milan have also renewed their interest in the Brazilian forward.
The Rossoneri already held an interest in the 20-year-old forward during the summer transfer window and are knocking on the doors once again now.
In fact, some reports in Italy even go on to suggest that the youngster is ready to pounce on the opportunity to sign for the Serie A giants.
For now, however, there have been no concrete developments or formal approaches from any interested club.
Real Madrid are understood to be open to allowing Endrick to leave on loan, but they are not considering a permanent sale as they still have a lot of faith in the promising attacker whom they signed from Palmeiras.
With Aston Villa and AC Milan both interested, the coming months could prove important in determining where the young Brazilian will continue his development.
