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Manchester City poised to beat Real Madrid to the signing of 19-year-old La Liga winger
Girona have been one of the surprise packages of the season in La Liga, as they sit atop the La Liga standings, one point ahead of Real Madrid, who happen to have a game in hand.
One of the standout performers for Michel’s side this season has been Brazilian winger Savinho, who is currently on loan at the club from Troyes FC.
Having joined the Catalan outfit, the 19-year-old has shone brightly, chalking up a tally of six goals and five assists from 23 games in all competitions.
Manchester City in pole position
Savinho’s performances have caught the attention of a number of clubs in Spain and outside. Real Madrid were said to be monitoring the Brazilian, but it seems that the winger’s future does not lie in Spain.
Indeed, as per the Daily Star in England, Manchester City are leading Real Madrid in the race to sign Savinho from Troyes.
The fact that Troyes and Girona are owned by the City Football Group, the owners of Manchester City as well, gives the Premier League and European champions a big edge in the race for Savinho.
As per the report, Man City could sign the 19-year-old for a fee of as little as £10 million – one-third of the price that any other club from Europe would have to pay to land the winger.
The report further claims that Real Madrid were hopeful of signing Savinho, who appears set to follow in the footsteps of compatriot and Los Blancos superstar Vinicius Jr.
But all roads point towards Manchester City for the young Brazilian, who had previously expressed his desire to play with Real Madrid’s Rodrygo Goes.
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Real Madrid impressed by midfielder’s role with national team, believe Mourinho can replicate it
According to journalist Anton Meana on SER Deportivos, Eduardo Camavinga’s role with the French national team is attracting attention inside Real Madrid.
The midfielder has not enjoyed his best spell in a Real Madrid shirt and has come under scrutiny for his recent performances, particularly his display against Bayern Munich, which many felt contributed to the club’s elimination from last season’s Champions League.
Although Camavinga has not been one of Jose Mourinho’s most frequently used players since the new season began, his situation could now change, particularly after his performances during the latest international break.
Camavigna impressed with France
During the international break, Camavinga earned a recall to the French national team under new manager Zinedine Zidane.
And the 23-year-old starlet made the most of his chance, impressing in the two starts he made against Belgium in the UEFA Nations League.
The France coaching staff is understood to have been very pleased with the midfielder, and now, it seems that those at Real Madrid have taken pointers from the development.
“At the club, they are happy with the role that Zinedine Zidane, Florentino Pérez’s favourite coach, has given Camavinga with France,” Meana explained.
Real Madrid want to see more of Camavinga on the ball
At Real Madrid, there is a belief that the version of Camavinga seen with France is particularly valuable.
He has been active both with and without the ball, operating in midfield and playing more as a number six than a deeper holding midfielder.
The club believe that this version of Camavinga gives France a great deal and that Mourinho could replicate the approach at Real Madrid.
The club’s midfield department continues to generate doubts, with none of the players making the starting spots their own.
Tthe names of Aurelien Tchouameni, Federico Valverde and Bernardo Silva have all been considered, but there remains a feeling inside Real Madrid that the midfield lacks enough creativity and control.
Camavinga could therefore have an important role in addressing that problem, particularly if he can reproduce the performances he has delivered under Zidane with France.
“It is an alternative that the club views favourably after what they have seen from Zidane’s France during this international break, with the idea that Eduardo Camavinga should have more involvement in the team’s possession,” Meana concluded.
Camavinga, for his part, is aware that he has been unable to live up to his full potential at Real Madrid so far. Having shown signs of regaining form and confidence, he will be gunning to build on it once he returns to the club.
