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Real Madrid feel Diego Simeone ‘crossed a line’ after attempting to destabilise Vinicius
Real Madrid are said to be deeply unhappy with the behaviour of Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone following the controversial scenes that unfolded during the Spanish Super Cup derby.
According to a report from AS, the feeling inside the club is one of total outrage, with directors, coaching staff and players united in the belief that the Argentine coach crossed a serious line on the touchline.
The outlet mentions there is a strong sense within the team that Simeone’s actions went far beyond normal sportsmanship.
Those within Real Madrid feel that ethical boundaries in sport were ignored, and the dissatisfaction with the Atletico coach is described as absolute.
The issue is not limited to a single incident, but rather a sequence of actions that began early in the match and escalated as the game progressed.
Sequence with Vinicius
From the opening stages, Simeone was seen repeatedly engaging with Vinicius Jr. Words were exchanged constantly, but Real Madrid believe the situation started with the Atletico coach deliberately whispering a message to the Brazilian forward.
The belief is that Simeone was actively trying to destabilise the Real Madrid forward and take him out of the game mentally.
As reported before, Simeone first brought Florentino Perez into the exchange and later directed gestures toward the crowd.
What has angered Real Madrid the most is what happened at the end of the match, as Simeone’s gestures were interpreted as a personal attack aimed at humiliating Vinicius rather than anything related to football.
Real Madrid are not happy
Real Madrid officials feel this episode no longer falls under what is often dismissed as “part of the game.”
In their view, the gestures and behaviour were designed to hurt the individual, not challenge the footballer on sporting grounds.
While Vinicius is not considered a flawless role model within the club, there is a strong conviction that nothing that happens around him is accidental.
Real Madrid insist that a pattern exists and maintain that the winger is facing an ongoing witch hunt, particularly from certain sections of the media.
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Italian journalist claims Mourinho made a late attempt to sign veteran midfielder for Real Madrid
Italian journalist Andrea Losapio has claimed on TuttoMercato (h/t Defensa Central) that Real Madrid attempted to sign Marcelo Brozovic as a free agent after the Croatian midfielder’s contract with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr expired.
The 33-year-old attracted the interest of Jose Mourinho, who is said to have personally called the former Inter Milan star in an attempt to convince him to move to Spain.
However, the two parties were unable to reach an agreement.
Brozovic remains without a club and could now return to Italian football. According to the journalist, the midfielder has already rejected approaches from Trabzonspor and Monaco, while Fiorentina are continuing negotiations over a possible move.
“The midfielder also received a call from Jose Mourinho, who was trying to find a solution for him to play in Spain. However, no agreement was reached,” Losapio said.
Experienced addition
If signed, Brozovic would have provided Mourinho with another option in midfield, particularly when it came to rotating the squad and controlling games from deeper positions.
It must be noted that Real Madrid had been searching for a midfielder of a similar profile all summer and had even come close to signing Rodri, who later chose to join FC Barcelona.
Brozovic would have offered experience, balance and control from the holding midfield position at Real Madrid.
At 33, the Croatian has enjoyed an outstanding career at the highest level, particularly during his time at Inter Milan, where he became an important figure over several seasons.
Despite his quality and experience, however, Real Madrid’s interest did not result in a deal.
Fiorentina pushing for a deal
Brozovic is still considering his next destination after leaving Al Nassr and has yet to make a definitive decision.
Fiorentina currently appear to be one of the strongest contenders for Brozovic’s signature. The Serie A club are continuing talks with the midfielder and hope to persuade him to return to Italy, although an agreement has yet to be reached.
As for Real Madrid, they decided against another midfield signing and are relying on Bernardo Silva as an option for the deep-lying playmaker role.
