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Real Madrid have a contract agreement with former winger in case of potential return
Victor Munoz has been the talk of the town in Spain over the past week, with the Osasuna winger being linked with a major move in the summer.
The 22-year-old attacker, who came through the ranks at Real Madrid before leaving last summer, has emerged as a potential target for FC Barcelona.
Los Blancos, however, retain a great degree of control over Munoz’s future as they still own 50% of the player’s rights, while they also have buyback clauses for him for the next three summers.
In fact, some sources in Spain have suggested that Real Madrid have already decided to activate the €8 million buyback option to re-sign the winger later this year.
Contract agreement in place, but no final decision
Now, according to Jose Felix Diaz of AS, no decision has been made by Real Madrid regarding a potential return for Munoz in the summer.
However, as per the report, the 22-year-old winger and the club have a contract agreement in place in case of a possible move back to the Santiago Bernabeu. Without such agreements, transfer deals with buy-back options would lack purpose.
Since joining Osasuna in the summer, Munoz has recorded six goals and five assists from 31 appearances in La Liga and Copa del Rey combined.
The winger even made his debut for the Spanish national team earlier this week in a friendly against Serbia, marking the occasion with a well-taken goal.
Munoz’s development highlights the effectiveness of Real Madrid’s approach to managing young players, which not only generates significant financial returns but also preserves the possibility of integrating them into the first team in the future.
However, for now, Real Madrid have not made a final decision about whether to bring him back or not. In case they do go ahead with a move, a contract agreement is understood already exist.
It is uncommon for a player to return after just one season, but Munoz’s rapid development, along with reported interest from Barcelona and other clubs, could accelerate the process.
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Manchester United launch final push to sign Real Madrid outcast; club resists permanent exit
Manchester United are stepping up their pursuit of Endrick as the Brazilian forward’s future at Real Madrid becomes increasingly uncertain, with a potential January loan move emerging as a solution to his lack of regular playing time.
According to Bernabeu Digital, Manchester United are making a final push to convince the 19-year-old to join them.
However, negotiations could prove complicated because the Premier League club is interested in including a purchase option in the deal, while Real Madrid are not currently planning to give up permanent control of the striker.
Endrick’s limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season have opened the door to a temporary departure, with AC Milan and Tottenham also emerging as potential destinations.
Why Manchester United want Endrick?
Manchester United are looking for greater attacking productivity and believe Endrick could provide a different dimension to their forward line.
The Premier League club has also been linked with the Brazilian in the past, as they assess options to improve their goalscoring output after a poor start to the season.
Notably, his situation at Real Madrid makes a move more plausible, as Endrick has struggled to secure consistent minutes, and the club is considering a loan that would give him the chance to play regularly.
However, United’s preferred terms could become the biggest obstacle.
The English side reportedly wants the option to buy Endrick at the end of the loan, potentially giving them a route to a permanent transfer if he impresses.
Real Madrid reject permanent Endrick exit
Real Madrid’s preference is understood to be a straightforward loan without a purchase option.
The club want Endrick to gain experience elsewhere before returning to compete for a place in the squad, rather than risk losing a young forward they have invested in for the future.
His previous loan spell at Lyon provides a possible model for another temporary move, although any agreement would depend on the terms offered and the player’s own preferences.
Manchester United are prepared to make an attractive financial proposal in an effort to secure his arrival, but money alone may not resolve the disagreement if Real Madrid remain unwilling to include a purchase clause.
