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Real Madrid ready to rival Man City and Liverpool for €70m-rated Juventus star – report
Real Madrid are preparing for important changes at the back this summer, and one name is quickly moving to the top of their shortlist.
According to Fichajes, Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso has emerged as a serious target as Los Blancos look to reshape their defensive structure.
With Ferland Mendy expected to leave and uncertainty surrounding other defensive roles, Madrid want to strengthen both flanks with players who can guarantee performance at the highest level.
Cambiaso, now 26, is viewed as the perfect competitor for Alvaro Carreras, creating depth and balance in wide defensive areas.
A much-needed signing
Cambiaso’s potential arrival would also soften the impact of outgoing players.
As such, Fran Garcia’s future remains uncertain, while Dani Carvajal, a club legend and long-serving figure in the dressing room, is set to close his chapter at the Santiago Bernabeu this summer.
This is why Real Madrid want to refresh the full-back department without lowering standards.
What makes Cambiaso especially attractive is not just his consistency in Serie A, but his tactical flexibility, as he can operate comfortably on both the left and right sides.
In modern football, that versatility is gold.
This quality becomes even more important considering the heavy rotation required this season.
With Trent Alexander-Arnold expected to play a demanding role, Madrid are looking for a reliable alternative who can step in seamlessly.
There is competition
However, Real Madrid face stiff competition, as Manchester City and Liverpool have also shown interest.
His performances this season, particularly under pressure, have elevated his status across Europe and he is now considered one of the most complete full-backs available on the market.
Furthermore, negotiations will not be simple as well, as Juventus have reportedly placed a release clause in the region of €60 million to €70 million on Cambiaso.
For Madrid, if they want to secure a versatile, prime-age full-back capable of contributing immediately, Cambiaso represents one of the strongest options available.
But landing him will require both financial commitment and swift action in a competitive race.
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Mourinho reacts to Vinicius suspension: “Why announce it two hours before an important match?”
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has questioned the RFEF Disciplinary Committee’s decision to announce Vinicius Jr.’s four-match suspension just hours before their UEFA Champions League meeting with AS Roma on Wednesday.
The Brazilian has been hit with a four-match ban for his red card against Villarreal, meaning he will miss the matches against Sevilla, Barcelona, Racing Santander, and Valencia.
And, speaking to Movistar+ (h/t MARCA) before the match, the Real Madrid manager was asked whether the punishment could affect the Brazilian psychologically.
Mourinho instead turned his attention to the football authorities and the timing of their announcement.
“I think that is a question for the Committee. Why have they announced the suspension at this particular moment? If you are asking me this question, it is presumably because you think it could affect him,” the Portuguese coach replied.
“You should ask the Committee why they did not announce it this morning, or tomorrow morning. Why do they do it two hours before a match that is important for Real Madrid, which is a Spanish club?” he added, questioning the timing of the decision.
Mourinho explains his tactical approach against Roma
The Real Madrid manager also outlined his plan for facing a Roma side known for their aggressive pressing.
“My intention is to stop them from pressing us so high up the pitch, given the players we have available and as a precaution,” he said.
Continuing, the Portuguese manager added: “They press man-to-man higher up the pitch better than anyone else, and we will see whether we can take advantage of that. If not, they will have to drop their press five or ten metres.”
Why Rudiger over Huijsen
Mourinho also justified his decision to start Antonio Rudiger at centre-back alongside Ibrahima Konate rather than Dean Huijsen.
“They played very well together in the last match, Rudiger and Konate, showing great leadership and the ability to withstand a difficult situation when we had ten men for 30 minutes,” he said.
“I am not saying Dean is not capable of playing a match like this, but this is a wonderful atmosphere for Roma and a difficult one for us. I think a player with Antonio’s experience can be important,” Mourinho added.
Finally, Mourinho was asked about his emotions ahead of returning to face Roma, the club he managed between 2021 and 2024.
The Portuguese coach offered a brief response, saying that he had his feelings about the occasion “blocked”.
