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Real Madrid target drops huge hint over possible summer move
The expected return of Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid is already creating major excitement even before the official announcement has arrived.
The Portuguese coach is expected to take charge of Real Madrid in the coming weeks as the club looks to recover from a disappointing campaign and begin a new cycle under one of the most successful managers in modern football.
Reports surrounding Mourinho’s agreement with the Spanish giants continue to grow stronger, with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano among those claiming the deal is now practically complete.
While the managerial news alone has already dominated headlines, another detail has caught the attention of supporters online.
Bastoni’s reaction fuels Real Madrid rumours
Among the thousands of reactions to Romano’s social media update, fans immediately noticed that Alessandro Bastoni had publicly liked the post regarding Mourinho’s arrival at Real Madrid.
The interaction may appear small on the surface, but it exploded across social media, with many beginning to speculate about a possible transfer connection between the Inter Milan defender and the Spanish club.
Bastoni remains one of the most highly-rated centre-backs in European football despite an inconsistent season with Inter.
The Italian international has been linked with a move away from Serie A, especially as Real Madrid continue searching for defensive reinforcements.
Interestingly, the defender had also previously emerged as a possible target for Barcelona. Now, Mourinho’s expected arrival at Real Madrid has suddenly reopened fresh speculation around Bastoni’s future.
Real Madrid need reinforcement
One of the main priorities for Mourinho upon his return appears to be strengthening the defensive structure of the squad.
Real Madrid are planning additions both at centre-back and full-back and that makes Bastoni an interesting name in the current market.
Even though a social media ‘like’ does not confirm transfer negotiations, football fans are always quick to connect the dots, especially during transfer season.
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Real Madrid star Huijsen credits Mourinho for improved form in new season: ‘He supports me a lot’
Real Madrid will be looking to get back to winning ways in LaLiga as they take on Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.
The club are coming on the back of a 1-0 defeat to Real Betis last weekend but did secure a narrow win over Inter Milan in the midweek Champions League fixture.
Heading into this game, Dean Huijsen, who has been showing a lot of promise in these early parts of the season, spoke to the club’s official media about the match ahead and how Real Madrid have been coping with the pressure early on, among other things.
Huijsen on Rayo and his defensive duties
The young centre-back was fully aware of the threat posed by Rayo and praised the opposition.
“We know that Rayo is a good team, and it’s a tough team to face, and we must give our all as we do in all matches to secure the three points, that’s the only thing that matters, and for the Bernabeu to be with us and for us all to be united,” he said.
He also detailed the defensive demands placed on him by the coaching staff led by Jose Mourinho.
“Well, what every coach asks of you: ferocity, intercepting balls, and winning one-on-one duels. He supports me a lot, and I think this helps me greatly, and defending together as a team,” he said.
On the team’s preparations for the fixture, Huijsen offered an insight into their training routine.
“We’re working on some tactics related to the opponent. And well, after that it depends on the day; we might play a mini-match among ourselves or not,” he added.
Huijsen on Mourinho and his fine form
The Spaniard was quick to credit Mourinho, with whom he previously worked at Roma, for his development and current level.
“We’ve known each other for a while, even though we spent a relatively short time together in Rome. He gave me the opportunity to make the real leap into professional football, and I’ll always be grateful to him for that,” Huijsen said.
Reflecting on his own performances, the defender was in confident mood, once again pointing to the influence of his coach and teammates.
“I think I’m in good shape. Well, I think I’m delivering a good level, and I believe that’s thanks to the coach too, as he keeps track of me and takes great care of me.”
“Well, I’m also doing my very best, and I think the teammates are supporting me too, and this is the perfect equation,” he added.
Finally, Huijsen explained how he manages his recovery amid a congested schedule.
“There are a lot of matches, so we need to recover well and stay focused on football, then you have to sleep well. And yes, on the days after the match, I also take a cold shower and a hot shower to recover better,” he concluded.
