Real Madrid has set their sights on Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, a 20-year-old winger from Dortmund, as one of Florentino's major bets to strengthen the forward line this coming summer.
According to BILD, the German club has significantly lowered the price of the young talent: from the initially requested 100 million euros... they would now be willing to negotiate his departure for around 50 million. This reduction is due to a combination of factors, including a recent drop in the player's performance and the possibility that Dortmund may not qualify for the next Champions League.
Gittens has been one of the revelations of the Bundesliga in recent seasons, standing out for his speed, one-on-one skills, and ability to disrupt. In the current season, he has scored 12 goals and provided 5 assists in 44 official matches. His versatility to play on both wings and his youth make him an ideal profile for the renewal project that Florentino Pérez seeks to implement at Real Madrid.
Jamie Gittens, a Forward Who Appeals to Florentino
The interest of the white club is not new. Florentino Pérez has been closely following Gittens's development for some time and considers that signing him would be a strategic investment in the medium and long term. Moreover, the competition for the player is intense, with clubs like Bayern, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Arsenal also interested in his services. However, the price reduction could give Real Madrid a significant advantage in the negotiations.
From the offices of Santiago Bernabéu, the operation is valued as a unique opportunity to incorporate one of the jewels of European soccer at a reasonable cost. With the possible departure of some players in the forward line and the need to rejuvenate the squad, Gittens fits perfectly into the future plans of Real Madrid. The final decision will depend on the negotiations between both clubs and the player's willingness to make the leap to LaLiga.
In this regard, the figure of Jude Bellingham, Gittens's compatriot and with a past at Borussia Dortmund, could be key. They know each other well and maintain a good friendship. There's no one better than the Englishman to talk to him about the wonders of Real Madrid and try to convince him in case of doubt.