Real Madrid is keeping an eye on any move that the transfer market may bring. Aurélien Tchouaméni's condition is not the best it could be and Florentino is ready to find a replacement for him. In the last few hours, a possible return has been discovered that has the approval of the captain, Luka Modric. We are talking about Casemiro, a midfielder who left the club to go to Manchester United.
Casemiro, 32, is now on the market, not being in the plans of the new Manchester United manager. Ruben Amorim has singled him out as one of his spare players and has asked for his immediate departure. He has one of the highest salaries in the Red Devils squad and a contract until 2026, with the possibility of renewing it until 2027.
In 2022, Casemiro left Real Madrid to go to United for more than 70 million euros. The offer convinced all parties and it was decided to go ahead. However, more than two years later, his situation in England is not good at all. His name is now on president Florentino Pérez's options for January.
Given that Casemiro's cost was over 70 million, United wants to lose as little money as possible. At the moment, the midfielder is valued at around 10-15 million euros. The price is good and, although Modric approves, Florentino Pérez is not entirely sure about his return. He doesn't like bringing back players who left for money, let alone at an "advanced" age.
Florentino Rejects Casemiro: He's Already Thinking about Replacing Aurélien Tchouaméni
Martín Zubimendi is Real Madrid's favorite to become the new central midfielder next season. They would find in the Spaniard the figure who would provide balance and solidity, qualities highly sought after by Florentino Pérez. He has all the characteristics that are being sought in a central midfielder and is considered the ideal player to join Santiago Bernabéu.
Zubimendi's profile fits perfectly with Real Madrid's philosophy: Spanish, with extensive experience in La Liga and good ball-handling skills. He also has the ability to adapt to different roles, having caught the attention of Florentino Pérez. It is to be expected that this interest will intensify soon, trying to speed up negotiations to take the Real Sociedad pivot.
Zubimendi has a contract with Real Sociedad until 2027 and fits perfectly with everything that Madrid is looking for. He's young (he will turn 26 in February), Spanish and skilled. The best thing of all is that he has a price and there would be no need to negotiate for his departure. Even so, one thing that Florentino Pérez is clear about is that he always wants to end on good terms with the other clubs.
While Casemiro is not convincing, the Real Sociedad player appeals to Florentino Pérez as a replacement for Aurélien Tchouaméni.