Real Madrid, the defending La Liga champions, are interested in signing Manuel Locatelli, an Italian international who is 24 years old
Defensa Central of Spain claims that Real Madrid has shown interest in Manuel Locatelli. If they are unable to acquire Jude Bellingham or Enzo Fernandez in the summer of 2023, the La Liga champions have the Italian international as a backup midfield target.
In the time since he left AC Milan, Manuel Locatelli has become one of the league’s top midfielders. The 24-year-old showed promise while playing for the Rossoneri but ultimately was unable to make as much development as he had hoped. The move to Sassuolo proved to be a turning point in his career, eventually leading to a transfer to Juventus.
The international player signed with the Bianconeri after helping his country win UEFA Euro 2020. Despite starting 17 games for Juventus this season, his performance has been inconsistent. The future of Locatelli’s contract with the Italian powerhouses is also uncertain. Real Madrid is quite interested in this kind of circumstance.
In light of the uncertainty surrounding Dani Ceballos, Real Madrid is expected to add at least one midfielder over the next summer. Luka Modric and Toni Kroos, meanwhile, are winding down their illustrious careers. Therefore, Real Madrid will need to prepare for the future without the ageing midfield veterans.
Consequently, they have started to take notice of several promising midfielders, like Jude Bellingham. According to reports, though, the English international has his sights set on joining Liverpool once his contract with Borussia Dortmund expires. Real Madrid’s second major midfield target is Enzo Fernandez. However, the asking price for the Argentine international is in the nine figures.
Enzo Fernandez is also being pursued by several other European heavy clubs. The current La Liga winners have reportedly targeted midfielder Marco Locatelli as a backup option. The 24-year-old Italian national team player is not certain to sign a long-term contract with Juventus. This leaves the door open for a transfer to Real Madrid.
As the season goes on, it will be fascinating to observe how Locatelli’s future develops. The 24-year-old Italian international has recently been on Real Madrid’s radar regarding a potential transfer in 202.
