DBasia.news – Real Madrid moved in a rush to find the successor of Mateo Kovacic who joined Chelsea. Like what Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui said, the club will find the midfielder with playing capability like Kovacic, and the club high-officials grant his request in the summer transfer market.
Onca Cero reported, El Real reached a personal agreement with Bayern Munchen midfielder, Thiago Alcantara (about salary and contract). Madrid only need to renegotiate with Die Roten to find the desired price. Thiago’s price tag will be around 50 million euro.
Thiago is the perfect successor to Kovacic. Not only talented to control the middle field, he also dominates the ball possession, has playing mission, and accurate passing. Thiago also has the experience in the club level and international level with the Spain national team. Thiago has 31 caps and 2 goals with La Furia Roja.
Lopetegui knows him well and previously led Thiago in Spain national team. Thiago could play as the central midfielder to possess the ball or attacking midfielder to support the striker.
Bayern won’t mind to sell him though they loss Arturo Vidal to Barcelona. However, they won’t sell it at an easy price. Besides, Thiago also has a strong bond with Barcelona, Madrid’s rival.
Thiago was the alumnus of La Masia academy and played in the main squad during 2009 until 2013. If he leaves Allianz Arena, it means Leon Goretzka, Sebastian Rudy, or Corentin Tolisso will replace him in Bayern. While in Madrid, Thiago will meet his compatriots like Isco, Marco Asensio, Lucas Vazquez, Dani Carvajal, and Sergio Ramos.