Three main candidates stand out for record transfer announced by Real Madrid president
By OnzeActu · · 3 min read
Madrid president Florentino Pérez has confirmed the preparation of a record transfer for Real Madrid, worth at least 150 million euros. Three players are in pole position: Michael Olise, Vitinha and Joao Neves, all discussed internally despite the complexity of the negotiations, particularly with PSG.
The campaign for the presidency of Real Madrid has been marked in recent days by several strong announcements. After the promises of Enrique Riquelme, who notably put Erling Haaland in his sights and even considered bringing in Jürgen Klopp as coach, it is the turn of Florentino Pérez to cause a sensation. The Madrid president unveiled a major project on Thursday: the completion of the most expensive transfer in the club's history, with an announced budget of at least 150 million euros.
“I am going to make an offer to a club participating in the Champions League next Tuesday, which will be the largest ever made by Real Madrid for a player, at least 150 million,” Pérez said. However, he was careful to rule out several names frequently mentioned in the rumors: "It's not Michael Olise, it's not Doku, it's not Haaland, it's not Kane. And he's not a Premier League player. He's a real Galactic."
Despite these denials, according to information from Diario AS, three players stand out as the main candidates for this historic transfer: Michael Olise, Vitinha and Joao Neves.
Michael Olise, versatile attacking midfielder, French international of Anglo-Nigerian origin, currently plays for Bayern Munich. He notably impressed Pérez during the quarter-finals of the Champions League, when the Bavarian club brought down Real Madrid. Aged 24, Olise has made 107 appearances for Bayern, with 42 goals and 54 assists. His market value is estimated at 150 million euros and he is linked to the German club until 2029.
The other two names are those of Paris Saint-Germain players, Vitinha and Joao Neves. Vitinha has played a key role in PSG's consecutive Champions League successes, this season scoring 50 games, 7 goals and 10 assists. As for Joao Neves, only 21 years old, he shone in the Champions League final against Arsenal and has a market value estimated at 140 million euros. These two players are represented by Jorge Mendes, whose renewed relationship with Real could facilitate negotiations.
However, PSG is not known for being a selling club, which would make the operation particularly delicate. Real Madrid wants to maintain good relations with the French champions, but Florentino Pérez has clearly indicated his desire to break the bank to attract this new Galactic.
This possible record transfer is part of Real Madrid's desire to strengthen its high-level squad in order to maintain its hold on the European scene and continue its impressive record in the Champions League.