Endrick of Real Madrid
AC Milan’s mercato seems to be heating up rapidly, and Gerry Cardinale held talks with Real Madrid about Endrick.
There was big news yesterday as various sources broke the story that Milan and Strasbourg have agreed a deal worth €50m plus add-ons for Diego Moreira. A medical is booked in for today for the 22-year-old wing-back, who Ruben Amorim is reportedly very pleased to be welcoming.
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However, it doesn’t seem as though Moreira is the last bit of business that the Rossoneri management want to do. A new playmaker is being sought to operate behind the striker, while there has been talk about another centre-back too.
Gerry calls Florentino
Fabrizio Romano published a YouTube video on Monday night in which he revealed that Cardinale called Real Madrid regarding the possibility of signing Endrick, with the journalist’s words via MilanNews.
“I’ll tell you a behind-the-scenes story from a few hours ago. Yes, because Gerry Cardinale personally had contact with the entourage of Real Madrid striker Endrick,” he began.
“We’re telling you this more as a behind-the-scenes story than as news, because the message from Real Madrid, from president Florentino Perez, for about ten days now, has been that Endrick isn’t leaving, at least for now, and the player himself would like to stay in Madrid.
“Breaking down Real Madrid’s wall is difficult for anyone, but in the meantime, Milan has made inquiries and called. We’ll sign and countersign it 100% to understand Endrick’s situation. We could wait until the final days of the transfer window, perhaps for a loan.
“Today, Real Madrid are saying no, but I think it’s also a preliminary call to see if anything can really change in the future.”
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