Real Madrid wants to play a dirty trick on Thiago Motta for a Euro sensation!

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Having qualified for the round of 16 of Euro 2024, Italy can thank Riccardo Calafiori in particular. Before crossing swords with Switzerland, Luciano Spalletti’s men were able to count on the prowess of their defender, aged just 22. “He showed us that we can trust him, he has the quality of an international footballer. When you have the ball, he is a defender. When he has it, you have to run after goals.”the Italian coach had also noted. Following on from his excellent season with Bologna, the Rome native has continued to perform exceptionally well in this regard.

Compared to a certain Paolo Maldini, both for his impressive performance and his hair, the 1m88 left-hander then logically finds himself at the heart of many desires. Recently, we revealed to you in this sense that Juve had already reached a verbal agreement with the one who sees his contract run until June 2027. Protected by Thiago Motta and great craftsman of the historic season achieved by the Rossoblù, the former FC Basel player – who is following the case very closely because the Swiss club has a resale clause estimated at 40% if the amount of the transaction for the departure of Riccardo Calafiori exceeds 4 million euros – could thus follow the former PSG midfielder to Piedmont.

Real and Arsenal want to thwart Juve’s plans!

Author of a flamboyant season with 40 matches played in all competitions, 2 goals scored and 6 assists delivered, Calafiori is nevertheless the subject of a much larger court. Indeed, The Gazzetta dello Sport specifies, this Thursday, that the Turinese will not be alone in this. Seduced by the performances of the Italian nugget, Real Madrid would also intend to try its luck. Determined to strengthen their central hinge, the Merengues, in a good position in the Leny Yoro case, could thus take action for the Italian international (5 selections).

Today estimated at 30 million euros, the defender who has played for AS Roma and Genoa should not however leave for less than 40 million euros, a price set by Bologna and oh so legitimate in view of the recent performances of the main player concerned in Germany. An amount that could even soar given the competition on this file since Arsenal also seems more than ever determined to take action. One thing is certain, the one who will not play the 8th final against the Nati, due to a suspension, does not lack suitors and Juve will have to fight to afford the new sensation of the Nazionale.

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