Real Madrid have decided that, after the retirement of Toni Kroos left them a little lost in the center of the field, they will reinforce that area of the field next summer. His priority is Martín Zubimendi.
The Real Sociedad star will be available for €60 million, but he must be convinced to make a move and he must beat the competition. Thus, Diario AS explains that Atalanta midfielder Ederson dos Santos has been identified as a possible alternative.
🚨🇪🇸 Koke’s future depends entirely on his wishes. If he wants to stay next season, Atlético de Madrid is willing to renew him without hesitation.@brand pic.twitter.com/tA7U1MYhcM
— Universo Atlético (@architetturauniverse) January 7, 2025
His performance against the whites in the Champions League impressed in December. A new arrival could see Aurelien Tchouameni leave the club, with Ederson also available for around €60m. Atlético Madrid and Barcelona have looked at Ederson in the past, with Atlético having a €55m bid rejected last summer before signing for Conor Gallagher. However, the Madrid newspaper claims that Atalanta will facilitate the exit, since Teun Koopmeiner’s departure to Juventus rules out the possibility of Ederson moving.
With the return to the 1:1 rule in La Liga, Barcelona plans to carry out more operations like that of Ronald Araújo. @joaquimpiera
— Barcacentre (@barcacentre) January 8, 2025
The 25-year-old hasn’t batted an eyelid as Atalanta have gone on an excellent run, with the Brazilian at the heart of their current Scudetto title, and aiming to qualify for the top eight of the Champions League. Ederson also recently made his debut for Brazil.