In search of a new maestro to turn the page on Luka Modric and Toni Kroos, Real Madrid is fantasizing about Pedri. A rumor as spectacular as it is unlikely, while FC Barcelona, on the other hand, could be open to letting Alejandro Balde leave.
Real Madrid is preparing for the future. With the gradual end of an era embodied by Modric and Kroos, Los Blancos are exploring options to secure an exceptional midfielder capable of orchestrating the game for the next decade.
Pedri, a dream target amid unlikely transfer scenario
According to journalist Robert Gomez on Radio Marca, Florentino Perez’s ultimate dream has a name: Pedri. A prestigious target, currently tied to a long-term contract with Barcelona.
The Spanish midfielder’s profile is unanimously admired across the football world: vision, intelligence, technique… Pedri ticks every box to become Madrid’s long-term midfield leader. However, the gap between desire and reality remains huge. A direct transfer between the two historic rivals borders on fiction, given the icy relations between the clubs. In short, while Real Madrid admires Pedri like many European giants, such a move remains highly improbable.
On Barcelona’s side, a busy summer is expected. Between financial constraints and sporting adjustments, several sensitive cases could emerge in the coming weeks. According to Matteo Moretto, the Catalan club would not completely rule out Alejandro Balde’s departure if a significant offer arrives. Despite being a regular starter under Hansi Flick, the left-back has shown physical fragility due to recurring muscle injuries, raising concerns about his long-term reliability. Another key factor is his high market value, estimated at several tens of millions of euros, making him a major financial opportunity for a club still seeking economic balance. Thus, without being officially on the market, the La Masia graduate could become one of the hottest topics of the summer in Catalonia.
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