Although coach Carlo Ancelotti has tried many options such as Aurélien Tchouaméni, Federico Valverde or Jude Bellingham, no one has really taken on the role left by Kroos. Among them, Tchouaméni and Valverde stand out in their defensive ability but lack creativity, while Bellingham plays more effectively when operating close to the opponent's goal.
In recent times, Dani Ceballos has been used as a temporary solution, but he is not a long-term choice for the Royal team's great ambitions.
According to AS, Real Madrid have identified Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi as their top target to replace Kroos. The 25-year-old possesses similar qualities to Kroos such as the ability to control the game, sharp tactical thinking and calmness in playing style.
Zubimendi's contract with Real Sociedad has a release clause of €60 million. Real Madrid are not expected to rush to sign him in the January 2025 transfer window, but will wait until the summer to have more time to convince him.
Zubimendi is currently a name of interest to many big clubs, including Manchester City and Liverpool. However, Real Madrid is confident that with its financial potential and reputation, it will win this deal.
The signing of Zubimendi not only solves the midfield problem but also demonstrates Real Madrid's ambition to maintain its leading position in Europe. In the context of the team regaining its form and closely following Atletico Madrid in La Liga, the appearance of a midfielder like Zubimendi promises to create strong momentum for the coming season.
Source: https://baodaknong.vn/real-madrid-nham-martin-zubimendi-thay-the-toni-kroos-238473.html
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