Incoming Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho has made a final call on his preferred midfield signing for the 2026/27 campaign.
The engine room star in the sights of the Portuguese tactician? Enzo Fernández.
It is of course widespread knowledge at this point that Real Madrid are on the hunt for fresh blood in the middle of the park with a view to next season.
Amid a search for a profile of player currently missing from the first-team ranks at Valdebebas, Florentino Pérez and co. have drawn up a shortlist of targets from across world football.
Two names featuring prominently on this list, it is understood, come in the form of Lille talent Ayyoub Bouaddi, and Chelsea standout Enzo Fernández.
And if the latest word stemming from the Spanish media this week is anything to go by, then José Mourinho appears to have a clear favourite in mind when it comes to these two profiles.
As per a report from Diario AS:
‘Bouaddi isn’t the type of player Mourinho wants. Too young and inexperienced. Enzo Fernández has always been Mourinho’s top priority, and he made that clear to the club.’
Conor Laird – GSFN
