Real Madrid have officially made a concrete offer to Ante Budimir, in a bid to land the Croatian striker who lit up La Liga last season with a stunning 21-goal haul.
Real Madrid tables €3 million offer to Osasuna’s record-breaking forward Ante Budimir
Los Blancos, under new head coach Xabi Alonso, are targeting a classic “number 9” to provide aerial presence and backup firepower— a profile Joselu Mato embodied during his brief but effective spell in 2023–24.
With Joselu now in Qatar and Endrick Felipe still maturing, Madrid are keen to replicate that style upfront.
Real have proposed a €3 million-per-season deal to Budimir, along with the possible inclusion of a Castilla youth striker—such as Alvaro Rodriguez or Gonzalo Garcia Torres—on loan to sweeten the package.
Though Budimir’s release clause sits at €8 million, Osasuna are open to negotiating especially given the Ceremonial Clause window reducing that fee.
At nearly 34, Budimir has delivered one of the most impressive redemption arcs in La Liga.
He became Osasuna’s all-time top scorer in the top flight—21 goals out of his club’s total—finishing behind only Lewandowski and Mbappe in the Pichichi race.
His ability to score with his head, on the turn, or with first-time finishes, reflects the traits Madrid are craving.
Budimir has responded politely, saying he’s “very happy” at Osasuna and focused on the Croatia national team before vacations begin.
With Real Madrid eyeing rapid reinforcements ahead of the Club World Cup, they’ll likely push hard to finalize terms.
If Madrid succeed, they’ll gain a seasoned, low-risk option capable of offering fresh attacking depth.
For Osasuna, budimir’s departure would be bittersweet—trading a record-breaker for solid finances and a potential loaned prospect.
