Real Madrid is hopeful about acquiring Leny Yoro from Lille because they think his intense desire to play for them would force the Ligue 1 team to take an offer of between €35 and €40 million. To further the narrative, MARCA claims that Real Madrid and Yoro have an agreement, but it cannot be completed until Nacho departs the team.
Top European teams, including PSG, Manchester United, and Liverpool, are vying for the 18-year-old’s contract after he had a fantastic season with the Ligue 1 team. Yoro, nevertheless, seems intent on moving to Real Madrid, giving Los Blancos an edge in the transfer market.
The youthful French defender’s contract with Lille expires in 12 months, and Lille will not prevent the player from joining a larger team if they receive a competitive offer.
Real Madrid will not pay more than €40 million for young French defender
Even though Yoro’s contract expires in the summer of next year, Lille would still want €50–60 million for the player. Real Madrid would not be able to pay this amount because their goal is to just spend €40 million. Madrid is aware that Lille will struggle to refuse that sum for a young player whose contract expires in 2025.
With Nacho expected to leave, the need for a new defender is even more pressing. Real Madrid will play in seven different competitions the upcoming season, which could result in roughly 70 games, so finding a new central defender is considered crucial.
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