Yahoo Sports Real Madrid in battle with Barcelona and Juventus for Spanish midfield prodigy
According to Rodra, Real Madrid are among a host of European teams willing to make an offer for Celta Vigo youngster Fer Lopez.
Lopez had an impressive season with Celta’s reserve team and with seven goals and numerous standout moments, the 20-year-old has caught the attention of many top clubs.
Among these clubs, Real Madrid are facing stiff competition from their long-time rivals, Barcelona. It must be noted that Barcelona first expressed their interest in Lopez about a month ago, adding fuel to the competitive fire between the two football giants.
Despite the growing interest, however, nothing substantial has materialised so far.
Celta seeking renewal amidst Juventus interest
It must be noted that Lopez’s contract with Celta Vigo runs until 2025 and the team is actively trying to renew his contract to secure their rising star for the future.
Meanwhile, adding to the competition, Juventus have now entered the race for the youngster and the Italian club is reportedly very serious about acquiring the Spanish player, though no official offers have been made yet.
Celta Vigo, on their part, are holding firm on Lopez’s release clause, which is approximately €10 million. This amount sets a clear benchmark for any club looking to sign the young talent.
On the home front, Celta remain hopeful about extending Lopez’s contract and for that, the club has been in discussions with his representatives for months, aiming to protect and develop their budding star.
The club’s management believes that with the right approach, Lopez can soon become an integral part of their first team and despite the allure of bigger clubs, they are optimistic about keeping him in Vigo.
Celta’s plan for Lopez is to gradually integrate him into the first team’s training sessions. If head coach Claudio Giraldez sees fit, he could start getting playing time in the First Division.
If not, he will continue to contribute significantly to the reserve team as many within the club see him as the natural successor to Iago Aspas, given his skills and playing style.
