Mourinho has chosen his first transfer for Real Madrid
Major changes could be on the horizon at Real Madrid. It is reported that José Mourinho, who is being mentioned as the team's future head coach, is already discussing plans to strengthen the squad.
According to AS, the Portuguese specialist intends to focus on reinforcing the defensive line first upon his return to Madrid. Manchester City defender Joško Gvardiol is being named as Mourinho's primary transfer target.
The 24-year-old Croatian footballer has been recognized as one of the best defenders in Europe in recent years. He stands out for his physical strength, speed, ball-handling skills, and ability to join the attack. These qualities are likely crucial for Mourinho.
According to Transfermarkt, Gvardiol's market value is 70 million euros. His current contract with Manchester City runs until the summer of 2028. Therefore, completing this transfer will not be easy for Real Madrid.
This season, Joško Gvardiol has made 24 appearances for the 'Cityzens', recording 2 goals and 5 assists. This is a very impressive statistic for a defender.
Mourinho has always been known as a coach who places great importance on order, discipline, and a strong character in defense. Thus, it seems logical that he wants to start his new project at Real Madrid by strengthening the backline.
In short, if Mourinho returns to Madrid, Real Madrid could be very active in the transfer market. Gvardiol could well become the first major signing of this new era. If 'The Special One' returns, he starts with the defense — a classic, but a working classic.
