Real Madrid Is Determined to Strengthen Their Midfield with a Top-Level Signing. The club's management is already working quietly to finalize a strategic operation that could mark a new era in the team's midfield. With Toni Kroos increasingly close to a definitive farewell, the club is looking for his natural heir.
The chosen one is none other than Sandro Tonali, a 24-year-old Italian midfielder currently playing for Newcastle. Despite the sanction that has prevented him from playing this season, Tonali's camp assures that the player is fully motivated and ready to come back stronger. His style perfectly fits the playing idea of the Madrid coaching staff.
Trained at Brescia, established at Milan, and now in the Premier League, Tonali has shown tactical maturity, quality in ball distribution, and notable physical ability. That's why Real Madrid sees him as the ideal replacement for Kroos. A player with authority, but still with room for growth.
Renewing De Jong
Meanwhile, FC Barcelona seems to have dropped out of the race. Although at some point his name was considered as an option to strengthen the midfield axis, the Catalans have decided to focus on other priorities. Moreover, the future of Frenkie de Jong has directly influenced this move, as he seems closer to renewing his contract.
The Dutchman, who has been tempted by several European clubs, is now closer to renewing than leaving. The conversations between his agent and the Barcelona management are progressing well, and Barça is confident that the midfielder will remain with the team. The arrival of Hans Dieter Flick has been key to recovering his best version, and the Barcelona team is satisfied with the player.
Opportunity for Real Madrid
This leaves the way clear for Real Madrid to pursue the Tonali operation without direct rivals in Spain. According to sources close to the club, initial contacts have already been made with the player's camp, and the feelings are very positive. The Italian would be delighted to make the leap to a top team that competes year after year for all titles.
In Chamartín, they value not only his past performance but also his profile as a silent leader and his tactical intelligence. Tonali can offer balance, work, and personality in a midfield that will soon lose one of its historical pillars. He is seen as especially interesting for his youth, experience, and leadership skills.
Florentino Pérez has already shown on other occasions his ability to anticipate the competition. In this case, Real Madrid has moved early and could achieve a high-level signing without an expensive auction. Tonali feels ready to take on a major challenge, with Barça ready to renew De Jong, and Real Madrid to bring in their new mastermind.