Behind the scenes of Marcos Leonardo, from Santos, going to Real Madrid

O Real Madrid is looking for another center forward to reinforce Carlo Ancelotti’s squad. The Brazilian Marcos Leonardoof Santosas first reported by “GE”, is one of the names on the radar of the giants of LALIGA. According to him, he found the ESPNhowever, there is a good distance for any business.

This week, businessman Fernando Brito, one of those responsible for the player’s career, was in Madrid and followed the 3-0 victory over Bragaat the Santiago Bernabéu, for Champions League.

Marcos Leonardo was the subject of the “visit”, but in an initial tone. Real just wanted to understand the conditions of a possible deal, as the position is one of the squad’s needs. There is no sign that the LALIGA giant will start from this to formalize an offer to Santos.

Until Endrick ended up coming up in the conversation, as Real is ready to have the jewel of Palm trees as soon as he turns 18, in 2024. Marcos Leonardo’s manager heard from the club that his compatriot’s arrival would not be a hindrance, as the merengue plan for the alviverde revelation is long-term, with no expectation that he will already arrive by taking a leading role in the attack.

In addition to the Real, the Barcelonafor example, adopted a similar stance on Marcos Leonardo this year, but there was no evolution in the “courtship” – the Catalans even chose to close a deal for Victor Roquestill in Athletico-PRwho is expected to transfer next season.

O Newcastlefrom England, is another team that has kept Marcos Leonardo on the radar, but at the same stage as Real Madrid: only surveys of businesspeople, without signaling an offer.

Those responsible for the striker’s career even know that the January window in Europe is not the busiest for transfers. How Marcos Leonardo prioritizes the change to Old Continentagents adopt caution to identify the best opportunity for the player.

In August, Marcos Leonardo even negotiated with Romaas found by the ESPN, with José Mourinho calling the striker, who ‘put his foot down’ to leave Santos, even not attending training. However, the Fish He played hard and didn’t negotiate the jewel.