Leny Yoro has told Lille that he wants to join Real Madrid, according to Marca. The 18-year-old defender has made it clear to the French club that he is not interested in renewing his contract, which expires in 2025. He is determined to move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
Real Madrid are interested in signing Leny Yoro, but they are not willing to pay the €100 million asking price. The Spanish club believe that a more reasonable price would be between €30 million and €40 million.
Jorge Mendes is now involved in the deal. The Portuguese agent, who represents Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix, among others, has been brought in by Yoro’s family to help negotiate a move to Real Madrid.
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Mendes has a good relationship with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. The two men have worked together on a number of deals in the past, including the signings of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale.
Mendes is confident that he can get a deal done for Yoro. He believes that the player’s desire to join Real Madrid will be a key factor in the negotiations.
Real Madrid are patient. They know that Yoro is a talented player and they are willing to wait for the right opportunity to sign him. They believe that he will be a valuable addition to their squad in the future.
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