According to a recent report by Don Balon, Real Madrid have joined Liverpool in the chase to sign Inter Milan centre-back Milan Skriniar. The same source has also mentioned that Los Blancos are trying to get the Slovak defender’s €80m price-tag lowered by offering Inter a chance to sign either Luka Modric or Eder Militao as part of the transfer.
Skriniar’s Stellar Form In The Italian Top-Flight
The 24-year-old has enjoyed a brilliant campaign at the San Siro after he put in a string of solid defensive displays under Antonio Conte’s stewardship. The Slovakia international has featured in 24 matches for Inter this term and has one assist to his name across all competitions.
Skriniar has averaged 1.6 tackles, 1.2 interceptions and 2.8 clearances per game for both club and country this season (stats via whoscored). His incredible contributions have helped the Italian outfit climb to the second place of the league table with just two points separating them from the league leaders, Juventus.
Conte’s men are firmly in the Serie A title race so they won’t want to lose their prized asset before the end of this month. However, the Galacticos could tempt them by making a suitable offer for Skriniar at the end of this campaign.
What Will The Slovak Defensive Ace Add To Zidane’s Side?
Even though Skriniar lacks pace, he more than makes up for it by getting into the right defensive positions to make some vital interceptions for his side. He excels at making well-timed tackles and shows outstanding defensive awareness. Furthermore, the 31-time Slovakia international is a powerhouse at the back as he has remarkable upper body strength that enables him to command his own penalty area with authority and conviction.
If Zinedine Zidane is looking for an ideal long-term replacement for Sergio Ramos, then he should look no further than Skriniar as he fits the bill perfectly. The Inter centre-half has all the makings of a world-class defender so the Galacticos would be wise to bring him to the Spanish capital in the coming years.
He will not only bolster Zidane’s defensive options significantly but will also increase competition for places within the Madrid squad.
