Real Madrid are interested in acquiring the services of Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella in the summer transfer window, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes. The club see him as a potential replacement for their long-time server Luka Modric.
The Spanish club understand that Modric is in the twilight of his career and may leave the club following this season. The veteran midfielder is reportedly unhappy with being a substitute and wants to have a more prominent role. Hence, the club is preparing for life after Modric.
Nicolo Barella is a proven performer
Nicolo Barella is regarded as one of the best midfielders in the footballing world. His professional career saw a lift ever since joining Inter Milan in 2019. He became an integral part of the squad in a short time and even inspired the team to the 2020/21 season league victory.
The 27-year-old has featured in 35 games this season so far, contributing two goals and five assists. He is averaging 1.5 tackles, 0.3 interceptions and 0.2 clearances per game with a passing accuracy of 85.2%. He is known for his creativity and play-making on the field.
Real Madrid should go for Nicolo Barella
Real Madrid want to acquire Nicolo Barella to replace Luka Modric, who is expected to exit the club. The latter was instrumental over the past decade and contributed significantly to the team’s success. Replacing him won’t be easy but the Italian midfielder has the ability to do that up to a great extent.
Barella is an experienced player and his inclusion will add a lot of value to the inexperienced midfield unit of Real Madrid. He is an ideal replacement for Modric and can serve the club for many years to come. However, Inter Milan might hesitate to sell their high-value asset in the summer.
The Italian club is going through a financial crunch and if the situation doesn’t improve, they might be tempted to cash in on the player. The Whites can take advantage of the situation and lure away the midfielder for the next season. They have no problem of resources and could close the deal for around €60 million.
