In a surprising turn of events, Real Madrid has started taking serious steps to sign a rising star striker who has caught the attention of top European clubs. The target? Eta Iong, the Cameroonian sensation from Spanish club Levante, who has been a standout performer this season. Despite his young age, Iong has emerged as one of the brightest talents in La Liga and is now drawing interest from major clubs, most notably Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Xabi Alonso’s Role in the Deal
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Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid’s manager, is one of the biggest supporters of this transfer, having recommended Iong as a key signing from the outset. It seems the advice of the club’s CEO, Santiago Solari, is beginning to pay off. The Royal Club is eager to secure the deal before other clubs, particularly Barcelona, can make competitive offers.
Impressive Stats and Rising Interest
Iong, who has scored 6 goals and provided 3 assists in 10 matches this season, seems ready for a move to a bigger club, with Barcelona also showing serious interest. They attempted to sign him last summer, but despite their need to strengthen their attacking options, financial constraints at the Catalan club prevented the transfer. Now, with his value rising, several clubs are vying for his signature, with Real Madrid determined not to miss out on the emerging talent.
Potential Transfer Fee and Competition
Reports suggest that Real Madrid may move to complete the deal for a fee between €15 million and €30 million, which is the amount stipulated in Iong’s contract. While Villarreal has the right of first refusal if Levante decides to sell, Iong is reportedly not interested in returning to the Estadio de la Cerámica and prefers a move to a bigger club.
Real Madrid’s Strategy
For Real Madrid, Solari sees Iong as a golden opportunity to strengthen their attack, particularly with the potential departures of players like Andrek and Gonzalo García in the near future. Although the Royal Club believes that competition from Barcelona will be minimal due to the Catalan club’s financial difficulties, the biggest threat is coming from Premier League clubs, who may present substantial financial offers.
Race Against Time
Thus, Real Madrid enters a race against time to secure Iong’s signature before other top European clubs move in with lucrative offers. The club may look to sign him as a backup striker for Xabi Alonso’s squad in case plans to sign other players fail.
