Jose Mourinho is moving swiftly in his new role at Real Madrid, signaling a focus on immediate squad improvements.
Real Madrid appears set for significant reinforcements as Mourinho, the 63-year-old head coach from Benfica Lisbon, has already outlined his priorities for the upcoming season. According to AS, upon securing his position, he promptly approached club president Florentino Perez with specific requests aimed at strengthening the team’s defense.
Mourinho specifically requested,
“Bring me Gvardiol or Calafiori,”
as part of his plans to enhance the squad.
Club representatives have reportedly reached out to Manchester City and Arsenal to initiate negotiations for the transfer of these players. Transfermarkt estimates Josko Gvardiol’s market value at €70 million, while Riccardo Calafiori is valued at €55 million.