Real Madrid are keeping an eye on a Brazilian talent to strengthen their right-back, according to reports from the Spanish newspaper Marca.
The target this time is Yan Couto, currently at La Liga leader Girona.
The 21-year-old defender, on loan from Manchester City to Girona, is a standout in La Liga.
Good performances earned the player his first call-up to the Brazilian National Team in October last year.
The player has been a key player in Girona’s solid defense, contributing to the club’s lead in the table.
#LaPortada Yan Couto en la agenda del Real Madrid 🗞️ pic.twitter.com/KTmtHD0ZBs
— MARCA (@marca) January 20, 2024
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According to ESPN Brasil, Real Madrid is only monitoring the Brazilian player due to his good performances, but has not made any move towards hiring the full-back.
In beginning of the month, the 21-year-old with pink hair winked at Merengue, in case he looks for him in the future to play on the right side. In an interview for social networks, they asked him which team he would like to play for if it weren’t Girona and the footballer answered “Real Madrid.”
Furthermore, when asked about an idol in his childhood, he did not hesitate to name Cristiano Ronaldo. And when he had to choose the most valuable shirt that he got through an exchange on a playing field, he chose that of his compatriot Vinicius Junior.
