Martin Baturina

‘New Luka Modric’ rejects Real Madrid transfer for 2025 – Barcelona and Atletico Madrid interested

Updated 12/11/2024 19:57

Real Madrid have reportedly missed out in their transfer race to sign Dinamo Zagreb Martin Baturina.

Baturina has emerged as a key player in Zagreb alongside a developing role for the Croatia national team. His calmness in midfield has drawn plenty of comparisons with Los Blancos icon Luka Modric with the 21-year-old tipped as his long term successor.

However, as per reports from Sky Germany via Diario AS, he will not be filling Modric’s role in Madrid, after opting against a move to the Spanish capital. It is believed that Baturina would prefer to move to La Liga ahead of other destinations.

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Real Madrid reportedly offered a five year contract to Baturina, but with the option of sending him on a two year loan to another La Liga side, which has apparently scuppered a deal. Since, Sky DE (via Sport) have added that Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are also interested in Baturina. The Blaugrana are one of a number of clubs looking at him, but currently do not plan to move for him.

The situation could be revisited in 2025, but Baturina is expected to demand a greater first team role, with concerns over the examples of young players who have recently seen their game time reduced after joining Real Madrid.

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