Real Madrid deal Chelsea another transfer blow by beating them to 18-year-old goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina, with Chicago Fire kid’s agent revealing it is his ‘dream’ to join Spanish giants
Real Madrid look to have beaten Chelsea to the signature of Gabriel Slonina, 18Chicago Fire goalkeeper Slonina has drawn interest from several English clubs USA youth international says it is his ‘dream’ to join European champions RealMLS side have already rejected one Real bid but expect to receive a second soonThis will be the second transfer blow Real have landed over Chelsea in two days
Real Madrid look to have dealt Chelsea yet another transfer blow after they appear to have beaten the Blues to the signing of goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina.
Goalkeeper Slonina, 18, currently plays for MLS side Chicago Fire, but has drawn interest from a number of English clubs after impressing in the MLS so far this season.
But the young goalkeeper’s agent has reiterated his intentions to sign for Real, who have already had one bid rejected, but are expected to table a second, more financially appealing bid.
Gabriel Slonina rejected a call up from Poland after five clean sheets in 14 starts this season
Slonina’s agent Jaime Garcia said: ‘It should be an honour for Chicago, and the MLS, to have Real Madrid take notice in one of their players.
‘We are hoping Chicago can find an agreement with Real Madrid to realise Gabriel’s dream of playing for this club.
‘With respect to other clubs and other offers, we’ve received many and at the moment we are gracious to those clubs but you cannot say no to Real Madrid.’
Slonina has played twice for USA under 20s, losing 2-1 to Mexico u20s and 4-0 to Brazil u18s
USA youth international Slonina has had a strong start to the MLS season, keeping five clean sheets in…