Real Madrid ‘considering move for upcoming free agent Roberto Firmino this summer’ with the Brazilian set to leave Liverpool after eight years with the club at the end of the season
- Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino will leave Anfield at the end of the season
- Firmino will be an attractive prospect on the free agent market this summer
- Real Madrid are reportedly considering a move for the popular Brazilian forward
Real Madrid are reportedly considering a move for Liverpool star Roberto Firmino at the end of the season.
The Brazilian, who has made 359 appearances for the Reds since joining in 2015, has decided not to renew his contract and leave Anfield at the end of the current season.
There is expected to be a lot of interest in the Brazilian this summer, given the extra attacking depth he could provide at some of Europe’s top clubs who will be able to snap him up on a free transfer.
Spanish publication El Nacional have reported that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is aware of Firmino’s situation and could look to convince the Brazilian to make the move to the Santiago Bernabeu this summer.
It comes at a time when Karim Benzema’s future is yet to be officially confirmed, with his contract also up at the end of the season.
Roberto Firmino is set to leave Liverpool at the end of the season after eight years at Anfield
Firmino has scored 109 goals for Liverpool – most recently in the 2-2 draw against Arsenal
Florentino Perez is aware of Firmino’s situation and could look to convince him to join Madrid
Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti though said he expected Benzema to sign a new contract at the Santiago Bernabeu, meaning Firmino could be used as a back-up to the Frenchman.
El Nacional report that there are not many strikers that Real Madrid can hire, as they are too expensive or not trusted by the club.
It’s said Perez has ‘learned a lesson’ after they spent £52m on Luka Jovic, who struggled at Los Blancos before he joined Fiorentina last year.
Madrid are also planning to spend big money on Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham, with the Bundesliga side expected to demand over £100m for the England international.
Firmino has played a big part in Liverpool’s success since his £29m move from…