Wolverhampton Wanderers have set their sights on Real Madrid defender Nacho, who faces an uncertain future at the Santiago Bernabeu.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Defensa Central, Nacho is the subject of interest from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Premier League mainstay will look to launch the offensive for the Real Madrid defender next year amid uncertainties surrounding his future at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Nacho has been a dependable performer for Real Madrid despite never being the first-choice defender at the Bernabeu. The 32-year-old is arguably the best backup centre-back in Europe and has produced many memorable performances for Los Blancos. He has been with Real Madrid for over two decades and is a rare homegrown player at the Bernabeu.
The Spaniard has turned out nearly 300 times thus far for Real Madrid, chipping in with 15 goals and nine assists. But Nacho faces an uncertain future at the Bernabeu after entering the final year of his contract. And the veteran defender might leave Real Madrid as a free agent in the summer transfer window.
The Spanish international does not have any shortage of suitors either, with several clubs across Europe showing interest in him. The Real Madrid veteran has popped up on the radars of Sevilla and Real Betis. But Wolverhampton Wanderers have now emerged as the latest contenders to sign the player.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have been mainstays in the Premier League since securing promotion nearly half a decade ago. They first became a staple in the top half of the table under Nuno Espirito Santo. And while Bruno Lage’s stint did not work out, there is renewed optimism under former Real Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui.
The Molineux-based outfit loaned out captain Conor Coady to Everton in the summer transfer window. And long-serving defenders like Romain Saiss and Willy Boly also left Wolverhampton Wanderers at the start of the season. So with experience and leadership lacking at the back, Nacho has emerged as a viable target.
But Wolverhampton Wanderers might have to compete with Premier League rival Aston Villa for the 32-year-old. And with the veteran Spaniard likely to become a free agent, there might be more clubs clamouring for the Real Madrid defender.
