La Liga heavyweights Real Madrid are reportedly contemplating a move to sign 21-year-old Al-Ahli midfielder Gabri Veiga.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Defensa Central, Gabri Veiga is the subject of interest from Real Madrid. The Merengues are closely monitoring potential opportunities in the Saudi Pro League. And they have set their sights on the 21-year-old Al-Ahli midfielder, looking to bring him back to La Liga.
The Gabri Veiga Story
Gabri Veiga burst onto the scene with Celta Vigo last season. A graduate of the Galician club’s youth division, the Spaniard had to bide his time before establishing a foothold in the first-team squad at the Balaidos. In addition, he broke into the Spanish under-21 team in 2022.
Veiga’s progress at Celta Vigo last season did not go unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. But he sprang a surprise by joining the Saudi Pro League bandwagon, with Al-Ahli snapping him up. However, the 21-year-old has not been an undisputed first-choice midfielder for Al-Ahli.
Nonetheless, the Spanish midfielder has turned out 18 times thus far for Al-Ahli, chipping in with four goals and four assists. Meanwhile, his stock remains high, with many European bigwigs still keen on signing him. One of the prospective suitors pursuing Gabri Veiga might be Real Madrid.
Real Madrid Want Gabri Veiga
The Merengues were keen on signing Gabri Veiga in the summer transfer window before they zeroed in on Jude Bellingham and Arda Guler as their midfield signings. But Real Madrid’s continued interest in Veiga is understandable, considering Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are in the twilight of their respective careers.
The veteran duo will likely leave Real Madrid this summer or the next. So, it behoves Real Madrid to sign at least one midfielder in the summer transfer window. Veiga has thus emerged as a viable target for Los Blancos. But Real Madrid might face stiff competition for the 21-year-old Spaniard.
Recent reports have linked Gabri Veiga with Manchester City and Newcastle United. But the opportunity to return to La Liga with the biggest club in the world might be too attractive to pass up. It will be interesting to see if Real Madrid can land him this year.
