Real Madrid are interested in acquiring the services of Nottingham Forest star Murillo in 2025 amidst interest from Chelsea and Liverpool.
Real Madrid are on the lookout for a new centre-back as they look to freshen things up at the back. They have quite a few Premier League defenders on their radar and according to a report from HITC, Los Blancos are keeping a close eye on Nottingham Forest sensation Murillo, a target for Chelsea and Liverpool.
The Brazilian centre-back made a name for himself at Corinthians before securing a £11 million move to Nottingham Forest in the summer of 2023. He could be considered one of their best bit of business since returning to the Premier League in 2022.
Murillo has not only established himself as one of the mainstays in the Nottingham Forest first team, the 22-year-old has made quite a name with his consistent performances. He is considered to be one of the best young defenders in the Premier League, and quite a few top clubs are monitoring him.
Real Madrid are keen on signing Murillo
Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid are one of the clubs interested in the young centre-back, and they have been keeping a close eye on him ahead of a potential transfer. Both David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger are on the wrong side of 30, and Los Blancos need to bring in someone who can help them in the long run.
After having missed out on Leny Yoro in the summer, the Spanish giants have been doing their homework on Murillo as they look to push for his signature next summer. While they have other top targets, including Cristian Romero, the Nottingham Forest star could be the most cost-effective option for them.
He has exceptional abilities on the ball and is known for his ability to build play from the back with his impressive passing range and technical qualities. The Brazilian defender has every quality that a top club looks for, and his potential suggests the 22-year-old could be just the perfect fit for their system.
Apart from Los Blancos, there is interest in his services from Chelsea as well as Liverpool. The Reds are looking to prepare for life without Virgil van Dijk, while the Blues are always on the lookout for the best young players, and Murillo seems to fit the bill.
