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Published on 2024-02-12 15:45:20
Real Madrid is eyeing Manchester City full-back Yan Couto as potential cover for veteran defender Daniel Carvajal, according to reports. The 21-year-old, who was an unused substitute for the FA Community Shield Final in 2021, is currently on loan at Girona and has impressed with his performances. Girona, however, has fallen five points behind league leaders Real Madrid in their bid to win the La Liga title.
Couto, a Brazilian full-back, is currently on loan at Girona from Manchester City and is set to return next summer when his loan period ends. He joined Girona for the second time in his career at the start of the season, after spending the previous campaign at SC Braga. However, his future at Manchester City beyond the current campaign is uncertain, with the club drawing transfer interest from a number of clubs, including Real Madrid.
Marca reports that Real Madrid has identified Couto as potential cover and competition for Daniel Carvajal, with their head of scouting driving the La Liga giants’ interest in the Manchester City loanee. However, it is also reported that Manchester City may not make it easy for Real Madrid to sign Couto, as they recently handed a new contract to Kyle Walker, despite the Englishman being 33 years old.
Couto has been in impressive form, registering seven assists in 23 La Liga appearances and scoring during Girona’s Copa del Rey campaign this season. Real Madrid’s interest in the young full-back highlights his potential and the impact he has made during his loan spell. However, Manchester City’s plans for Couto beyond the current season are unknown, adding an element of uncertainty to the transfer speculation surrounding the player.
Overall, it seems that Couto’s future at Manchester City is yet to be determined, and while Real Madrid may be interested, the final decision on his future remains in the hands of his parent club.
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