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Ancelotti on a Jarrad Branthwaite Background | Camara Real Madrid Confidencial
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Goodbye to Real Madrid Despite Ancelotti's Insistence, He Leaves for €80 Million

Manchester United is determined to go all out for the signing of Jarrad Branthwaite, Carlo's favorite center-back

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Alex Moreno

Jarrad Branthwaite was one of Carlo Ancelotti's main requests for RealMadrid's defense. However, his signing for the Madrid team never materialized due to his high price. From there, Florentino Pérez and the rest of the board chose to look at other options.

Now, several weeks later, Manchester United has decided to enter the race for the Everton center-back. According to the latest reports, the "Red Devils" would be willing to offer around 80M euros to secure his services. A signing that would be reminiscent of Harry Maguire's, for whom they also paid an exorbitant amount.

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Jarrad Branthwaite interested Real Madrid to strengthen the defense | Real Madrid Confidencial

Carlo Ancelotti Knows the Everton Defender Perfectly

Branthwaite debuted with Everton on July 12, 2020. He was only 18 years and 15 days old. His first coach in the Premier League was, precisely, Carlo Ancelotti.

Since then, the Italian coach hasn't lost track of him. He has always valued his talent and potential as a central defender.

At 22 years old, Branthwaite has established himself at Everton. He is 6 ft. 5 in. (1.95 meters) tall and stands out for his physical strength and security in defensive duels.

This season he has played 25 matches and accumulated 2,076 minutes on the field. He is an undisputed starter in the team's line-up.

His physique makes him a very reliable defender in aerial play and marking. However, he still needs to improve his ball distribution to play in teams that prioritize building from the back.

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Manchester United wants to acquire the services of the Everton footballer | Real Madrid Confidencial

Manchester United, Waiting on Their Champions League Qualification

United will do everything possible to sign him. However, the agreement could depend on whether the team manages to qualify for the next Champions League.

If the Old Trafford team misses out on the top European competition, the signing could become complicated.

Despite Ancelotti's interest, Madrid has decided not to enter the bidding. The transfer price is too high for what the white club is looking for in the market.

Everything indicates that Branthwaite will continue his career in the Premier League. United is shaping up as his next destination.

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