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Endrick, Xabi Alonso and Patrik Schick | Camara Real Madrid Confidencial
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Real Madrid can please Xabi Alonso with just €15M, a '9' for Endrick

Patrik Schick, Leverkusen's forward, fits the profile of a traditional striker and is trusted by the coach

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Alex Moreno

Real Madrid is considering a new signing to strengthen their forward line. Patrik Schick is the name that has strongly appeared on the club's agenda.

Xabi Alonso has asked the club for a striker who can be a reliable alternative. The Czech, who is 28 years old, is one of his trusted men at Bayer Leverkusen.

Schick, alternative for the forward line

Kylian Mbappé's arrival doesn't stop the need to add another striker. Endrick is still young and needs time. Schick would fit as an experienced substitute to rotate without losing quality.

Bayer Leverkusen player celebrating a goal by showing his biceps during a match
Patrik Schick celebrating a goal with Leverkusen | Real Madrid Confidencial

The Basque coach knows the striker very well. They coincided for several seasons at Leverkusen. Xabi values his intelligence, his goal-scoring ability, and his play with his back to goal.

This season, the striker has been key. He has stood out again with goals and offensive presence. It was his second-best season since he arrived in the Bundesliga.

Affordable price for Real Madrid

Real Madrid is already studying the conditions of the signing. Patrik Schick has a contract until 2027 and his market value is around €27 million.

However, the club believes they can sign him for a lower amount. The offer would be around €15 million. This is a reasonable figure for a player with a substitute role.

Florentino Pérez knows Leverkusen could negotiate. The German club needs to balance their accounts and could let Schick leave if they receive a suitable proposal.

Bayer Leverkusen player celebrating a goal with arms raised in a stadium full of fans
Patrik Schick celebrating a goal with Leverkusen | Real Madrid Confidencial

In addition, the possible sale of Florian Wirtz would increase the chances of the Czech striker's departure.

More competition for Endrick

Endrick has been a long-term investment. But in his first year, he will need time to adapt. The club doesn't want to burden him with responsibility so soon.

That's why Schick could be key. He would compete with Endrick and offer a reliable solution from the bench. His experience in Europe is an advantage.

The signing would also help better manage Mbappé's minutes.

Real Madrid already has the player's approval. Only Leverkusen's acceptance of the offer is missing.

Xabi Alonso wants him. The club could please him for a very reasonable price. Only €15 million for a striker with guarantees.

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