Everton target Isco may have dropped a hint of Real Madrid exit.
Isco and Real Madrid’s once cordial relationship is now hitting the lowest of the lows. The player seems to be have made up his mind on quitting Los Blancos and is exploring a transfer possibility. The Spanish giants are ready to part ways with the 28 year old whose contract expires in June 2022.
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has also given a green light to his transfer amid interest from Everton, Arsenal, Juventus and a host of other clubs. Previously, it was reported that Isco is against the idea of moving to Turin while Sevilla cannot offer him the monetary package that pleases him, crushing Julen Lopetegui’s wish of a reunion. As far as Real Madrid are concerned, the 13 time Champions League winners are willing to accept a bid in the region of £18 million.
At first, the Isco transfer talk seemed to be a product of the rumour mill but the things are starting to take shape. It seems that Isco has made up his mind to leave Spain with the latest report dropping a hint.
According to Defensa Central, Isco and his partner have been in contact with a real estate agency and have put their Madrid house up for sale. His father and agent, Paco Alarcon, also said that his son wants to experiment in another country.
"Right now we have not received offers, but he wants to try in another league. Staying [until the summer] would not be a problem. (via BeSoccer)"
With his property up for sale, Isco is looking at Premier League as a serious possibility. Everton and Arsenal have been the frontrunners for the magical Spaniard. However, Everton do have a major advantage in form of Carlo Ancelotti and James Rodriguez.
The Italian manager’s lure saw the likes of Allan and James join the Toffees and Isco could follow the same path. The 28 year old is going through a barren, rough patch of his career and joining Everton, coming under the wing of Ancelotti, could rekindle his lost spark. Rodriguez is a prime example.
With the player adamant to leave, now it is a matter of time until clubs start arriving with the offers. Real will be hoping to get coup a suitable fee for the playmaker who has donned the Madrid white for seven seasons.
Will the Toffees manage to sign Isco?