Real Madrid recently decided against signing a highly-rated European forward. According to reliable insider Mario Cortegana from The Athletic, the player in question is Viktor Gyökeres. This decision comes despite the club searching for new attacking options.
Gyökeres had a standout season playing for Sporting CP in Portugal during the 2024/25 campaign. The Swedish frontman was incredibly productive, scoring an impressive 54 goals and providing 13 assists across 52 appearances in all competitions.
His exceptional performance drew attention from many top clubs across the continent, with Arsenal reportedly among those interested. However, Real Madrid’s board at the Santiago Bernabéu was not keen on bringing him in at this time, even after the 27-year-old was offered to them.
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The club explained their reasoning for turning down the proposal. While Real Madrid acknowledges they like the player, they ultimately ruled him out. This decision was made due to the potential high cost involved and because they view him primarily as a starting striker rather than fitting the profile they currently seek.
