Real Madrid have announced the signing of Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovačić from AC Milan for a reported fee of €120 million.
The move is expected to strengthen Real Madrid's midfield, which has struggled in recent seasons with the departure of players such as Luka Modrić and Toni Kroos. Kovačić is a versatile player who can play anywhere in midfield and has been praised for his passing ability and vision on the pitch.
Kovačić began his career at AC Milan before moving to Inter Milan in 2015. He made over 300 appearances for Inter and was instrumental in their success in Serie A and the Europa League. However, he left Inter in 2019 due to personal reasons and joined AC Milan in January this year.
Real Madrid have long been linked with a move for Kovačić, but it took until now for him to join them permanently. The move will be a significant boost for Real Madrid,Ligue 1 Express who are currently fourth in La Liga and have already qualified for the Champions League knockout stages.
In conclusion, the signing of Mateo Kovačić by Real Madrid is a major coup for the club and will be a big addition to their midfield. With his versatility and excellent passing ability, he should help Real Madrid compete at the highest level of football.