MX23RW : Sunday, November 24 06:55:19| >> :120:24954:24954:

Sao Paulo confirm Real Madrid interest in Igor Gomes

Sao Paulo confirm Real Madrid interest in Igor Gomes
© Reuters
Sao Paulo general manager Alexandre Passaro confirms that Real Madrid are interested in signing 21-year-old midfielder Igor Gomes, who has also been linked with Barcelona.

Sao Paulo general manager Alexandre Passaro has confirmed that Real Madrid are interested in signing Igor Gomes.

The 21-year-old broke into the Sao Paulo first team last season, and his performances attracted the attention of a number of Europe's top clubs, including Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla and Ajax.

Passaro insists that there has been no official approach for the attacking midfielder so far, but confirmed that Madrid are keeping tabs on the Brazilian starlet.

"There was no official approach from Real Madrid or any other club. What we do know is that Real Madrid knows and follows Igor, just as they certainly follow many other young talents around the world, including in our own squad," he told Globo Esporte.

"Also due to the possibility that Igor could get a Portuguese passport in the next six months, which would mean he would not take up a foreign player spot in a European club. But there is nothing going on."

When asked about the links to Madrid, Sao Paulo's director of football Rai added: "It's true. What we can say is that [Igor Gomes] is a player that is attracting the interest of European clubs. But there has been no official contact.

"It is a reality that he is igniting interest. I have already spoken to European friends who have made comments, but that's it."

Real Madrid have dipped into the Brazilian market on a number of occasions in recent seasons, signing the likes of Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and Reinier Jesus.

ID:398459: cacheID:398459:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:3085:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Sao Paulo midfielder Igor Gomes pictured in March 2020
Read Next:
Igor Gomes agent talks up Real Madrid move
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
6pm
Vikings
@
Bears
6pm
Lions
@
Colts
6pm
Patriots
@
Dolphins
6pm
Buccaneers
@
Giants
6pm
Chiefs
@
Panthers
6pm
Titans
@
Texans
6pm
Cowboys
@
Washington
9.05pm
Broncos
@
Raiders
9.25pm
49ers
@
Packers
9.25pm
Cardinals
@
Seahawks
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Barcelona14111242142834
2Atletico MadridAtletico148512181329
3Real Madrid1283125111427
4Villarreal127322319424
5GironaGirona146352018221
6Mallorca146351312121
7Osasuna136341720-321
8Athletic Bilbao135531913620
9Real BetisBetis145541616020
10Real Sociedad135351110118
11Celta Vigo145362224-218
12Rayo Vallecano124441313016
13Sevilla134361218-615
14Leganes133551316-314
15Getafe142751011-113
16AlavesAlaves144191524-913
17Las PalmasLas Palmas143381825-712
18Valencia122461219-710
19Espanyol133191226-1410
20Real ValladolidValladolid142391027-179


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!