Cobe revealed: Benfica is 22 years old and has an A fee, infinitely close to Real Madrid

Ball Push Network, May 17th, Real Madrid ushered in key progress in the transfer market this summer - 22-year-old Benfica defender Alvaro - Fernandez is infinitely close to joining, and the transfer negotiations between the two sides have entered the final stage. Real Madrid is expected to officially announce the deal in the next 48 hours.

Alvaro - Fernandez was born in Espanyol youth training and quickly became the main player of the team after joining Benfica in 2022. This season, he has represented Benfica in 48 games in various games, contributing 4 goals and 5 assists, and performing comprehensively on both offense and defense. As a right-footed central defender, he has excellent aerial top-foot ability (2.3 successful top-foot average per game) and precise long-passing skills (89% pass success rate per game, 72% long-pass success rate). He can not only play the core in the middle of the defense line, but also play a guest right-back, and has extremely strong tactical adaptability. Qide's turnaround price is now 28 million euros, and Real Madrid is expected to pay a transfer fee of about 35 million euros to sign him, which is much lower than the 60 million euros penalty clause in his contract.

It is worth noting that Alvaro Fernandez's contract with Benfica will only expire in 2029, and the transfer will be thanks to the long-term inspection by Real Madrid Sports Director Pintus. As early as 2023, Real Madrid scout team listed it as the primary target of defensive recruitment. Its technical characteristics are considered to be perfectly in line with Ancelotti's tactical system - it can not only make up for the decrease in mobility caused by Rudiger's age, but also complement the three generations of old, middle-aged and young people with Alaba and Nacho. If the deal is finally completed, he will become Real Madrid's second important signing this summer after Guerrell.

At present, Alvaro Fernandez has passed the physical examination at Real Madrid and has reached an agreement with the club on a five-year contract with an annual salary of 4 million euros. Benfica has also accepted the transfer offer, and both parties are making final confirmation on the details. Kobe Radio pointed out that the signing marks Real Madrid's official launch of a rejuvenating plan for the defense, and may continue to sell veterans such as Nacho in the future to balance the lineup structure. With the frequent occurrence of injury risks in Rudiger and Militon, the joining of Alvaro Fernandez will undoubtedly inject new vitality and stability into Real Madrid's defense line.