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Real Madrid are quietly planning a summer move that could bring back a familiar face to the Bernabeu.
The Spanish giants have set their sights on AC Milan’s Theo Hernández — and they might just be looking for a discount.
The French left-back, who left Madrid in 2019 after a brief stint, is now on the club’s radar again. This time, the plan isn’t just about football. It’s also about timing and smart business.
According to reports in Italy (via Calciomercato), Real Madrid are watching Hernández’s contract situation closely.
Talks between the player and Milan have stalled.
His current deal runs until 2026, but with no extension in sight, Madrid could strike early — and cheaply.
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What's Real Madrid's transfer plan to get Theo Hernández for cut price
Madrid’s plan is simple: wait until the summer and test Milan’s resolve with a bid around €20 million.
That’s not a huge fee in today’s market, especially for a player who has scored 34 goals and become Milan’s captain since leaving Spain.
“Theo’s main idea is to continue at Milan,” his agent recently said. “But there is no negotiation, we haven’t spoken since May-June.”
That silence has opened the door. While Milan may want to keep their star defender, they also don’t want to lose him for free in 2026. With Bayern Munich and Manchester United also interested, this transfer race could get spicy.
Hernández has enjoyed a strong season in Italy. He’s back in form, back in focus — and maybe back on Madrid’s shopping list for good. And if all goes to plan, Los Blancos might get their man for a price that won’t break the bank.
For now, it’s all about timing. And in this game, Madrid seem ready to strike just when it counts.
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Vishal Bhawani is a sub-editor for the Affiliate Content team and a writer and sub-editor for the Football Wires team at The Sporting News. Based in Indore, India, he holds a Diploma in Operations and Management from Maharashtra University.
Before joining TSN in May 2024, Vishal contributed to Football Express and Six Sports and ran his own blog, Anfield Home, as a passionate Liverpool fan. An avid traveler, he follows multiple sports, including cricket, soccer, and tennis.
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