Real Madrid set to pounce on Barcelona’s chief target

Barcelona and Real Madrid go head to head to sign a one of Europe’s top youngsters from the Serie A in the upcoming transfer window.

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According to Don Balon, Barcelona will be provided stiff competition by Real Madrid for one of their prime targets. Fabian Ruiz is a central midfielder who currently plays for Napoli in the Serie A. The Spaniard started his youth career playing for Real Betis in 2004 and played there until 2018. Having exhibited magnificent potential and maturity the young playmaker was wanted by several of Europe’s major clubs and eventually opted to join Napoli.

Fabian Ruiz took the world by storm by performing exceedingly well in the Serie A. He illustrates exceptional passing and dribbling capabilities which has put him on the radar of many prominent European clubs such as Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Real Madrid.

The Spain international has been inclined to return to La Liga and sign for Barcelona. The former Real Betis superstar is keen to reunite and play under Quique Setien who had been his manager in Real Betis. But the situation has evolved as Barca have disrespected the midfielder by displaying a lack of desire to secure the transfer which has left Ruiz feeling infuriated.

Real Madrid have decided to lure the midfielder away from their arch-rivals. Zidane has been in touch with Ruiz and has bestowed him with love. Los Blancos’ legendary manager has assured to his target that he will play a crucial role if he signs for them in the upcoming transfer window but Ruiz is yet to respond to Madrid’s offer.

Fabian Ruiz is desperate for a transfer away from Napoli. He feels like his growth is being tampered in Italy and he wants to feature in a club which plays regularly in the Champions League football. The transfer fee for him is expected to be around 80 million euros.

What club do you think Ruiz will join in the upcoming transfer window?