Chelsea transfer news: Sergio Ramos tells Real Madrid to complete Blues deal - report
CHELSEA star Marcos Alonso is wanted by Real Madrid, reports in Spain claim.
The defender impressed under Antonio Conte this season, despite the Blues’ disastrous Premier League title defence.
Chelsea finished fifth this year, with Liverpool beating Conte’s men to the final Champions League spot.
Alonso, 27, helped the Blues win the FA Cup, with Chelsea beating Manchester United at Wembley last month.
And according to Spanish news outlet Don Balon, Alonso is wanted by Real this summer.
They say Real captain Sergio Ramos has told Bernabeu transfer chiefs to sign Chelsea ace Alonso this summer.
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Chelsea star Marcos Alonso is wanted by Real Madrid
Ramos feels the defender is versatile and Alonso would bolster Real’s defensive ranks.
Alonso has been vocal about his transfer plans this summer, with the defender revealing he’s fully focused on Chelsea.
He said: “I have not considered that possibility [of leaving Chelsea]. I just try to give my best to my team.”
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On Chelsea’s poor season under Conte, which could see the Italian leave Stamford Bridge this summer, Alonso added: “In England, after winning the Premier League, it is normal for you to have a difficult year, especially with the level that Manchester City is maintaining throughout the season.”
Real had another fine season this year, with the Spanish giants lifting their third consecutive Champions League.