Clasico off the field: on the battle for the Netherlands between Barcelona and Real Madrid

The struggle is heating up: In Spain it is claimed that Raiola "gave his word" to Laporta and that the striker prefers to come to Catalonia so as not to clash with Ambape.

The economic situation could sabotage the deal, and the Blancos understand it's time to act

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05/01/2022

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Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​or in other words, presidents Florentino Perez and Juan Laporta, put the rivalry aside and work with each other quite a few times, as in the "Super League" affair.

However, when it comes to the Arling Holland race, the hot name in the transfer window, the rivalry is just as bitter as the pitch.

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The two giants from Spain are plotting.

The Netherlands (Photo: Reuters)

Dortmund are asking the Norwegian striker to make a decision regarding his next team until the end of the month so they can prepare for finding a replacement.

Meanwhile, it seems that the two top clubs in Spanish football have become leaders in the race for the talented striker.

So how do both teams plan to win the race?

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Award (Photo: GettyImages, David S. Bustamante / Soccrates)

The Blancos, led by the considered and cold award, put the addition of Killian Ambape as a top priority and only then intend to engage in the Netherlands.

The Frenchman can negotiate right now in preparation for joining a free transfer in the summer, but the capital understands that there is no time to waste in the Norwegian sector and that the option to sign both is very tempting.

Real tried to "watch from the sidelines" in the race for the Netherlands to avoid going up for auction, but now she realizes it's time to act.

Unlike Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid is not required to sell players in large sums to finance the deal.

Three players who earn huge salaries and do not contribute much to the team - Isco, Gareth Bale and Marcelo, are finishing a contract this summer and are expected to leave.

League president Javier Tabas has previously stated that Blancos has the ability to sign both Ambape and the Netherlands.

You have to take care of the economic situation before it works.

Laporta (Photo: Danny Maron)

Barcelona know that they need to minimize the economic damage that has accumulated in recent years, and understand that Real Madrid has an economic and professional advantage in the current situation. It should be noted that the Catalans are currently ranked fifth in the Spanish league, which does not lead to the Champions League at all.

However, President Laporta, who incidentally turned out last night (Tuesday) as positive for Corona, has a close relationship with the Norwegian's agent, Mino Raiola.

The relationship between the two began in Laporta's first term as president, when another Scandinavian striker from Raiola, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, signed.

The two held a meeting last month, which apparently "laid the foundations" for a possible transfer, and according to a report in Spain, Raiola "gave his word" to Laporta.

However, the deal will be executed on the condition that Barcelona succeed in raising the money.

Although the release clause for Holland which stands at 75 million euros is not very daunting given the level and potential of the player, but keep in mind that the deal also includes a huge salary for the striker and a series of inflated commissions, including for Raiola himself.

Will another Scandinavian striker move to Barcelona?

Raiola and the Netherlands (Photo: GettyImages)

According to the report, the Netherlands prefer to "lead a project forever", rather than clash with Ambape in Real, where both will fight for the crown.

While the Netherlands are expected to demand a salary of around 30 million euros per season, Barcelona meanwhile are unable to register their new acquisition, Fran Torres.

However, the Catalans hope that through the departure of senior players like Filippa Coutinho and Osman Dembele, alongside secondary players like Neto and Yusuf Damir, will help to fund the deal.

The Catalans understand that in order to sign the Netherlands, they may have to sell a player who has so far been considered "not for sale", like Frankie de Jong, Memphis Depay or even one of the young Pedri, Gabby or Nico, if and when the right offer comes.

Meanwhile, the former Norwegian player and friend of the Netherlands family, Jan Aga Fiorteft, tweeted: "The statement that Barcelona and the Netherlands have a summary is incorrect, nor are the understandings between the parties. Note that everyone is talking, except the Netherlands camp."

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