The intense rivalry between Real Madrid and Manchester City has persisted both on and off the field in recent years, with the English club emerging as one of Real Madrid’s leading European adversaries at present.
Manchester City is focused on bolstering its squad to maintain its dominance in English football, leading to a direct competition with Real Madrid.
According to the Spanish newspaper Defensa Central, Manchester City is aggressively pursuing Canadian star Alphonso Davies, whose contract ends on June 30. The English club is preparing a substantial offer of around 15 million euros net, whereas Real Madrid is offering a maximum of 9 million euros.
This significant difference in offers means that if Davies wishes to join Real Madrid, he would need to forgo a considerable amount of money. While Real Madrid has a history of convincing players to join despite more lucrative offers, it also faces instances where players prioritize financial gain over sporting aspirations. The situation remains uncertain until the contract is finalized, with plans for Davies to potentially join in January, similar to the scenario with Kylian Mbappé this year.
Manchester City is not particularly optimistic about their chances, as they believe Alphonso Davies is inclined to join Real Madrid’s ambitious project. City understands that continuously enhancing their squad is essential to challenge Real Madrid over the next decade. Therefore, they are making every effort to surpass Real Madrid in securing top signings, especially since Davies is regarded as one of the standout stars of his generation in his position.