Mateo Kovačić trains and plays with Real Madrid and although the media constantly transfer him to Italy’s Milan or Napoli, he does not want out of Madrid and has decided to fight for his place with Zinedine Zidane, Jutarnji List reported on July 29, 2016. Only if the club itself suggested a transfer, he would decide on that step, which hasn’t come yet
“I have not spoken to people from Real, there was no need. Mateo is fighting for his place under the sun, just like everyone else, except one (Ronaldo) who has a guaranteed place,” said Kovačić’s agent Nikky Vuksan and added: “What is published on his transfers is a known methodology during the transfer period.
These are probably wishes, but if we take a look closely every day is full of different names, people must read something so media publish. Kovačić is in Real, the coach likes him, supports him and it is up to every player how much he will play, same for him. It is Real, it’s not easy.”
Yesterday as part of the friendly tournament International Champions Cup, matches were played between European football giants. Four matches across the globe, from the USA to China. The first match was played in Columbus, Ohio between European champion Real Madrid and French champion PSG. The Parisians solved everything in the first 45 minutes when they scored three times through Ikone and Meunier twice. The final result was reduced to 1:3 by Marcelo’ penalty kick. Playing 45 minutes for the Madrid kings was Mateo Kovačić in the position of right mid-fielder in the 4-3-3 system. He was partly to blame for the second PSG goal in the 35th minute when the opponent intercepted his pass and sent the ball into the very left goal corner. Kovačić did shake the opponent’s goal post at the very start of the match.
“We need a few days to reach our top form, this state was to be expected. It was our first game, while training started 10 days ago. I am not happy about the defeat, but am about everything else,” stated coach Zidane after the embarrassing defeat.
