Beppe Marotta's journey to the Santiago Bernabeu for the legends match was never just a sentimental trip down memory lane. The Inter president, a man...
Beppe Marotta's journey to the Santiago Bernabeu for the legends match was never just a sentimental trip down memory lane. The Inter president, a man who rarely moves without purpose, has made no secret of his admiration for Real Madrid's young midfielder Eduardo Camavinga. After successfully prizing Achraf Hakimi from the Spanish giants in a deal that raised eyebrows across Europe, the Nerazzurri now look to repeat the trick with a player who embodies the modern box to box engine room.Camavinga is not just another talented kid on the books. He is a player who can dictate the tempo, snap into tackles, and burst forward with the ball at his feet in a way that makes him perfect for the high octane demands of Italian football. For Inter, who have built their recent success on a robust spine and tactical flexibility, adding a left footed presence in the middle of the park could be the missing piece. But let's not kid ourselves. This is Real Madrid. They do not let young assets walk out the door unless they have a very good reason or a very large cheque.What makes this pursuit particularly intriguing is the context. Marotta was in the stands watching the legends, but his eyes were on the present and the future. The whispers from Milano suggest the club see Camavinga as a long term replacement for a midfield that has served them well but is beginning to show its age. Can they really convince the French international to swap the Bernabeu for the San Siro It would take a fee north of sixty million euros and a project that screams ambition. With Simone Inzaghi's side flying high domestically and making noise in Europe, that project is looking more attractive by the week.The game of chess between these two clubs is far from over. If Marotta pulls this off, it will not just be a transfer. It will be a statement that Inter are back at the top table, picking the choicest cuts from the European elite. For now, the ball is in Madrid's court, but Camavinga knows he has suitors who are deadly serious.
