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Real Madrid face transfer complications in pursuit of Eintracht Frankfurt talent – report
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Real Madrid is tracking 16-year-old Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Niko Ilicevic, who recently became the club's youngest debutant during a match against Hamburg. Despite interest from several major European clubs including Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Chelsea, AC Milan, and Inter Milan, the teenager is tied to a long-term plan that will see his status transition to a professional contract in October 2028, lasting until 2031.
Because former sporting director Markus Krosche successfully blocked the inclusion of a release clause, Frankfurt maintains significant leverage in any potential future negotiations. Currently, no formal bids have been lodged for the player, allowing him to focus on his development in Germany.
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