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LaLiga giants Real Madrid are reportedly set to block Atletico Madrid from pursuing Girona left-back Miguel Gutierrez. The 23-year-old Spaniard is a La Fabrica graduate who joined Girona in August 2022 for a reported transfer fee of €4 million (via Transfermarkt).
At present, Los Blancos have only two left-back options - Ferland Mendy and Fran Garcia. The club is reportedly looking to sign a new left-back and Miguel Gutierrez has emerged as one of the prime options. However, arch-rivals Atletico Madrid are set to provide stiff competition to Los Blancos in pursuit of the Spaniard.
As per El Gol Digital's report (h/t Real Madrid Confidencial), Los Merengues are determined to block their city rivals from signing Gutierrez. They are looking to activate a buyback clause to prevent a potential move. Initially valued at €9 million, the clause will be activated in the summer of 2025.
