Galatasaray Offers €11 Million to Steal Rising Star from Real Madrid’s Radar

The Turkish giants push hard to sign Juanlu Sánchez before the transfer window closes.

For a while, several journalists linked Juanlu Sánchez with Real Madrid. As one of Spain’s most promising right-backs, he’s caught the attention of top clubs. Now, Galatasaray is making a strong move to secure his signature.

According to Estadio Deportivo, Galatasaray is pushing to sign Juanlu today, the final day of the Turkish transfer window. The Istanbul-based club is reportedly ready to offer €11 million to Sevilla in hopes of convincing them to part ways with one of their brightest young talents. However, it seems unlikely that Sevilla will agree to the deal so easily.

If this move goes through, Real Madrid would miss out on the chance to sign the player anytime soon. But the truth is, Juanlu Sánchez was never a top target for Los Blancos. The club has shown more interest in other right-backs, and with the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold already secured for next season, there’s little room left in that position.

With Alexander-Arnold, Dani Carvajal, and the potential contract extension of Lucas Vázquez, Real Madrid has effectively covered the right-back spot. The club’s focus will shift toward strengthening the center of defense and midfield. That said, they’ll continue monitoring promising players like Juanlu for future opportunities.

Keeping an Eye on Him

While Juanlu Sánchez is considered one of the most talented right-backs in La Liga, Real Madrid doesn’t view him as a priority. The moment the opportunity to sign Alexander-Arnold as a free agent arose, the club shifted its attention away from other targets.

The Englishman has the potential to become the best right-back in the world over the next few years. Given that, it’s understandable why Madrid isn’t concerned about whether Juanlu stays at Sevilla or moves to Galatasaray. He’s simply not part of their current plans.

However, Madrid will closely follow his development, and if his growth continues positively, they might reconsider signing him in the future when the need arises to reinforce the position again.

No Rush

At just 21 years old, Juanlu is still at the beginning of his professional career. He’s undoubtedly a talented player but currently plays for a Sevilla team that has struggled in recent seasons. The lack of a strong squad around him makes it harder for him to shine as he would in a team with higher-quality teammates.

A move away from Sevilla could help him take important steps forward in his career. In that sense, joining Galatasaray could be an exciting opportunity—exposing him to a new league, a different football culture, and fresh challenges.

Nonetheless, it seems unlikely that this transfer will materialize during this window.