Real Madrid on the Hunt for Their Next Striker: Feyenoord’s Santiago Gimenez in the Mix

Real Madrid has been on a quest to find a long-term successor to the legendary Karim Benzema, who left the club in the summer after serving as a pivotal figure for 14 seasons. Replacing such a quality player presents a significant challenge, even for a powerhouse like Real Madrid.

While big names like Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland have been frequently linked to potential moves to the Spanish giants, another emerging talent has been making waves across Europe. Santiago Gimenez, the 22-year-old striker from Feyenoord, has been enjoying a sensational start to the season, capturing the attention of several top clubs.

Gimenez’s impressive form this season, boasting 15 goals and 3 assists in just 11 appearances, has raised his profile significantly. As a result, clubs like Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, and Real Madrid have all been associated with a potential move for the Mexican international.

However, any club interested in acquiring Gimenez’s services will have to break the Eredivisie’s current transfer fee record, which stands at the £87 million (€100 million) fee paid by Manchester United to Ajax for Antony.

It remains to be seen whether Real Madrid will make a serious effort to secure Gimenez or explore other options as they continue their search for the next talismanic number 9 to lead their attack. Additionally, the club has high hopes for emerging talent Endrick, who is set to join Real Madrid from Palmeiras next summer. The following seasons will reveal the club’s strategy for reinforcing their forward line.