Amorim wants to steal a signing from Real Madrid

Morten Hjulmand has become one of the big names in the European market. The 26-year-old Danish midfielder from Sporting de Portugal has been attracting the interest of several giants for months, and now Milan has decided to enter the race strongly. According to the latest rumors from Real Madrid's transfer news, the Nordic player is also on the white team's agenda.

The arrival of Rúben Amorim to the Rossoneri bench could change everything. The Portuguese coach has already coached Hjulmand in Lisbon and wants to make him a key piece of his new project at San Siro, where he could form a high-level midfield alongside Luka Modric and Adrien Rabiot.

Amorim wants to bring back one of his trusted men: Morten Hjulmand, Real Madrid target with a price tag of 50 million euros

Rúben Amorim knows Morten Hjulmand perfectly. The Danish player was one of the most important footballers in his Sporting de Portugal and ended up becoming a reference within the Lisbon squad.

He is not just any midfielder. He has physicality, tactical reading, aggressiveness in pressure, and an enormous ability to support the team when the match breaks down. Amorim wants to transfer part of the identity that brought him so much success in Portugal to Milan. For that, he needs players who already know his mechanisms, and Hjulmand fits very well into that idea.

The Portuguese coach knows that his arrival at San Siro demands quick results. Milan cannot afford another gray season and needs signings that will elevate the competitive level from day one.

The Dane would be much more than a reinforcement. He would be a leader for the midfield, a player capable of bringing balance to a team that aims to regain intensity, order, and personality. Additionally, his profile would complement Luka Modric and Rabiot very well. The Croatian would provide poise and talent, the Frenchman stamina, and Hjulmand would bring physicality, pressure, and tactical discipline.

Sporting de Portugal knows they have a highly valued asset. Hjulmand is under contract until 2028 with a release clause set at 80 million euros.

However, there is talk in Portugal about a possible departure for a lower amount. The transfer could be around 50 million, a significant sum but more manageable for clubs like Milan, Real Madrid, or Atletico Madrid.

The player joined Sporting in 2023 from Lecce for around 19.5 million euros. Since then, his growth has been remarkable, and his market value has skyrocketed to 45 million.

His 2025/26 season has confirmed his definitive leap. In Liga Portugal, he played 27 matches, over 2,300 minutes, scored three goals, and provided four assists, solid numbers for a defensive midfielder.

But his impact is not only measured in statistics. Hjulmand commands, corrects, intercepts, organizes, and allows the interior players more freedom to attack. Sporting acknowledges that they may lose him this summer, although they are not willing to accept a below-value sale. If several clubs push, the deal could get close to the reported 50 million in the market.

Real Madrid has also been linked with Morten Hjulmand in recent weeks. According to reports from Portugal, his name emerged on the white team's list at the express request of José Mourinho.

The Spanish club is seeking midfield profiles to bolster the team in the medium term. The squad has talent but also needs balance, legs, and players capable of competing in high-pressure environments.

Hjulmand is not a typical creative midfielder. He is not intended to replace Toni Kroos or take over Modric's role but to offer something different: intensity, leadership, and defensive capability.

That profile can be very useful in big games. The Dane possesses European experience, competitive character, and maturity that would allow him to adapt quickly to a high-pressure dressing room.

The issue lies in the price. Real Madrid usually stays out of auctions unless they are certain the player is a priority, and Milan's interest might prompt the Spanish club to make a quick decision. If Madrid wants Hjulmand, they will have to act before Amorim convinces him. The relationship between coach and player could be crucial in this type of negotiation.

Milan has a significant advantage: Amorim. The Portuguese coach can speak directly with the player, lay out his plan, and offer him a leading role from the start.

At San Siro, Hjulmand would be almost a guaranteed starter. He would arrive to lead an ambitious reconstruction and become one of the mainstays of the new Milan.

That sporting promise can carry a lot of weight. Not all clubs can promise him such a crucial role, especially if Real Madrid and other giants see him merely as one option among many on a broad list.

Atletico Madrid has also been strongly linked, and Premier League and Serie A teams are keeping a close eye. His past at Lecce means the Italian football scene is not unfamiliar to him. For Sporting, this scenario is ideal. The more clubs enter the bidding, the closer they will be to closing a million-dollar sale.

All signs point to Hjulmand not delaying in defining his future. Milan is pushing, Real Madrid must decide whether to respond, and Amorim dreams of reuniting with one of his trusted soldiers.

This summer could see the Dane become one of the most expensive central midfielders in the market. And if Milan makes the first move, Real Madrid could see a player who fits perfectly into the elite slip away.

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