The 'old rocker' that Mourinho called to improve Real Madrid

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Marcelo Brozovic, a 33-year-old Croatian midfielder, had the opportunity to join Real Madrid as a free agent after his contract with Al Nassr ended, but the parties did not reach an agreement. José Mourinho personally intervened with a call to the player in the final days of the transfer window in an attempt to bring him to Spain.

The deal did not require a transfer as Brozovic had already finished his contract in Saudi Arabia on June 30. The main obstacle was the conditions needed to finalize his transfer, with no specific salary offer from the white team being disclosed.

Fiorentina and Real Madrid have had offers rejected for Marcelo Brozovic, report TMW.

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Marcelo Brozovic didn't reach an agreement with Real Madrid

Real Madrid's interest arose while looking for alternatives to complete their midfield. Brozovic offered the chance to add a defensive midfielder without a transfer fee and with a record of 623 matches and 59 goals at club level.

José Mourinhopersonally tried to unlock the deal. The coach called the Croatian international to explore an agreement that would allow him to play in Spain, but the contact did not lead to a contract.

Brozovic ended a three-season spell at Al Nassr this summer. During his time in Saudi Arabia, he played 109 matches and scored eight goals after leaving Inter Milan in 2023.

His career in Italy also explains the interest he continues to attract in Serie A. With Inter, he played 330 games and scored 31 goals over eight and a half seasons, winning, among other titles, the 2020/21 Serie A.

Italy emerges as an alternative for Marcelo Brozovic

Rejection from Madrid was not the only decision made by Marcelo Brozovic in recent weeks. The midfielder also turned down offers from Monaco and Trabzonspor, while several Italian clubs have considered signing him.

Fiorentina was one of the teams that made a specific proposal, but they also failed to convince the player. Brozovic remains without a team since July 1 and can sign outside the regular transfer windows as a free agent.

His situation allows negotiations to continue even after the market closure in Spain, England, or Italy. The player prioritizes staying in Europe after leaving Al Nassr, but none of the options explored have led to an agreement so far.

For Madrid, the door closed after the failed attempt at the end of August. The club finished the transfer window without signing the Croatian, and Mourinho will have to work with the midfielders already in his squad.

The next move now rests with Marcelo Brozovic. His status as a free agent allows him to negotiate with any club immediately, without having to wait for the January market, but the possibility of Real Madrid is no longer on the table after Mourinho's failed attempt.

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