In a surprising turn of events, both Real Madrid and Barcelona are reportedly set to battle for the signature of Alvaro Fernandez, a defender Manchester United sold for just \u00a35 million during the summer transfer window. Fernandez, now 21, left United without making a single competitive appearance but has quickly become a standout player for Benfica, where he\u2019s made seven league appearances and featured twice in the Champions League.<\/p>\n
Fernandez, who has also represented Spain at the U21 level, originally came through Real Madrid\u2019s academy before joining Manchester United in 2020. Despite being heavily involved with United\u2019s youth setup and even making it to the bench for Premier League matches, he never got a chance to showcase his talent at the senior level.<\/p>\n
Now, both Spanish giants are closely monitoring the left-back, with Atletico Madrid and Juventus also expressing interest in the rising star. Fernandez\u2019s impressive performances have drawn attention, and with United currently facing injury problems in the left-back position, they may come to regret letting him leave so easily.<\/p>\n
With a bidding war potentially on the horizon, Fernandez\u2019s value has soared, and the young defender could soon find himself at one of Europe\u2019s elite clubs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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