Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Nice striker Amine Gouiri, who has been compared to Karim Benzema by many. Gouiri himself has addressed the comparisons with Real Madrid's main man.
Since joining Nice from Lyon in 2020, Gouiri has become one of the most promising young forwards in European football. The 22-year-old forward played every Ligue 1 and every Coupe de France game in the most recent season, scoring 12 goals and providing ten assists in 43 appearances.
Gouiri has also scored seven times in 18 French U21 appearances, and his excellent displays have reportedly attracted the attention of some of Europe's biggest clubs.
According to journalist Roman Alvarez (as per Spanish outlet Fichajes), the starlet is a target for Real Madrid.
However, Florentino Perez and Real Madrid recognise that the forward needs to improve before he can reach Benzema's level, meaning they would want the 34-year-old to work closely with his fellow Lyon youth team graduate.
The Spanish outlet also reports that while Gouiri cost Nice €7 million two years ago, his market value is closer to €50 million now.
Real Madrid target Amine Gouiri doesn't rule out third season at OGC Nice
Despite an excellent season under Christophe Galtier in which Nice had the second-best defensive record in the French top-flight, Gouiri's side were forced to settle for Europa Conference League football next season after they finished fifth.
In March, the youngster was asked (as per Get French Football News) about his future if Nice were to finish second in the league, to which he replied:
“I’m not ruling out a third season in a Nice shirt. It would be best for my progress to play in the Champions League with Nice.”
However, the former Lyon striker has lofty ambitions in the game, including dreams of playing for the French senior side. There is of course fierce competition to get into the Didier Deschamps squad at the moment, but current centre-forwards Benzema and Giroud are both in their mid-30s.
Gouiri's side ultimately fell away in the race for Champions League football. He was asked if he needed to play in Europe's premier club competition to force his way into the Les Bleus squad, to which he replied:
Crissi
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We have great midfielders already he doesn’t fit our style
He is a forward🤦🏻♂️
Vesbilrz
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Why can't Madrid go for Christopher Nkunku?.
Nkunku can play in multiple position as well as CF and RW. who told you he doesn't fit our style and which midfielder gets 34 goals in one season ? he is a forward
towdeimrtz
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Madrid is not getting any Gouiri. Nkunku is available, just 24, scored 34 goals last season, currently plays with Benzema in France National Team. Madrid advisors had recommended him. What is the use of your own advisors if you not ready to listen to them. Madrid should get Nkunku.
No he doesn’t fit our style of play
towdeimrtz
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Why can't Madrid go for Christopher Nkunku?.
We have great midfielders already he doesn’t fit our style
Yepabeilnt
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Why can't Madrid go for Christopher Nkunku?.
Hombcmnouy
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regardless 2 whoever we get that player have 2b a player that's helps the midfield like benZ WE have been playing like that for years and that's what worked 4 us that's why I'm glad in a way we didn't get haaland
fuckyoubonori
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don't buy just he can be next whoever okay. if you are going to just bench him then don't buy him
Kofihizzy
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He’s good but he has to work on his weak leg 🙂
papabrains
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I suggest Madrid goes in for Christopher Nkunku...Jesus's transfer plan to Madrid cannot be possible at the moment..I even learnt, Madrid board has already recommended Nkunku to Mr. Perez..
Fewabdilor
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Madrid is not getting any Gouiri. Nkunku is available, just 24, scored 34 goals last season, currently plays with Benzema in France National Team. Madrid advisors had recommended him. What is the use of your own advisors if you not ready to listen to them. Madrid should get Nkunku.
Subhomadridista
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go for jesus if possible
mgue7445
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Another luka jovic, we don't need him
he better then jovic have you him watched the youth 21 France play
mgue7445
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go for him he amazing player
Suigetsu
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Simply rename the club to France Utd
pitaory
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Another luka jovic, we don't need him
Huhabcdkrs
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he na geh picture take this nonsense from here
Zeskmnsy
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benzema can play at least 2 more year in his peak. i think we don't need any high class striker at this moment. . i think we should wait for 2024. when haaland release clause will active. haaland dream is madrid. he will come eventually. but lets see first, how he performs in EpL with city.
😂😂😂
MohsinH47
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benzema can play at least 2 more year in his peak. i think we don't need any high class striker at this moment. . i think we should wait for 2024. when haaland release clause will active. haaland dream is madrid. he will come eventually. but lets see first, how he performs in EpL with city.
saptarshighosh
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There are many better options than gouiri... Like Terrier from rennes, gakpo from psv , g.ramos from benfica.
Dasadstu
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l LET REAL MADRID BE SERIOUS WITH AND SIGN ATTACKERS IF NOT WE WILL FACE SERIOUS TROUBLES NEXT SEASON WHEN PLAYERS ARE GOING FOR THE WORLD CUP.
jooiklmotu
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Sergioramoshd
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This is exactly what we need a very young cheap player that can join this summer and learn from karim and eventually take over karim when he retires
muffioz
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I watched him he’s nowhere near our standard
bussyfab
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Make this known to Lewandowski and he will get angry and start shouting he wants to Join Barca as if his club does not deserve to plan ahead of the future...