Where Theo Hernandez plays his football next season could receive a definitive answer in the coming days as Juventus and Real Sociedad enquire about a move for the left-back.
Acting as cover for Marcelo in his first year at Real Madrid, Hernandez has struggled to reach the heights desired of him and, given the Brazilian's tendency to be struck by muscle injuries, the club are considering shuffling their pack.
First that would mean sending Theo out to get regular game time. Any move that doesn't deliver that won't be contemplated given that Real are intent on getting something out of a player they broke a non-aggression pact with Atletico Madrid to sign.
Still only 20, there is time for the defender and a number of Champions League teams have contacted Madrid over a switch, with Los Blancos ready to consider a loan deal or a permanent sale with a repurchase option.
Over the coming days, club officials will meet with Theo and his agent, Manolo Garcia Quilon, to decide on his future with staying at the club in his current role not ruled out.
However there is one offer that is gaining serious traction, from Juventus. The Italian club fear losing Alex Sandro to Manchester United or Chelsea in the final weeks of the market and are seeking a new left-back in that eventuality.
With the Old Lady offering a high calibre of coaching and the chance of title glory, it is an attractive option for Hernandez to consider.
La Real Lurking
Should Theo end up preferring a move closer to home, the prospect of Real Sociedad draws into view.
The San Sebastian outfit can offer consistent game time and their president, Jokin Aperribay, holds a good relationship with Madrid counterpart Florentino Perez.
After Adrian Odriozola moved between the two teams for a fee that surpassed his release clause, this could be another deal done on favourable terms to ensure Hernandez returns to his development path.
acteman
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I did not give it up. It is true that he has not done a good year but neither did Marcelo when he arrived. Llorente, Ceballos and Vallejo also did not have a good season and they will be given another chance. Theo, although it was a season to forget, he must continue and trust him.
ladiadewumi
50
Juventus trying to take advantage of Real Madrid weaknesses. But Theo cannot be allowed to leave Lopetegui has to keep him and give him more playing time this new season. He can be a better left back than Marcelo in defense and attack in the next 1-2 seasons.
Tim5533
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The Madrid has to keep theo, give or sell with purchase option does not solve anything because the real problem of Florentino is in their coaches who do not know how to take advantage of the true quality of the staff of Madrid. hala madrid and nothing else, cede or sell or favor the club or the player and the cases morata, jesse, james, scherychev serve as a lesson.