Real Madrid: Takefusa Kubo could play in the Champions League next season
Real Madrid attacking midfielder Takefusa Kubo is wanted by several La Liga clubs, and he could be on the big stage in 2020-2021.
It didn’t take long for Takefusa Kubo to show his talents belong at a bigger club than Mallorca. A free signing for Real Madrid in the 2019 summer transfer window, Kubo dazzled at Mallorca with his dribbling ability, confidence, and even goal-scoring. He showed no fear against the bigger clubs, putting in strong performances against both parent club Real and former club Barcelona.
Kubo is headed for a bigger loan move in 2020-2021, and while most signs point to Real Sociedad as the landing spot, he could potentially play for a bigger club than La Real.
According to a report from Onda Cero’s Edu Pidal, Sevilla want to sign Kubo. They view the attacking midfielder as an ideal fit for Julen Lopetegui’s system. Sevilla have shined in Lopetegui’s first season with the club, as he’s bounced back from a rough 2018-2019 with Los Blancos.
Although Real Madrid defeated Sevilla twice this season, they are a formidable side. The finished in the league’s top four, sewing up Champions League football for next season. That could be a huge leap for Kubo, but it could be the perfect opportunity for the teenager to get experience on the most challenging stage before eventually joining Real.
Sociedad may have a great support system, and Martin Odegaard has blossomed there. But at Sevilla, Kubo wouldn’t have to be in his shadow. He would also have some other great attackers to work with, such as breakout superstar Lucas Ocampos and future breakout star Youssef En-Nesyri.
It will be interesting to see how negotiations with Real Madrid and Sevilla proceed. There are many other La Liga clubs interested in the Japanese international, such as Real Betis and Granada. Betis and Sociedad, in particularly, look like great options.
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But the allure of having Kubo get Champions League experience at Sevilla could be a strong one for Zinedine Zidane and Co.