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LIVERPOOL cult hero Firmino has been linked with a sensational move to Real Madrid, reports claim.
Real are looking for an experienced goalscorer to support
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Roberto Firmino is being linked with an unlikely move to Real Madrid
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Firmino could be reunited with former Liverpool team-mate Alexander-Arnold
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It comes just days after
Madrid
swooped Liverpool boyhood star
Spain
.
And according to Spanish outlet AS Sport, Madrid are in the hunt for a new Joselu-like figure to come to the Bernabeu.
The former Stoke and
Newcastle
forward may have flopped in the
Premier League
, but he's fondly remembered in the Spanish capital.
Joselu
scored
crucial goals en route to Real's 2024
Champions League
victory,
most notably his two late notches in the semi-final win over Bayern Munich
.
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Joselu, who came through the ranks at Real as a youngster, scored 18 goals in 49 appearances in all
competitions
as he played a vital support role after rejoining for a year aged 33.
And having been without such a prolific role player this year after Joselu joined Saudi side Al-Gharafa SC, Firmino has reportedly dropped onto
Madrid
's radar.
The Brazilian, 33, who once featured in one of most lethal Premier League front-threes with Mo Salah and Sado Maino, now plays in Saudi Arabia with
Firmino was linked with a
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Josulu became a cult hero in Madrid
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After initially struggling to find his feet, Firmino has managed 21 goals in 65 appearances, and he captained
Firmino is also seen as someone who could play a vital bench role for new manager
Madrid
.
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A move would allow youngster Gonzalo Garcia, 21, another year to develop after scoring 25 goals for
Madrid
's academy this season.
If does complete the switch, then Firmino would
be reunited with former Liverpool team-mate Alexander-Arnold
.
The pair
who won it all at
Liverpool
during Jurgen Klopp's golden years
, including the club's first-ever Premier League trophy and the 2019 Champions League title.
While Firmino was given a hero's send-off when he was released in 2023, the England right-back faced heavy criticism from Liverpool fans, who were initially fuming about his free agent status.
But
The Spanish giants were hell-bent on having the 26-year-old for the Club World Cup, starting on June 14 in the US.
Firmino would also have fellow Brazilians Vinicius Jr and
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Firmino could also link up with Brazil team-mate Vinicius Jr
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