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25-year-old Lazio star reveals desire to play for Real Madrid

Real Madrid Training Session and Press Conference
Real Madrid Training Session and Press Conference

Since his breakout season in the Serie A, Serbian international Serej Milinkovic-Savic has been a long-time target of several European clubs, including Real Madrid, Manchester United and Chelsea.

Real Madrid, particularly, were heavily linked with a move for the Lazio midfielder in the summer of 2020, with reports claiming the Serb was their primary replacement for the aging Luka Modric. 

However, a deal failed to materialize, as the Spanish giants opted out of a bid for the Lazio star.

Serej Milinkovic Savic has now stirred up rumors of a potential switch to the Galacticos when he made a bold comment over his love for Real Madrid. 

Speaking as the guest appearance on "Evening with Ivan Ivanović”, a show on Serbian channel TV Nova, the 25-year-old discussed his desire to play Real Madrid, or at least play against them. 

The 24-year-old revealed his love and admiration for the La Liga champions while stating he would love to put on the Madrid shirt someday.

“In the Champions League we had a hard game ahead against Bayern,” the Lazio midfielder said.
“The truth is that during the UEFA Champions League draw, I wanted to play against Real Madrid so that I can swap shirts with their players. 
“I have dreamt of playing for Real Madrid since I was a child. This is the greatest goal of my career and I will do everything possible to achieve it.”

Milinkovic-Savic continues to impress Real Madrid with superb performances this season

SS Lazio v US Sassuolo - Serie A
SS Lazio v US Sassuolo - Serie A

Real Madrid were keen on snapping up Milinkovic Savic from Lazio last summer, after the Serbian thrilled the Serie A with seven goals and four assists from the center of the park. 

However, interest from the Galacticos fizzled out after Lazio's president slapped a hefty price tag on the midfielder in a bid to keep him at the club.

The club president, Claudio Lotito, revealed he had rejected an offer of about £110m from an unknown club for the ex-Genk star, and Real Madrid would have to beat that fee to secure his service.

While Real Madrid’s interest might have taken a dip, the 25-year-old’s impressive outings could attract the Spanish giants once more, as they search for a replacement for the veteran duo of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric. 

Milinkovic-Savic has scored four goals and provided five assists in the Serie A this season, as fifth-placed Lazio push for Champions League qualification.

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