The former Chelsea defender has caught the admiring glances of Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala and is unhappy with the one-year deal offered by the Spanish giants.
Soon-to-be 34 years old http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ricardo-Carvalho-c30973 is considering his future with Real Madrid. As age creeps up with the modest defender, the former Chelsea defender wants his last big contract with the Spanish giants, while Los Blancos are unwilling to meet his demands.
Over the course of the current season, Carvalho has seen himself losing his berth to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pepe-c29670, while Raphael Varane develops on the sidelines.
The Portuguese centre-back, who won the UEFA Champions League with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186, wants a contract extension of two more years, with the possibility of increasing his tenure at the club if he is physically fit.
However, the stated conditions are unacceptable for Real Madrid, who are already paying him an annual salary of 3.5 million Euros.
In earnest, Carvalho looks to be on the move as the Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala are keeping tabs on him. It has been reported that Anzhi are willing to grant him a two-year contract with an annual wage of 5 million Euros.
A reunion with former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 boss, Guus Hiddink, is on the cards. Hiddink tried to sign the experienced defender in the recently concluded winter transfer window; however, Jose Mourinho ruled out the move as he did not want to disrupt the dressing room
in the middle of the campaign.
Anzhi are not the only suitors for the reliable stopper, with Turkish giants, Galatasaray, also showing their interest in his services. Moreover, a move to the cash-rich Arab football leagues cannot be counted either.
Jose Mourinho affectionately wants to continue his services for another year in the Spanish capital, while his younger defensive recruits come of age.
For Real Madrid’s coffers, renewing Carvalho’s contract would not be a profitable operation. At his age, Madrid will be setting aside a total of seven million Euros for a player aged 36 years, which is a risky economic meddling and the capital club may not
be able to afford it.
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