Marcelino wants to sign him now! Villarreal goes for a new center-back

The Yellow Submarine wants to continue strengthening its squad to play in the Champions League.

 
Javier Parra Peña | 5 Aug 2025 | 22.39
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<p>Marcelino wants to sign him now! Villarreal goes for a new center-back</p>
<p>Marcelino wants to sign him now! Villarreal goes for a new center-back</p>

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Villarreal has activated its radar to strengthen the defense ahead of a demanding season, in which they will be competing in the next edition of the Champions League. A name that has caught the attention on Marcelino's team's priority list is Koni De Winter, a central defender from Genoa, whose profile fits perfectly into the Yellow Submarine's philosophy.

At just 23 years old and an imposing height of 1.91 meters, De Winter has established himself as one of the most promising defenders in Serie A. His ability to play the ball out from the back and his tactical solidity make him a desired piece by several clubs on the continent, including Inter Milan, who have been monitoring his progress for months.

Villarreal wants to sign Koni De Winter

Villarreal's interest comes in a context of fierce competition. Tottenham Hotspur has already submitted a formal proposal, while other clubs like Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, and West Ham are also closely monitoring the Belgian international. Added to this is the economic factor: Genoa demands an amount close to 25 million euros plus variables, a price that the Spanish club considers high, although talks are still ongoing.

Another relevant point in the operation is that Juventus, the player's former team, still holds 25% of the rights to a future sale, which could complicate the financial terms of the transfer.

However, Villarreal sees De Winter as a strategic opportunity: youth, potential, and experience in a top-tier league. Marcelino aims to reinforce his defense with a center-back who not only performs at the elite level but also has room for improvement within his system.

Although there is no closed agreement, the interest from the Yellow Submarine is firm and could intensify in the coming days. De Winter represents exactly the type of player who could be key to maintaining competitiveness in Europe. The race for his signing promises strong emotions.

 

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