Overview
- In an interview with TNT Sports Brasil, Firmino confirmed that Real Madrid made concrete approaches for him on more than one occasion.
- Firmino said his representatives informed him of Madrid’s interest and that one approach coincided with his Saudi offer.
- He explained he was asked to wait because he was not a first or second choice, which shaped his decision-making.
- He joined Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia and later signed for Al-Sadd in Qatar, where he is currently playing.
- Reporting adds that Madrid weighed him again last summer as a potential Joselu replacement before internal developments, including Gonzalo García’s rise and Endrick’s arrival, closed the door.