Zidane Talks Up Theo Hernandez Amid Real Madrid Transfer Speculation
Theo Hernandez has been linked with a move to Real Madrid and Zinedine Zidane had some warm words for the Altetico Madrid defender.
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Zinedine Zidane has praised Theo Hernandez to fuel speculation Real Madrid are ready to make a move for the Atletico Madrid-owned defender.
Theo came through the ranks of the Atletico youth academy and has impressed on loan at Alaves this campaign.
The 19-year-old has been linked with clubs such as Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Barcelona in recent months, but Madrid are believed to be leading the race for the left-back's signature.
Reports from Spain suggest the Santiago Bernabeu side are willing to meet his €24million buyout clause and Zidane has now acknowledged he is an admirer of the youngster, although he refused to confirm Madrid are preparing a transfer.
"Theo is a good player," said Zidane. "No doubt about that.
"But nothing else. I am focused on what I must do with my players, nothing else."
Theo – who has been capped for France at Under-20 level – has a contract with Atletico until June 2021.
He is the younger brother of Atletico centre-back Lucas Hernandez.
