Real Madrid faces Malaga with player who rejected their 2023 offer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 6:40 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Real Madrid meets Malaga in La Liga, aiming for three consecutive wins. They will face Izan Merino, who declined a move to Madrid in 2023 when he was 17. Madrid had offered €250,000 for Merino, but Malaga rejected it, citing a €3 million release clause. Merino has since become integral to Malaga, making over 70 senior appearances and renewing his contract until 2028. His versatility is highlighted by his time as a center-back for Spain's Under-20 team.
- •Real Madrid aims for three wins in La Liga.
- •Izan Merino turned down a 2023 transfer to Madrid.
- •Merino has made 73 senior appearances for Malaga.
- •He has developed into a key player for the team.
- •Merino is considered for Spain's Under-21 setup.
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"Real Madrid are set to face Malaga in their third La Liga game of the season and will be hoping to make it three wins from three.Los Blancos will come face to face with a player they once tried to sig...
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