While everyone believed that Real Madrid manager José Mourinho was putting the final touches on his squad for the new season, a new name emerged strongly on the table of the Los Blancos: a young Danish midfielder, considered one of Europe’s most prominent rising talents.
According to what was revealed by the Spanish newspaper "Sport", Real Madrid is showing great interest in signing Victor Froholdt (20 years old), who has a release clause in his contract with Porto worth 85 million euros, after just one season spent in the Portuguese league.
Froholdt joined Porto in the summer of 2025 from Copenhagen for 20 million euros, plus 2 million euros in add-ons, and signed a contract until 2030. His market value rose to 50 million euros in less than a year, according to Transfermarkt, making him the most expensive player in the Portuguese league currently.
What intensified the speculation was the sudden appearance of Porto club president André Villas-Boas in the capital Madrid in recent days, at a time that coincides exactly with linking his jewel to Real Madrid. Although there is no official confirmation of a direct meeting between the two parties, the presence of the head of the Portuguese club in Madrid cannot be considered a mere coincidence.
📌 EXCL. - El Real Madrid está muy interesado en fichar a Victor Froholdt, centrocampista del Porto.El danés (20 años) tiene una cláusula de 85 millones de euros.A Mourinho le gusta el jugador y ya habló maravillas de él el año pasado. pic.twitter.com/Eq7OjZaPcf@benfeerr
Mourinho’s interest in Froholdt stems from a previous acquaintance, as the Portuguese manager had highly praised the Danish player during his time managing Benfica, and his words even reached the Danish media. Today, with his appointment as Real Madrid’s leader, the player’s name has been strongly put forward again as a specific request from Mourinho.
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Froholdt’s brilliance was no accident; he was a key pillar in the team of manager Francesco Farioli, who deservedly won the Portuguese league. He played most of the season’s matches, scoring 8 goals and providing 7 assists in all competitions. He was also decisive in the Europa League, before starting the new season with a win in the Portuguese Super Cup final against Tondela on August 1st, earning the Man of the Match award.
Real Madrid is currently studying the situation and considers Froholdt a preferred option for Mourinho, but Porto is fully aware that it possesses an invaluable jewel and will not part with him unless a fee close to the 85 million euro release clause is paid.