The al -Hilal pillar reveals that the truth behind the collapsed transfer of Real Madrid – “of what I understand …”
Yassine Bounou, better known in football circles under the name of Bono, is preparing to face Real Madrid as Al Hilal goalkeeper during the FIFA club World Cup.
The match is particularly special for the Moroccan international, because it was once about to join Whites SE.
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It should be noted that Bounou made his name with Seville. Ironically, he could have carried the Real Madrid’s white shirt if things turned out to be different last summer.
After Thibaut Courtois suffered a serious knee injury in August 2023, Real Madrid explored its options to replace the Belgian.
Bounou confirmed in an interview with Canal on Radio that he was their first choice. “This is what I understand”, He said.
Why has this decision never occurred?
Despite being the best candidate for the role, the potential absence of Bounou during the African Cup of Nations in January 2024 has become a collision point.
Bono was once sought after by Real Madrid. (Photo by Michael Rejea / Getty Images)
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“The board of directors has looked at everything. I would have missed many games in a key month, and it was not ideal for Madrid, “ Bounou explained. “They also had other loan options that suited them better.”
Finally, Real Madrid had Keppa Arrizabalaga de Chelsea lent. But it was Andriy Lunin who intensified and made the starting position hers in the absence of courtes.
Faced with familiar enemies
Bounou is no stranger to Real Madrid. He played against them ten times, with only two victories and a draw to show for that. In these matches, he conceded 25 goals.
However, the 34 -year -old man is impatiently awaiting the challenge. “I have met many Madrid fans in the streets in Spain. There has always been mutual respect “,” He said.
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“It will be a great honor to play against them now with the shirt of Al Hilal, a club recognized in the world.”
Now, with a new chapter in front of him, Bounou hopes to turn the tables and lead Al Hilal to an upset victory, which would make this meeting all the more memorable.
Source: Marca
