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Who is Gabriel Slonina, the Chicago Fire goalkeeper that Real Madrid wants?

The goalkeeper of the MLS team is one of the market objectives of the merengue team

Gabriel Pawel “Gaga” Slonina, born May 15, 2004, is an American goalkeeper who plays for the Chicago Fire in MLS. He is one of the great jewels of the USA championship, his contract ends in 2023 and he has aroused the interest of several big clubs in Europe. Among them, Real Madrid, who has already submitted an offer to his club to be able to take over the services of Slonina, of which there are excellent reports in the white club.

Real Madrid offer for Slonina

According to MLSsocccer.com, Real Madrid has launched a first offer for the American goalkeeper, which has been rejected by the Chicago Fire. It is possible that this offer could be higher in the coming days and both the goalkeeper and his agent do not deny that his great desire is to be able to reach Real Madrid. Slonina’s agent, Jaime García, maintains that “you cannot say no to Real Madrid” and hopes that both clubs reach an agreement for Slonina. Garcia points out that “it should be an honor for Chicago and MLS that Real Madrid take notice of one of their players,” he said.

Dual nationality, international by USA

Since becoming the Chicago Fire’s starting goalkeeper at the end of the 2021 season, Slonina has posted 9 clean sheets in 25 games. The goalkeeper signed his first professional contract at the age of 14, making him one of the youngest players in MLS. He has dual Polish and American nationality and although he was called up by the Polish national team, his decision has been to compete with the United States.

On the NXGN 20022 GOAL list

Slonina was included in Goal.com’s NXGN 2022 list this winter, recognizing the 50 best players in the world born on or after January 1, 2003. Outside of Real Madrid, Slonina has already been linked with the likes of Manchester United, Juventus and Atlético de Madrid, who have followed his performances in the MLS.

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