Real Madrid are willing to pay Gimenez's buyout clause Transfer Market He is available for 60 million euros

Atletico Madrid defender Jose Maria Gimenez has been on Real Madrid's radar for quite some time and Los Blancos are now in the position to pay his release clause.

In 2015, the Spanish giants were hoping to acquire the footballer but at that time they did not want to force the already tense relations with Atletico and therefore gave up on the idea.

But things have changed since then and the Madrid leaders believe Gimenez is exactly what Zinedine Zidane's team needs at the back.

The reports highlight the personality, courage and speed of the Uruguayan international and end by shedding light on his good price tag.

Gimenez has a release clause of 60 million euros and Los Blancos consider it is an acceptable price, believing he is the best that can be signed at this time.

The player's absences in Diego Simeone's starting eleven during part of the season fed some kind of doubts, but his remarkable season finale has served for Real Madrid leaders to consider that the Uruguayan centre-back is the best option to strengthen their defense.