Ajax talent Anwar El Ghazi has delivered a blow to suitors Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich and Chelsea by admitting that Real Madrid are his dream club.
El Ghazi has just finished his first full season in the senior Ajax side and clocked up 42 appearances with ten goals thrown in for good measure, further boosting his stock.
The winger is being tracked by Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich and Chelsea, who have not lost sight of his performances at the Amsterdam ArenA.
He is happy with his season at Ajax and stressed that he does not forget a poor display easily, explaining he should be left alone to gather his thoughts if he has not produced the goods.
"I always want to get the best out of myself and do the best", he told Ajax TV.
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"My parents also know that if I play a bad game they should just not talk to me. If that happens I will just go to my room and have a moment for myself. The next day I am approachable once again.
"It's good that I'm self-critical. I want to keep it that way. It makes me a better player."
And El Ghazi hopes that his desire for perfect performances can help him achieve his dream, which is pulling on the white shirt of Real Madrid, something he wants to happen after he makes his mark at Ajax.
"My dream? It's of course to succeed with Ajax as a decisive, major player. And from there I want to take a good next step.
"Real Madrid are of course my dream club. I am trying to improve myself every day and then naturally we'll see if that happens."
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