Real Madrid rule out transfer move for Andrea Pirlo

Spanish giants Real Madrid will not make a move for Italian international midfielder Andrea Pirlo. The player's contract at Juventus will come to an end this summer and Tottenham are believed to be amongst the teams interested.

Pirlo played under Carlo Ancelotti at AC Milan and helped the Italian side win the Champions League trophy under the Italian coach, but Real Madrid's manager Ancelotti has effectively ruled out a move for the Italian playmaker: "You know how strong a bond I have with Pirlo, but it's something which is impossible."


Tottenham are closely monitoring Pirlo's contract situation at Juventus and are believed to have already contacted the Italian's agent regarding a potential summer move.