Mariano gives Julen Lopetegui a 'yes' over the phone

Real Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui has spoken to Mariano to ask of his willingness to join Real Madrid after the club decided to exercise their buy-back option on the player who was on the brink of signing with Sevilla, according to AS. Loepetegui called the player to find out of his intentions. After the conversation, in which the player gave his positive answer, Lopetegui acted to make the move official. Mariano could be presented as soon as Wednesday.

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