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Real Madrid and Barcelona interested in Nicolas Otamendi - agent

Real Madrid could try to sign Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi as a replacement for Pepe if he leaves the Bernebeu at the end of the season, the player's agent has claimed.

Otamendi's agent, Martin Sendoa, also said Barcelona have a long-term interest in the Argentina international.

He stressed that Otamendi is happy with the Premier League club but says any player would be tempted by a move to the European champions.

He told Radio Continental: "Pepe is leaving Real Madrid and Otamendi fits the profile they are looking for.

"Jorge Mendes [Cristiano Ronaldo's agent] is also managing Otamendi in Europe.