Real Madrid and PSG battling for Swiss hotshot

Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have shown interest in FC Zurich defender Ricardo Rodriguez, according to L’Equipe.

The 18-year-old full-back is already considered a first team regular at Zurich and has attracted a lot of attention with his impressive displays at the start of the season.

Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have been alerted of the player’s potential and they are now pondering a bid for the highly rated youngster.

Rodriguez, who is part of the Switzerland Under-19 side, has four years left on his contract and is valued at €4 million.

The left back was part of Switzerland side who won the 2009 Under-17 World Cup in Nigeria.