Pino praises Wharton as Madrid links intensify

Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace)
October 2025

Yeremy Pino’s comments comparing Wharton to Rodri have amplified transfer talk around the English midfielder. Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Liverpool are monitoring him as a long-term successor to Toni Kroos or Luka Modric.
Wharton’s mix of energy, precision, and ball-winning has drawn admiration across Europe. Pino claimed Wharton has “Spain national team” quality. Palace may face heavy pressure to sell next summer if offers align with their valuation and Wharton’s ambitions.