With Rafa Marin will join Napoli, and Nacho Fernandez heading to Saudi Arabia, it is almost certain that Real Madrid will sign a new central defender this summer. Currently, they only have Antonio Rudiger, Eder Militao and David Alaba as senior options, with the latter currently returning from an ACL tear.
Leny Yoro is the main goal of Los Blancos, and are preferred to secure his signature. However, a deal may not be done this summer due to the difference in valuations between them and Lille, which could force the club's sporting department to consider other options.
According to Corriere de Bologna (via Sport), one of them is Riccardo Calafiori. The 22-year-old fits perfectly into Real Madrid's transfer policy, and his price is considered affordable. Also, it's a left-footed option, which would be welcome as Alaba is Carlo Ancelotti's only one at this stage.
Calafiori had a fantastic season with Bologna in 2023-24, and many clubs registered their interest in him. However, if Real Madrid Be serious about it, you would like to beat the competition.
