Real Madrid have been severely hit by injuries over the past two seasons, and none more so in their backline, with Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao, David Alaba and now Dani Carvajal all suffering long-term injuries. It will put the Blancos into action in the transfer market.
Matteo Moretto revealed exclusively to Football España that Real Madrid will sign a central defender, and has made him a target in the market. The uncertainty comes from whether the signing will come in the winter transfer window, or they will wait until the summer of 2025. They can also move for more than one central defender, although that remains up in the air. at this initial stage.
Real Madrid they negotiated for Manchester UnitedLeny Yoro during the summer, and chose not to pursue an alternative after missing the teenager. They currently have Jesus Vallejo, Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba and Eder Militao on their books, but the former is out of contract next summer, and Alaba is coming off a serious knee injury.
