Despite the fact that Real Madrid have the likes of Eder Militao, David Alaba, Aurelien Tchouameni and Jacobo Ramon unavailable through injury, Jesus Vallejo is not being counted on as a central defensive option by Carlo Ancelotti. The 28-year-old is alongside Antonio Rudiger and Raul Asencio as central defenders in the first team, but despite the latter only making his debut two weeks ago, he is preferred to Vallejo.
Vallejo is not counted on by Ancelotti, and if a new central defender is signed in January, it would not be surprising if he was moved – even if he does not join, he could still go because Alaba, Tchouameni and Ramon . then he will be back.
Rayo Vallecano hopes to take advantage of the situation, as Arturo Diaz (via ED) reported that they are interested in closing a deal for Vallejo during the winter transfer window.
It remains to be seen whether Real Madrid are willing to part with Vallejo. For now, it seems certain that he will leave at some stage in 2025, although his departure may be delayed until the summer.
