Real Madrid have anticipated the veteran's departure, plans have intensified to sign an 18-year-old as a replacement

On Friday, it was widely reported that The captain of Real Madrid, Nacho Fernandez, will not sign a new contract, meaning that he will leave the club at the end of the season. The 34-year-old has been with Los Blancos for 23 years, and will be hoping to end his time with two more trophies: La Liga and the Champions League.

According to BrandReal Madrid have anticipated Nacho's decision to leave in the summer, which is why they are preparing to make a move for Lille's 18-year-old centre-back Leny Yoro, who is their top defensive target with Alphonso Davies.

Yoro will be a player in demand this summer, with Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain also reported to be interested in his services. However, Real Madrid will be confident that they can secure his signature.

Yoro would be an excellent signing for Real Madrid, and his addition is necessary, given that Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba are both in their thirties. Now, it remains to be seen if they can step over the line.