Real Madrid have decided to scout the transfer market and look for reinforcements for the center-back spot, according to a report from MARCA. While the club and coaching staff are very impressed by Dean Huijsen’s performances during the FIFA Club World Cup, Antonio Rudiger and Raul Asencio were not reliable.
While Eder Militao made his return from injury against PSG, banking on his ability to play at a high level for an entire season after two ACL injuries seems risky, and the same can be said about David Alaba. That’s why coach Xabi Alonso would like at least one more defender he can truly trust.
Liverpool center-back Ibrahima Konate seems to be on Real Madrid’s radar, but his contract doesn’t expire until the summer of 2026 and the British club will almost certainly refuse to sell him, which means that it won’t be easy for Los Blancos to add more depth to their defensive line.