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In search of a central defender, Real Madrid have checked several names on their list, including that of Castello Lukeba. The French international recently extended his contract until June 2029 with RB Leipzig, which included a €90m release clause, active from summer 2025.
With the departure of Nachoadded to the wound ofEder Militaothe recruitment of a central defender is a priority for the Real Madrid. It remains to be seen whether the White House intends to take action from January or will wait until 2025 before strengthening its offensive sector.
Real Madrid think about Lukeba
Several defenders were announced in the viewfinder of the Real Madridnotably Aymeric Laporte (30 ans, Al-Nassr) or Jonathan Tah (28 ans, Bayer Leverkusen), but also Lukeba Castle. Arrived in August 2023 fromOLthe French international (1 selection) recently extended his contract until June 2029 with RB Leipzig.
A release clause of €90M in summer 2025
As indicated by Fabrizio Romanothe 21-year-old defender's new lease contains a release clause of €90 million, active from the summer of 2025 and which varies from one season to the next. The journalist confirms that the Real Madrid is one of the clubs interested in Lukeba Castlewhile several training courses Premier League also follow its evolution.
