If Real Madrid is more focused today on its complicated results, the poor form of Kylian Mbappé or his chain injuries, the Merengue club also has one eye fixed on the future. As The Athletic explains, the Merengue club is already preparing an ambitious 2025 Mercato to strengthen its workforce, particularly in defense. The priorities identified are a central defender and a right back, these positions having been weakened by the successive injuries of Dani Carvajal and David Alaba. The club also observes the performances of youngsters from the academy, such as Joan Martinez and Jacobo Ramon, to assess their potential contributions.
Real Madrid forget Wirtz
At right back, Trent Alexander-Arnold is the top priority. At the end of his contract with Liverpool in June, he could sign a pre-agreement as early as January. Other options like Pedro Porro (Tottenham), Jeremie Frimpong (Leverkusen) or Juanlu (Seville) are being studied. For the central defender position, Aymeric Laporte appeals to Carlo Ancelotti, although his cost is high. Rafa Marin, trained at the club, could return thanks to an affordable buyout clause, while young talents like Castello Lukeba or Vitor Reis remain monitored. On the left flank, Alphonso Davies is a priority target, but Real could activate a clause to repatriate Miguel Gutiérrez, currently at Girona.
Among the other big moves considered, Florian Wirtz, very popular, however seems inaccessible due to his price exceeding 100 million euros. In terms of departures, Dani Ceballos could leave the club, just like Fran Garcia if a new left back is recruited. The management, led by Florentino Perez, José Ángel Sánchez and Juni Calafat, has the final say on transfers, while Carlo Ancelotti, although consulted, rarely sees his requests met, as proven by the failures to recruit Harry Kane or an emergency defender.
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To summarize
While Real Madrid is going through a complicated period on a sporting level, that does not prevent it from being ambitious with a view to the next Mercatos. The English media The Athletic took stock of the situation in recent hours.
