Vinícius Júnior is already the world's best player and all the blame lies with his president. He was the one who changed Real Madrid's transfer strategy. The trend at the club has changed, betting on young talent and players who are out of contract. Now, Real Madrid are looking for future stars or free transfer players; two great examples are Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé.
Vinícius was signed at just 16 years old, when he was outstanding in Brazil. Today, he is one of the most important figures in the team. On the other hand, Mbappé arrived at Madrid after his contract with PSG ended, fulfillling Florentino's dream. Both cases reflect the club's commitment to players with potential and who also ensure the future of the team.
But they are not the only ones. Madrid have followed this line with other key transfers. Rodrygo, also signed as a youngster in Brazil, has grown by leaps and bounds in the team.
Meanwhile, in the section of players who arrived on free transfers, names such as David Alaba and Antonio Rüdiger stand out. They are two elite defenders who arrived at the club after finishing their contracts with Bayern Munich and Chelsea, respectively. This formula has been very profitable for the club, which has managed to obtain quality reinforcements without disbursing large amounts on transfers.
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Now, Florentino Pérez has a new objective in mind. The Madrid president wants to maintain this strategy by transfer another big star: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool's right-back. At just 23 years old, Alexander-Arnold is one of the best in his position in the world.
His contract with Liverpool is about to expire, making him a sought-after transfer for several European giants, including Barcelona and Bayern Munich. However, Real Madrid are emerging as the big favorites.
One of the biggest proponents of his transfer is Vinícius Júnior. The Brazilian is convinced that the addition of Alexander-Arnold would be a leap in quality for the team. He highlights his ability to create play from the wing and his defensive capacity. Madrid's interest has intensified following Dani Carvajal's injury, which has left a gap at right back in the team.
Meanwhile, FC Barcelona is pursuing a different strategy. The blaugrana have opted to sign older players, such as Íñigo Martínez, who arrived at 32 years of age. In contrast, Florentino Pérez is looking to strengthen his squad with a 23-year-old who has already proven to be one of the best full-backs in the world.
Although Liverpool want to keep Alexander-Arnold, the English player has the option to leave for free at the end of the season if he doesn't renew. In this context, Real Madrid has positioned itself to get ahead of its competitors and sign one of the most sought-after players on the market. Florentino Pérez has made it clear that the future of the club depends on young, quality players, and Alexander-Arnold fits perfectly into that vision.