Real Madrid has been searching the market for a solution for the center-back position and they have found a top alternative.
David Alaba won't be available for the rest of the season and Carlo Ancelotti is left with two centre-backs: Rüdiger and Militão.
Ancelotti likes to have all the positions doubled, but he hasn't managed to do so in this position. Although he has Jesús Vallejo and the youth player Jacob Ramón, the truth is that he doesn't count on either of them.
He's always preferred to improvise with Tchouaméni in that position. He's even turned to Carvajal, but the captain is out of action for the rest of the season.
For Great Evil, a Great Remedy
Nacho's departure and Leny Yoro's failed transfer led Real Madrid to target Rafa Marín. He is the center-back transferred to Napoli during he summer who excited everyone at Alavés last season.
But his return doesn't look easy, even if Antonio Conte doesn't have him in his prayers.
For great evil, a great remedies is needed. Real Madrid has found a top solution that fully satisfies Carlo Ancelotti.
We're talking about the starting center-back for the Spanish national team that won the European Championship. Aymeric Laporte is a player with extensive experience who meets the needs of Real Madrid and who would be playing immediately
The Release Clause
Laporte has a contract with Saudi Arabian Al-Nassr until June 2026. His contract includes a release clause that would allow him to return to Europe if he receives a good offer.
Real Madrid doesn't invest in players over 30 years old, but the situation is extroardinary. Florentino would be willing to pay Laporte a proportional part of the salary. He would negotiate with Al Nassr his loan, with a purchase option at the end of the season.
Real Madridhad already considered signing him last summer after the fiasco with Leny Yoro. Howver, no agreement was reached in the multiple meetings that took place.
Now the club is studying the fine print of the termination clause in order to take advantage of it. Aymeric Laporte would be delighted to sign for Real Madrid. In fact, he was already mulling it over upon his return to Spain.