Real Madrid has already made a key decision for this summer; it's not a superstar signing or a last-minute deal. It's an internal bet, but a very strong one. Éder Militao had been linked with a move to Liverpool, but everything has taken an unexpected turn.
Militao, the "signing" who was already home
After a long injury that kept him out for almost the entire season, Éder Militao is ready to return. The club sees him as the great defensive "signing" of this summer. There's no need to go to the market to look for temporary solutions: Ancelotti and the coaching staff have decided to trust him.
Éder Militao has received the news with excitement. His message on social media was clear: "I'm going to give everything to get back to who I was before," in direct gratitude to Xabi Alonso and the club for their trust. The center-back knows that he has to earn his place again, but he also knows that the locker room supports him.
The domino effect: Liverpool breathes
This decision by Madrid doesn't just impact Valdebebas. At Anfield, they've learned about the big news with some relief. The reason? Ibrahima Konaté won't be coming to Bernabéu, at least this summer.
The French defender was one of the candidates on the white club's list, but his signing is ruled out for now, thanks to Éder Militao's return. This gives Liverpool room to negotiate a possible contract renewal with the center-back, one of its defensive pillars.
The pressure eases. Konaté will stay in England and the "reds" have a few more months to convince him to remain part of Arne Slot's new project.
Madrid reorganizes its market
Militao's return also allows the white club to focus on other market priorities. With Rüdiger, Alaba, Nacho, and now the Brazilian, the defensive line is covered. The sporting management doesn't see it as urgent to bring in another center-back.
This doesn't mean that Konaté is forgotten. Everything will depend on the level Militao shows after his return. If the Brazilian comes back strong, the club is even considering not bidding again for the Liverpool player.
Moreover, there's another important detail: the club also values the player's attitude. At all times, Militao has kept professional, focused, and eager to return; there haven't been complaints, only hard work.
Star return?
Now, the big question is about his performance. Coming back after a serious injury is never easy. But if Éder Militao manages to recover his best form, Madrid will have made a top-level signing without spending a single euro.
The player is clear about it: he wants to come back stronger than ever. The club believes in him. If everything goes well, Militao will once again be one of the team's defensive leaders... and one of the best pieces of news of the summer.