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Florentino Pérez next to an FC Barcelona shield

Florentino Officially Settles Madrid's First Transfer: Blow to Barça and New Figo

Real Madrid has already signed a top player who is highly sought-after by Barça to reinforce the defensive line

Real Madrid, always on the lookout for new talent, is about to make a splash. Florentino Pérez, the club's president, has been watching for months a player who could be key for the coming years. He is a left-back who plays for Bayern Munich and whose contract terminates in 2025.

Real Madrid Needs Reinforcements

Real Madrid has been through a season of transition, where it's become clear that some sectors of the team need reinforcements. After injuries to key figures such as Carvajal and Militão, the team has struggled to maintain consistency and competitiveness.

Éder Militao with the warm-up shirt looking towards the ground
Militão's injury affects the team | Europa Press

With the arrival of new talent, Madrid hopes to regain its prominence in La Liga and the Champions League. In this sense, the transfer of a full-back of the caliber of Alphonso Davies would be a clear sign of the ambition of the club.

Florentino Pérez's Interest in the Bayern Star

Florentino Pérez has been keeping an eye on Davies for months, seeing him as a key piece for his project. The Canadian full-back, only 23 years old, has impressed everyone with his speed, defensive ability and offensive capacity.

His ability to attack and assist from the wing has allowed him to stand out at Bayern Munich, becoming one of the best defenders in the world in his position. Despite his young age, Davies has a wealth of experience in top-level competitions and is an ideal reinforcement for Madrid.

Competition with Barcelona

It's not just Real Madrid that has kept an eye on Davies. FC Barcelona's also been on his trail, looking to strengthen its defense with a full-back of his quality. Barcelona, like Madrid, is looking for young players with great potential to strengthen the squad in the long term.

However, in this, it seems that Madrid has the upper hand. The fact that Davies's contract expires in 2025 has led to the two giants of Spanish soccer fighting for his signature.

soccer player in a red jersey in front of the FC Barcelona crest on a green background.
Barça also wants Davies | E-Noticies

A Blow to Barça and a New Figo

If Davies does end up at Madrid, his transfer will be as shocking as Figo's in 2000, when he left Barcelona. The rivalry has intensified, as Barcelona would lose a key player in the fight for the League.

With Davies at Madrid, the club would secure one of the best full-backs in the world and gain in quality and depth of the squad.