Real Madrid needs to strengthen its defensive area after a year marked by injuries. Without Carvajal or Militao, Ancelotti has had to improvise solutions week after week. He has even turned to the youth player Raúl Asencio to keep a competitive eleven.
Looking ahead to the next season, everything points to the incorporation of a top-level center-back. The white board knows they can't repeat the problems suffered this year. Therefore, several names are already being strongly mentioned in the Bernabéu offices.
Jude Bellingham and Sergio Ramos agree on the necessary reinforcement
Laporte has been linked to Real Madrid several times this year. Saliba and Konaté have also appeared as interesting options to strengthen the defense. Even the young Huijsen has been mentioned as a possible future bet.
However, there is a name that is being mentioned more and more. Sergio Ramos and Jude Bellingham have shown their preference for this center-back. He is a defender who recently excelled in a match against Barça.
Alessandro Bastoni, desired by all
The chosen one is Alessandro Bastoni, Inter Milan's defender and a confessed fan of Sergio Ramos. At 26 years old, Bastoni has proven to be among the best in the world in his position. His security, leadership, and quality make him an ideal reinforcement for the whites.
After eliminating Barça, Bastoni posted an image on social media that caught attention. Both Sergio Ramos and Jude Bellingham reacted with a "like" to that post. That gesture has sparked rumors about his possible arrival at the Bernabéu.
A signing valued at 80 million
Bastoni is currently valued at about 80 million euros. Real Madrid could face this investment to ensure a solid defense. Florentino Pérez knows that he is the profile needed to shore up the rearguard.
The connection between Bastoni and Sergio Ramos has been known for years. The Italian has acknowledged in several interviews that he admires the former merengue captain. Additionally, sharing a locker room with figures like Jude Bellingham would be a great incentive.
For now, Madrid's interest is a reality, but there is no closed agreement. Inter Milan will try to retain him, aware of his importance to the project. However, negotiations could progress quickly in the coming weeks.
The summer will be intense for Real Madrid in terms of signings. Ancelotti and the board are looking to build a defense that aspires to all titles. If Bastoni arrives, it will be thanks to the insistence of two heavyweights like Sergio Ramos and Jude Bellingham.