Real Madrid needs to make transfers in the January transfer window to reinforce a cut-short squad that has been depleted by injuries. Many names are being mentioned, especially in defense. Still, Florentino hasn't forgotten about the problems that also exist in midfield. There, an unexpected alternative has appeared and has aroused Ancelotti's interest: Tenerife's Aaron Martin.
Aaron Martin, a right-footed midfielder who is just 17 years old, is doing great in the Second Division with Tenerife. He has aroused the interest of many teams, including Real Madrid, now keeping an eye on him. His contract will be up by 2027 and his starting price is 4 million euros. This is a transfer that Ancelotti has already given the green light to.
However, Real Madrid is not alone in this operation. Relevo has discovered that, for example, Sevilla is very interested and would even offer Aaron Martin better economic conditions. Florentino's idea with this very young player would be to integrate him into the Castilla squad. At the same time, he would train and develop with the "older players" to learn from them.
Juni Calafat's report is virtually unbeatable. Aaron Martin is very popular and Florentino is willing to pay the 4 million euros that his release from Tenerife costs. It is expected that there will be more news soon, but the player will have the last word. The conditions proposed by Sevilla are very good and he would be directly integrated into the first team squad, something that Madrid can't match.
Florentino Wants to "Spanishize" Real Madrid: Ancelotti Gives the OK to the Plan
It's not just Aaron Martin who is of interest to Real Madrid. The president believes that there's a need for national additions to the squad. In recent years, only players from abroad have arrived and, in a certain way, it's been considered that part of the essence is being lost. The club is keeping a close eye on promising players from Spain. He wants them to join La Fábrica in hopes that they reach the first team one day.
In any case, Florentino is not the only one keeping an eye on the promising players. He's also keeping an eye on the international players for Spain. One case is that of Laporte, who is of interest (a lot) to reinforce the defense in winter.
As of today, Real Madrid only havs five Spaniards with a first-team contract: Carvajal, Lucas, Vallejo, Fran García and Ceballos. Six if we count Brahim, a naturalized Moroccan. This has to change, and Florentino has already started working on it with Ancelotti's approval.