Didac Aguirre Real Madrid's 2-for-1 in defense: 2 departures and a top-tier signing could arrive soon
The star that Real Madrid could sign for its defense this summer in exchange for the departure of two of its top players
It is well known that one of the weakest positions Real Madrid had during the season was the backline. Due to constant injuries, Real Madrid ended up with Asencio and Vallejo as its only healthy defenders at the end of the campaign. A situation that Real Madrid tried to fix by signing Dean Huijsen.
Although the former Bournemouth center-back has caused excitement among Madridists, Real Madrid is interested in another center-back. Ibrahima Konaté, a Liverpool player, is its main target to strengthen the backline for several seasons. By deciding to wait until next summer to sign him as a free agent, Liverpool could change this plan.
Trying to avoid a situation similar to Trent Alexander-Arnold's, Liverpool could be willing to sell Konaté this summer. A great opportunity for Real Madrid, which is already starting to plan the future of its backline without David Alaba and Antonio Rüdiger.
The star center-back Real Madrid is looking for
Playing his fourth season with Liverpool, Ibrahima Konaté has formed a very solid partnership with Virgil van Dijk. Bringing together experience and talent, Konaté is one of the most important players for Arne Slot. This was shown by the contract renewal offers that, to Liverpool's surprise, Konaté ended up rejecting.
Given the opportunity to play for Real Madrid, the 26-year-old center-back is clear about his goal to join the team. With Real Madrid looking to return to its policy of signing players as free agents, Liverpool doesn't want to go through this again.
That's why, this summer, Real Madrid could sign a Konaté who is much younger than Alaba and Rüdiger. At 32 years old, Real Madrid is aware that both center-backs don't have many more seasons left to play at an acceptable level.
The renewal of Real Madrid's backline
Even though Dean Huijsen was an important step for Real Madrid, Konaté would solidify the renewal of the backline. Although Rüdiger has shown that age isn't a problem for him, the same can't be said for Alaba, who has struggled with injuries.
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