Real Madrid Confidencial The legendary center-back Madrid have already signed for 2026, the new Sergio Ramos
They trust him, and he will be the bet to strengthen the defense in the future
Real Madrid is making a strong bet on defense for next season. They've already confirmed the signings of Alexander Arnold and Dean Huijsen, who'll be at the Club World Cup. They reportedly already have an agreement with Álvaro Carreras for when the tournament in the United States ends.
However, there's another center-back they're going to add, and he's a player they see as someone who can define an era. In 2026, he'll be available for Xabi Alonso, and his presence will excite Madridists. We're referring to the young Joan Martínez, who's returning after his serious injury.
They see Joan as having the qualities to be the new Sergio Ramos, with a promising future at just 17 years old. In fact, this season he'll play for Castilla under Arbeloa's orders. They believe that this step forward can help him keep progressing in his career.
In fact, it may be common to see him training with the first team, and who knows if he'll be drafted at some point. Xabi Alonso will want to keep a very close eye on him, and the club sees him as a star for the future. But they don't want to rush things, and he won't be part of the first team's routine immediately.
A step forward to leave a bad season behind
Joan Martínez is going to have an important season in which he'll feel like a footballer again. Last summer looked very promising for the young center-back when Ancelotti took him to the United States. He wanted to see him up close and he could even have been included in his plans as a player to consider.
But during the preseason, he suffered a serious injury and has been sidelined ever since. Although he's already returned to training, he's not on the Club World Cup roster. They want him to keep recovering so he'll be at his best for good.
During the summer, Xabi does want to see Joan's potential with a view to counting on him. Although for now, he's not expected to be a first-team member but will develop at Castilla. He'll be a defensive pillar for Arbeloa as he keeps progressing.
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