David Alaba Has One and a Half Feet Out of Real Madrid, Club's Decision Confirmed

After the injuries recorded during the current soccer season, the executives led by Florentino Pérez are clearer than ever that several signings are needed to expand the available squad. One of Carlo Ancelotti's major requests, dating back to the summer of 2024, is the arrival of a center-back... despite the surprising emergence of Raúl Asencio from Real Madrid Castilla.

In this context, the scouts led by Juni Calafat continue to monitor several footballers who could fit seamlessly into the sports planning for the upcoming seasons. The information from Joaquín Maroto, deputy director of the newspaper As, reveals the white club's plan regarding the roster of center-backs for the upcoming summer markets.

"What Real Madrid does is explore the market in search of players who have a series of very specific characteristics", says Joaquín Maroto. "In this case, we know they have to be young with recognized talent, already forged in major divisions and, if possible, from big teams", a perhaps overly specific profile. But there is a player who would perfectly meet this profile and is already on the white team's list of potential signings.

Joaquín Maroto points out that the search for a left-footed center-back is based on the current situation of David Alaba, who has returned to the team after a long knee injury. The Austrian center-back "turns 33 in June and his contract ends next year", recalls Joaquín Maroto. "Looking a bit ahead, we have to see what will be done with Alaba, already 34 next year and with the injuries he has had".

Replacement in Progress?

The doubts surrounding David Alaba's continuity in the first white team would be another reason to look for left-footed center-backs. The succession of Real Madrid's Austrian '4' would depend on the results of this market survey announced by Joaquín Maroto. Fortunately, it would have revealed the profile of a footballer who would meet practically all the requirements set by the demanding recruitment policy of the soccer entity presided over by Florentino Pérez.

The name of Dean Huijsen has been circulating for some time in the orbit of the white team as a possible signing target, information that Joaquín Maroto corroborates. The profile of the Spanish footballer, albeit of Dutch descent, offers Real Madrid would have convinced the top officials of the white sports management.

His signing would be priced at just 50M euros. That release clause, the deputy director of the newspaper As understands, is a "negotiable" amount. Likewise, Real Madrid would consider the option of paying such an amount because it is an acceptable sum for a player who fully fits their requirements.

Despite the optimism now surrounding this possible 'Huijsen case', the journalist from As reminds that Liverpool and Manchester United are also actively seeking his signing. "Real Madrid won't enter those battles", knowing that they can't compete against the economy of clubs supported by large private fortunes.