Real Madrid Confidencial Konaté and another one: the 2 free center backs Madrid wants in 2026
Konaté is in the spotlight, but so is another player for the center-back position who could arrive on a free transfer in 2026
The central defense of the white team appears to be one of the main needs that the board is currently considering to strengthen next summer. In this regard, one of the names that is being strongly considered as an ideal reinforcement is Ibrahima Konaté. However, he would come accompanied by another teammate who would be a major reinforcement: Marc Guehi.
This Crystal Palace footballer has been rumored for some time as a potential signing for the white team and, after his time at the English club, he could be an option. Now, the possibility of signing him next summer remains to be explored, given the player's discontent at not being able to leave this year.
A weapon in favor of the white club
This footballer is considerably upset with his club's board, which at the last minute left him stranded with the possibility of leaving for Liverpool. When everything seemed to be in his favor to become one of the reinforcements for the red team, everything fell through because of the executives. This seems to have caused him significant discomfort, to the point of considering giving up the captaincy of the English team.
Given this possibility, Real Madrid could try to make an approach in the coming months with the intention of securing him for next summer. This is not surprising, considering he has been on the radar of the best teams in the Premier League and some of the best in the world. At 25 years old, he has his whole future ahead of him to become a key figure in the defense of the white team.
As a reference, last season he managed to play more than 4,270 min. (3,900 min.) in 44 matches with five goal contributions. However, what is most surprising is his physicality and confidence in this area, where he is ahead of several players his age. In addition, his height of 6 ft. (1.82 m) makes him a very strong element in aerial duels, which Real Madrid needs so much.
His contract works in his favor
With the contract that ties him to the English club until 2026, he could arrive completely free to the merengue squad next summer. That would mean saving an operation that could be around 50 million euros or even more. It will largely depend on how Florentino acts to convince the player to join the merengue squad.
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