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Florentino, Romero, and Van Dijk | Camara Real Madrid Confidencial
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Neither Van Dijk nor Cuti Romero, These are the Two Defenders Real Madrid is Considering

Laporte or the 18-year-old Palmeiras player, Vitor Reis, are the names on the table for the sports management

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Alex Moreno

Real Madrid has defined its strategy to strengthen the defense. The club handles two names far from the usual rumors.

Aymeric Laporte leads the list of candidates. The Spanish international is on Madrid's radar for 2025.

The other name that appeals to the management is Vitor Reis. The young Palmeiras defender, only 18 years old, represents the future bet.

A soccer player in the green Palmeiras uniform on the playing field.
Vitor Reis with Palmeiras | Real Madrid Confidencial

However, the club doesn't consider transfering a central defender urgent. Confidence in internal solutions is total.

The transfer is in "house"

Raúl Asencio has become the great discovery of the season. The youth player has played 9 matches with the first team.

His numbers support the confidence placed in him. He has accumulated 452 minutes of play with outstanding performances.

Militão's injury opened the doors for the young defender. The Brazilian suffered a cruciate ligament tear that keeps him off the field.

Alaba is the other reinforcement

David Alaba has also been out due to a similar injury. The Austrian tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee on December 17 against Villarreal.

The news from the infirmary is positive. The medical staff predicts that Alaba could return by mid-January.

This scenario has changed the club's plans. Asencio's performances have convinced the management and the coaching staff.

Ancelotti is satisfied with the available options. The Italian coach has given the green light to wait until 2025 to strengthen the defense.

Three men on a soccer field, one of them wearing an orange Real Madrid uniform and the other two wearing warm clothes, appear to be having a conversation.
Asencio with Davide and Carlo Ancelotti | Real Madrid Confidencial

The sports management continues to work on the future. Both Laporte and Vitor Reis represent different but complementary profiles.

The club maintains its measured transfer policy. There won't be any hasty moves in the winter market.

Confidence in the youth academy and patience with the injured mark the roadmap. Real Madrid is clear about its plan for the defense.

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