Official: Real Madrid already has a new center-back and will start under Arbeloa's orders

After losing to PSG, many have turned their attention to the center-back position at Real Madrid. They believe that the mistakes by Asencio and Rüdiger are a warning for this upcoming season. There are doubts about whether they're going to recover their best form after the holidays.

While doubts about them persist, Real Madrid keeps moving in the market. In this case, it's about a signing that will join Álvaro Arbeloa's Real Madrid Castilla. However, it's not a center-back, but rather a forward who has been highly regarded in recent months.

We're referring to Rachad Fettal, a player arriving from Almería to strengthen the attack. At 20 years old, he's a player who has made appearances with the Andalusian first team. He's accumulated important minutes in the Segunda División (Second Division), which will be very helpful.

He's one of the bets made at La Fábrica to chase the dream of promotion. Castilla is launching a new project with Álvaro Arbeloa at the helm after Raúl's departure as coach. Now they're adding a new attacking reference, with Fettal, who had left a great impression.

Arbeloa will also have a new center-back

If Fettal's signing has already been announced, the truth is that Arbeloa will have a new center-back. However, in this case, it's not someone who's just arrived, but a very familiar face. Joan Martínez will return this season after missing the previous one.

Now that he's put his serious injury behind him, Joan will be under Arbeloa's orders as the leader of the backline. There's a lot of anticipation to see his performance with the first Madrid reserve team. He's expected to be one of the key figures at the club in the near future.

In fact, it wouldn't be surprising if he joined first-team training sessions. Xabi Alonso wants to keep a close eye on him since he's aware of Joan Martínez's potential. He could even make his debut in a draft or in a Copa del Rey match.