Real Madrid Confidencial Real Madrid considered a last-minute move, 10 million for a center-back
The Madrid team considered signing a footballer to replace Antonio Rüdiger.
Real Madrid's defeat against RCD Espanyol wasn't the only negative aspect of next weekend for the Chamartín team. Antonio Rüdiger suffered some physical discomfort and had to leave the match after 15 minutes, unable to get up from the ground. Immediately, he gestured toward the bench, and Carlo Ancelotti reacted by bringing on Raúl Asencio.
Hours later, Real Madrid's medical department confirmed that Rüdiger will be out for 20 days. In light of this absence, the club's sports management would have initiated a contingency plan to try to bring in a defender before the transfer window closes.
Which player did Real Madrid consider for defense?
The option of Aymeric Laporte gained strength again, and Florentino Pérez would have been keeping an eye on the French player to reinforce the defense.
The Spanish-French center-back, who has been playing in the Saudi Pro League since 2023, would be looking to return to LaLiga. Meanwhile, Real Madrid has been closely monitoring the player for several months to strengthen the defensive line. However, there is an obstacle: the 30-year-old defender is under contract with Al-Nassr until 2026.
Moreover, Aymeric Laporte doesn't seem to fit into the roadmap set by Florentino Pérez, making his arrival even more complicated. Everything points to Real Madrid reaching the end of the season with the current squad and seeking renewals in the summer.
David Alaba joins the list of injured players
With the injury of the Bavarian defender, there are now 3 players in the infirmary. This reduces the options to Raúl Asencio, Aurélien Tchouaméni, or Ferland Mendy's move to the center of defense.
If another physical setback occurs in the merengue defense, it would be a global catastrophe. Therefore, the coaching staff must consider turning to 'La Fábrica.'
The Austrian will be out for about two or three weeks, so his goal will be to make the squad for the return of the Champions. David Alaba, who was going to start against CD Leganés, will also be absent in the match against Atlético de Madrid.
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