A Real Madrid Footballer Questions the Signing of Alexander-Arnold: 'Better...'

The evolution of the current season has caused many changes in Real Madrid's first team. Carlo Ancelotti, due to the absence of players and injuries, has found himself involved in an even more challenging situation in managing the defense positions. The moves made by the Reggiolo coach, placing Aurélien Tchouaméni as a center-back, are not yet over.

Because Fede Valverde has played the most important matches of this season as a right-back. The Uruguayan '8', although his natural position is in the midfield, has delivered excellent performances filling in for Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vázquez in that spot on the team. The critical situation of the right-back position demands a solution from those occupying the offices at Valdebebas.

Thus, the board led by Florentino Pérez will closely monitor Lucas Vázquez's progress during the remaining two months of the 24/25 season... not counting his performance in a Club World Cup that begins in mid-June. The white executives must decide on the annual renewal of the '17', whose performance has left more shadows than lights this season.

The serious injury of Dani Carvajal, a triple tear in his right knee, has accelerated all procedures related to finding his 'heir'. Almost unexpectedly and in record time, Real Madrid approached Trent Alexander-Arnold to inquire about his future plans in European elite soccer. Liverpool's '66' indicated that he did not wish to renew with the red entity and was seeking a departure from the Premier League.

Compatibility

That initial mutual understanding would have resulted, according to information from many English and Spanish media, in a pre-agreement for a transfer during the winter market. Such a pact would become a reality at the end of the current season, when Alexander-Arnold is definitively free from his ties with the Merseyside entity.

The addition of this defender, a Liverpool youth product and established at the top of world soccer, could rival Fede Valverde himself. The information recently published by 'Relevo' reveals the opinion of some voices within the sports management. Based on their deep knowledge of the beautiful game, they claim that "Fede Valverde is the best right-back in the world" at the moment.

This statement about the Uruguayan midfielder makes it clear that Real Madrid fully trusts the South American player's abilities... regardless of the position he occupies on the field. At the same time, it would not affect the possible arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold for a very specific reason: the Madrid coaches are clear that the best position for the '8' is the midfield.

Real Madrid loses many of its current competitive advantages by moving Fede Valverde to right-back, something that has been repeatedly demonstrated in recent matches. That's why the arrival of the English '66', despite the statement made by some within the club, is a more than necessary signing for the future of the sports project.