Real Madrid Confidencial Real Madrid Rejects a Galactic Signing at Zero Cost, Florentino Closes the Door
His contract ends, he has contacted Real Madrid, but the president doesn't accept the deal
In recent years, the transfer market has changed, leaving behind the million-dollar expenditures. These movements are becoming less frequent, taking advantage of those players whose contracts are ending. This allows teams to incorporate players at zero cost to strengthen the squad.
Alaba, Rüdiger, or Mbappé have already arrived under this format, and the next should be Alexander Arnold. But for the upcoming season, there is another star who has offered himself at zero cost. It is Liverpool's center-back Van Dijk, but it seems Florentino has rejected his incorporation.
It was Eduardo Inda on El Chiringuito who pointed out the operation that could have been carried out. "Van Dijk is one of the best center-backs of the last 10 years and has been offered to Real Madrid. Real Madrid has said no because they consider he is past his prime," he commented.
Although they consider that "he is in an extraordinary physical condition," they highlight that "he is almost 34 years old." That is what has led Florentino to prefer to rule out his arrival. Despite his contract ending and if he doesn't renew, they could have secured his arrival for free.
Real Madrid Has Other Plans to Strengthen the Center of the Defense
It is true that Real Madrid is looking for center-backs in the market, but Van Dijk is not in their plans. Especially since the emergence of Raúl Asencio, who has given them another piece for the rotation. This makes them not see it as urgent to incorporate anyone this coming summer.
The Liverpool player is not an option they are considering as they prefer to look for a much younger defender. A future project that can form a partnership with Militao and Asencio in the long term. With those qualities, they have several candidates who do meet their demands.
Huijsen, Saliba, Lukeba, or Calafiori are indeed young and ensure a center-back for many years. Although it seems that signing any of them will not be easy due to the money they are asking for. But they have room to negotiate and ensure they are the reinforcement for the center of the defense.
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