Real Madrid Confidencial Completely Unexpected: Madrid Signs a Right Winger at Ancelotti's Request
White executives are taking action in reply to the critical situation within the team
The situation on Real Madrid's right flank continues to be a topic of discussion. The coaching staff, led by Carlo Ancelotti, has repeatedly highlighted the urgent need to bring in new players to the white defensive line. For now, the Meringue board seems to ignore these requests according to information from various media outlets and journalists.
They would have done so at least until now. Because the white executives still aren't sure they've succeeded in transfering Trent Alexander-Arnold as a free agent. While it's true that this potential incorporation was more than on track, the failure to transfer Alphonso Davies under similar conditions has restored caution in the white hierarchy.
As it stands, the only certainty Real Madrid has for the right flank for the 25/26 season is a still severely injured Dani Carvajal. Although the recovery of the '2' from Leganés is progressing notably, gradually overcoming his triple tear in the right knee, doubts persist about his return. Especially regarding his physical condition and competitive level.
In addition to pursuing with renewed vigor Alexander-Arnold's arrival as a free agent to Santiago Bernabéu changing room, they would also support the continuity of Lucas Vázquez in the team. The information published by El Gol Digital reveals that "Lucas Vázquez will remain at Real Madrid until 2026, at least".
No turning back
The reason for this already made decision, points out the aforementioned digital outlet, "is that the club's aware that he is a very important player both inside and outside the locker room". Although the determination of the sports management is to extend Lucas Vázquez's contract for the next season, "neither the club nor the player are in a hurry to finalize the renewal". Because everything points to reaching an agreement by the end of the current football season.
That is the stage of the campaign in which the executives led by Florentino Pérez make decisions that impact Real Madrid's short-term future. The continuity of Vázquez, as well as the already signed renewal of Carvajal until the summer of 2026, raises doubts about the role Trent Alexander-Arnold would play in the team.
Because the English player would arrive at Bernabéu locker room to be a key starter, a position that he would have to constantly compete for with Carvajal during the next season. Lucas Vázquez, newly renewed, would then remain as a third option and an emergency alternative to the injuries of both players.
In any case, it's a very bold move. Considering that the '17' from Curtis isn't going through his best competitive moment since he joined the first team. A bad streak of results has made him one of the most criticized by Madridists... but from the board led by Florentino Pérez, they have blind faith in his abilities and virtues as a right-back.
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