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Reason Real Madrid Canceled the Walker Deal, 4 Players Pointed out

The white executives had no doubts about this decision

One of the soap operas closely related to Real Madrid in the last transfer market is none other than the "Walker case". His noticeable loss of confidence from Pep Guardiola has led him to request a departure from the sky blue club as soon as possible. This determination placed him on the arrival ramp of several clubs in the European soccer elite.

The most recent to enter this supposed race to acquire Kyle Walker on loan has been Madrid. But the white entity has made it clear, even at Ancelotti's request, that it had no intention of taking on the former Manchester City '2' under any circumstances.

Real Madrid soccer player celebrating a goal with his arms raised on the field.
Lucas Vázquez celebrates a goal with Real Madrid | Real Madrid Confidencial

The information published by Ramón Álvarez de Mon reveals this internal conversation between the leader of the coaching staff and the occupants of the Valdebebas offices just a few days ago. Because the Reggiolo coach requested the loan of Walker himself with the aim of having more options in a right wing position plagued by injuries and heavily criticized this season.

But the board of directors led by Florentino  was very clear. The journalist and member reveals that the white leadership refused to transfer Walker, even on loan. Because they believe they have sufficient resources to finish the season.

More than enough resources

While it's true that not all of them would be in the first team, from the noble area of Santiago Bernabéu, they encourage Ancelotti to resort more frequently to La Fábrica. He has already done so this season by calling on Raúl Asencio. Who has solved the issue on more than one occasion by playing interchangeably, without problems, as a center-back or right-back.

In addition to the players already in Santiago Bernabéu locker room, the Madridist leaders have pointed to two other names: Jesús Fortea and Lorenzo Aguado. Both are right-backs from La Fábrica, outstanding pupils in their respective categories... who are waiting for a call from the first team.

Two soccer players hug each other on the field after a match.
Raúl Asencio and Antonio Rüdiger in a match with Real Madrid | Real Madrid Confidencial

Lorenzo Aguado, however, has already entered the first-team dynamic. But he still has yet to establish himself definitively as an alternative to Lucas Vázquez for LaLiga and other national competitions. A similar situation occurs with Jesús Fortea, who continues to push to advance stages in Valdebebas.

In any case, the executives led by Florentino Pérez are clear. Carlo Ancelotti can make the most of this season with the four right-backs mentioned earlier. The Reggiolo coach, judging by his insistence on this 'case' of the winter market, thinks quite the opposite.

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