Signing on Par with Raúl Asencio: They Will Be a Pair for Many Years if Huijsen Doesn't Come

Huijsen has become Real Madrid's main target this summer for the center of the defense. They like his youth and the level he has shown in the Premier League and with Spain. It seems that his legs don't shake when he has to face important challenges despite his age.

However, there are more teams that have set their sights on the Spanish international, and that could complicate things. Therefore, they are analyzing alternatives to try to find a good plan B. They have found it with the Dutchman Joel Hato, whom they have been following for some months now.

He is one of Ajax's great gems and has been an international with his country's senior team for some time. At Real Madrid, they value his performance and his projection, and they are already thinking about signing him. Although other clubs like Arsenal, Liverpool, or Chelsea have also made moves to secure his services.

But at Real Madrid, they believe that Hato can make a great pair with Raúl Asencio in the future. They see them at a similar level, capable of providing a lot of solidity to the team's play. That's why they have him as another alternative, although Huijsen remains the number 1 option.

Real Madrid Has a Clear Idea of the Type of Center-Back They Are Looking for in the Market

Despite the many names that have been mentioned, Real Madrid is starting to narrow down the list of center-backs. They have a clear idea of the player profile they are looking for in the market. There are some like Huijsen and Hato who meet their expectations.

First, they want them to be young, so they can secure the position for many years. The idea is for it to be like with Militao, that they can arrive as a future project. So they don't want any stopgap that only serves to cover a temporary emergency.

But they also want them to have experience at the elite level in case they have to step up. Huijsen performs at a high level in the Premier League, and Hato has also proven his worth. In the Nations League, he did a great job shutting down Lamine Yamal in the first leg.