Didac Aguirre The 3 center backs whose contracts end in 2026 and are linked to Real Madrid for 2026-27
These are the 3 center-backs Real Madrid has in its sights for within a year at most
The center-back position is one that the white team has in its sights to reinforce as a first step. In this regard, there are three names that, according to what Defensa Central has learned, are the medium/short-term targets. These three names would be Ibrahima Konaté, as the main candidate, followed by Dayot Upamecano and Marc Guehi.
These three players have, at some point, been on the radar of the Merengue club, so tracking their careers is evident. One of them is a strong name to reinforce the white defense, while the others serve as viable alternatives. With contracts tying them to their clubs until 2026, they are set to be the key reinforcements for the next season.
3 top center-backs for free
Konaté is already a recurring name in Real Madrid's circle, with great references at Klopp and Slot's Liverpool. The 26-year-old defender, with a market value of €60 million (about $65 million) on Transfermarkt, has established himself as a wall in defense. This is what Alonso is looking for to improve the squad from the back, especially if he can arrive for free.
Meanwhile, the Briton, Marc Guehi, has also been linked to the club for some time, even during the last Euro Cup. His performance at Crystal Palace has been surprising and he is one of the starting center-backs for the English national team. Playing almost 4,400 yds. (4,000 m) in 44 matches shows that he is a wall and, moreover, an exemplary physical powerhouse.
In the least favored case for the board and Madridists due to his recent years, it is Upamecano. The player has had a very bleak spell at Bayern Munich since his arrival in 2021. However, the ceiling he showed at RB Leipzig suggests that, at 26 years old, they can get the best version of him with Alonso.
They must decide
The board has to make a decision regarding these names and be much more accurate if they want to sign them. Even more so because they will have a great market when they become free agents. That is only if none of them renews their contract with their respective club.
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