Real Madrid are in the final stretch of a very demanding season in which the team’s level has suffered constant ups and downs that, on the contrary, have not prevented them from staying alive in all competitions. While the squad faces the final stretch in search of titles, the offices are already working on putting together the team for next season, and several players could be playing their last games in the white shirt.
Lucas Vázquez and his renewal
Lucas Vázquez is playing his tenth season with Real Madrid and has an enviable track record, including no less than six Champions League titles. However, this season he has not been performing to the expected level. Dani Carvajal‘s injury has given him a place in the starting eleven and he has been seen to lack the ability to maintain Real Madrid’s level. The more than possible incorporation of Trent Alexander-Arnold leaves him without a place, so it is very likely that he will not renew next season.
Fran García depends on the market
Fran García is another of the players who is on the tightrope of leaving Real Madrid. In his second season he has not performed at the level expected of him. We are talking about an all-rounder who has contributed very little in attack and has failed in defense. His departure depends on the summer transfer market. At the moment there does not seem to be a convincing option on the market, but if one appears, the club will look for a destination for him.
Mendy if an attractive offer arrives
Ferland Mendy is a footballer who has raised doubts since he arrived at Real Madrid. His lack of contribution in the offensive aspect is not appreciated in a team that attacks with all its players. However, in the defensive aspect he is the best in his position, there is no full-back who defends better than him when he is at full capacity (something that has not happened this season). His future seems to be assured, but if an interesting offer were to come in for him, a move away could be considered, but for the moment it looks like he will continue as a Real Madrid player for at least one more season.
Waiting for Alaba’s progress
The serious injury suffered by David Alaba last season has taken its toll on the Austrian footballer. At 32 (33 when the new season starts), he is finding it hard to recover once he has returned to the pitch. Before the injury, he was an undisputed starter at centre-back, but now that he has recovered, the discomfort is preventing him from getting back to his best. The management doubt he will be able to recover, but everything will depend on how he progresses in the remaining two months of the season.
Camavinga, a roller coaster ride
Eduardo Camavinga is the footballer who is raising the most questions at Real Madrid. Nobody doubts his quality or his commitment (sometimes even too much). After four seasons with the Whites (including the current one), the footballer has reached a worrying plateau. At the same time, his performances are radically different from match to match: either he plays sensational minutes or he makes flagrant mistakes that expose the team. Injuries have also been a factor for a footballer who, for the moment, seems set to stay for another year, but he is a player for whom a good offer could come in, especially from the Premier League, and Real Madrid would sit down to listen to it.
Many of the possible movements at Real Madrid for the next season, especially outgoing ones, are conditioned by the players that may arrive. Given what we have seen in recent seasons, injuries mean that it is necessary to have a good squad depth in order to face the high number of matches in good condition.