Real Madrid is making steady progress in the transfer market. The season has highlighted the problems in the squad, and the team, which wants to go all out for the Club World Cup, has wasted no time in making moves. The arrival of Xabi Alonso has been crucial in this regard, as the coach arrives with very clear ideas, including the configuration of the squad.
Real Madrid has taken the first steps in this direction to strengthen a defense that was its biggest problem throughout the season. The defense was a real liability for the team, both in terms of injuries and performance. The club has prioritized this area of the field and has already invested more than $100 million to strengthen it.
The Whites have officially announced the arrival of Dean Huijsen, a center back with great potential who arrived from Bournemouth for $58 million, and this Friday, Trent Alexander-Arnold will join to strengthen the right back position in a deal that, in order to be able to compete in the Club World Cup, has cost Real Madrid between $5 million and $10 million. In addition, work is underway to bring left-back Álvaro Carreras back to Valdebebas in a deal with Benfica that will cost around $55 million.
Midfield target
With the defense sorted, Real Madrid continues its roadmap with the search for a man for the midfield.
This is not a new objective, as since Toni Kroos’ departure last summer, the Whites have felt a void that is difficult to fill with the current squad. The German’s absence led to a clear drop in performance in a midfield that was struggling to move the ball around and was also leaking goals. Ceballos and Modric have been the only ones who have managed to partially fill the void.
The Utrera-born player surprised many who wanted him out of the club last summer with a great performance in the first part of the season until his injury, which forced him to stop and after which he has not had time to get back into rhythm and be the same player. Modric still has magic in his boots, but his 39 years have not allowed him to play many minutes.
Real Madrid has been scouting the market for months and adding names to its list, such as Florian Wirtz, Martín Zubimendi, Enzo Fernández, Tijiani Reijnder… and a long list of others. In principle, it seems that the Whites, with the approval of Xabi Alonso, have decided to bring back Nico Paz from Italian side Como for €8 million, but he may not be the only one to arrive.
Angelo Stiller getting closer
Among the list of suitors, German player Angelo Stiller has emerged in recent weeks as the favorite to sign for Real Madrid’s midfield. The player, recommended by Toni Kroos, has a great ability to find space on the field and is also very comfortable distributing the ball. In addition, he has another quality that the team has been lacking: defensive commitment.
In principle, the player is interested in moving to Real Madrid. In Germany, it is reported that Stiller has already reached an agreement in principle with Real Madrid. Now comes the hardest part, which is negotiating with Stuttgart, who are open to letting him go… provided that the deal is closed at a certain price. In Germany, there is talk of a deal worth around $50 million. The first week of June will be key in the negotiations for the German player.