It’s not just the real Madrid constantly looking for new incoming shots, in order to always remain competitive over time. There is also a large list of players who, through their agents or intermediaries, propose themselves directly to the Spanish club. This is the case of Virgil van Dijkcentral defender and captain of Liverpool expiring at the end of the season.
The sensational indiscretion, launched by the Spanish colleagues of Relevoexplains that the 33-year-old Dutchman’s agents have contacted the Madrid managers to inform them of the defender’s availability to move to the club blanca starting from the summer of 2025. Despite Carlo Ancelotti’s need for a reinforcement in defense – with Militao out and Alaba unknown -, the proposal was rejected by the Madrid management. The reason? Obviously it doesn’t concern the price tag, since it would come from free agents in June. It simply does not fit into the profiles that best respond to current needs, in terms of age and conditions.
This clearly reflects the direction taken by the club and also the trust placed in the players already in the squad. From Rudiger to Militao – struggling with an anterior cruciate ligament injury – and Alaba, about whom there is a good dose of optimism. As well as the young Raul Asencio, who has shown that he has the potential to be part of the first team, not to mention Tchouameni’s ability to adapt to the role of defender.