The Merengues plan to renew their squad before the 2025/26 season with the arrival of several players.
However, a growing injury crisis within their defense – as well as the rising average age of their backline – has increased the need for a new defender in the Spanish capital.
With no major transfers planned for January, Real Madrid will take their time evaluating targets, with RB Leipzig star Castello Lukeba emerging as an option.
The France international has become one of the most consistent players at his position in the German Bundesliga, with Real Madrid expected to be offered a sale price of around €75 million.
Castello Lukeba launches appeal
Lukeba is ambitious for the next stage of his career, and a move to Madrid could offer the 21-year-old a chance to move to the next level and compete for major titles.
“ I feel good in Leipzig. We have seen a lot of players develop here from a young age: Nkunku, Gvardiol, Konaté, Upamecano. This shows that Leipzig is the best club to develop », According to the words of Diario AS.
“But it’s also clear: if I want to become the best defender in the world, I have to compete with the best clubs in the world. Right now it’s important to play a lot. I want to win titles with Leipzig. They were never champions. »
