Everything is going well for Madrid at the moment. After some doubts about the first part of the season and sometimes mixed results which earned criticism from Carlo Ancelotti, everything seems forgotten and Real Madrid finished the year 2024 well, in addition to having launched its 2025 with a victory at Valence. With two titles already in their bag – the European Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup – the Merengues can already add a third trophy to their 2024/2025 season with this Spanish Super Cup which starts for them this Thursday with the semi against Mallorca.
However, the squad seems to have some gaps, particularly in the midfield, where the departure of Toni Kroos has still not been covered. In addition, Luka Modric is possibly living his last months in Madrid, while Aurélien Tchouameni is still criticized. Suffice it to say that reinforcement will be needed in the middle next summer, and several names have already come out, such as Rodri (Manchester City) as well as his compatriot Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad).
A luxury plan B
For the moment, it is Zubimendi who seems to be the big favorite of management, and it is also a rather realistic option. But now the Merengues have a plan B as explained A.S.. It is Ederson, the Atalanta midfielder, whom the Madrilenians have already faced twice this season. In December, during the Champions League confrontation, the 25-year-old Brazilian was particularly good.
The player is under contract until 2027, and according to estimates from Madrid management, his transfer could be completed for a sum similar to what Martin Zubimendi would cost, namely 60 million euros. Other clubs are also in the mix, including the two Manchester clubs as well as neighbors Atlético. To be continued…
