The summer transfer window closed its doors on September 1 in Spain. If some movements are still possible in the direction of departures since some markets are still open, Xabi Alonso knows the workforce that will be his for at least six months. But the residents of the Santiago-Bernabéu stadium are already preparing the next strokes. It is not a secret, the Madrilenians wish to strengthen their defense since David Alaba and Antonio Rüdiger will not continue the adventure beyond the end of their contract in June 2026.
The Merengues have already started to prepare for the future with the signature of Dean Huijsen this summer 2025. The Spaniard is considered to be a reinforcement of choice by the club's thinking heads. Florentino Pérez and his teams are now working to recruit at least one central defender next summer. The name at the top of the files is that of Ibrahima Konaté. The profile of the French is unanimous in the Casa Blanca, who wishes to recover it free at the end of his lease in Liverpool in a few months.
Two options made in Madrid
In the week, AS And Marca have also mentioned negotiations that progress well. Among the other players followed, there is also William Saliba. The defender is under contract for another two years in Arsenal, who offered him an extension of 5 years as revealed by us. It would therefore not be easy to dislodge. But Real Madrid does not exclude other less known options. Estadio Deportivo Ensures that Real Madrid also has an eye on raw players. Indeed, the young players of La Fabrica, Diego Aguado (18) and Joan Martínez (18) are very appreciated by the staff of Xabi Alonso.
The first named was the subject of an offer of € 10 million from Dortmund but it was refused. Indeed, he is considered a great hope that could become a long -term holder. Under contract until 2029, the axial defender Gaucher made his debut with the pro group in the King Cup against Minera last January (90 minutes). Joan Martínez is perceived as a defender of character “Solid and reliable”despite some injuries. These would be zero cost recruits since they are already in the White House. Promising but young alternatives, which would however bring less guarantees than the experienced targets followed by the club.
