Bayern Munich and Girona defenders waiting for Real Madrid move in the summer, will not renew contracts
After slowly building their team back to the absolute best, the summer of 2024 seems like the time when Real Madrid will finally plug most of the remaining holes in the team by going hard in the transfer market.
After slowly building their team back to the absolute best, the summer of 2024 seems like the time when Real Madrid will finally plug most of the remaining holes in the team by going hard in the transfer market.
While the priority is Kylian Mbappe, and has been for half a decade at this point, they are also eyeing moves for several other talented players.
The centre-back position and possibly central midfield will be one they will be looking to solve. But before those two, Madrid want to strengthen their fullback areas in the summer.
According to reports from MARCA, Madrid have identified one player each they want to sign at right and left back respectively in the form of Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies and Girona’s Yan Couto.
Both players know that Madrid will make likely make a move for them in the summer, and they know all they have to do is be patient and not renew their current contracts.
Madrid have Davies on their radar for a few years now, and finally seem ready to make a move for him in the summer. Now 23, the Canadian is among the best players in his position, and also seems ready for a move abroad.
His current contract expires in the summer of 2025, which means Bayern could be rushed to sell him rather than lose him on free next year.
Thet said, it seems unlikely that they will accept anything less than €40 odd million for their superstar, especially with the current market scarce with talented left-backs.
Coming off a superb season with Girona, Couto has played as both, a right-back and a wide midfielder/winger under Michel. He has a goal and six assists to his name so far in 21 appearances (15 starts).
He will return to his parent club in Manchester City in the summer, who are most likely ready to sell him, especially with his contract with the treble winners expiring in 2025, as well.
While Girona want to retain his services for next season, the 21-year-old is aware that a move for Madrid is very much on the cards for him.