Real Madrid confident about 18-year-old loanee’s ability who starred for AC Milan
The right-back position is one of the few departments where Real Madrid cannot boast of having a long-term fix in place.
The right-back position is one of the few departments where Real Madrid cannot boast of having a long-term fix in place.
The men in white trust completely in Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez, but the fact remains that both players are on the wrong side of thirty.
A new young signing has thus been on the club’s agenda for a while now, albeit not at the top of the priority list. Reece James is the Merengues’ top target, but paying the Chelsea captain’s high price tag and recent injury woes are a concern.
The Real Madrid offices, thus, have rightfully taken notice of the progress of their young talent on loan at AC Milan.
Alex Jimenez, Real Madrid’s 18-year-old right-back currently on loan at AC Milan, recently made his debut with the Rossoneri and left the streets of Milano in awe.
The youngster was handed his first-ever start for the senior team in AC Milan’s clash against Cagliari on Tuesday, playing 80 minutes and earning a standing ovation on his way out.
Jimenez was defensively immense and alert in the cup clash, whilst also getting forward regularly in threatening positions. Interestingly, he played at left-back on the night.
According to reports from AS, Los Blancos have great confidence in Jimenez’s ability and will buy him back if his level remains consistently impressive.
The club see him as an option for his natural position, at right-back, for the department could be weakened next season if Vazquez opts against renewing his contract.
As it stands, his deal with the Italians is a loan move with an option to purchase. Real Madrid, needless to say, maintain a buy-back clause if AC Milan choose to make his signing permanent.
Real Madrid already have a full plate heading into the summer transfer window with names like Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Alphonso Davies linked with a move to the Spanish giants. Reinforcing the right-back position, thus, has been ruled out.
The Merengues hope to renew Vazquez, more so after his recent run of spectacular form. It remains to be seen if an agreement with the Spaniard can be reached without hurdles, for Nacho Fernandez is another candidate who could earn a renewal if Vazquez refuses.
Looking towards the academy, Los Blancos have high hopes on Jesus Fortea to burst into the first team in the coming seasons. Alex Jimenez is only the latest entrant on the list of candidates, and notably a strong one.