Real Madrid youngster will replace veteran star in the squad next season

Following the UEFA Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund, Real Madrid will be in for a transformational summer window.

With heavy hitters like Kylian Mbappe and Endrick poised to join and some notable departures expected to take place, a shake-up in the Spanish capital is in store.

Owing to Rafa Marin’s excellent progress, Real Madrid are eager to welcome him back into their ranks this summer.

Indeed, according to AS, known for his ability to read the game and his defensive aptitude, Marin is seen as a natural successor to Nacho Fernandez.

The young loanee has outdone himself at Deportivo Alaves, morphing into a mainstay for his loan team and guiding them to a respectable 10th-place position following promotion.

Although Nacho has not yet publicly announced his exit, all signs point toward a departure once his contract runs out on June 30.

With Los Blancos simultaneously also pursuing Lille’s young centre-back prodigy Leny Yoro, who continues to be high on Madrid’s wishlist, Nacho is likely to make way for the youth next season.

Rafa Marin has been the subject of inquiries from several La Liga teams. However, Real Madrid has retaliated by saying that Marin is not available for transfer and will stay put.

The Merengues see the 21-year-old as an integral element of their ambitions for the future, and they place a high value on his potential and abilities.

And with Nacho’s departure this summer a near-certainty, Real Madrid will be looking to beef up their options in central defence with the inclusion of Marin.