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Real Madrid have a brand new defense for the new season. |
In order to strengthen the defense, which is considered a weak point in the 2024/25 season, Real Madrid invested more than 100 million euros on three contracts in the defense before the summer transfer window opened. The team's most important goal is to compete for the FIFA Club World Cup championship, the tournament that takes place from June 14.
Centre-back Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth was the first signing, with a transfer fee of up to 58 million euros. Next, left-back Álvaro Carreras from Benfica is also about to join the Bernabeu team for the price of 50 million euros.
On May 30, Real Madrid also announced the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose contract with Liverpool is about to expire. Although the England international can join the team on a free transfer in early July, Real Madrid still paid 10 million euros in compensation so that Alexander-Arnold could join his new teammates on June 1, preparing to compete in the FIFA Club World Cup.
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Alexander-Arnold brings many attacking solutions to Real Madrid. |
After a season of almost no trophies (except for the European Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup), Real Madrid's board of directors decided to spend a lot of money to reform the squad, with the ambition of conquering the FIFA Club World Cup. It is worth noting that this tournament also brings a huge bonus for the champion, up to 130 million euros.
The defense is considered Real Madrid's weak point in the 2024/25 season. The duo of Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao are out long-term, but the club still chose not to strengthen their squad in the winter transfer window. Instead, coach Carlo Ancelotti has to try to make do with the players he has.
This led to bad results when Real lost the La Liga title and the Champions League. Recent injuries to Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba, Ferland Mendy and Eduardo Camavinga made Real realize their mistake, forcing the club to invest heavily.
One of the beneficiaries of this defensive overhaul is Xabi Alonso, who will make his Madrid managerial debut at the FIFA Club World Cup. The former player will have a fresh and youthful defence at his disposal, a stark contrast to the struggles Carlo Ancelotti has faced.
Real Madrid know that they cannot afford to sink into defeat in the 2024/25 season. By completely reforming the team, "Los Blancos" hope to return to the championship race in all tournaments in the next season.
Source: https://znews.vn/cuoc-cai-to-dat-gia-cua-real-madrid-post1557167.html
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