The Players Real Madrid Could Sign in the Summer
Real Madrid is working intensively on planning for the next season. Despite being competitive in the fight for the LaLiga title this year, the club already has some strategies in place to strengthen its squad in the summer 2024 transfer market. One of the key points on the agenda is the rebuilding of their defense, where the departure of two of their more veteran players is planned: David Alaba and Éder Militão.
Both players have faced serious injury problems in recent times, which has affected their performance at Real Madrid. Constant absences and lack of continuity have led the club to reassess their futures at the club. According to local media reports, the club plans to part ways with both in the next transfer window, looking to reinforce their defense with new signings.
Van Dijk and Jonathan Tah, options to reinforce the defense
According to the Marca newspaper, Real Madrid already has its top two targets to replace Alaba and Militão. The club has focused on Liverpool's defender, Virgil van Dijk, and Bayer Leverkusen's central defender Jonathan Tah. Van Dijk, who has been linked to the Madrid club in previous years, appears as the primary candidate to reinforce the defense.
The Dutch central defender, 33, will see his contract with Liverpool end in 2025, which would allow him to join Real Madrid without a transfer fee if an agreement is reached in January 2024. Van Dijk has been a key figure for Jürgen Klopp’s team since his arrival in 2017, having played 291 official games for Liverpool. In that time, he has scored 25 goals and provided 13 assists, establishing himself as one of the most solid and experienced defenders in world football.
Jonathan Tah, another option for Madrid's defense
The second name on the list of possible signings is Jonathan Tah, who plays for Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. Unlike Van Dijk, Tah is only 28 years old and is considered one of the most promising defenders in Europe. While his career has been primarily in Germany, his potential and adaptability to Spanish football make him a viable option for Real Madrid to strengthen their defensive line.
Will Van Dijk and Tah be the signings for the Madrid defense?
Real Madrid’s strategy for the next season is taking shape, and the defense is one of the priorities for Carlo Ancelotti and the club's management. With the exits of Alaba and Militão almost confirmed, the arrivals of Van Dijk and Tah could bring a new breath of fresh air to the defense, providing more solidity and experience to a defensive line that has been questioned in recent months.
