Florentino Ready to Pay €2 Million for Alaba’s Replacement: Ancelotti Favors the Affordable Route

Pieces are starting to fall into place as Real Madrid considers a potential January signing. The club is prepared to spend €2 million on David Alaba’s replacement for the second half of the season. Carlo Ancelotti is keen on the player, and JAS (José Ángel Sánchez) is his staunch advocate at Valdebebas.

While some discussions revolve around specific names, others dismiss the possibility of new signings altogether. In the midst of these conversations, a more budget-friendly option surfaces at just €2 million. Real Madrid is navigating a challenging market, and Carlo Ancelotti is calling for alternatives to fill the void left by David Alaba. Though not a straightforward task, if the club sees an opportunity, they will pursue a return endorsed by the coaching staff and José Ángel Sánchez.

“The idea for Real Madrid is not to make a significant financial investment in the search for a center-back. Currently, the main option would be to recall Rafa Marin, on loan to Deportivo Alavés,” reported Jugones, shedding light on the developments at Valdebebas. The financial details of the operation are clear on all fronts.

Let’s start with a premise: if Real Madrid interrupts the defender’s loan spell, they will have to pay compensation. This has happened before with players like Jesús Vallejo at Wolverhampton, Andriy Lunin at Valladolid, and an attempt with Reinier at Dortmund. Valdebebas is contemplating paying between €1.5 and €2 million if Alavés agrees to a deal, which seems far from straightforward given Marín’s role in Vitoria. Initially, the option to recall the youth product is not part of the original agreement.

Legal considerations at play The reality is that Real Madrid needs Alavés’ approval to bring Marín to Valdebebas. It is not an easy task to secure the player from a team where he has made a name for himself and is fighting to avoid relegation. Some rumors suggest it is impossible, while others hint at potential agreements, and time is ticking.

Real Madrid has terminated loan agreements in the past but always with the consent of the other involved clubs. Carlo Ancelotti is pushing for new signings, and JAS is a strong advocate for the Rafa Marín option, seeking a player ready for the challenge. €2 million is the upper limit being considered at Valdebebas, contingent on the possibility opening up from the Basque Country.