Real Madrid Must Pay €30M for star but Face Dilemma Over Ageing Defender

Real Madrid’s injury crisis continues to worsen, with Eder Militao being the latest player ruled out for the season due to a serious injury. This leaves Antonio Rudiger as the only seasoned centre-back in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad. Although Raul Asencio has filled in admirably, he may not be ready to carry the team through the rest of the season.

As a result, Real Madrid are expected to dip into the transfer market for a centre-back in January, and one of the names linked is Aymeric Laporte, a former Athletic Bilbao legend currently playing for Al-Nassr alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. However, Laporte comes with a hefty price tag: Al-Nassr are reportedly demanding €30 million, which is a small profit on the €27 million they paid for him.

Laporte Not Ideal for Real Madrid’s Transfer Policy

Despite Laporte’s experience and pedigree, his age makes him an undesirable option for Real Madrid, whose recent transfer strategy has focused on signing younger players with potential for the future. However, given the severity of the current injury crisis, the club may have no choice but to make an exception.

While Laporte’s age and the €30 million price tag don’t fit Madrid’s usual criteria, the need for a capable centre-back might force the club to reconsider its priorities. The question is whether Los Blancos will overlook their usual transfer philosophy to strengthen their defense in a critical moment.