Real Madrid’s Transfer Clue: Meeting the Families of Prospective Targets

Real Madrid fans don’t necessarily need Fabrizio Romano’s signature tweet of ‘Here we go!’ to confirm a potential transfer, as the club’s sporting director, Juni Calafat, has a distinct approach that often hints at imminent deals.

One notable indicator of Real Madrid’s transfer business is Calafat’s practice of meeting with the families of potential transfer targets. According to El Mundo, during the 2021-22 season, Calafat met with the families of players such as David Alaba, Eduardo Camavinga, Toni Rudiger, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Endrick. Remarkably, within 2-3 weeks of these meetings, deals with these players were successfully completed.

In 2023, Calafat continued this practice, meeting with Jude Bellingham’s parents before the transfer was agreed upon by both parties.

This approach has proven to be a reliable indicator of Real Madrid’s transfer activities. Therefore, when reports of Calafat meeting Alphonso Davies’ family surface in reputable media, it may signify the Canadian star’s impending move to Real Madrid.