Real Madrid is expected to pursue a new central defender in 2025, following the summer exits of Nacho Fernandez and Rafa Marin. The club did not reinforce this position, leaving Carlo Ancelotti with limited options—Antonio Rüdiger and Éder Militão—until David Alaba recovers from his ACL injury.
One of Real Madrid’s top targets is RB Leipzig’s left-footed center-back, Castello Lukeba. However, his release clause, currently set at €90 million, makes a January transfer unlikely, according to Sky Germany.
Lukeba’s release clause will drop to €65 million next summer, but Real Madrid may be hesitant to wait, given the urgent need to strengthen their defense.
