Real Madrid speeds up search for right-back after Carvajal's departure. Real Madrid is left without a main right-back following Carvajal's exit. The club regards Denzel Dumfries and Pedro Porro as top targets. Negotiations are complicated by club demands and the high price of the players.
Real Madrid football club is facing an urgent need to strengthen the right-back position. After Dani Carvajal's departure, the team is left with only one specialized player on this flank: Trent Alexander-Arnold. If he is unavailable, the coaching staff is forced to resort to unconventional solutions, using Federico Valverde or Marco Asensio, which has caused problems in the past season.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, in recent days the Madrid club has focused most on two candidates who are preparing to play in the upcoming World Cup. Among them are Denzel Dumfries from the Netherlands national team and Pedro Porro, representing Spain and Tottenham. Both players are seen as potential solutions capable of immediately strengthening the squad.
In the case of Denzel Dumfries, the situation is quite clear: Inter Milan is not willing to negotiate and is ready to let the player go only if the full buyout amount is paid, which, according to Transfermarkt, is around 25 million euros. Dumfries' contract runs until 2028, and interest in him is shown not only by Real Madrid but also by Liverpool.
Pedro Porro, who has already replaced Carvajal in the national team, is valued significantly higher—around 40 million euros. According to Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham are not willing to let the defender go this summer and consider him a key part of the squad. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi and the club’s sporting management intend to do everything possible to keep Porro, despite interest from Real Madrid and Manchester City.
The situation on the transfer market is complicated not only by the high price of players, but also by clubs’ reluctance to let go of their leaders. As a result, Real Madrid is forced to look for quick and effective solutions to avoid repeating last season’s personnel problems. Participants in the recent Giro d’Italia cycling race faced a similar situation with team changes and competition for key positions, where sudden roster shifts influenced the outcome of the stage—you can read more about this in the article about the fight for leadership on the longest stage of the Giro d’Italia.
For reference: Dani Carvajal has played for Real Madrid for more than ten years, becoming one of the club’s most decorated players. Madrid’s transfer policy is traditionally built on attracting experienced and proven footballers who can make an immediate impact. Given the high competition on the European market and the limited options for the right-back position, a decision on a new player may be made in the coming weeks. It is important to note that any changes to Real Madrid’s squad always draw wide attention in Spain and directly affect the balance of power in La Liga.
