Ever since Dani Carvajal suffered a triple ligament tear in the match against Villarreal, Real Madrid have clearly been concerned about their backline situation.
The Whites started the season with serious gaps in defense, as they only had two reliable central defenders, Antonio Rudiger and Eder Militao. David Alaba is still recovering from his injury with no recovery date in sight, while Jesus Vallejo doesn’t really have Ancelotti’s confidence.
Now, with Carvajal’s injury, right-back is another area that Los Blancos are considering entering the market. But these two areas are not the only ones that Real Madrid are looking to strengthen..
Although there are some very capable players, the central midfield position is another area of the Merengue team that requires a player of a different profile. The absence of Toni Kroos is clearly felt in the team, as there is a clear decline in the creative aspect of the midfield.
In such a context, Sports World reports that one of the midfielders that Real Madrid have in their sights is Torino midfielder Samuele Ricci, who is emerging as one of the most popular midfielders not only in Italy, but also in Europe.
However, Real Madrid are not the only big club wanting Ricci, as Manchester City are also looking to bring him into their squad to replace the injured Rodrigo. But while the Citizens are looking to get the Italian in January, the Merengues are looking to get him in the summer of 2025.
Los Blancos have been following the midfielder for three years now, and Carlo Ancelotti, in particular, is a big admirer of his compatriot.
Ricci has a contract with Torino until 2026, but the Italian club have been trying to tie him down until 2029 for some time now.
