Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Los Blancos suffer Andrea Cambiaso blow, Nico Paz wants to return, and more - October 20, 2024
Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Celta Vigo at the Balaidos on Saturday, October 19, in LaLiga. Goals from Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior helped Carlo Ancelotti's team pick up all three points on the night.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos have suffered a setback in their plans to sign Andrea Cambiaso. Elsewhere, Nico Paz dreams of rejoining the Spanish champions.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from October 20, 2024.
Real Madrid suffer Andrea Cambiaso blow
Andrea Cambiaso has insisted that he remains settled at Juventus amid interest from Real Madrid. The LaLiga champions are in the market for a new right-back as they lay down succession plans for Dani Carvajal.
The Spanish right-back is currently sidelined with an ACL injury and recent reports have suggested that Trent Alexander-Arnold has been identified as his successor. The English right-back will enter the final six months of his contract with Liverpool this January and hasn't agreed to an extension yet.
While Los Blancos are determined to sign the 26-year-old, they are keeping contingency plans ready in case he signs an extension with the Reds. It has been reported that Cambiaso has been identified as a failsafe option, with his ability to operate on both flanks an added advantage.
However, speaking recently to Corriere dello Sport, the Italian insisted that he has no desire to leave Turin at the moment.
"Only being linked with a club like Real Madrid feels like something bigger than me. I am proud of the admirers I may have. It’s motivating to know that somebody appreciates you, but I haven’t received any proposal. In any case, Juventus are my Real Madrid. I’ve extended until 2029 and I want to stay for as long as possible,” said Cambiaso.
Cambiaso has appeared 10 times across competitions this season for Juventus, scoring one goal and setting up one more.
Nico Paz wants to return to the Santiago Bernabeu
Nico Paz wants to return to Real Madrid in the future, according to MARCA. The Argentinean midfielder left the Santiago Bernabeu this summer to join Serie A side Como in search of regular football.
Paz has appeared six times for the Italian side so far, creating five big chances and setting up two goals. His efforts have caught the eye of Los Blancos hierarchy, who are watching his process with interest.
The LaLiga giants own 50% of the player's rights and also have a buyback clause valid until 2027. The 20-year-old left Real Madrid to establish himself, but dreams of returning to his alma mater one day.
Los Blancos can sign Castello Lukeba for €65m in 2026
Real Madrid could sign Castello Lukeba for €65m in the summer of 2026, according to journalist Florian Plettenberg. The French defender has earned rave reviews with his recent performances for RB Leipzig.
Los Blancos are on the hunt for a new defender who can be a long-term partner for Eder Militao at the back. They have identified Lukeba as an option, but prising him away next summer could be tough.
The 21-year-old has a €90m release clause in his deal and is under contract with the Bundesliga club until 2028. However, his release clause will drop significantly in the summer of 2026, when the Santiago Bernabeu hierarchy could plot a move.
However, the LaLiga champions will face competition from Chelsea, among others, for Lukeba. The player has appeared nine times across competitions for Leipzig this season.