Real Madrid interested in signing Cristiano Ronaldo's teammate as injury issues grow at Santiago Bernabeu - Reports
Real Madrid have set their sights on Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr teammate Aymeric Laporte, according to journalist Rodra P. The LaLiga champions are looking for a new defender following Eder Militao's recent injury.
Los Blancos have identified Laporte, whose contract expires in 2026, as an option. However, they are aware that prising him away from the Saudi club could be a complicated affair.
Real Madrid opted against signing a new defender in the summer, even as David Alaba remained sidelined with an ACL injury. That decision has come back to haunt them.
On Saturday, November 9, Eder Militao ruptured his ACL against Osasuna. The Spanish champions have confirmed that he will undergo surgery to address the issue. The Brazilian is unlikely to return to action again this season, leaving Los Blancos in a fix.
With Alaba not expected to be fit until the turn of the year, Antonio Rudiger is the only senior defender available for Carlo Ancelotti. Real Madrid want to address the situation by roping in Laporte, who is currently plying his trade at Al-Nassr alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.
Laporte is a regular feature for the Saudi Arabian club and has previously played in the Premier League for Manchester City. The 30-year-old was part of the Spain squad that won Euro 2024 this year. He was linked with Los Blancos this summer as well.
Recent reports have suggested that the LaLiga champions also have their eyes on former skipper Sergio Ramos to address the situation. The Spaniard left Sevilla this summer and is yet to join his next club.
How many games did Cristiano Ronaldo miss due to injuries for Real Madrid?
Cristiano Ronaldo had a decent fitness record during his time with Real Madrid. The Portuguese missed just 44 games for club and country during his nine-year stay at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The 39-year-old joined Los Blancos from Manchester United in 2009 and scored 450 goals from 438 games. He ultimately left the LaLiga giants in 2018 to move to Juventus.
Cristiano Ronaldo was sidelined for a month with an ankle injury in his first season with Real Madrid. He missed 12 games for Los Blancos and Portugal during that time. That was the longest period he had spent out of action with a knock during his time with the Spanish heavyweights.