Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Los Blancos want Vitor Reis, club ready to offload defensive duo, and more - December 19, 2024
Real Madrid secured a 3-0 win over Pachuca on Wednesday, December 18, to lift the Intercontinental Cup at the Lusail Stadium. Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo Goes and Vinicius Junior got on the scoresheet to help Carlo Ancelotti's team win their second silverware of the season.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos are ready to move for Vitor Reis. Elsewhere, the LaLiga giants are planning to offload two defenders.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from December 19, 2024.
Real Madrid want Vitor Reis
Real Madrid have intensified their efforts to sign Vitor Reis, according to Fichajes via Madrid Universal. The LaLiga champions are suffering due to a series of injuries at the back and want to address the situation immediately.
With Eder Militao and David Alaba out injured, Los Blancos are very thin at the back right now. Real Madrid are scouting the market for options and have apparently zeroed in on Reis.
The 18-year-old has shown maturity beyond his years with Palmeiras and has racked up 33 appearances for the first team so far. His ability to play at center-back and right-back has also endeared him to Los Blancos.
Chief club scout Juni Calafat has reportedly traveled to Brazil to finalize the operation. The Brazilian club wants €14m to let him go, which shouldn't be a problem for the LaLiga giants, who want the deal completed as soon as possible.
Los Blancos ready to offload Eder Militao and David Alaba
Eder Militao and David Alaba's time at the Santiago Bernabeu could be coming to an end, according to Real Madrid Confidential. The two defenders are currently out with ACL injuries, although Alaba, who has been sidelined for a year, is expected to return soon.
Militao, meanwhile ruptured his ACL in November and is unlikely to play again this season. Los Blancos have suffered in their absence and are planning a complete overhaul of their backline.
The move could be risky given that both players have been key to their success, especially in the Champions League. However, the LaLiga champions are willing to let them go for a nominal fee amid interest from the Premier League. Alaba's contract at the Santiago Bernabeu expires in 2026, while Militao is under contract until 2028.
Toni Kroos outlines Carlo Ancelotti's role in move
Toni Kroos revealed that Carlo Ancelotti convinced him to join Real Madrid in 2014. The German legend enjoyed a tremendous decade with the club before retiring this summer.
Kroos was a rising star in world football when Los Blancos beat multiple clubs to his signature. He registered 28 goals and 99 assists from 465 games for the club.
Speaking recently, as cited by Madrid Universal, Kroos stated that Ancelotti wanted him to help the LaLiga giants reach a new level.
“Ancelotti brought me to Madrid in 2014, he strongly wanted me after the World Cup. They had just won the UEFA Champions League, and he told me he wanted to take the team to the next level. It was not easy to leave Bayern to join Real Madrid, but he made things simpler & motivated me,” said Kroos.
Kroos recently won the Golden Man award for his contribution to football.