The future is already a pressing issue in the Real Madrid offices following Eder Militao’s serious knee injury, which will keep him out for the remainder of the season.
Carlo Ancelotti, the team’s head coach, is fully aware that the club needs to strengthen its squad, especially considering the demanding schedule ahead. At the moment, he only has Antonio Rudiger as a full-time starting center-back.
In a recent statement, the Italian coach said: “We will assess the situation in the coming months, as there is little we can do right now. Our focus is to try to get as many players back as possible. But I am not thinking about the transfer market at this moment, because we have important matches until Christmas. My priority is to prepare for the games with the players we have available.”
However, journalist Tomas Gonzalez Martin revealed that there is a strong possibility of Real Madrid signing Castello Lukeba in January, explaining: “He is the best player available in the winter transfer market if Real Madrid decides to go for him. Lukeba is a left-back, which is exactly what Ancelotti needs after Nacho’s departure. He is known for his physical strength and speed. At just 21 years old, he became an international player under Deschamps. He currently plays for Leipzig and is eager to join Real Madrid.”
The journalist also mentioned that Lukeba dreams of playing in a team alongside Kylian Mbappé, which could ease his integration into the squad and give him the opportunity to perform well from the outset. For his part, Perez has placed Lukeba on his list of priorities for the near future. He views the young Frenchman as the best option for Real Madrid and believes that Lukeba, with his impressive skills, will bring added strength to the defense, potentially outshining Sergio Ramos due to his age and qualities.