3 perfect central defenders for Mourinho and Real Madrid

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The Real Madrid transfer market is hot as they consider adding another center-back after Raúl Asencio's physical problems have reduced Jose Mourinho's options. Jacobo Ramón, Nico Schlotterbeck, and Alessandro Bastoni are among the options being considered, with the Como academy player being a favorite within the club.

Asencio is struggling with persistent discomfort in his shin, and the club must decide whether he will undergo surgery. If an operation is required, the defender could be sidelined for approximately three months, forcing Madrid to deal with fewer available players in the coming months.

Jacobo Ramón has become Maldini in his Prime....😱😱pic.twitter.com/alsZuc6hA2

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Real Madrid Looks Again at Jacobo Ramón

Jacobo Ramón offers an advantage that none of the other candidates provide. The 21-year-old center-back left Real Madrid for Como in the summer of 2025 for €2.5 million, but the Madrid club retained 50% of his rights and various mechanisms to bring the player back.

His progress under Cesc Fàbregas has changed his situation. Ramón has become a regular starter in Serie A, and Madrid has an option to repurchase him for around €9 million in the summer of 2027.

The main obstacle lies in the player's willingness. Ramón rejected a return last summer to avoid a secondary role and currently prioritizes regular playing time at Como. Arsenal and Chelsea have also been monitoring his development over recent months.

However, from an economic perspective, his deal is the most accessible of the three. The club has known the player since his time in the youth team and could bring back a center-back who joined Madrid in 2013 at the age of eight.

Nico Schlotterbeck Becomes a Pricier Deal

The second option is Nico Schlotterbeck, a 26-year-old center-back from Borussia Dortmund. The German international extended his contract until 2031 in April, removing one of the main arguments for trying to sign him away from Dortmund at a lower cost.

His previous deal included a release clause of between €50 and €60 million that could have been activated by Real Madrid and other specific clubs. That option expired on July 15, meaning any negotiation now depends directly on Borussia Dortmund.

Schlotterbeck has played 155 official matches, scored 10 goals, and provided 18 assists for the German club since joining from Freiburg in 2022. His extension until 2031 puts Dortmund in a strong negotiating position.

Alessandro Bastoni Still on the Radar

The third alternative is Alessandro Bastoni. Mourinho had requested his signing in the last summer window, but Inter demanded around €70 million, a sum that halted the operation.

The 27-year-old Italian has a contract with Inter until 2028. His agent had indicated during the summer the willingness to consider an exit if a proposal satisfied both the player and the Italian club.

Now, Real Madrid must decide if Asencio's situation justifies making a move. Jacobo Ramón offers a more affordable solution for 2027, while signing Nico Schlotterbeck and Alessandro Bastoni would involve negotiating with clubs that have their center-backs tied down to long-term contracts.

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