Real Madrid in the race to sign Nathaniel Brown

The left-back of Eintracht has become the new desire of Xabi Alonso for Real Madrid's defense.

Javier Parra Peña | 2 Dec 2025 | 02.00
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Real Madrid, in the bid for the signing of Nathaniel Brown
Real Madrid, in the bid for the signing of Nathaniel Brown

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Real Madrid has intensified its surveillance of Nathaniel Brown, one of the most prominent breakthroughs in German football this season. The 22-year-old left-back from Eintracht Frankfurt has become a priority for several European giants.

Real Madrid believes that the young German fits into their deep renovation plan on the left flank following the inconsistency of Ferland Mendy and Fran García. Brown's competitive impact in the Bundesliga has caught the attention of the Madrid coaches, who see in him a modern profile, physical, and with great potential.

Real Madrid evaluating the investment to secure Brown

Real Madrid's first involvement in this operation came after several positive reports from their scouts in recent matches of Frankfurt against Cologne and Atalanta. The white club understands that Nathaniel Brown is experiencing steady growth, and his contract until 2030 warrants a high-cost operation.

The figures mentioned by the German press place his transfer fee between 60 and 70 million, making negotiations a serious medium-term bet. For the Madrid board, this investment only makes sense if the player can establish himself as a starter in the short term, something that the coaching staff deems possible. Brown's ability to play both as a full-back in a back four or as a wing-back in a 1-3-5-2 formation adds to his attractiveness for Xabi Alonso.

European competition for Nathaniel Brown

Nathaniel Brown's rise has not gone unnoticed across the continent, with Bayern, Arsenal, Manchester City, and Barcelona also showing interest. The presence of so many powerful clubs increases the pressure on Real Madrid, who are considering making a move before the market heats up.

For Eintracht Frankfurt, the priority is to retain their young star, although internally they acknowledge that an exceptional offer could change any scenario. The sports officials view Brown as key to their current structure but also as a financial opportunity that is hard to ignore given his progression. On the sports front, the German has excelled for his defensive aggressiveness and precision in joining the attack, essential elements in modern football.

Real Madrid in the bidding for the signing of Nathaniel Brown

Nathaniel Brown, the type of left-back Xabi Alonso is seeking

Xabi Alonso particularly values his physical power, his ability to cover ground at high speed, and his tactical discipline in defense. The Real Madrid coach wants full-backs who master both aspects of the game, and Brown offers qualities that are scarce in the current market.

His room for growth, his age, and his continuity in the Bundesliga make him a coherent choice within the club's future plan. The player also fits into the recent policy of signing young talents with international projection who can settle for a decade. Possible departures of García and Mendy pave the way for his arrival at the Santiago Bernabéu to compete with Álvaro Carreras for the starting left-back position.

Nathaniel Brown, an elite project for the next decade

For Real Madrid, the long-term vision weighs as much as immediate performance, and Brown possesses the ideal conditions to lead a new era. Should the club decide to expedite the operation, it would be a clear sign that Xabi Alonso aims to completely revamp the left side of the team.

The battle for the German will be fierce, but internal reports are unequivocal: Brown is ready to make the leap to the highest level. The next move will depend on Eintracht's strategy, where they have yet to decide whether to allow negotiations before the end of the season. For the Whites, securing the German full-back is a strategic opportunity that aligns with their competitive ambition and structural renovation plan.

 

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