Real Madrid prepares the signing of Marc Guéhi

Real Madrid advances steadily to incorporate the Crystal Palace central defender for free.

Raúl Cabrera Jiménez | 2 Nov 2025 | 19.00
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Real Madrid is preparing the signing of Marc Guéhi.
Real Madrid is preparing the signing of Marc Guéhi.

Real Madrid is closely monitoring the situation of Marc Guéhi, a defender from Crystal Palace who could arrive at the white team for free in 2026.

The Madrid club has been following the English center for some time and plans to incorporate him without paying a transfer fee, taking advantage of his contract expiring at the end of the next season.

Crystal Palace's president, Steve Parish, has been clear: he prefers to lose the player for free rather than sell him in January for a low figure. This stance clears the way for Real Madrid to advance calmly in its strategy and wait for the right time to sign him.

Real Madrid Seeks to Renew Its Defense

Real Madrid is going through a period of significant changes in its defensive line. The club does not plan to renew with David Alaba and is also considering offloading Antonio Rüdiger next summer. Faced with this scenario, the arrival of Marc Guéhi presents itself as an ideal solution to rejuvenate the defense and strengthen the team without making large expenditures.

Guéhi, 25, has established himself as one of the most reliable center-backs in the Premier League. At Crystal Palace, he has shown leadership, solidity, and great command skills, which have attracted the interest of several top European clubs. However, Real Madrid seems to have taken the lead in the race for his signing.

Guéhi being captain

An Intelligent and Cost-Free Signing

At the Santiago Bernabéu, they consider that the possible signing of Marc Guéhi fits perfectly with the club's recent policy: to bet on young talents and do so at reasonable prices. In this case, the operation would be a true market coup, as it would involve no transfer fee.

Crystal Palace values the player highly but knows his departure is a matter of time. The lack of progress in contract negotiations and Real Madrid's interest have led the English board to accept that they cannot retain him. Instead of selling him midway through the season, they prefer to enjoy his presence for a few more months and let him leave for free in the summer.

Marc Guéhi, the New White Objective

The name of Marc Guéhi has gained momentum at Real Madrid offices as a natural replacement for future defensive exits. The Englishman fits the profile sought by the club: young, experienced, with leadership qualities, and accustomed to competing at the highest level.

However, Inter Milan has also shown interest in his signing, closely monitoring his contractual situation with Crystal Palace. The Italian club sees a very attractive market opportunity in the center-back and may try to outmaneuver the white team in the coming weeks.

Furthermore, his arrival would allow Real Madrid to allocate resources to other positions, such as the midfield or forward, where significant moves are also expected. The player, for his part, views the possibility of moving to LaLiga and competing in the Champions League favorably, although Inter Milan's interest could add excitement to the bidding for his future.

Crystal Palace Accepts Its Fate

Crystal Palace already accepts that retaining him will be difficult. Their president has stated that they do not want to weaken the team midway through the season and will allow the player to leave at the end of his contract. This stance clearly benefits Real Madrid, which can freely negotiate with the center-back starting from January next year.

The white club is confident in reaching a preliminary agreement with the player and securing one of the most promising defenders in English football without paying a transfer fee. A perfect move from both economic and sporting perspectives.

Real Madrid continues to plan its future intelligently. If all goes as planned, Marc Guéhi could don the white jersey in 2026, arriving as a free agent and becoming one of the major moves in the upcoming market.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Real Madrid prepara el fichaje de Marc Guéhi

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