Real Madrid presses to sign a center back for 35 million

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The Merengue sports management has set its sights on Ligue 1 to secure the future of its defense, placing Real Madrid in the lead for Jérémy Jacquet. The young central defender from Rennes has burst onto the European elite scene with unprecedented force, arousing the interest of the giants of world football in January.

Recent reports suggest that the Madrid entity is preparing an offer close to 35 million euros to outdo the fierce competition from the Premier League. Clubs like Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool have also been monitoring the defender, but the Spanish project seems more appealing to the promising 20-year-old.

Real Madrid and the urgency to renew its defensive wall

The White Club faces a summer of drastic changes due to the imminent departures of veteran figures like Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba. Both key pieces are ending their contracts, and everything indicates they will leave the Spanish capital without economic benefits for the team. In light of this situation, the Concha Espina group has identified in France the ideal profile to maintain competitive excellence in its backline.

The sports planning aims to rejuvenate the squad with players who not only provide security but also understand the DNA of associative play. Jérémy Jacquet fits perfectly into this description, thanks to his imposing physical presence and ball distribution skills atypical for someone his age. His ability to defend far from the area and correct in open-field situations makes him a coveted piece for any top-level coaching staff.

Jérémy Jacquet: the profile of the modern central defender in Europe

The defender's season at Rennes has been simply spectacular, accumulating over 1400 minutes of play and establishing himself as an undisputed starter in France. Real Madrid particularly values his statistics in aerial duels and interceptions, where he outperforms any other defender of his generation in the major leagues. These virtues have not gone unnoticed by scouts, who see him as a natural successor to lead the rearguard for the next decade.

His contract expires in 2029, but the siege from European giants will force Rennes to negotiate an exit much sooner than originally planned. The French team knows that retaining a talent with such ball control and game vision will be an almost impossible task this year. While Chelsea tries to react after Maresca's departure, in Valdebebas, they already have the tactical integration of the French player into the starting lineup designed.

The future defensive lock of the White House

The idea is to integrate the Gallic gem into a defensive rotation alongside names like Eder Militao, Dean Huijsen, and academy product Raúl Asencio. This mix of youth and experience would guarantee the necessary solidity to contend for all continental titles in the coming seasons for the White Club. Real Madrid does not want to repeat past mistakes and prefers to close the deal as soon as possible to avoid a public auction that could increase his price.

Competition from England is intense, with Manchester United also seeking a reference player to solve their chronic issues in central defense depth. However, the prestige of the Spanish league and the opportunity to play at the Bernabéu tilt the balance in favor of the entity chaired by Florentino. The coming weeks will be crucial to determine whether the transfer is finalized before the end of the winter window or postponed until June.

The operation for Jérémy Jacquet represents a vital strategic move for Real Madrid to maintain its dominance in the European football landscape. The 35 million euros investment is seen as a safe bet on a talent promising to dominate the areas for many years to come. With the veterans' departure on the horizon, the landing of the Rennes central seems to be only a matter of time and contractual details.

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