Real Madrid sign a center defender

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The Real Madrid transfer market faces October awaiting the return of Eder Militao, a 28-year-old center back still recovering from an injury suffered in April. The Brazilian underwent surgery on April 28 for a proximal hamstring tendon rupture in his left leg and still doesn't have an official return date, although the club remains optimistic.

Real Madrid keeps Militao in recovery

Militao remains out of the Real Madrid competitive dynamics during the September international break. The club announced on September 17 that the center back was undergoing specific recovery work, and the latest official medical report confirmed his surgery in April.

The current injury occurred after a new muscular problem detected on April 23. Tests revealed a hamstring injury in the left leg, leading to the Brazilian's surgery five days later for the proximal tendon rupture.

Recent history explains the caution surrounding his return. In 2024, Militao suffered a complete anterior cruciate ligament rupture in his right knee with both meniscus involvement, returning eight months later in July 2025.

Real Madrid now has a wider alternative in the position compared to previous periods. José Mourinho has Dean Huijsen, Ibrahima Konaté, and Antonio Rüdiger for the center of defense, with Raúl Asencio also part of the squad. In the derby against Atlético, Huijsen and Rüdiger formed the starting pair.

Eder Militao can alter the central hierarchy

Konaté's addition has provided another option for Real Madrid, with the Frenchman under contract until 2030. Huijsen, on the other hand, arrived in 2025 for 58 million euros, while Militao remains linked to the club until June 30, 2028.

Militao has played 189 matches for Real Madrid and won 13 titles since joining in 2019. The club paid 50 million euros to Porto for his transfer, according to Transfermarkt records.

His return would bring a different profile to the other center-backs due to his ability to defend wide spaces and correct situations in open fields. However, the priority will be completing recovery before taking on a heavy competitive load, especially given his physical history.

The situation is not static either. Real Madrid will face their next official match on October 10 against Villarreal after the international break, while Militao will continue working at Valdebebas.

For now, there is no official confirmation that the center-back will be available for that match. The next step will be to monitor his progress over the coming weeks and determine when he can gradually reintegrate into the group. Managing this injury will mark the period when Militao can compete again for a spot in defense for Real Madrid.

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