Real Madrid Transfers: The 3 Names that Calafat is Spying on for Florentino Pérez

The chief of 'scouting' of the merengue team already has three favorites for the upcoming transfer markets

Héctor Andreu | 2 Jan 2025 | 17.10
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Real Madrid is considering 3 French players, Juni Calafat is spying on them / El Confidencial.
Real Madrid is considering 3 French players, Juni Calafat is spying on them / El Confidencial.

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Real Madrid continues planning its future with the precision that characterizes it, and one of its priorities is strengthening its defensive line. In this process, Juni Calafat, the club's head scout, plays a key role. Renowned for his ability to identify young talent, Calafat is focusing his attention on three promising French defenders: Castello Lukeba, Ibrahima Konaté, and Jeanuël Belocian.

The historical relationship of the white club with French players has borne fruit in the past with figures like Raphaël Varane and, more recently, Eduardo Camavinga and Aurélien Tchouaméni. This confidence in the French market is not by chance. The country's talents have proven to be fundamental pieces in the elite of world football, and Real Madrid does not want to fall behind in the competition to secure them.

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As reported by DefensaCentral, among the standout names are Castello Lukeba, from RB Leipzig, known for his maturity despite his youth. On the other hand, Ibrahima Konaté, from Liverpool, combines experience in high-level competitions with a projection yet to be fully realized. Lastly, Jeanuël Belocian, one of the revelations of French football, promises to be an interesting long-term option.

Though Carlo Ancelotti prefers to focus on the team's immediate commitments, Florentino Pérez and José Ángel Sánchez, alongside Calafat, are working on shaping the squad for the upcoming season. This trio of center-backs is shaping up to be a solid bet to reinforce the defense, aligning with the club's vision of blending youth and experience.

The winter market doesn't seem to be the time for major moves, but the summer of 2025 promises to be crucial in the evolution of the Merengue project. Juni Calafat, as always, is tasked with bringing a pause to the search for new stars for the Santiago Bernabéu.

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