Real Madrid wants to sign the 'new' Rüdiger

Real Madrid are looking for a successor for the German center-back for the future, and there is a candidate who would be really cheap

Héctor Andreu | 4 Aug 2025 | 15.54
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Real Madrid is focused on Óscar Naasei / Goal
Real Madrid is focused on Óscar Naasei / Goal

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Real Madrid continues to be active in this transfer market with focus on strengthening their defense. Although the club insists that Xabi Alonso's squad is almost defined, new opportunities are still being explored at Valdebebas, especially in defense, where much of the recent movements are concentrated. In addition to the already-known names like Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras, and Trent Alexander-Arnold, now the name of Óscar Naasei Opong, a young defender from Granada, is also being added, drawing significant attention.

Naasei, just 20 years old, has alternated between Granada's reserves and the first team this past season, accumulating valuable minutes that have sparked interest from Real Madrid. The white club sees him as a present bet for Castilla, but above all as a future investment with potential to reach the first team. His profile matches what the technical leaders of Real Madrid are looking for: imposing physique, ball-playing abilities, and room for growth.

In the capital, the young defender is already being discussed as the possible successor to Antonio Rüdiger, whose contract ends in 2026. The German central defender, key in the recent successes of the Whites, has shown some ups and downs following his meniscus surgery in the spring. The club is aware that they must start preparing for the generational transition in defense, and Naasei could be one of the pieces to be developed with time and patience.

A Bright Future at a Very Low Cost

One appealing detail in Concha Espina is that the operation would not involve a large outlay. According to DefensaCentral, although Naasei recently renewed with Granada until 2028, his release clause is set at just €10 million, a very affordable amount for Madrid. The Andalusian club is apprehensive of a repeat of the Samu Omorodion case, who was transferred to Atlético after the full payment of his clause, and they might be open to a negotiation that benefits both sides.

Managed by Álvaro Arbeloa, Castilla's main goal is to ascend to the Second Division, and the addition of Naasei would bolster a defense with promise. Valdebebas is already dreaming of the Ghanaian becoming the new white wall of the Santiago Bernabéu in a few years.

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