Real Madrid's urgent signing for January

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The Real Madrid transfer market needs to consider the addition of a creative midfielder in the January 2027 market after the shortcomings shown against Roma in the Champions League. The 3-4 victory did not hide a revealing fact: Thibaut Courtois completed 55 passes, more than all his teammates except one, a sign of the scarce involvement of the midfield in the build-up play.

The match in Italy once again highlighted a problem the team has faced since the departure of Toni Kroos and Luka Modrić: the lack of a player capable of organizing possession, breaking lines with passing, and connecting with the attackers. Currently, there is no official confirmation that the club has closed a deal for January.

Real Madrid Needs More Creativity in Midfield

The statistics from the match against Roma reflect the disconnection between defense and attack. According to data published by Mundo Deportivo, Courtois made 55 passes, just one less than the player with the most passes in the game, while Jude Bellingham completed 44, Aurélien Tchouaméni made 39, and Fede Valverde with 31.

The ball distribution showed that Real Madrid frequently resorted to direct play instead of building attacks through their midfielders. Although the team managed to come from behind and win 3-4, the match raised doubts about their ability to control the game and create chances from the midfield.

Arda Güler's entrance changed part of that scenario. The Turkish player contributed to the offensive response and provided crucial crosses in the actions that allowed the white team to complete the comeback. His performance reinforces the idea that the team needs more players capable of creating opportunities from central positions.

🤬 COURTOIS was the SECOND player in the STARTING XI with the most passes! Above ALL the MIDFIELDERS of MADRID! https://t.co/EVM3amJpjN

— Diario AS (@diarioas) October 15, 2026

A Creative Midfielder, Priority for January

The profile that Real Madrid could be looking for is a midfielder capable of receiving under pressure, distributing with precision, and speeding up play when the opponents close spaces. It's not just about adding another physical player but incorporating someone who brings a different function compared to Tchouaméni and Valverde.

Among the names recently linked to the club is Martín Zubimendi, a 27-year-old Spanish midfielder playing for Arsenal. Some reports suggest he is among the options the club might consider, although there is no confirmed negotiation or guarantee that the English team is willing to let him go in winter.

The success of the operation would depend on both market availability and Real Madrid's decision to invest in a mid-season reinforcement. The sports management also needs to assess whether improvement can be achieved with a new signing or if the current squad offers sufficient resources to address the issue.

Thibaut Courtois Exposes the Problem

Courtois featuring among the players with the most passes highlights the limited involvement of some midfielders in ball progression against Roma. While this data alone doesn't prove that signing is the solution, it does add to the concerns about collective performance.

Real Madrid will have to evaluate the midfield performance in upcoming matches before the winter transfer window opens. If the team continues to struggle in progressing through possession, the addition of a creative midfielder in January will gain weight as a possibility, although there is still no confirmed signing or public figure for the operation.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Fichaje urgente del Real Madrid para enero