The center-back Mourinho wants at Real Madrid

The Portuguese coach has asked for a player he knows very well

Héctor Andreu | 30 Aug 2026 | 14.16
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Mourinho asks Real Madrid to sign Ndicka / SPORT
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Evan Ndicka, a 27-year-old defender from AS Roma, is among the options being considered by Real Madrid for this transfer window. A left-footed center-back who is particularly favored by Mourinho. The defender is under contract until 2028 and is valued at around 35 million euros, although any move would depend first on Real Madrid's outbound operation.

Information places the Ivorian on a list of opportunities the club is keeping an eye on as they assess the future of several squad members. Raúl Asencio, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurélien Tchouaméni, and Endrick have also been linked to potential moves during this final stretch.

Evan Ndicka makes it onto Real Madrid's list

The name of Evan Ndicka has gained attention from the sports management due to his status as a left-footed center-back and his contract situation. According to Miguel Serrano's information, Madrid is considering his profile among the available alternatives if a vacancy arises before the transfer window closes.

Ndicka is tied to AS Roma until June 30, 2028, giving the Italian club room to negotiate. The defender joined Roma as a free agent from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2023 and has since played over 120 official matches with the team.

His last season confirms his importance in the squad. He played 31 games in Serie A, accumulating 2,683 minutes and scoring 3 goals. Across all competitions, he reached 42 matches and added two more goals in Europe.

Real Madrid is not looking to enter negotiations at any cost. The player's market value is approximately between 30 and 35 million euros, a figure that would serve as a starting point if Roma agrees to sit down and negotiate.

Evan Ndicka appears on Real Madrid's radar

AS Roma controls the operation timing

The stance of AS Roma will be crucial. Ndicka remains a starter and has already played 90 minutes in the first league game of the new season, so a departure would force the Italian club to react with little time to find a replacement.

There is also a prior connection with José Mourinho. The Portuguese coach worked with the defender during his time at Roma and is familiar with his qualities, although he has refrained from publicly requesting reinforcements in these recent days.

On August 29, Mourinho stated he has a squad with enough solutions and is satisfied with his players' performances. This standpoint reduces the need to go to the market immediately but does not prevent the club from having different scenarios prepared in case of an unexpected departure.

Real Madrid's defense has already seen changes over the summer, with the club having various alternatives to compete in LaLiga. Therefore, adding another center-back is not currently deemed a pressing need but rather a move contingent on internal developments.

The final hours of the transfer window will determine whether Evan Ndicka transitions from a monitored option to a specific target. If Real Madrid opens up a spot and Roma agrees to negotiate within close parameters to their market valuation, the defender could become an option to bolster the squad before the end of LaLiga.

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