Real Madrid seeks to strengthen its defense with a familiar face

Published:22/12/2024 - 05:34h

Updated:22/12/2024 - 05:34h

Given the urgencies presented in the center of their defense, Real Madrid is considering 're-signing' Rafa Marín, who has had few opportunities at Napoli

The injury crisis in the Real Madrid squad keeps the offices at Santiago Bernabéu in constant motion. The club's sports management is looking for solutions to the numerous absences suffered in a defense in urgent need of reinforcements, and an unexpected alternative has emerged as the 'salvation' for Carlo Ancelotti.

This is Rafa Marín, a youth academy player from La Fábrica who currently plays for Napoli. After shining during his loan at Alavés, the former Madrid player packed his bags for the Diego Armando Maradona last summer for a fee of 12 million euros.

However, the player is not getting the desired opportunities under Antonio Conte, which is why Chamartín is seriously considering the option of re-signing him during the upcoming January transfer window, as reported by 'SPORT'.

Madrid's formula to re-sign Marín

Madrid's caution during winter windows is well known, which is why the aforementioned source claims that the whites would propose to Napoli a loan until the end of the season with an option to buy to secure the services of Marín in the coming weeks.

However, the Madrid team would face competition in the race for the defender. The player still has a reputation in LaLiga, and clubs like Villarreal are also reportedly interested in him. Despite this, the central defender's priority would be to return to Santiago Bernabéu, so the final decision of the Madrid club regarding his arrival will be crucial.