TA: Real Madrid has considered introducing a defensive midfielder, but has not found a suitable player so far

August 18th News Mario Cortegana and Guillermo Rai of the Athletic Spanish reporters spoke about Real Madrid's latest updates and transfer plans.

Real Madrid has completed four signings this summer, and the club's senior management emphasized that the team must have at least two players in each position. However, some in the locker room and other departments believe that the lineup may change. A player recently told TA: "I don't think the team's lineup has been finalized." The player also mentioned that since some first-team players may face insufficient playing time, the possibility of lineup adjustments still exists, which is also the view of many other key figures within the club.

When Mastantono debuted at Real Madrid, he announced that he had chosen the No. 30 jersey. According to Real Madrid and people around the players, this is the number he chose and the number of jersey he wore in the riverbed. But anyway, this has brought some people who are following the matter (including us) to think about it, which may indicate that there is still a transfer in the works.

According to TA's analysis, according to La Liga rules, the number of registered players in the club's first-team team must not exceed 25, and these players must also wear jerseys 1-25. After Mastantono put on the No. 30 jersey, there is currently only No. 25 left in the first team and has not yet been determined to belong. Mastantono was not registered as a first-team player, but a Castia player, but there is no plan to let Mastantono play for Castia at present. He is completely a first-team player.

Perhaps there is no more story behind this, Real Madrid just wants to unlock a jersey number that was not available by registering Mastantono as a Castia player. When Kamavinga, who was once 18 years old, joined the team, he also registered in the same way, and Real Madrid had no other signings since then.

It is also worth mentioning that at this Thursday's debut ceremony, Mastantono left a very positive impression. At the age of 18, he showed a very mature side and the club was also satisfied with his performance in training. There is another detail: that is, only Mastantono brought his staff into the press room.

In the communication between reporters and many club personnel, including Alonso's coaching staff, it was learned that Real Madrid must still strengthen the roster. However, since the team already has enough staff in almost all positions, it is difficult to see new transfer moves.

However, there have been serious injuries in the past two seasons to test Real Madrid's lineup depth. Now the club emphasizes that they have to have as many as three players in each position, such as AF, Mendy and Fran Garcia in the left back position. But this does not mean that new players are not needed. According to sources who have negotiated with Real Madrid, they have considered introducing a defensive midfielder, but have not yet found a player with a price-performance ratio.

Without new players joining, the team also turned their attention to youth training. Thiago Pitac, 18, left a deep impression and is expected to be on the squad of Real Madrid's match against Osasuna. At the same time, there is news from the club that Alonso plans to make Mastantono's debut as soon as possible.

Real Madrid 18-year-old midfielder Petac