One of the classics of Real’s summers since time immemorial has been combing the market in search of central defenders who will strengthen the axis of realistic defense, under suspicion in many instances. But this will not happen in the current transfer window, as the club have full confidence in the four players to occupy two positions in the center of defense throughout the course. The Normand, Aritz Elustondo, Igor Zubeldia Y Jon Pachecowho will be a full member of the first Real team, will send a full guarantee to Imanol Y Olabe, so the reinforcements are for the other line. Furthermore, with the advent of Alone to coast a right lane already covered by gorosabel Y Zaldua and with Rico and Aihen, with some sporadic collaboration of jonathan gomez on the left, there are no cravings for laterals also. With only 37 goals received in 38 games, the entire defense has produced merits that cannot be renewed, even if the victory belongs to the collective.
If it is necessary to appoint a leader of defense, it is Aritz Elustondo, who, at 28 years old, is just three games away from reaching 200 official games against Real. In any case, after a spotless start to the season, he is no longer in doubt as a result of his dismissal against Valencia. The best thing is, finally, he enjoyed a season without injury.
However, if Real decided not to sign the central defenders, it was, largely, because they had Robin LeNormand. No wonder Atlético and other powerful clubs love him because his performance and his numbers place him as one of the best central defenders in the League, and on top of the play on the left is the right-hand. It is golden gold for a Real that will renew it in the next. The club looked two years ago for options to fill the left -handed central position (Handsome, Cabrera) but the evolution of Breton stopped in search.
Igor: 66 games as center back
Also recycling Zubeldia As a central defender, he allows the Txuri Urdin squad to be safe with what they have. He is a natural pivot, but the player from Azkoitia has played 66 of his 178 official games for Real as a central defender. A Imanol he likes it because of its aggressiveness, speed and ball handling.
Jon Pacheco is the new quartet. His appearances this past season left no room for doubt: Real finally have another left-handed central defender from the quarry who offers all the guarantees at just 21 years old. . His short and long handle of the ball is exceptional and he has gained strength, but he must evolve in the conditioned aspect. As a result, Elizondo’s staff was one of nine academy players called up on June 27 to form an ‘adaptation period’ before the preseason.
Sagnan is not counted
Modibo Sagnan He still belongs to the squad, but he has all the signs of a transfer soon. Turkish Istanbul Basaksehir could buy his rights in exchange for approximately 2.5 million euros.
Source: La Verdad
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