Madrid’s Secret Play: Free‑Agent Defender Duel Heads to Bernabéu
Real Madrid reportedly settled on a defensive signing for the upcoming window, amid a heated chase for two French stars. Initially, Ibrahim Konaté of Liverpool was the top target, given contract expiry timing and the need for experience without a hefty price tag. When Konaté proved elusive, Madrid pivoted to Dayot Upamecano of Bayern Munich, whose deal also ends soon. The saga involves PSG, Liverpool, and Bayern, making this summer’s market unusually busy for the Spanish giants.