Real Madrid is planning significant changes to their first team after a disappointing season that saw them exit the Champions League at the quarter-final stage. It’s already known that Carlo Ancelotti will be leaving the squad after four years. His successor is expected to be Xabi Alonso.
Moreover, recent reports indicate that Trent Alexander-Arnold will be moving to the Royal Whites at the end of the season. The English international’s transfer marks just the beginning, as Florentino Perez aims to strengthen several other positions within the team.
It’s no secret that Real has been scouting for a left-back. Alphonso Davies was the primary target over the past several months. The Canadian had the chance to join on a free transfer. Although offered a contract, he chose to remain with his current club, Bayern Munich. As a result, Los Blancos had to revise their transfer strategy.
Currently, Sky Sports reports Jorrel Hato as the ideal candidate to enhance the left-back position. The 19-year-old, a product of Ajax Amsterdam’s academy, is considered a prodigious talent. It’s no surprise he has caught the eye of top teams. Apart from Real, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool are also in contention for the young Dutchman’s signature.
Hato first appeared for Ajax in the 2022/2023 season. Since then, he has played 108 matches in senior football, scored 4 goals, and provided 9 assists. His contract with the club runs until 2029, and his market value is estimated at 30 million euros.
