Real Madrid's summer transfer window signing targets a center-back! Wyson has become the top target, and the 58 million release clause is the key [xueting]
2025-05-08
On May 8th, Beijing time, according to the authoritative Spanish media Marca, Real Madrid has officially listed the signing of a center-back as its top priority for this summer's transfer window. The club's technical team has been frequently observing the Spanish rising star Wisen recently. This young center-back who plays for Bournemouth has become one of the most sought-after defensive rookies in European football with his outstanding physical fitness, precise ball distribution ability and mature performance that doesn't match his age.

The multi-front battle has given rise to the need for strengthening the defense. With the restructured Club World Cup about to kick off, the Real Madrid coaching staff is eager for new signings to catch up with this important event. Although the team currently has world-class center-backs like Militao, Alaba and Rudiger, considering Alaba's injury risks and Rudiger's age, the club hopes to sign young players who have both immediate combat effectiveness and growth potential. Although Castilla's youth training system has reserved new stars like Riass, the management believes that it still needs to introduce top talents to maintain the competitiveness of the defense line.
Wyson sparks battle among top clubs. Wyson's outstanding performance in the Premier League this season has attracted the attention of several top Premier League clubs, including Chelsea. It is reported that the Blues are willing to directly pay a release clause of 58 million euros and offer highly attractive salary packages. Although Real Madrid highly recognizes his technical characteristics - Youdaoplaceholder0 his mobility and precise long pass ability at a height of 1.95 meters - it has clearly stated that it will not participate in the salary bidding. This reminds people of the strategy of Real Madrid adhering to the salary structure when they signed Joro last summer.
The alternative options test negotiation wisdom. Konate and Saliba are both on Real Madrid's list of candidates, but their long-term contracts with Liverpool and Arsenal respectively have sharply increased the difficulty of their transfer. The current market valuation of both French stars is close to 100 million euros, far exceeding Real Madrid's budget ceiling for the center-back position (the club's all-time record-breaking deal remains Bellingham's 103 million euros fixed deal plus 30 million euros variable deal). Therefore, Florentino is more inclined to wait until the contract year before making a move, which is exactly the same as the strategy he adopted when he successfully signed Alaba.
The strength of youth training cannot be ignored. While making new signings, Real Madrid has not neglected to tap into its internal potential. Raul Asensio, who is 20 years old, has already made his debut in the first team, while rookies like Jacob Ramon of Castilla are also on the closely watched list. This dual-track strategy of "external recruitment and internal cultivation" not only ensures immediate combat effectiveness but also continues the club's tradition of emphasizing youth training.
Transfer experts point out that Real Madrid's recent center-back reinforcement will strictly adhere to the principle of "cost-effectiveness first". Whether they can sign Wisen as they wish in the fierce competition will become an important case to test the club's new era transfer strategy.