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Real Madrid could consider re-signing former academy graduate in the future
Ferland Mendy’s repeated injuries this season have forced Carlo Ancelotti to explore new avenues and options at left-back. The takeaway from the manager’s experimentation does not bode well for the Frenchman as it has now become increasingly clear that a new left-back is the need of the hour.
Mendy’s performances in defence may be good, but even Nacho Fernandez and Eduardo Camavinga have managed to produce the same impact.
Rayo Vallecano’s Fran Garcia has impressed the offices at Santiago Bernabeu and the academy graduate will return to Madrid come June. Thus, Mendy’s sale and Garcia’s return are seen as the twin foundations for the team next season.
According to reports from Sergio Santos (h/t Madrid Xtra), Miguel Gutierrez is another academy graduate who has not been forgotten.
He has been performing well for Girona this season at left-back and Los Blancos wish for him to garner more experience in the first division. In the long term, they see him as an able candidate to don the white shirt.
The 21-year-old moved to Girona in August 2022 for a fee of €4 million after a long and successful stint at Castilla. He made his first-team debut for Real Madrid in April 2021 and went on to make a handful of appearances for the senior team.
Gutierrez is known for his pace, technical ability, and attacking prowess, which makes him a valuable asset both in defence and going forward. Given his age and potential, Gutierrez could be a long-term option for Real Madrid at left-back.
In 27 La Liga appearances for Girona this season, Gutierrez has scored one goal and provided three assists. Further, he averages 0.7 key passes per game and has created six big chances. Most recently, he provided the assist for Valentin Castellanos’ opening goal in Girona’s 4-2 demolition of Real Madrid.
While there is no immediate plan to re-sign him right away, Real Madrid could consider the possibility a few years down the line once he has gained more experience at the top level.
In what will come as a pleasing development for fans, Fabrizio Romano reports that Real Madrid forward Rodrygo could make a comeback from his injury earlier than expected.
The 25-year-old Brazilian international has been out of action since March after suffering an ACL injury during a La Liga game against Getafe.
Due to the complete rupture of the ACL, coupled with associated meniscus damage, it was suggested that the attacker was staring at a lengthy time out on the sidelines and might not return until 2027.
In fact, the forward’s father, Eric Goes, recently stated in an interview that the Real Madrid ace could be back in February next year, just before the business end of the campaign.
Rodrygo could be back in December
However, as per the update from Romano, Rodrygo’s comeback could happen well before that expected date.
Indeed, if things continue to progress at the current rate, the 25-year-old attacker might return to action in December or by January 2027 at the latest.
This will come as a welcome boost for Jose Mourinho & co., considering that Rodrygo is a valuable player for the team.
Even though he had endured a tough spell prior to his form, the Brazilian’s versatility, work rate off the ball, and eye for a goal make him an asset.
Rodrygo eager to be back at his best
The update from Romano further states that Rodrygo feels very grateful to Real Madrid for all the help and support they have given him during this difficult phase of his career.
As such, the Brazilian international has made it a mission to return to action in the best shape possible and make an impact from the get-go.
The attacker has only recently begun working on the pitch with the ball indicating the significant progress he has made on the road to recovery.
And, if there are no setbacks, Real Madrid could recover one of their ace attackers before the end of the current year.
So far in his career, Rodrygo has made 297 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 71 goals. He has a contract with the club until 2028.
