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Real Madrid defender ready to renew his contract for one more year – report
According to Tomas Gonzalez-Martin, Nacho Fernandez will sign a new one-year contract with Real Madrid as soon as a formal offer is tabled in front of him by the club.
The 33-year-old is in the final few months of his contract with Real Madrid and has been mulling over his future. The versatile defender, who can play anywhere across the backline, had admitted his disappointment about not playing regularly in the early parts of the season.
But that has changed in recent months, with Nacho becoming a staple in Carlo Ancelotti’s starting XI, be it at right-back, left-back, or centre-back. And the seasoned veteran has delivered on the faith shown by putting in solid shifts.
It earned Nacho a spot in the Spanish national team under new manager Luis de la Fuente after his long exile during the Luis Enrique era.
As for his future at the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid have always maintained that they will offer him a contract renewal for one more year.
It had previously been reported that the defender was pondering over his next move due to the lack of game-time. With that no longer being a concern, Nacho is understood to be ready to sign the new deal, as soon as an offer is presented to him.
The report from Tomas Gonzalez-Martin adds that the Spanish international has a three-year contract offer from abroad. But he is believed to have told club president Florentino Perez that he is ready to stay for one more year so long as an offer is made by the Merengues.
A product of the Real Madrid youth academy, Nacho is one of the few one-club men in the modern era of football. Whether that continues beyond this season remains to be seen.
One of the main objectives for Real Madrid this summer was to bring in a new central midfielder capable of controlling the tempo and dictating the play from the middle.
A move for Rodri was in the works before the Spain captain decided to sign for FC Barcelona. The Merengues assessed several other options, but ended up not signing any player, with Jose Mourinho deciding to use Bernardo Silva in the double pivot.
One of the midfielders that Real Madrid were looking at as an option was Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace.
The England international has been on the club’s radar for a while now, but the Premier League club never opened the door for a summer departure.
Wharton could be on the market in 2027
However, now, according to The Guardian (h/t Bernabeu Digital), That stance could change next year, as that Palace would be prepared to consider selling Wharton during the next summer transfer window.
As mentioned already, Real Madrid have closely followed Wharton’s situation throughout the summer, although the club ultimately decided against making any further additions to their midfield.
Manchester City and Chelsea also showed serious interest in signing the England international during the summer. However, Crystal Palace were unwilling to sell, effectively ruling out a move for the midfielder.
But it appears that they could open the doors for Wharton to leave in the summer of 2027, potentially paving the way for Real Madrid to make a move.
Real Madrid continue to monitor Wharton
Real Madrid are expected to keep a close eye on Wharton’s progress ahead of the 2027 market. Should they decide they need another high-quality midfielder, the 22-year-old could once again emerge as a candidate.
Manchester City may be less likely to return for Wharton after strengthening their midfield significantly this summer.
Chelsea, however, could remain a potential competitor after failing to add a player in the position during the latest window.
For now, Wharton will remain at Crystal Palace, but the club’s willingness to consider a sale next summer means the midfielder could become a realistic option for Real Madrid in 2027.
