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Real Madrid put academy star’s sale on hold, could accelerate ex-youngster’s return after Militao blow
According to MARCA, Eder Militao’s latest long-term injury has significantly altered Real Madrid’s planning for their defence.
As soon as the severity of the setback became clear, much of the club’s strategy for the centre-back position was effectively discarded.
Transfer Plans, renewals and uncertainty
Before the injury, Real Madrid had a relatively defined structure for next season. Militao and Dean Huijsen were expected to be key pillars, Antonio Rudiger was set to be offered a contract renewal, and David Alaba was not expected to continue beyond his contract.
Meanwhile, Raul Asencio had been considered transferable, with his potential sale seen as a way to fund the signing of a top-level central defender.
Additional options such as Jacobo Ramon, currently performing well at Como and with a buy-back clause, as well as academy players like Joan Martínez, Diego Aguado and Victor Valdepenas, were also part of the broader strategy.
However, Militao’s injury has changed that outlook completely. The concern is no longer just the recovery timeline, but whether he will return to his previous level and maintain long-term competitiveness.
With one of the defensive cornerstones now uncertain, Real Madrid may need to consider more than just their planned marquee signing.
Renewing Rudiger has become a priority. At the same time, the potential sale of Asencio is expected to be put on hold, as will any departures involving academy players such as Joan Martínez, Aguado and Valdepenas.
All three have attracted interest, but the club is reluctant to weaken its depth until the defensive situation is stabilised.
Jacobo Ramon to return?
In addition, the report states that the possible return of Jacobo Ramon could also be accelerated as a short-term reinforcement ahead of the summer.
The former La Fabrica graduate has been excelling since joining Como last summer and much like with Nico Paz, Real Madrid have a buyback clause for him for the next three summers.
And, considering how things are going with Militao, with him unlikely to return until September or October, the possibility of bringing Ramon back as early as this summer, instead of waiting until 2027, which was the initial plan, is being studied at Valdebebas.
In a major update, AS reports that former Real Madrid midfielder and club legend Toni Kroos has taken his first step towards starting his coaching career.
The former Germany international has told the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) that he is interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers.
Real Madrid tried to bring Kroos back
It is no secret that Real Madrid considered bringing Toni Kroos back into the club’s structure after the end of the last season.
The club president, Florentino Perez, had wanted Kroos to have a daily presence at Valdebebas rather than making occasional appearances after his retirement.
Jose Angel Sanchez and Kroos spoke after Perez expressed his desire to see the German working at Valdebebas every day. However, they did not find the right moment, time or structure to give his return a clear form.
A comeback remains one of the possibilities most desired by Madrid supporters because of Kroos’ charisma and what he represents at the Santiago Bernabeu. Neither side wanted him to return simply for the sake of it, so the door remains open for the future.
The relationship between the two parties is excellent, and both know that the opportunity to work together again will eventually come.
Taking it step by step
For now, Kroos continues to run the academy he established in Boadilla, enjoying the opportunity to help develop younger players.
After two years away from the competitive side of football, however, he is beginning to look towards the dugout as a possible next step in his career.
Kroos currently holds coaching qualifications that allow him to work up to the third tier of Spanish football.
This is possible because professionals with at least seven years of proven experience and significant involvement at the elite level can gain direct access to accelerated coaching courses.
That means Kroos could coach a team in Primera Federacion, but the German wants to take things gradually.
Kroos has already informed the RFEF that he would be interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers during the 2027/28 season.
The course taking place this season is not available to elite former players, with UEFA limiting each campaign to 20 places.
With his current qualifications, Kroos could work as an assistant coach, but he cannot yet take charge as a head coach in either the top flight or the Segunda División.
But completing that programme would allow Kroos to obtain the UEFA A licence, which would enable him to coach teams at any level.
