We are closing in at the end of 2022. It’s been an eventful year for Real Madrid.
We've already highlighted what to expect from the goalkeeping department in 2023. Here, we're looking at Los Blancos defenders and what may await them next year.
Eder Militao
Estimated value: €60m
Contract till: 2025
The Brazilian centre-back has established himself in Madrid's defence and will stay at Bernabeu for several more years.
Current status: certain to stay
David Alaba
Estimated value: €55m
Contract till: 2026
Playing alongside Militao, the Austrian is forming one of the best central defence duos in football. Se queda.
Current status: certain to stay
Antonio Rudiger
Estimated value: €40m
Contract till: 2026
The 29-year-old arrived in Madrid some 6 months ago, but was immediately embraced by the local fanbase. He's the third world class centre-back option in Carlo Ancelotti's disposal and will continue at Madrid.
Current status: certain to stay
Nacho Fernandez
Estimated value: €5m
Contract till: 2023
Since Rudiger's arrival, Nacho has seen himself slip further down the pecking order. He is expected to leave for MLS in June.
Current status: likely to leave as a free agent in summer
Dani Carvajal
Estimated value: €18m
Contract till: 2025
One of Europe's best fullbacks once got plagued with injuries and has not been the same since.He will remain at the club for the remainder of the season and beyond, until a worthy replacement is found
Current status: set to stay
Ferland Mendy
Estimated value: €40m
Contract till: 2025
Despite rampant reports of the Frenchman's possible departure, his contract with the club runs for two more years and, unless a tempting offer for Ferland is made, he will continue to wear the white shirt.
Current status: set to stay
Alvaro Odriozola
Estimated value: €6m
Contract till: 2024
Odriozola remains the only Madrid player yet to play a single minute this season. Los Blancos will not try to keep him beyond his current deal.
Current status: likely to leave in summer
Jesus Vallejo
Estimated value: €2.5m
Contract till: 2025
Just like Odriosola, Vallejo is not up to the standard and is very likely to bid his farewells to the club well before the end of his deal.
Current status: set to leave in summer
