One of Florentino Perez’s biggest concerns for Real Madrid 2023/24 is the centre-forward position. Karim Benzema is living a season to forget, characterized by persistent physical problems that even made him unable to compete in the 2022 Qatar World Cup. This is why Real Madrid scour the market for alternatives. One of the most beloved, Nkunku has already committed himself to Chelsea, while Kylian Mbappe once again seems closer to continuing in Paris than to a change of scenery
Real Madrid will sign No. 9 for sure, although as a plan B, to be an alternative to signing, all observers point to the same player, Alvaro Rodriguez, Real Madrid Castilla striker. The Catalan of Uruguay origin, Taurus continues to grow in football, which could open doors to the first team
At just 18 years old, Álvaro Rodríguez is already a regular with Raul González. This season, he scored 4 goals in 13 matches, and he also showed a set of qualities that cannot be underestimated. The striker is 193 cm tall, which makes him a harbinger both in the air game and when holding the ball from his back. In addition, the bull has a great deal of mobility, which allows it to fall on both sides with great care
This summer, Mariano Diaz will leave Real Madrid, so Alvaro Rodriguez has many numbers to move to the first team, to share the front with Benzema and with the number 9 that Florentino Perez wants to sign. It will be at that moment that Ancelotti will have to give him minutes, so that he does not stagnate
Alvaro Rodriguez is not the only hope for Real Madrid. The club is closely following the progress of right-back Vinicius Tobias. Rafa Mir, center; and Sergio Arribas, midfielder. All three have options to move into the first team. Vinicius can replace Lucas Vazquez as a second back, and Rafaer can replace Nacho Fernandez, who remains without renewal. The most difficult person is Arribas, who is likely to leave on loan
