Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has given an update on the trio of Rafa Marín, Antonio Blanco and Miguel Gutiérrez, who according to him , could have a future at the club.
Marín, 21, was loaned to Alavés to get more regular playing time and has impressed this season. Los Blancos value the Spaniard’s La Liga experience and that could earn him a place in Ancelotti’s squad next season
The Italian head coach is keen to increase Strengthen the depth at the center back position, after not having many options left at the center back position. defense due to a mid-season injury crisis.
As a result, Marín is expected to stay in the Spanish capital next season as a rotation option. Blanco has joined Deportivo Alavés permanently and the midfielder has been equally impressive this season.
However, the La Liga champions still retain 50% of Blanco’s sporting rights and also have a buyback clause, which could see him return to Madrid next season.
Meanwhile, Gutiérrez has left the club permanently. and currently plays for Girona. The full-back has played a key role in Girona’s impressive season and his performances have attracted interest from various clubs across Europe.
However , Madrid once again retained some of the player’s sporting rights, as well as only repurchasing €8. clause. The club could look to trigger this clause if they fail to secure a deal for Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies.
As Fabrizio Romano reports, Carlo Ancelotti has praised Rafa Marín for his his efforts this season and also leaves the door open for the late Blanco and Gutiérrez.
He said: “For sure he did very well during the season, he very good.
“I can say the same thing about Antonio Blanco and Miguel Gutiérrez , getting minutes on the outside is very important for a possible future at Real Madrid.
