Real Madrid keeping tabs on Diogo Dalot. According to rumors, Diogo Dalot, a defender for Manchester United, is being watched by Real Madrid. In 2024, the Portuguese right defender will be a free agent. Dalot has been in excellent form this season under Erik ten Hag, scoring one goal and dishing out three assists. Also, he has contributed to his team’s 12 clean sheets across tournaments.
His contract’s one-year extension was triggered by Manchester United, keeping the 23-year-old committed to the team through 2024. Dalot and the Red Devils have not yet reached an agreement on a new long-term contract. Diario AS claims that Real Madrid is considering signing the Portuguese full-back despite the uncertainties surrounding his contractual situation. They are looking for new rivals to challenge the now-31-year-old Dani Carvajal.
Dalot gushed about how much he loves Manchester United and made it clear that he’s eager to sign a new contract at Old Trafford. He stated: “I believe we can say that we are discussing it, engaging in negotiations, and determining how both parties will profit. I’m glad to be here.”
Said the right back: “I adore playing for this team, and I adore this club. We’ll see how things develop, but the team is headed in the right way, which is what matters most to me. Hopefully, I can still contribute to the team on an individual level.”
For €22 million, Dalot moved from Porto to the Red Devils in 2018. Since then, he has made 90 appearances across various competitions, with two goals and six assists. For the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, the right-back outperformed Portugal, replacing Joao Cancelo in Fernando Santos’ defense.
Other La Liga teams are interested in Dalot besides Real Madrid. Barcelona, their adversaries in the El Clasico, are rumored to be keeping a close eye on the defender. At the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid forward Asensio has received little playing time. Only eight of his 27 appearances were as a starter, yet he still managed to contribute five assists and four goals.
After the current campaign, Asensio’s contract with Los Blancos will expire. Carlo Ancelotti’s leadership has made it possible for Manchester United to pounce this summer. The forward’s decision to sign a new contract or not doesn’t matter to the Italian, he said: “I think he looks excellent, but I’m not sure if he will stay. He might, or he might not. I don’t give a damn. This season presents some significant obstacles for us. The main thing is that he continues to contribute like he did last year.”
According to the source above, the Red Devils turned their attention to Asensio after failing to sign Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong. In 262 games for Real Madrid, the Spanish playmaker has contributed 29 assists along with 53 goals.
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