Real Madrid Confident of Signing Marc Guéhi on Free Transfer Next Summer ⚪🇪🇸
Real Madrid are growing increasingly confident of securing Marc Guéhi on a free transfer when his Crystal Palace contract expires next summer, according to The Sun.
The 25-year-old England international has emerged as one of Europe’s most coveted upcoming free agents, attracting strong interest from Bayern Munich, Liverpool, and Barcelona. However, reports suggest Guéhi’s preferred destination is the Santiago Bernabéu.
Madrid See Guéhi as Long-Term Defensive Leader
Inside sources at the club believe Guéhi is the ideal long-term successor to veterans David Alaba and Antonio Rüdiger. His calmness on the ball, composure under pressure, and tactical intelligence make him a perfect fit for Xabi Alonso’s evolving defensive system.
Real Madrid reportedly view Guéhi as a future defensive cornerstone — a player with the leadership, maturity, and passing quality to anchor their back line for years to come.
Bellingham Connection Influences Guéhi’s Decision
Part of Madrid’s optimism stems from Guéhi’s growing admiration for his England teammates thriving in Spain. The centre-back has developed a close friendship with Jude Bellingham, whose success at Real Madrid is believed to be a major factor in his thinking.
Should the move go through, Guéhi could also reunite with Trent Alexander-Arnold, another England star reportedly on Madrid’s radar — potentially easing his transition to life in La Liga.
Blow for Liverpool and Rival Suitors
The news represents a significant setback for Liverpool, who came close to signing Guéhi during the last transfer window and remain eager to strengthen their defensive ranks next year.
Sources close to the player indicate that Guéhi does not plan to move mid-season. Instead, he intends to assess his options next summer, when he will be free to negotiate with clubs across Europe.
Crystal Palace, for their part, appear resigned to his departure, with the defender quietly establishing himself as one of England’s most reliable and consistent centre-backs.
Real Madrid Win the Race? 🏁
If Madrid succeed in finalising the deal, they will have beaten some of Europe’s biggest clubs to land one of the Premier League’s top defensive talents — and further reinforce their long-term vision under Alonso.
Attention now shifts to Liverpool, who must decide how to respond to this potential blow in their defensive rebuild plans.
