KEY POINTS

  • Real Madrid has garnered interest for Dayot Upamecano
  • Expectations are high for Zinedine Zidane and Real Madrid
  • Upamecano can serve as the future successor of Sergio Ramos

The defense of Real Madrid is a key element to their success as they are reported to be interested in RB Leipzig’s Dayot Upamecano. Strengthening their roster is pivotal for the team Upamecano has been likened to the talent of Sergio Ramos.

Throughout Upamecano’s young career, he has already proven that he has elite skills on the field that can benefit Real Madrid, per Fansided’s The Real Champs. In his stint with RB Leipzig, he’s put up 113 appearances and has even managed to score on three separate occasions and tally two assists. The 21-year-old’s strengths, however, lie in his impeccable athleticism and timing as a defender, mostly as a center back.

This has drawn comparison to Ramos who has been one of the top players for Real Madrid. If Los Blancos are able to take Upamecano, they can hone him as the next in line to dominate after Ramos. The impact Ramos has made throughout his career has been phenomenal as he’s one of the best players to dominate the competition. The 34-year-old has suited up in 650 games and scored 97 times to go along with 39 assists.

This could be a similar future for Upamecano as he has been under Real Madrid’s radar for quite some time now and can be a valuable pick up for years to come. The manner of how the two-time Austrian champion moves on the field has been tremendous and has the potential to grow under the rich history of Real Madrid. From his passing, tackling and overall concentration on the field, the rising star has proven himself as a valuable asset for any squad to have.

The current market value of Upamecano is estimated to be at around 45 million Euros. Being ranked as the number one player in the current roster of RB Leipzig, bringing him under Zinedine Zidane’s guidance can mean greater things for the Santiago Bernabeu-based squad.

It will be vital to see how Real Madrid manages their offseason moves. The expectations are high for Zidane’s Real Madrid and it’ll be important how they will build their team for the years to come.

Dayot Upamecano of RB Leipzig
Dayot Upamecano of RB Leipzig Getty Images | Maja Hitij