After successfully renewing contracts with several key players, Real Madrid is now turning its full attention to strengthening the squad. According to Crickex App, the club has made it a top priority to reinforce its central defense. With Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba nearing the twilight of their prime years, and Éder Militão sidelined due to injury, Real Madrid’s legendary president Florentino Pérez has no choice but to focus his efforts on shoring up the back line.
The club’s ideal solution? A rock-solid, world-class center-back who can immediately become the backbone of their defense. Their eyes are firmly set on Manchester City star and Portuguese international Ruben Dias. Crickex App reports that Dias’ agent has already held informal discussions with the Madrid camp earlier this year, sparking speculation about a potential move. Given Dias’ reputation as one of the most consistent defenders in modern football — combining vision, physical dominance, technical prowess, and a calm, mature temperament — it’s no surprise he has become Madrid’s top defensive target.
Even with City bringing in Josko Gvardiol, the Croatian has yet to displace Dias from the starting lineup. Dias remains Guardiola’s most dependable asset at the back, a true cornerstone of the “Sky Blues” defense. But as the saying goes, “every man has his price,” and Madrid is hoping to test City’s resolve with a serious offer.
Real Madrid has been quietly working behind the scenes, staying in close contact with Dias’ representatives in hopes of securing the right deal. The player has already collected every major trophy possible with City — from Premier League titles to the Champions League — so a new challenge in La Liga may be an attractive proposition. Ultimately, it may come down to whether City and Guardiola are willing to let him go and if they have a new defensive plan in place.
From Crickex App’s perspective, there are two main reasons a deal could materialize. First, the relationship between Real Madrid and Manchester City is notably strong, with Florentino Pérez enjoying a high level of respect from City’s owner Sheikh Mansour. The two have reportedly discussed football operations together in the past, and Guardiola does not have absolute authority over Dias’ future.
Second, Madrid has the financial capacity to match City’s demands. If the asking price stays under €100 million, Los Blancos are ready to move. City, meanwhile, already boasts elite defensive options in Gvardiol and John Stones, and the emergence of versatile youngster Rico Lewis could make it easier to part ways with Dias. Selling at peak value, promoting Lewis, and redefining Gvardiol as the new defensive leader could free up budget for attacking reinforcements — a direction that aligns with City’s broader strategy of combining youth development with elite talent.
If Madrid can strike a deal with the player and meet City’s valuation, Ruben Dias could be wearing white at the Santiago Bernabéu as early as next summer. With Real’s current defensive depth under pressure, adding a composed leader like Dias would bring much-needed stability. As Crickex App puts it, true greatness is forged in adversity — while others lose faith, the great ones double down on their mission. Dias could be the exact pillar Madrid needs to anchor its next generation.