Spanish giants Real Madrid have reportedly made a decision on potentially re-signing Sergio Ramos amid their injury crisis.
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Los Blancos have opted not to bring back their former captain as a defensive solution, according to Marca.
Right-back Dani Carvajal is likely to miss the rest of the season with an anterior cruciate ligament injury, while centre-back David Alaba is yet to feature this term following his ACL injury last year.
The club is reportedly instead setting its sights on promising young talents such as RB Leipzig's Castello Lukeba, Ajax Amsterdam's Jorrel Hato and Palmeiras' Vitor Reis.
The 18-year-old defender from Brazil, Reis, is generating significant interest not only in Madrid but also at top clubs such as Manchester United, Arsenal, and Paris Saint-Germain.
ESPN Brazil points out that his impressive performances and potentially lower price tag compared to other European prospects make him an attractive option.
However, the 15-time UEFA Champions League winners would need to negotiate his hefty €100 million (R1.7 billion) release clause if they are to secure his services.
Ramos, meanwhile, has been a free agent since leaving Sevilla at the end of last season.
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The retired Spain international represented Real on 671 occasions between 2005 and 2021, and is widely considered one of the club's best-ever captains, although it remains to be seen where he will be taking his career next.