The team needs a lot of competition.

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While the halls of the Santiago Bernabéu echo with the legacy of its current stars, Real Madrid’s strategists are already plotting future triumphs. Their philosophy is clear: true greatness is sustained not just by talent, but by relentless internal competition.

This forward-thinking approach has now set its sights on the engine room of the team. While Aurélien Tchouaméni has established himself as a pivotal figure, the club’s management believes that his position, in particular, should be one of constant challenge and evolution. The blueprint, as outlined by Diario AS, points to the summer of 2026 as the moment to inject new energy into the midfield. Two names have already emerged as prime candidates to answer the call: Crystal Palace’s rising English talent, Adam Wharton, and Stuttgart’s Chema Andrés.

Yet, the planning doesn’t stop in midfield. In a move that signals their never-ending ambition, the “Royal Club” has reignited its fascination with a global scoring phenomenon. Erling Haaland of Manchester City remains a dazzling obsession on their shortlist.

This pursuit, however, is strategically linked to the future of their own Brazilian ace. The potential departure of Vinícius Júnior is seen as a scenario that would propel their interest in the Norwegian goal-machine from a distant dream into an urgent priority, ensuring the team’s attacking firepower remains undiminished.

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