Real Madrid is making a move to strengthen their backline by targeting Paris Saint-Germain’s Willian Pacho, according to reports from Fichajes.net. The Ecuadorian defender has made a significant impact since joining PSG from Eintracht Frankfurt this summer, becoming a regular starter under Luis Enrique and impressing Real Madrid with his one-on-one defending skills and comfort with the ball at his feet. Pacho’s performance has not gone unnoticed by Real Madrid, who are looking to bolster their squad ahead of next year’s campaign. The team is currently struggling due to injury troubles at the back, with David Alaba still out with an ACL injury and Eder Militao joining him on the sidelines earlier this month.
Real Madrid’s interest in Pacho comes as no surprise, given the reigning LaLiga champions’ need for defensive reinforcements. However, PSG holds all the aces in the player’s contract, which runs until 2029, making it a challenging task for Real Madrid to pry him away. Despite this, Pacho is reportedly aware of the interest from Real Madrid and the opportunity to wear the iconic white shirt could be too hard for him to turn down.
The potential transfer, however, could spark a bidding war between Real Madrid and PSG. The strained relationship between the two clubs due to the Kylian Mbappe saga may not be enough to deter Real Madrid from making a move for Pacho. Real Madrid’s return to action on November 24 against SD Eibar presents an uphill battle to catch up with leaders Barcelona, who have a six-point lead thanks to their 4-0 thrashing of Real Madrid last month. Ancelotti’s team has won eight of their 12 games in the league, scoring 25 and conceding 11, and is second in the table, but has struggled to get the best out of Mbappe, who has registered only eight goals from 16 games across competitions this season.
In the meantime, Pacho remains focused on his current team, PSG, under the guidance of Luis Enrique. Ancelotti’s Real Madrid, on the other hand, is looking to bolster their squad ahead of next year’s campaign. The potential transfer could be a major coup for Real Madrid, giving them the defensive depth and quality they need to compete with the best teams in the league.
