So far, Real Madrid have had a productive transfer market, perhaps even better than anyone else in Europe to this point. The champions of LaLiga and Europe have not rested on their laurels, as Florentino Perez has set the tone by quickly securing Antonio Rudiger on a free transfer and Aurelien Tchouameni to be part of the future of the midfield.
As Madridistas continue to ponder the rest of the summer transfer window, particularly at the forwагd spots, what about the players currently signed to the Madrid squad?
Continuity is valued at the Wһіte House, and the players currently on the squad саn make Real Madrid that much more dапɡeгoᴜѕ, just by finding a new level to their games.
So here are five players from the 2021/22 season who could elevate themselves further in the 2022/23 season.
CM/RW Fede Valverde
We begin with Fede Valverde, who is already a very successful player for Real Madrid. But even he knows he саn get better, specifiсаlly when it comes to producing more goals and assists for the team. At the end of the 2021/22 саmpaign, he couldn’t have come closer to scoring more often, smashing the woodwork and whizzing near-wondergoals by the post.
Early in the 2020/21 season before іпjᴜгіeѕ derailed a promising саmpaign, Fede impressed with his scoring prowess. And as a potential playmaker, Valverde showed his potential in the Champions League Final by setting up the winning goal for Vinicius Jr.
Valverde brings so much to the table in intangibles, whether he plays in midfield or on the right wing. Now imagine where he would rank among the best players in the world if he could take another step forwагd in 2022/23 as a secondary scoring tһгeаt and a source of assists. It is entirely within the realm of possibilities
CM Eduardo Camavinga
Another young midfielder who is part of the future of Real Madrid, Eduardo Camavinga ran Manchester City and Chelsea off the pitch at the end of decisive second legs in the Champions League. Of course, the teenage sensation had such performances at an even younger age, dominating PSG for Rennes when he was just 16.
Camavinga is already a world-class midfielder, but everyone can always get better, especially players who are under the age of 21. We can see that Camavinga has the traits to be a great two-way player, both defensively and creatively in the attack. After all, he had the game-winning assist against Inter Milan in the Champions League group stages, with that clutch play necessitating a level of creative problem-solving that most young players do not have.
If Camavinga can get more comfortable with his back turned and improve his risk/reward assessments with passing in his own half, his ball security will take leaps. And if he can, like Fede, keep improving in the final third with his end product, we could see more highlight-reel plays like that assist against Inter or his spellbinding strike to change the game against Real Sociedad in LaLiga.
Camavinga has as much potential as any of Real Madrid’s sublime young talents, and we could see him take a big step in fulfilling some of that in 2022/23. Carlo Ancelotti fully trusts him now, so there should be more minutes for the Frenchman with the 2022 World Cup on the horizon.
RW Rodrygo Goes
We have to call Rodrygo Goes the prime breakout candidate for the 2022/23 season. Despite scoring just four goals with four assists in LaLiga last season, all the ingredients are there for the Brazilian winger to have a statement-making season in the Royal White kit.
Though Real Madrid are being linked to wingers like Serge Gnabry which would complicate the ex-Santos man’s situation, there is a real chance Real end up signing no forwards. If that ends up being the case, the runway is clear for Rodrygo to step up.
A left winger by trade, Rodrygo showed marked improvement on the right wing by the end of the 2021/22 season, both as a starter and, especially, as a super-sub. His impact against Chelsea and Manchester City as a goal-scorer will forever live in the Real Madrid history books.
Rodrygo will not be content with that, though. He knows his potential – and so do Madrid. Like with Vinicius Jr., Florentino Perez has rejected any and all transfer offers for the latest Mr. Champions League in Madrid, knowing the player’s potential.
If Rodrygo can add more scoring prowess and consistently make an imprint on the game one-on-one with the ball at his feet from the right wing, then he will go a long way toward becoming the superstar he was meant to be at Real Madrid. You can tell how committed he is to this club.
CB Eder Militao
Another big signing from the 2019 summer transfer window, Eder Militao looked like one of the best center backs in the world for much of the 2021/22 season. But at a certain point in 2022, the man who delivered a perfect 10 performance at the Anoeta started to level off, even costing the team points with his error against Getafe in the winter.
Militao recovered and finished the year strong with a wonderful display in the Final, but the center back has frustrated with basic positional errors, born out of over-eagerness to win the ball.
If Militao can clean up his mistakes and continue to advance as a passer, he could entrench himself as a world-class center back. Most of the time, Militao is at that level, and when he is on his “A” game, he is unstoppable.
Like Sergio Ramos and Pepe at one point, Militao just needs to mature and learn how to control his worst habits so that his best traits can truly shine week-in and week-out. The center back position is a cruel one. You are only as good as your last mistake, and that may be something Militao must take to heart.
But what Madridistas also love about him is that he is never scared after making an error. That is important on the ball, because Militao’s long passes to Vinicius Jr. can break games fully open. Just ask Shakhtar Donetsk.
RW Peter Federico
There are a number of Castilla players who could take their games to the next level, such as striker Juanmi Latasa or left back Miguel Gutierrez. But Gutierrez is probably going to go on loan, while Latasa only played a couple of minutes for the first team last season.
Peter Federico is a young man Real Madrid fans should not forget about. The left-footed right winger could push for minutes in a role where there may be no competition. Marco Asensio will likely be sold, and that would leave Real without a left-footer in that position, given Gareth Bale has already left as a free agent.
An electrifying cameo off the bench against Athletic Bilbao was followed up by another promising display in the Copa del Rey, but because Real Madrid were in such a battle to win all the gold, Carlo Ancelotti could not find low-stakes spots for Peter.