José Mourinho is already working on the Real Madrid squad he hopes to build if Florentino Pérez wins the club’s presidential elections this Sunday. The Portuguese manager is clear that his number one priority is to reinforce the defense to restore the necessary solidity, key to competing for all titles.

The initial steps are already underway. Over the past few weeks, Florentino Pérez has made progress in several key negotiations to strengthen the defense. The addition of Ibrahima Konaté , who would arrive on a free transfer, and the signing of Denzel Dumfries for approximately €20 million are two significant moves for the new era envisioned at the Santiago Bernabéu.

However, Mourinho believes that one last element is still missing to complete his ideal defense.

The chosen name: Riccardo Calafiori

The Portuguese manager has asked the president to explore the possibility of signing Riccardo Calafiori , according to journalist Ramón Álvarez de Mon. Mourinho highly values ​​the Italian player’s versatility, as he is capable of playing both center-back and left-back .

The choice is not accidental. Mourinho has closely followed the player’s development and is convinced that he would fit perfectly into the system he intends to implement at Real Madrid.

At just 24 years old, Calafiori has already established himself as one of the most promising defenders in Europe . His ability to play in various defensive positions makes him a valuable asset for any manager seeking versatility and solidity.

It fits with Mourinho’s vision

Versatility is a characteristic particularly valued by Mourinho. For the Portuguese manager, it is essential to have players who can perform in multiple positions without sacrificing quality.