Real Madrid's focus is on the competitions they have pending at this point in the season. With the Copa del Rey and La Liga on the horizon, Carlo Ancelotti and company set their sights on the next challenge: Real Sociedad at Bernabéu. A key match for the Merengue team to reach the Copa final and compete for a title.
The Italian coach of Real Madrid has been pointing out the difficulties of the matches they face week after week. In fact, Carlo Ancelotti already has the players defined who will be part of his scheme for the most important part of the campaign. There is a significant absence in the vast majority of Real Madrid's drafts whose future is practically defined.
No Options at Madrid
One of the footballers Carlo Ancelotti doesn't consider is Jesús Vallejo. Even though the center-back is part of the squad, he doesn't get minutes on the field. In that sense, his future at Real Madrid seems sealed despite his commitment to the club.
Vallejo's contract with Real Madrid ends in June and the coaching staff has chosen to give more prominence to the young players instead of him. Although there were options for Vallejo to leave the club in the winter market, the player himself decided to wait until summer to define his future. One that is increasingly distant from Santiago Bernabéu and the white entity.
Points to a New Challenge
The latest information indicates that Jesús Vallejo already has his next destination lined up. Sources close to the club, the center-back would have reached a pre-agreement with Rayo Vallecano for the next three seasons. Something that would allow him to stay in the Spanish capital and have more opportunities to show his worth.
Rayo Vallecano already tried to sign him in January, but the operation didn't materialize. Now, barring any surprises, Vallejo will swap Valdebebas for Vallecas with the hope of regaining his best form and relaunching his career after years marked by injuries and lack of continuity in Madrid.