Good news for Real Madrid in these times of crisis. The club has already profited extensively from Operation Militao. The Brazilian was, when he arrived from Porto three seasons ago, the most expensive defender in the club’s history. The 50 million that were paid to Porto far exceeded the 30 that were paid by Pepe and Danilo at the time. Now, after a difficult start, the specialized website Transfermarkt gives a market value of 60 million to Militao. The center-back, who has played for Madrid as a starter 38 of the team’s last 39 games, is rising like wildfire.
Militao, at only 23 years old, is also one of the best valued players in his position worldwide. It is in the top ten of this specialized website that serves as a reference to all the teams on the continent. He only has Ruben Dias (from City) and Marquinhos (PSG) ahead, both with 75 million, and De Ligt (Juve) and Varane (United), them, with a market value of 65 million. Militao is in the ointment, he is the youngest of all and he has the Qatar World Cup ahead of him, in which he has many options to start.
Real Madrid is delighted with the benefits that Militao is getting and with their professionalism. He has three years left on his contract and he is one of the players, like Vinicius (who is already the third most valuable player after Mbappé and Haaland) who charges the least in the squad. He bet heavily on this player and has responded at the most decisive moment, just when Varane and Sergio Ramos left the club. There is a central for the next ten years … in Real Madrid and in the Brazilian team. In a country where so many players come out, he is now the second most valuable defender after Marquinhos.