Vallejo prepares to return

There is no vacation for Jesus Vallejo in one of the most important summers of his career. The 24-year-old center-back will have to join the preseason within a month (July 5), where he will fight for a hole in the squad after two years on loan (six months in Wolverhampton and a year and a half in grenade). Aware of the situation, Vallejo does not rest and trains daily during his vacations to arrive at the indicated date in the best possible condition. Sources close to the footballer consulted by this newspaper assure that the central defender is very well physically and mentally, looking forward to facing this challenge and being able to convince Ancelotti.

Vallejo's options to follow have grown in recent weeks. The reason is that the renovation of Ramos has definitely run aground So what Varane continues with the idea of ​​leaving Madrid this summer. The two central headlines during the last five years have one foot outside the white club. This opens a door for Vallejo, a player in whom the sports management has always trusted as demonstrated by the offer of renewal until 2025 that they signed just two years ago.

Excluding Ramos and Varane, Ancelotti has three center-backs on the squad in addition to Vallejo: Militao, Nacho and the newcomer Praise. The club does not want to make a large investment in signings this summer beyond a 'crack' that would be Mbappe or Halaand. The possibility of strengthening the defense in case the sales go well is not ruled out, but It is not the priority and this would not have to mean the departure of Vallejo taking into account the injury problems that Madrid had last season and that players like Alaba or Nacho can occupy other positions.

Although his progression was cut short in 2019 in a loan to Wolves that did not go as expected, Vallejo's last season in Granada has allowed him to regain regularity: has played 2,389 minutes spread over 37 games. He has done it in three positions: in addition to being central, his natural position, he has occupied the pivot or the right back. He has been a player of full confidence for Diego Martínez in one of the revelation teams of the season.