Real Madrid are reportedly considering bringing back 22-year-old Spanish defender Rafa Marin from Napoli during the 2025 summer transfer window.
Rafa Marin on Real Madrid’s Radar for Summer Re-Signing
After leaving Madrid in a €12 million deal to join the Serie A club, Marin’s time in Italy has been far from ideal, with limited opportunities on the pitch.
The young centre-back, who came through Real Madrid‘s famed La Fabrica academy, initially showed promise during his loan spell at Deportivo Alaves in the 2023/24 season.
However, a permanent move to Napoli was meant to provide him with the first-team minutes he craved.
Unfortunately, things haven’t worked out as planned, with Marin featuring just once for Napoli so far this season.
Real Madrid, on the lookout for defensive reinforcements, have now turned their attention back to their former player.
With Arsenal’s William Saliba seemingly out of reach as he is keen to stay in North London, Los Blancos are reassessing their options, and Marin has emerged as a potential alternative.
Despite his struggles for game time in Italy, Marin’s talent is evident, and a return to the Santiago Bernabeu could offer him the stability and development he needs.
For Madrid, it might be a low-risk option to re-sign a player who understands the club’s culture and has room to grow.
With the summer window still several months away, it remains to be seen if Real Madrid will make a concrete move for Marin, but it’s clear that the young defender is on their radar once again.
