Diogo Dalot, one of the Manchester United players praised by Cristiano Ronaldo during his controversial 2022 interview with Piers Morgan, is reportedly a target for Real Madrid. Ronaldo, in the interview, described Dalot as “young, smart, intelligent, and very professional,” predicting a bright future for him in football. Dalot was one of three players Ronaldo highlighted as top professionals during his second stint at United, alongside Lisandro Martínez and Casemiro.
Reports suggest that Real Madrid, searching for defensive reinforcements, have expressed interest in signing the Portuguese right-back. According to Spanish outlet Relevo, Madrid values Dalot at approximately €50 million (£41 million). However, he is not their primary target, as they are also pursuing Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold. Madrid’s inquiry about Dalot’s availability reportedly occurred while Erik ten Hag was still Manchester United’s manager. https://www.sportbible.com/football/football-news/man-utd/cristiano-ronaldo-man-utd-real-madrid-transfers-652991-20241202#:~:text=and%20that%20we-,can%20win%20together,-.%20That%E2%80%99s%20what%20I
Dalot, 25, has become a consistent presence in United’s lineup and is expected to remain a key player under new manager Ruben Amorim. Speaking about Amorim, Dalot expressed optimism, praising the Portuguese coach’s high standards and ambition, which he believes align with Manchester United’s ethos. https://www.sportbible.com/football/football-news/man-utd/cristiano-ronaldo-man-utd-real-madrid-transfers-652991-20241202#:~:text=He%20is%20a-,person%20that,-you%20can%20see
Whether Real Madrid will solidify their interest remains to be seen, but Dalot’s performances and professionalism have made him a sought-after player in the football market【8†source】【9†source】.