Real Madrid Close to Finalizing Loan Deal with €15m Option to Buy Brazilian Defender

Real Madrid are reportedly close to sealing another loan deal for Shakhtar Donetsk’s Brazilian right-back Vinicius Tobias.

According to renowned Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Tobias could extend his stay in Madrid for one more season. The player, who joined Madrid’s reserves team, Real Madrid Castilla, on a season-long loan in April 2022, impressed the club with a series of inspired performances in the 2022-23 season.

The Whites thus want to keep the player on loan for one more season and are prepared to pay a €500k loan fee for the period.

Romano has further claimed that the new contract is set to have a €15 million purchase option. However, it will not be mandatory for Los Blancos to trigger it.

It is unclear whether or not Vinicius Tobias would get the chance to represent the first team. With Dani Carvajal struggling to maintain his form and fitness and Alvaro Odriozola falling out of favor, Real Madrid could use a backup right-back.

Tobias, who recorded four assists in 35 games in the Primera Federacion – Gr. I (Spanish third-tier) last season, could prove to be a competent option.