Real Madrid Castello goal Lukeba has expressed his desire to become the best defender in the world.

Los Blancos suffer from several problems within the defense. David Alaba, Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal and many others are currently on the sidelines nursing injuries. Therefore, Los Blancos are looking to strengthen their defensive ranks.

However, no significant movement is expected in January. The club are keen to make summer moves and Lukeba has emerged as an option for Los Merengues. The 21-year-old Frenchman currently plies his trade for Bundesliga giants RB Leipzig. Leipzig is expected to ask for around $75 million.

Lukeba has now claimed that he feels comfortable at Leipzig and wants to win titles with the club. Lukeba has his eyes on the ceiling as he aims to become the world’s best defender. He said (quoted by AS Journal):

I feel good in Leipzig. We have seen a lot of players develop here from a young age: Nkunku, Gvardiol, Konate, Upamecano. This shows that Leipzig is the best club to develop into. But it’s also clear: if I want to become the best defender in the world, I have to compete with the best clubs in the world. Right now it’s important to play a lot. I want to win titles with Leipzig. They were never champions.

– Lukeba Castle

Real Madrid are currently injured and several important players are suffering from fitness problems. Thus, Carlo Ancelotti was forced to play his card differently for the next match. The Whites face Leganes in a La Liga away clash on Sunday, November 24. Ancelotti has hinted that he could try to put Fede Valverde at full-back for the next match.

Speaking on the same topic, the Italian manager said (via Madrid Universal):

Valverde at the back is an option, we tried some things during this break but tomorrow I will try to choose the best for the team.

– Carlo Ancelotti

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