Real Madrid have an underperforming right-back in Alvaro Arbeloa, whilst Bayer Leverkusen has a right-back with world-class potential in Daniel Carvajal.
José Mourinho's Chelsea won the 2004-05 Premier League on the back of positional discipline, high-percentage tackles and good decision making.
Alvaro's playing style this season is the antithesis of what Mourinho expects from his defenders (mind you, Real Madrid in general have broken down repeatedly at the back).
Gerry Wittmann at Bundesliga Fanatic mentioned Real Madrid management negotiating a buyout clause into Dani's contract with Bayer Leverkusen:
Real Madrid have a buy-back option on Carvajal for the first three seasons of his contract, meaning that Real Madrid would pay an estimated €6.5 million if they want the youngster back after one season, €7 million after two seasons and approximately €8.5 million after his third season.
According to El Confidencial (via Tribalfootball.com), Los Blancos owner Florentino Pérez told Carvajal: "You will be back here next season."
Subjectively speaking, Dani does leave a few holes at the back and sometimes overcompensates with a rash tackle, but he's a two-way footballer.
Another reason why Carvajal should be Real Madrid's starting right-back next season is because he's an X-factor going forward.
The Spaniard would have a lot more assists if his partner in crime, Gonzalo Castro, didn't persistently choke in front of goal.
So, Alvaro's two assists is in the ballpark with Carvajal's five, but in reality, the Bayer Leverkusen right-back is substantially better as an offensive threat.
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