Real Madrid has completed their internal ‘Operation Shield’ in which they tied key players to new contracts – with Eder Militao joining recent extensions of Vinicius, Rodrygo, Fede Valverde and Eduardo Camavinga.Los Blancos have officially announced the renewal of Militao’s contract until 2028. The Brazilian centre-back’s contract was set to expire in June 2025, but the club wanted to secure his future in advance and finalize a contract extension that had already been agreed upon for some time, pending the official signature and announcement.##NAJAVA_MECA_7821962##Militao, who is recovering from a serious knee injury suffered in the first league match, is entering his fifth season as a Real Madrid player and has won eight titles, including a Champions League that crowns a trophy collection that includes all major club-level honours: one Champions League, two La Liga titles, one Club World Cup, one UEFA Super Cup, two Spanish Super Cups, and one Copa del Rey.On March 14, 2019, Real Madrid officially announced the signing of the then-Porto centre-back for a fee of 50 million euros. After a bumpy start in which his future with the club was even in doubt, the Brazilian defender showcased his full potential in the latter part of the 2020/21 season and has since become one of the best defenders in the world and the undisputed leader of the Madrid defence.🤳 @edermilitao: “Hola #Madridistas! I am very happy with my contract renewal, Hala Madrid!” 👊#Militão2028 pic.twitter.com/dolloSrxKp— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) January 23, 2024 With the announcement of Militao’s contract extension, Real Madrid completes the tying of its new generation of stars, now firmly established under Carlo Ancelotti and established as indisputable references for the club’s present and future. In just a few weeks, Vinicius (2027), Rodrygo (2028), Camavinga (2029), Valverde (2029), and now Militao (2028) have all signed new contracts. Additionally, Tchouameni has a contract until 2028, and Bellingham signed until 2029 after being the latest jewel to join Real Madrid. This way, the club can rest assured for the coming years, especially in the face of threats and competition from economically more powerful clubs in the market. The official announcement of Militao’s renewal was the final piece to complete the puzzle.
