Real Madrid want Pedro Porro — but not badly enough to meet Tottenham Hotspur’s eye-watering asking price. According to a report from SPORT, cited by Sport Witness, both Real Madrid and Barcelona are interested in snapping up the 27-year-old Spanish international, yet both clubs consider Spurs’ valuation of €70-80 million to be “prohibitive.” The upshot? Any January move is effectively dead in the water, with a summer switch now the more realistic scenario — if a deal happens at all.
What’s the Story?
Porro has been one of the standout full-backs in the Premier League since making the move from Sporting CP to North London. Spurs initially brought him in on loan in January 2023 before making the deal permanent the following summer for €45 million. In the three years since, the Spaniard has racked up over 150 appearances for the club, contributing 13 goals and 26 assists — numbers that paint the picture of a modern, attack-minded full-back who genuinely changes games from the right flank.
This season has been trickier for Porro on a personal level, with fitness problems limiting him to just 294 minutes across six outings so far. That said, his overall track record has been more than enough to keep him firmly on the radar of Europe’s elite clubs. Porro also recently signed a contract extension at Spurs, which goes a long way toward explaining why Tottenham feel comfortable holding firm on that hefty price tag.
Why Real Madrid Are Interested — And Why It’s Complicated
On the face of it, Real Madrid’s pursuit of another right-back might raise eyebrows given that they signed Denzel Dumfries this past summer. But the report points to an uncomfortable reality: Trent Alexander-Arnold has struggled to cement his place at the Bernabéu since arriving from Liverpool, leaving the right-back position feeling unsettled. Real Madrid’s demanding style requires a player who can combine defensive solidity with genuine attacking output — and Porro’s assist tally across 150+ appearances is exactly the kind of profile that appeals.
From a broader perspective, Real Madrid have always sought players who offer something beyond the basics, and Porro fits that mould. His energy, his crossing ability and his willingness to get forward and create chances are exactly what Carlo Ancelotti’s system — or whichever approach Madrid lean into — tends to reward. The question is purely financial and strategic: is Porro worth €70-80m when Madrid already have options at right-back? Right now, the club’s answer appears to be no, at least not in January.
For Barcelona, the equation is slightly different. The report suggests that the absence of a reliable specialist right-back has cost them in big games this season, and Jules Koundé’s situation at the club remains uncertain following reduced game time. Porro’s dynamic, high-pressing style would align naturally with Hansi Flick’s demanding system, making him a logical target. Yet Barça, like Madrid, aren’t willing to go to €70-80m in the winter window.
What This Means for Los Blancos Going Forward
For Real Madrid supporters, this story is worth monitoring for a couple of reasons. First, it signals that the club’s recruitment team is actively looking at ways to address what has become a genuine question mark at right-back. Alexander-Arnold’s difficult adaptation period isn’t a secret, and while it would be premature to write him off — he’s an elite player who has shown what he can do at the highest level — Madrid’s interest in Porro suggests the club isn’t standing still if things don’t improve.
Second, the summer window now becomes a key date in the diary. If Porro stays fit and returns to his best form at Spurs in the second half of the season, his price isn’t going to fall — if anything, Tottenham will feel even more justified in their valuation. Madrid will need to decide whether they’re genuinely prepared to spend big on a right-back next summer or whether they double down on the players already in the squad. Either way, the decision carries significant weight for how the team shapes up for what is likely to be another pivotal campaign.
For now, Porro stays put in North London — at least until the summer. Watch this space.
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