Real Madrid are showing strong interest in Jarell Quansah, according to reports in Germany, as they map out defensive reinforcements for next summer. The Real Madrid Quansah links have grown since BILD reported that the club are scouting the former Liverpool defender very closely.
Quansah left Anfield for Bayer Leverkusen in 2025 and has since become a regular fixture in Thomas Tuchel’s England squads. Madrid’s scouts are said to view him as a long term option at the back, with the club preparing for changes to their defensive options next year.
Primary Source Attribution & Official Details
BILD, the German outlet that first reported Madrid’s interest, says Quansah has made a rapid rise since leaving Liverpool. As the paper put it, “Real Madrid are showing great interest in Quansah, who joined Bayer Leverkusen from Liverpool for a record transfer fee of €35 million after winning the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.”
That fee made Quansah one of the most expensive defensive arrivals in Leverkusen’s recent history. BILD also reports that “Quansah signed a contract until 2030 and, while playing for Leverkusen, became England’s 1297th full international.” The deal ties him to the Bundesliga club for years to come, even as Real Madrid weigh up a move.
There’s no official contact between the two clubs at this stage, with the interest described as scouting activity rather than a formal approach. Real Madrid haven’t commented publicly on the report. Supporters can read the original report for BILD’s full account of the story.
Squad Impact & Tactical Context
Real Madrid’s planning looks driven by need rather than simple admiration for one player. BILD reports that “the Spanish club are scouting Bayer’s defensive star very closely. The reason: Real Madrid will likely need at least two new defenders next summer.”
That points to a wider rebuild at the back rather than a single signing. Quansah’s profile fits a club looking for defenders who can play across different roles and grow into a long term starting role.
His composure on the ball and his reading of the game have stood out during his time in the Bundesliga, qualities that suit a possession based side. Liverpool are reported to have inserted a buy-back clause into the terms of Quansah’s move to Leverkusen last year. Any Madrid approach would likely have to account for that clause, though no figures attached to it have been confirmed. That caution reflects how most transfer reporting around Real Madrid develops before a deal firms up.
The club’s defensive rebuild follows other recent moves to plan for the future, including the interest detailed in our Jacobo Ramón report, and it echoes the long range scouting seen in our Haaland tracking update.
What Happens Next / Upcoming Timeline
Nothing suggests a transfer is close. The Real Madrid Quansah interest remains reported scouting activity rather than confirmed negotiation, and no bid has been mentioned by BILD or any other outlet.
Real Madrid’s defensive decisions are likely to firm up as next summer’s transfer window approaches, with the club weighing its options alongside the players already at the back. BILD’s report gives no indication of a medical, fee or firm timeframe beyond that window. Fans who followed how the club has handled defensive questions this year can find background in our Trent coverage.
For now, Quansah continues his season at Leverkusen and his rise with England, with any move to the Bernabéu remaining speculation until the clubs engage directly.
