Real Madrid defenders compete for No. 4 shirt amid new signing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Real Madrid's Dean Huijsen and Raul Asencio are competing for the No. 4 shirt following David Alaba's departure. Huijsen was favored early in the season, but the competition tightened as the campaign ended. This decision will also affect the jersey number for new signing Marc Cucurella, who prefers No. 24, currently held by Huijsen. The situation is expected to change under manager Jose Mourinho.
- •David Alaba's departure opened the No. 4 jersey at Real Madrid.
- •Dean Huijsen and Raul Asencio are vying for the No. 4 kit.
- •Cucurella's preferred No. 24 jersey could be affected by this competition.
- •The decision will be influenced by manager Jose Mourinho's changes.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid defensive duo battle for No. 4 shirt; outcome to influence new signing’s number
"David Alaba was one of the players who left Real Madrid at the end of last season, putting an end to what was a difficult few years in his career.While the Austrian star did start well at Real Madrid ...
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