Eder Militao set for new long-term Real Madrid contract?

Real Madrid defender Eder Militao is reportedly set to sign a new long-term deal with the club.

Following his arrival from Porto in 2019, Militao started only 23 La Liga games across his first two seasons at Real Madrid, but he has since become a regular fixture in Carlos Ancelotti's side.

The defender started 34 league games for Real Madrid last season following the departures of Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane in the summer of 2021.

After helping Real Madrid win the La Liga title and the Champions League in the 2021-22 season, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Militao is set to be rewarded with a new contract.

Real Madrid are preparing all documents for Éder Militão new contract, to be valid until June 2028. It's verbally agreed since July, waiting for club to proceed with the official communication. ⚪️🇧🇷 #RealMadrid

Release clause expected to be €1B in Real Madrid plan. pic.twitter.com/de9MRoeWAy

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 30, 2022

The Brazilian's current deal expires in three years, but he is expected to sign an extension that will keep him at the club until 2028.

Real Madrid still need to officially announce the new deal, which is believed to contain a €1bn (£877m) release clause.