Xabi Alonso wants a new striker for Real Madrid who already have three top candidates on their radar
The manager wants a clear goalscorer – considering Gyökeres, Boniface and Schick
Telemadrid writes that Xabi Alonso has clear ideas about how he will shape Real Madrid. One of his first demands to the club is to bring in a true nine – a striker who can guarantee goals and give the team a clear reference in attack.
Much of Xabi Aloso’s success at Bayer Leverkusen with victories in the German Cup and Bundesliga last season and an almost clear second place this season can be attributed to his ability to lift talent to new heights. One of them is Florian Wirtz who can rule any midfield. Victor Boniface, who ravaged the Eliteserien for Bodø/Glimt before leaving 6.1 million euros at Aspmyra in a transfer to Belgium in the summer of 2022, has also flourished under Alonso. – Patrik Schick, who he also wants from his current club Bayer Leverkusen, is more established at 28 years old.
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But first of all, Xabi Alonso wants to get Real Madrid’s people up to speed so that the Swedish goal machine Viktor Gyökeres does not disappear to Arsenal, who are said to be close to a deal with both Sporting and the player.
Why does Real Madrid need a new striker?
Today’s Real Madrid play without a pure goalkeeper. Although Jude Bellingham has worked surprisingly well as a false nine, the team misses a classic goal thief like Karim Benzema was in his time.
Alonso knows that to compete for all titles, you need a player who can:
✔ Dominate the box area
✔ Be a constant threat
✔ Secure 20+ goals per season
Top candidates: Gyökeres, Boniface, and Schick
- Viktor Gyökeres (Sporting CP)
- Swedish goal machine (35 goals in 2023/24)
- Physically dominant, technically solid and at the perfect age (26)
- Disadvantage: Sporting will require at least €100M
- Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen)
- Nigerian talent (23 years)
- Powerful, fast and with development potential
- Disadvantage: Inexperienced at the top level over time
- Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen)
- Czech national team striker (28 years old)
- Proven goalscorer (24 goals in Bundesliga 2021/22)
- Advantage: Less expensive and ready for immediate effect
What do the fans think?
Many Madridistas believe the club should prioritise:
🔹 New right-back (to replace Carvajal)
🔹 Extra midfielder (to strengthen depth)
But Alonso insists that a goal guarantor is essential for success.
Internal option: Gonzalo García
Real Madrid also have their eyes on Castilla captain Gonzalo García (19) as a future option. He could get his chance in the first team during the pre-season.
What’s next?
Real Madrid must weigh:
💰 Gyökeres – most expensive, but most secure
⚡ Boniface – investment for the future
🎯 Schick – affordable and experienced
One thing is for sure: Xabi Alonso will not accept a team without a real striker.
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