After a weak season, Real Madrid are more than willing to make big investments in the summer market. While many clubs are “plagued” by balance rules, the bosses at the Santiago Bernabeu have large profits to draw from.
Xabi Alonso will soon be in place in the Spanish capital, but he is already in the process of outlining his project at Real Madrid, even before he has sat on the bench at the Santiago Bernabéu. His first big request to the white team includes three names with which he has conquered Germany: Jonathan Tah, Florian Wirtz and Piero Hincapié. The current Bayer Leverkusen manager, with the Bundesliga title in his pocket, wants to bring the core of the team that has been crucial to his successful style of play to the Spanish capital.
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The priority in the defense is to strengthen the middle axis. With uncertainty surrounding David Alaba and the almost certain departure of Jesús Vallejo, Xabi believes that both Tah and Hincapié offer guarantee and versatility. The first, experienced and a leader of the German team, is nearing the end of his contract and could arrive as a free player, which would facilitate the operation. The other, young, left-footed and versatile, is prized for his ability to play both as a centre-back and left-back, a quality that is in short supply in the current Madrid team.
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On the offensive side, Alonso has set his sights on Florian Wirtz. At 22 years old, the German international is one of the most sought-after talents on the continent. The Basque coach wants him as a key element to strengthen the attacking midfield, especially if the departures of Rodrygo or Brahim are ended.
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His arrival would involve a significant investment, but his creative profile, game understanding, and ability to break lines fit the style of play Xabi wants to implement.
The White board is now considering whether they are willing to meet the Basque coach’s ambitions, as he wants to shape a renewed Madrid without losing competitiveness. The summer market is emerging as the ideal scenario to start this new phase.
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