Real Madrid is about to experience a historic turning point. With the announced departure of Carlo Ancelotti for the Brazilian Seleção in June, it is Xabi Alonso who will take the reins of a galactic team but in search of renewal. The former midfielder, adored in Madrid for his game intelligence and leadership, does not intend to waste time. And his first requests even surprised the locker rooms of the cloakroom.
🎯 Two targeted positions, the voluntarily ignored attack
According to concordant sources close to the club, Alonso recently submitted Florentino Pérez a limited but demanding list of his priorities for the summer. Contrary to what many were waiting for, the Spaniard did not mention the attack, despite the upcoming arrival of Kylian Mbappé and the competition already lively between Vinicius, Rodrygo, Endrick or Brahim Diaz. Its line is clear: “The attack, we are missing. What is a strong base to feed it.”
With this in mind, Xabi Alonso has made two specific requests: aNew left sideetone or two fields of experienced field. He believes that Ferland Mendy has not offered the necessary guarantees this season, while Fran Garcia remains too tender for major maturities. On the middle side, the possible departure of Luka Modric forces the club to anticipate an in -depth transition.
🧠 The midfielder, heart of the Alonso project
“A good environment is 60% of the match won,” Alonso said to him. This is no coincidence: this position has always been at the center of its tactical vision. He demands players capable of keeping the ball, accelerating the game and supporting defense. Despite the hatching of Arda Güler and the presence of talents like Valverde, Camavanga and Tchouaméni, Alonso wantsmore experienced profiles, capable of managing the pressure of a clasico or a semi-final of the Champions League.
Names are already starting to circulate:Joshua Kimmichis appreciated for its versatility, just likeBruno Guimarães, whose “box-to-box” profile corresponds to the needs of Madrid. However, no official contact has yet been confirmed.
👀 A surprise reinforcement … and a presidential maneuver
But the most intriguing information concerns the position of left central defender. Although not mentioned in initial requests,Florentino Pérez would plan to meet the future expectations of his coach in advanceBy activating a weight track:William Saliba(Arsenal). An athletic player, fast, and capable of playing in a three -time defense, which would offer Alonso a precious tactical flexibility.
Internally, some Real executives were surprised by the audacity of these first requests. But according to several observers, this clear positioning from the start is a way for Alonso to impose itself naturally in a wardrobe filled with stars.
🚨 Summer promises to be boiling
The message is clear: Xabi Alonsodoes not want to undergo a transition. He wants to pilot it, quickly imposing his vision and his requirement. With a president ready to support him, a very high level workforce, and a room for maneuver on the market, Real Madrid is preparing to write a new page … where the midfielder and the left side will become the foundations of an ambitious team.
The first bomb fell. Others could follow. In Madrid, things are just beginning.
