Neither Alphonso Davies, nor Theo Hernandez. While the press had been mentioning arduous negotiations for months with these two stars, it was ultimately Alejandro Grimaldo who is close to Casa Blanca. And this choice, both strategic and economic, may make much more noise than it seems …
Alex Grimaldo, brilliant this season under the orders of Xabi Alonso in Leverkusen, is about to make a shattering return to Liga. Trained at the Masia, the Spanish side won Germany with 12 assists and 5 league goals. But what seduced Florentino Pérez and his staff is above all regularity, tactical maturity … and theprix. Estimated at only 15-18 million euros, Grimaldo represents a gold opportunity for a Real Madrid who wishes to strengthen his finances without exploding.
🤝 Xabi Alonso slipped the name of Grimaldo internally from February, following a stormy exchange with Fran García after the defeat against Girona. The Basque coach would have told his loved ones:“Grimaldo is the left back that I would have liked to have here. He knows how to defend, he knows how to attack, he thinks quickly. »»
This declaration weighed. All the moreFran Garcíadid not meet expectations this season. Dominated in almost all of his duels in the face of explosive wingers (notably Lamine Yamal during the Clásico), the young side formed at the club has never managed to win in the hierarchy. According to internal sources, Carlo Ancelotti would have asked his leaders to assign him as quickly as possible. Real hopes to recover between15 and 20 million eurosfor him, and clubs likeBournemouthorBrightonhave already expressed their interest.
🚨 But the real shock comes from another name: David Alaba.The Austrian defender, in constant difficulty before his serious knee injury, would no longer be part of the plans for 2025. Despite his leadership in the locker room, his disappointing yield and a substantial salary (almost 10M €/year) weigh heavy. An insistent rumor indicates that the club would havestarted confidential discussions with those around him for an amicable breakupThis summer.
A source close to the locker room would have entrusted toMark :
“The message is clear: you have to run, or you go out. The era of protected veterans is over. »»
🧨 With Grimaldo approaching, Real wants to initiate a new era in defense.The recruitment of young hungry players, capable of wearing the jersey intensity, stands out as the new policy. Xabi Alonso, planned to succeed Ancelotti, grows strong for tactical and low cost profiles: Grimaldo checks all boxes.
And the locker room? He already rumors rumors. A frame would have dropped, half-word:
“If Alex arrives, some know that they will not play a minute anymore …”
The summer transfer window therefore promisesvolcanicAt Real Madrid, with a large household in preparation. Fran García and Alaba may not be the only ones to pack their suitcases. But what is certain is thatGrimaldo already has a foot in Valdebebas… And perhaps a central role in the next season.
🔍 The rest? An ad could fallMonday, and the supporters already hold their breath …
