Barely the farewells made to Bayer Leverkusen, than Xabi Alonso has already put on the costume of the Madrid strategist. With icy clarity, the former midfielder of Casa Blanca took charge of the Real Madrid site, revealing a plan as daring as it is radical: a diagram in 3-4-3, targeted recruits and above all, a thunderclap-The categorical refusal to recruit Erling Haaland. A position that ignites social networks.
🎯 Three recruits, a clear vision
According to several concordant Spanish and German sources, Alonso has alreadyLocked three priority positionsTo build his Real: a left side, a central defender and a defensive midfielder. Among the names mentioned,Trent Alexander-Arnoldstands out. The genius of Liverpool is in the viewfinder of the Madrid club for an express transfer from June, in order to appear on the list of the World Cup.
Alonso would see in Alexander-Arnold an ideal right piston, capable of shining in an offensive role in his favorite scheme. With a system in3-4-3, the player would no longer be slowed down by the defensive tasks of the classic 4-3-3.
In the axis,Dean Huijsen, the young hope loaned by Juventus to Bournemouth, is also on tablets. Solid, modern, the Dutchman would perfectly stick to the idea of a mobile defensive trio and revival.
The third profile targeted? Adefensive volume midfielder, capable of evolving in double pivot, to balance the structure and relieve the rear line. Names are circulating, but Alonso still keeps a few well hidden cards.
🧠 An assumed tactical revolution
Alonso does not intend to do in the continuity of Ancelotti. He wants aReal in motion, vertical, and more unpredictable. Exit sterile possession: with two offensive pistons and three rapid recovery centrals, he wants a transitional real, which stifles the opponent by pressure and density in the middle.
It was this idea that attracted Madrid leaders after the Bundesliga’s historic coronation. Invainu, attractive, disciplined. Alonso has everything from the modern builder.
💥 The Haaland refusal: Shock declaration!
But what set fire to the Merengue community isAlonso’s cash outing about Erling Haaland. Questioned by journalists close to the locker room, the future coach would have dropped:
“Haaland? This is not our priority. We want to build a collective, not look for a Savior. »»
A short sentence, but heavy with consequences. Because Haaland, often presented as Benzema’s natural successor at the number 9 post, was at the heart of the hopes of a large part of the fans.
Some see it as a logical strategic choice, others a dangerous denial of talent.
💭 And now?
Real version Alonso takes shape, and it will not look like anything recently known in Madrid.Courageous, but divisive choices, which show that Alonso comes with his ideas, not to follow a mold.
👉 Haaland representatives wonder. The Alexander-Arnold clan rejoices. What about supporters? Between impatience and anxiety,The Bernabéu holds his breath.
