Real Madrid: Xabi Alonso launches his revolution

The former legendary midfielder officially announced his departure from Bayer Leverkusen after leading the team to a historic and invincible double last season.

The current season was more learning experience for the young coach, but in no way it tainted her sparkling reputation. After all, in terms of points, Leverkusen had the second best season in its history in the Bundesliga.

Although his transfer to Real Madrid has not yet been officially confirmed, it was only a matter of time before Alonso took over the management of the Spanish capital to succeed Carlo Ancelotti, the Merengues hoping already to have their former player available for the Club World Cup in June.

Xabi Alonso is about to become the new Real Madrid coach.

The transfer of Alonso in Liga naturally aroused speculation as to the players he could recruit for Real Madrid, which should soon announce the arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool.

Alonso's dream eleven

There are certainly players in Leverkusen that Alonso would dream of taking to Madrid. In addition, he is a notorious admirer of Martin Zubimendi at Real Sociedad, where he began his coach career. Zubimendi would certainly be part of the tactician dream eleven.

For the moment, we do not yet know what the composition of Real Madrid will be under the direction of the Basque. He mainly evolved with a three -time defense in Leverkusen, but it is unlikely that he is looking to copy this system to Spain.

During his visit to the Real Sociedad training center, Alonso experienced several training courses and mainly used a defense of four, which he also occasionally employed in Leverkusen.

On paper, the Real Madrid team seems well suited to a system in 4-2-3-1 or 4-2-2-2. In goals, Alonso will rely on Thibaut Courtois, while Trent Alexander-Arnold will immediately integrate into the right rear post.

The vice-captain of Liverpool could have an impact similar to that of Jérémie Frimpong in Leverkusen. For his part, Alonso previously used Alejandro Grimaldo, just as offensive, hence his preference for a three -time defense.

Grimaldo, supporter of Barcelona since childhood and former Masia, will probably not follow Alonso. Real Madrid could rather recruit Jorrel Hato from Ajax.

Fabrizio Romano confirmed his interest in this young prodigy, capable of playing central defender and left lateral, and which seems perfect for Alonso's game.

The central defenders' duo could be 100 % German, Real Madrid interested in the Le Star of Leverkusen, Jonathan Tah. He is known for his excellent relationship with Alonso and is already collaborating with Antonio Rudiger on the international scene.

As mentioned earlier, Alonso would have loved recruiting Zubimendi in the midfield, we will therefore include him in this dream eleven. Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavonga and Aurélien Tchouameni would be his teammates.

Friday, Alonso hinted that he would like to take Florian Wirtz with him to Real Madrid, categorically denying the rumors that the 21 -year -old is interested in a transfer to Bayern.

A transfer of the young German prodigy seems unrealistic given the impressive number of offensive talents available to Real Madrid, but some evoke a departure from Rodrygo this summer.

If Wirtz replaced the Brazilian, Alonso should still refine certain aspects, because the superstar of Leverkusen loves to evolve on the left side, just like Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappé.

The 43-year-old coach could perhaps get by using Wirtz as number 10 on the left side and Jude Bellingham as a right side in a 4-2-2-2 with Vinicius and Mbappé in attack.