Two days before FC Barcelona announced the extension of Lamine Yamal until 2031, Real Madrid also had its little effect when formalizing the arrival of Xabi Alonso on his bench. Former “Casa Blanca”, the one who previously held the position of coach of Bayer Leverkusen therefore resumed the torch of Carlo Ancelotti. This choice has necessarily been talked about even in the Madrid locker room.
And according to an indiscretion of Foot transfer window Revealed this Tuesday, Real players would ask questions about their new coach. For example, the specialized media explained that some questioned the game system that Xabi Alonso was going to set up. A 3-4-3 which can sometimes evolve in 3-4-2-1, an implementation which would not really correspond with the profile of the players currently available to the tactician.
Another point that would make people talk in the Merengue locker room; The way the ancients were treated. Lucas Vazquez whose contract ends next June and which should also leave. Luka Modric who wanted to prolong but who did not win and so went. According to FMXabi Alonso would have its share of responsibility in the decision to leave the Croatian free.
Xabi Alonso at the helm of a new project
But the Madrid project is clear, the time has come to relaunch a new project. A decision that implies a generational renewal and its collateral damage. Among the old briscards, only a Dani Carvajal remains absent almost all the season on injury. The site promises to be important for Xabi Alonso who will rebuild a team, some new elements have already arrived.
Dean Huijsen has already signed. Trent Alexander-Arnold is about to disembark. The defense is already in full refurbishment. To avoid a new (almost) white season without any major trophy to add to the window, Real Madrid still has work to do during a summer transfer window that promises to be agitated.
