Xabi Alonso directed his first training session at Real Madrid yesterday. The Spanish technician, who did not have his whole group available, began his work within Casa Blanca, surrounded by his assistants. In addition to the field, the former environment also had to settle other points, he who spent 11 hours at the Valdebebas training center according to El Chiringuito.
There is no doubt that he must have mentioned the transfer window with its leaders, who have already offered him Dean Huijsen and Trent Alexander-Arnold. But everyone awaits the recruitment of Alvaro Carreras for the post of left side. Except that the player flew to the World Cup with Benfica, which he will not leave before the end of the competition. A first blow for the Merengues, who want to negotiate its price down. The residents of the Santiago-Bernabéu stadium learned another bad news.
Arsenal has already completed everything for Zubimendi
In search of a reinforcement in the midfield, the club of Florentino Pérez appointed Martin Zubimendi (26, Real Sociedad) as his priority. This morning again, AS explained that the Merengues believed there, especially since the player knows well Xabi Alonso who directed him at the Real Sociedad younger. According to Madrid, as long as it was not officially announced in Arsenal, they have their chances. They also intend to lower its price, while its clause has been set at € 60 million. But in England, The Athletic Ensures that Real Madrid has no chance.
Indeed, the British media, renowned for its seriousness, explains that everything is already completed between Martin Zubimendi, Real Sociedad and Arsenal. Indeed, the Gunners consider that this transfer is already completed and they simply wait until July so that their agreement with Real Sociedad is ratified for accounting reasons. The Spanish player is expected for the pre-season. At the same time, The Athletic Specifies that Real Madrid appreciates the player but would not have gone to the offensive. The file is obviously closed.
