Xabi Alonso and his teams are racking their brains. The staff is looking for solutions to revive the Madrid machine, which is increasingly struggling. This will involve an improvement in the level of play on the pitch but also through some adjustments within the squad. It’s no secret that the residents of the Santiago-Bernabéu stadium are targeting a midfielder and a central defender. As explained on our site, Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich) is the priority. Management also plans to do a major clean-up of its workforce.
If she has not yet decided on Antonio Rüdiger, whose lease expires on June 30, she has decided to part ways with David Alaba who will be at the end of his contract. But the Austrian, too often injured, is not the only player who is invited to leave. Like last summer, Rodrygo will not be selected. The Athletic assures that offers for the Brazilian, who is experiencing a real shortage, will be studied very seriously. Like him, Dani Ceballos is in a complex situation.
Madrid opens the door to several players
Close to joining Olympique de Marseille, the Spaniard, whose return to Betis is often mentioned, is also potentially on the move. The English media explains that Real Madrid even plans to lower its price. It must be said that the Iberian club did not receive any interesting offers last summer and that his salary (€4.5 million net) put off more than one person. Under contract until 2027, Ceballos is not untransferable in the eyes of the Merengues. Ditto for Fran Garcia. Which may surprise you. Last summer, Xabi Alonso admitted to counting on him, as well as Alvaro Carreras, as left back. Which condemned Ferland Mendy.
But the situation has changed and Fran Garcia, who plays little, may have to look elsewhere. In attack, Endrick wants to join OL in the form of a loan without purchase option. An operation on excellent track. Finally, Gonzalo Garcia, who only played 135 minutes, arouses envy. Many clubs are inquiring about him this winter, or even for next summer. But, only one attacker will leave since Madrid needs a backup behind Kylian Mbappé. Thus, between Alaba, Rodrygo, Ceballos, Fran Garcia and Endrick, Madrid risks losing several players in the coming months.
