During the last transfer window, Real Madrid injected new blood into its five-star squad. So, Xabi Alonso sat on the bench, accompanied by Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Franco Mastantuono and Alvaro Carreras. Recruitment worth €172.5 million. Even when we are one of the richest clubs in the world, this sum remains very significant. But it was the price to pay to offer the coach the much-desired reinforcements. However, the former midfielder would have liked an extension.
It’s no secret, he hoped that the Merengues would recruit a midfielder as well as a defender. But neither arrived last summer. For the Iberian press, this was only a postponement. According to her, Xabi Alonso had a good chance of obtaining the expected recruits in the 2026 winter transfer window. Especially since the performances of his team proved that there was urgency. In recent months, Dayot Upamecano has been made a priority in the defense axis as explained by us. But the Frenchman is close to an extension at Bayern Munich.
Madrid does not want to release a euro
An arrival this winter or this summer therefore seems strongly compromised, despite a verbal agreement with Casa Blanca. As for the other tracks, the one leading to Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool) was put aside. Marc Guéhi (Crystal Palace) is popular internally but competition is fierce, especially in England. Finally, the name of Nico Schlotterbeck has come out of the hat in recent days. An element at the end of his contract next summer at BVB and who is experienced and in the prime of life. Everything that pleases Madrilenians. Bild has also clarified that he has every chance of joining Madrid after the failure of the Upamecano case.
But this Friday, Marca is very clear. The Iberian media explains that Real Madrid is not interested in signing the German defender whose sale price this winter is €50 million. Marca goes even further and assures that the leaders have no intention of recruiting this winter. Despite concerns and injuries in this area of the game, the Merengues will not release a euro this winter. They have confidence in the team in place and intend to stay with it until the end of the season. Moreover, Marca adds that the return of Niko Mihic to the position of medical supervisor is considered a good thing to resolve the multiple physical concerns this season. A daring choice for many on the other side of the Pyrenees. In summer, the club will certainly have a different position in the transfer window.
