With Ancelotti’s Brazil move looming, Alonso eyes a Real Madrid rebuild focused on steel and control—not flair. The Spaniard wants a new left-back and experienced midfielders, snubbing further attacking signings despite Mbappé’s arrival.
Full Breakdown:
Xabi Alonso is wasting no time asserting authority over Real Madrid’s future. With Carlo Ancelotti set to take over the Brazilian national team in June, the former Los Blancos midfielder is already laying down his tactical blueprint. Surprisingly, Alonso has declared Real’s attack complete—thanks to Mbappé, Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo, Endrick, and Brahim—and instead wants reinforcements elsewhere.
Key demands:
Left-Back: Ferland Mendy’s inconsistency and Fran Garcia’s inexperience prompted Alonso to demand a new, reliable option for the position.
Midfield: With Luka Modric nearing the exit, Alonso is targeting seasoned midfielders to anchor his possession-based system. Players like Joshua Kimmich and Bruno Guimarães are reportedly being monitored.
Florentino Pérez’s move: The Real Madrid president is also weighing a bold swoop for Arsenal’s William Saliba, seeing him as a future cornerstone for a versatile backline.
Some senior players were reportedly stunned by Alonso’s immediate assertiveness, but his clear tactical vision—centered on midfield dominance and defensive depth—is seen as a power move to lead Real Madrid into a new era without transitional delays.
This is only the beginning of what promises to be a dramatic summer reshuffle in Madrid.
