In a major twist from Madrid, newly appointed Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has reportedly made a personal request to sign a Liverpool midfield star as his first significant acquisition of the summer. According to sources close to the club, Alonso is urging the board to pursue his Spanish compatriot โ a player he believes can redefine the teamโs midfield dynamics by providing the control and balance currently missing.
Having taken over from Carlo Ancelotti earlier this summer, Alonso has quickly pinpointed a critical gap in the squad: the lack of a deep-lying playmaker capable of dictating the pace, maintaining possession, and anchoring the midfield โ particularly in light of Toni Kroosโs retirement and Luka Modriฤโs advancing age.
Alonso, who made his mark at both Liverpool and Real Madrid during his playing career, is said to view Liverpoolโs Spanish midfielder as the perfect fit. Admired for his vision, passing accuracy, and tactical awareness, the 28-year-old has reportedly impressed Alonso with his Premier League performances, convincing him that the player could add both defensive discipline and creative flair to the heart of Madridโs midfield.
Reports from Spain indicate that preliminary contact has been made, with Real Madrid preparing to submit an official bid to test Liverpoolโs willingness to sell. While the club has kept the playerโs identity under wraps, all indications suggest Thiago Alcรขntara โ whose contract is nearing its end โ is the man in question.
Should the deal go through, it would signal the start of an ambitious new chapter at the Santiago Bernabรฉu, with Alonso laying the foundations of a team shaped by his footballing philosophy.
