3 candidates to replace Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid

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with Xabi Alonso heavily touted as the next Real Madrid manager, local and European media outlets in Spain and elsewhere have identified two midfielders and a defenderas Alonso’s first signing targets.

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According to recent reports, Xabi Alonso is expected to succeed Carlo Ancelotti as Real Madrid manager this summer and has already identified three of his preferred transfer targets

profiles of his top three transfer targets

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Birz (left) and Tah (right) both achieved great things under Alonso
  • martín Zubimendi (Real Sociedad)
    – position: Defensive midfielder
    – characteristics: coached by Alonso himself at San Sebastián, strong in ball distribution and defensive balance.
    – transferability: has a buyout clause, a key target in Real Madrid’s midfield generational change.
  • florian Wirtz (Leverkusen)
    – position: Attacking midfielder
    – characteristics: explosive development at Leverkusen under Alonso, divine in both creative play and goalscoring ability.
    – transfer Prospects: €100 million-plus price tag, competition from big clubs like Manchester City.
  • jonathan Tah (Leverkusen)
    – position: center back
    – characteristics: key to Leverkusen’s defense in Alonso’s system, combines physicality and leadership.
    – transfer potential: Available as a free agent at the end of the season, won’t cost much.

alonso’s recruitment strategy and background

  • alonso prioritizes players he has coached and developed (Wirz, Tah) and Zubimendi, whom he trusted at San Sebastian.
  • the signings focused on generational change in Real Madrid’s midfield and stabilizing the defense.
  • birz, in particular, is one of the biggest names in the transfer market, as he’s been touted across Europe.

conclusion

martin Zubimendi, Florian Wirz, and Jonathan Tahare considered to be the top three targets for Xabi Alonso’s arrival at Real Madrid. their arrival will be a key point in shaping the next generation of Real Madrid’s squad and the success of the Alonso regime.

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