Three Candidates for Real Madrid’s Signing by Xabi Alonso

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As Xabi Alonso is being strongly mentioned as the next head coach of Real Madrid, local Spanish and major European media are identifying two midfielders and one defender as Alonso’s first transfer targets.

According to recent reports, Xabi Alonso is expected to take over as Real Madrid’s coach this summer, succeeding Carlo Ancelotti, and he has already finalized his preferred transfer targets.

 

Profiles of the Three Transfer Targets

Wirtz (left) and Tah (right) have both achieved great success under Alonso.

• Martín Zubimendi (Real Sociedad)
  – Position: Defensive Midfielder
  – Characteristics: Has experience being coached directly by Alonso during his time in San Sebastián, strong in ball distribution and defensive balance.
  – Transfer Possibility: There is a buyout clause; a key target for Real Madrid’s midfield transition.
• Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
  – Position: Attacking Midfielder
  – Characteristics: Explosive growth under Alonso at Leverkusen, a rising star with both creative play and scoring ability.
  – Transfer Possibility: Expected transfer fee over 100 million euros, competing with big clubs like Manchester City.
• Jonathan Tah (Bayer Leverkusen)
  – Position: Center Back
  – Characteristics: A key part of Leverkusen’s defense under Alonso, possessing both physicality and leadership.
  – Transfer Possibility: Potential free agent signing after the season, low cost burden.

Alonso’s Transfer Strategy and Background

• Alonso prioritizes players he has directly coached and developed (Wirtz, Tah) and Zubimendi, with whom he built trust during his time in San Sebastián.
• The transfer list focuses on transitioning Real Madrid’s midfield and stabilizing the defense.
• In particular, Wirtz is a rising star gaining attention across Europe, one of the biggest names in the transfer market.

Conclusion

If Xabi Alonso takes over at Real Madrid, Martín Zubimendi, Florian Wirtz, and Jonathan Tah are being mentioned as top transfer targets. Whether they join will likely be a key point in shaping Real Madrid’s next-generation squad and the success of Alonso’s regime.