In brief
In order to regain their dominance, Real Madrid is getting ready for a squad makeover during the next transfer window.
Carlo Ancelotti may be replaced by Xabi Alonso, who plans to bolster the squad by bringing in players like Martin Zubimendi.
Talented players like Wirtz, Tah, and Zubimendi might potentially strengthen and change Real Madrid’s lineup.
Few football players can resist the allure of Real Madrid’s gloss and glamour. Los Blancos are without a doubt the greatest and best football team in the world, synonymous with the Champions League’s inevitable arrival and the goal of winning the Ballon d’Or. Even though things haven’t gone as planned this season, it’s safe to assume that they’ll take advantage of the upcoming transfer window to quickly regain their position at the top of European football.
In a few months, Carlo Ancelotti will leave the Bernabeu to become the manager of Brazil, and Xabi Alonso is expected to succeed him. His first task will be to search through the glittering war chest of his old club for the stars that could usher in a new era of Galactico.
With the already impressive skill set of Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, and soon-to-be-confirmed Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool, it’s nearly impossible to conceive how additional players may fit into the starting lineup for the upcoming campaign. However, the transfer window rulers always manage to make room for royalty. According to GOAL, three more prospective summer additions are anticipated, ready to become part of the next generation of football elites.
Martin Zubimendi
Real Sociedad
According to reports, Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi has a €60 million (£51 million/$68 million) release clause. Without Toni Kroos, he is viewed as a suitable substitute who will bring harmony and fluidity back to the midfield core. Alonso’s team will be looking for playmakers like Luka Modric, who is also nearing the end of his career, to replicate his playmaking abilities.
The 26-year-old, who was wanted by Arsenal and Liverpool before this summer, is obviously in high demand right now. Although he initially pledged his future to his boyhood club in the Basque Country, the possibility of following Alonso to Madrid may be too tempting to resist, as it is also rumored that the Spaniard is prioritizing a move to the capital.
Wirtz, Florian
Leverkusen Bayer
The star player of Xabi Alonso’s undefeated Bayer Leverkusen team, which broke Bayern Munich’s lengthy Bundesliga dominance last season, was Florian Wirtz. The creative, forward-thinking midfielder has scored 20 goals and provided 21 assists in just 60 league games over the last two seasons, demonstrating his class and consistency.
Wirtz, who is only 22, is already playing like an experienced master and appears destined to establish himself as one of the best playmakers in the beautiful game over the coming ten years. Given that they are in a bidding battle with Manchester City and Bayern Munich, it is not surprising that rumors of a move to Madrid are becoming more and more loud by the day. Wirtz would most likely be at the top of the list if Alonso could bring one of his Leverkusen protégés to the Bernabeu.
Jonathan Tah
Bayer Leverkusen
Antonio Rudiger is without a doubt one of the best center backs in the world, but Real Madrid’s rotating roster of teammates, which includes David Alaba, Eder Militao, and Raul Asencio, hasn’t provided much long-term stability at the defensive core.
Because of this, Alonso will probably be looking for a reliable lieutenant to replace Rudiger, and Jonathan Tah would be a great choice. Alonso knows Tah well from their time together at Leverkusen, and the two have synergy from their time with the German national team. This collaboration might work out right away.
Better yet, as the Leverkusen captain approaches the last month of his contract, Los Blancos may be able to acquire a seasoned, reliable defender for a steal. This is another exceptional example of high value without the typical Galactico price tag, similar to the agreement that gave Alexander-Arnold such a simple path to the Bernabeu. Check out the squad Real Madrid might start in the upcoming campaign if all three of their rumored deals go through:
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