Real Madrid never stops moving. Next season looks like a total revolution, and the arrival of Xabi Alonso to the bench has turned everything upside down. The former player, now coach, brings with him new ideas and, above all, a list of demands that the club is willing to fulfill.
The defense, a headache
In recent years, the white defense has suffered more than expected. Rüdiger, Alaba, Militao, Carvajal… all have gone through surgery, especially due to knee problems. Even Ferland Mendy had to undergo surgery, although his case was due to a muscle injury.
This fragility has forced Madrid to act quickly. Therefore, the first signing under the Xabi Alonso era is already official: Dean Huijsen, a young center-back with potential, who arrives to strengthen that line that has suffered so much.
Alexander-Arnold, the next to arrive?
There was a lot of noise around Trent Alexander-Arnold. The English full-back seemed like the ideal reinforcement for the right wing, a piece that would fit perfectly with Xabi's style. However, things have become complicated.
Liverpool doesn't want to let him go easily, especially before the Club World Cup. Therefore, although it seems almost certain that he will arrive, his arrival could be delayed. Meanwhile, Álvaro Carreras could be another name to consider for covering the position.
The midfield, the big dilemma
But where the big move is really going to happen is in the midfield. Aurélien Tchouaméni and Eduardo Camavinga, so far key pieces, could lose prominence.
Real Madrid could pay about 40 million for a player who, according to rumors, is even better. Siro López said on Twitch that, if Xabi wants, Madrid will sign before June 10 for the World Cup.
A name that is strongly mentioned is Angelo Stiller, a midfielder who could provide a quality leap and displace the current starters.
What does all this mean for Tchouaméni and Camavinga?
The arrival of a new top-level midfielder would change the landscape. Tchouaméni and Camavinga would have to fight much more for minutes. It's not that they are going to leave, but their role could be reduced and take a back seat.
This also opens an interesting debate on how Xabi Alonso will manage the locker room and rotations. Will he opt for a more competitive block or keep trust in his current players?