Real Madrid faces a decisive summer that will define much of the project for next season. After winning the Champions League and LaLiga, the Whites want to compete for everything again. For that, Florentino Pérez knows he needs to strengthen certain areas of the field, especially the defense.
The center of the backline has suffered many losses due to injuries and a lack of natural replacements. Raúl Asencio has filled in as an occasional stopgap. If the goal is to fight for every title, Xabi Alonso needs more than temporary solutions.
Xabi is aware that the rearguard requires urgent improvements. That's why he has requested proven reinforcements with potential. Important signings like Huijsen and Alexander-Arnold have already been secured, and others like Álvaro Carreras are well on track.
Xabi Alonso prepares a reliable defense for Real Madrid
Efforts are fully focused on building a solid and modern line. The idea is to mix youth with experience. A clear model of how Xabi Alonso wants to compete from the ground up.
No one expected an old acquaintance to emerge in the middle of planning. Aymeric Laporte has once again become a strong topic in Madridist circles. The Al Nassr center-back has taken the step of offering himself to Real Madrid to return to elite soccer in Europe.
The Frenchman, who became a Spanish national, was already on the Whites's radar last winter. However, the deal didn't go through due to the high demands of the Saudi club. Aymeric Laporte's age was also a significant obstacle.
Aymeric Laporte offers himself to Real Madrid again
Now, the situation has changed drastically. Aymeric Laporte has lowered his financial demands and is willing to adapt to Real Madrid's needs. His camp has actively worked to get him back to a big club in Europe.
Real Madrid has received the offer and has studied it in detail. Several sources have confirmed this move by the center-back. However, the response has been clear from Bernabéu.
Xabi Alonso doesn't consider his signing. He believes he already has younger alternatives, with more future and lower cost. In addition, he doesn't want to alter the plan that's already set.
Real Madrid keeps its roadmap: NO to Aymeric Laporte
The coaching staff has a very clear path to follow. Xabi Alonso wants to consolidate a lasting unit, not short-term fixes. That's why he prioritizes profiles like Huijsen or footballers from Castilla.
Laporte, despite his proven quality, doesn't fit into this vision for the future. He's no longer considered a priority option, not even a secondary one. The focus is on other names that fit the coach's system better.
Real Madrid appreciates the defender's gesture, but keeps its course. In Valdebebas, they don't want distractions or changes of direction. That includes rejecting opportunities that would have been very tempting years ago.