Real Madrid Faces a Turning Point. After years of building a star-studded squad, Florentino Pérez has decided to make a radical shift in his sports policy.
The president is convinced that egos and diva-like gestures are weakening the team. He is already planning a deep clean that could leave several illustrious names out of the locker room.
Vinícius-Mbappé Tension Bothers the Upper Echelons
Vinícius Jr., Rodrygo, and even Kylian Mbappé, who has yet to meet expectations, are in the spotlight. The desired golden trio has clashed more than expected. The president doesn't want the locker room to become a ticking time bomb.
The tension between Mbappé and Vinícius worries the upper echelons of Bernabéu: instead of complementing each other, their egos compete. That has done more harm than good to the team.
Xabi Alonso: Just the Right Amount of Stars
Florentino doesn't want to repeat history with the new version of the 'Galácticos 2.0'. At the time, he had to leave overwhelmed by the galaxy organized at Bernabéu.
He knows that in modern soccer, the team is above individualities. He prefers a team that works like a Swiss watch to a handful of stars disconnected from each other.
The vision of the future coach also influences. Xabi Alonso, the main candidate to replace Ancelotti next season, has a very clear philosophy. He wants commitment, teamwork, and zero protagonism off the field.
He won't hesitate to leave out important names if it means protecting the group's harmony.
The club is already working on possible departures. Florentino is open to anything, and if an important offer comes for Vinícius, Rodrygo, or even Mbappé (if his attitude doesn't fit), it will be listened to carefully. No one is non-transferable.
The Change Is Underway
The idea is to build a new Real Madrid based on meritocracy, where the name doesn't matter, but performance does. A Real Madrid with homegrown talent. Asencio has set the path that other academy players must follow.
The era of childish tantrums, out-of-place gestures, and unchecked egos could be numbered. Florentino is determined to recover the model of a solid, committed, and ambitious team. The change is underway.