Real Madrid has moved quickly in this transfer market, trying to complete its squad for the World Cup that FIFA has changed. The most exciting addition is Xabi Alonso on its bench, who arrives intending to turn around the situation from last season. This also involves solving some issues in the locker room that are still lingering, as Pipi Estrada has revealed on "El Chiringuito".
Xabi Alonso has a problem to solve
It seems that certain relationships in Real Madrid's locker room aren't at their best right now. One of them is between two first-team stars: Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior.
On the latest episode of "El Chiringuito", Pipi Estrada made it clear that Xabi Alonso wants to solve this matter as soon as possible. The new Real Madrid coach will do everything he can to help them make peace. The relationship isn't broken by any means, but it's true that it's not at its best.
This is something we could see last season on the field. They interacted less, didn't pass the ball to each other as much, and there were mutual reproaches in certain plays.
Given the importance and respect they have in Real Madrid's locker room, Xabi Alonso is certain that this issue can't drag on any longer. That's why he'll intervene as soon as possible to try to improve the current relationship between Bellingham and Vinícius or, at least, that's what Pipi Estrada says.
Real Madrid going for the World Cup
After a very complicated campaign, Florentino has gone all in for the FIFA World Cup. It'll start next June 15, although Madrid won't make its debut until the 18th, in a match against Al-Hilal.
In this match, Xabi Alonso will be able to count on his new signings: Huijsen and Trent. He'll also have the stars who haven't trained yet due to the international break. In the case of Bellingham and Vinícius, there are still unsolved issues, according to Pipi Estrada. The goal is none other than to win this "reformed" tournament by FIFA, in which there are many millions at stake.
If it wins the trophy, Real Madrid would pocket a fortune. Just for participating, Los Blancos will receive €35 million. If they win the title, the amount would rise to €145 million, which is truly insane.