Brahim Díaz's story at Real Madrid seems to have reached a turning point. After a season in which he was key for Ancelotti, his situation is once again marked by uncertainty. At the center of the noise, there's a name that changes everything: Xabi Alonso.
A talent that was never questioned
Brahim has shown, match after match, that he has the quality to wear the white jersey, and he did it when nobody expected it. He appeared as a game-changer and ended up being indispensable, but this season hasn't been the best. His performance, like that of several teammates, has dropped and at Madrid, that comes at a high price.
Even so, his reputation remains intact. Arsenal and Manchester United have already asked to sit down with the white club. They want to sign the Spanish-Moroccan and they're not holding back on numbers. The Gunners already tried last year with a €70 million offer; back then, neither Brahim nor Madrid wanted to talk, but now everything has changed.
A tempting project in Madrid
Xabi Alonso has picked up the phone, and he called Brahim to make it clear that he wants him in his project. He wants him on his team, as part of the new Real Madrid that he's building from the ground up, and that gesture, that personal interest, hasn't gone unnoticed by the player.
Xabi knows him, and he knows what he can contribute. But he's also aware that the decision doesn't depend on him. Only on Brahim, because, even though the Basque coach wants him, if the player decides to stay in Madrid, it'll be great news.
An increasingly crowded Madrid
The situation in the white locker room doesn't help. With the arrival of young Mastantuono, the growth of Arda Güler, and Rodrygo's continuity, the doors are closing for him again. Brahim knows it and even though his commitment is total, he also understands that without minutes, his progress stalls.
He doesn't want to become just another player, not at Madrid nor anywhere else. That's why, only for that reason, he's considering leaving and it won't be for lack of options. In addition to the already mentioned Arsenal and United, other European clubs have also inquired.
The last word belongs to Brahim
At this point, it's not Madrid calling the shots, nor Xabi Alonso. Brahim's future depends solely on what he decides, and he'll do it calmly. He knows he's facing a golden opportunity, to stay at the club of his life or try a new adventure where he can be a protagonist.
The ball is in his court, he has talent, age, and a market. Now all that's left is to know what he wants to do with all that. Meanwhile, the phones keep ringing and at Madrid, Xabi Alonso is still waiting.