Real Madrid lost the Copa final in overtime against Barcelona and, after the match, Pedrerol demanded accountability. Once El Clásico was over, the host of El Chiringuito was blunt, showing his anger because the whites started to get their act together in the second half. He was really upset and didn't hold back, announcing significant changes in the coming weeks after what happened this season.
"I wouldn't be proud of a team that starts running in the second half. We need to start pointing fingers, unmasking, and telling the truth: the joke is over. The 'nothing happens here' is over, a lot is going to happen here," stated Pedrerol.
Real Madrid Prepares Many Changes
It hasn't been a good season, and Florentino won't hold back. He will start with the bench, where Ancelotti will say goodbye after finishing the season without titles. It is decided who will be his replacement at the helm of Real Madrid: Xabi Alonso. Negotiations are already underway, and the plan is to try to have everything settled so he can lead the Madridists in the World Cup. If that doesn't happen, the emergency solution would be Santiago Solari.
There will be changes not only on the bench but also in the squad. Many players, important members of recent years, will say goodbye to Real Madrid. Some coincide with the end of their contracts, such as Lucas Vázquez, Modric, or Vallejo. All three are likely to leave due to their low performance.
So far, Real Madrid already has a signing secured: Alexander-Arnold. The Englishman will arrive free this coming summer, coinciding with the end of his contract with Liverpool. He won't be the only one, as additions are also expected in other positions, such as left-back, center-back, or even midfield.
Pedrerol has been clear: a season like this can't end as if nothing happened. There will be significant changes at Real Madrid, and Florentino's idea is to get to work as soon as possible to close everything. There will be more demands on the current squad, and they will try to play in a different way, as it has become clear that this doesn't work at all.