Xabi Alonso is already making important decisions before arriving on Real Madrid's bench, and the first major impact is a move that shakes the European market.
There is a verbal agreement between Enzo Fernández and the club, and Rodrygo Goes is included in the operation as a bargaining chip. Florentino Pérez makes a move with cunning. He begins to shape the new midfield after Kroos's departure and Modric's expected retirement.
According to journalist Renzo Pantich, Enzo Fernández has a verbal agreement with Real Madrid. The Argentine international wants to leave a crumbling Chelsea and make a leap to a competitive and winning team.
The conversations are very advanced, and the agreement is 80% closed. Only details are missing that Real Madrid hopes to finalize before the Club World Cup.
Rodrygo, key piece in the deal
Rodrygo Goes is part of the operation, who despite his numbers (13 goals and 10 assists), lives in the shadow at Real Madrid. In the shadow of Vinicius or Kylian Mbappé. His role would be relegated in the new top-tier project, and Real Madrid doesn't want to hinder his projection.
Chelsea wants him as part of the swap, and the club doesn't see it unfavorably. The presence of Mbappé, plus Vini's continuity, plus the possible addition of Nico Williams, leaves little room for Rodrygo, who would have minutes and new prominence at Stamford Bridge.
Xabi Alonso blesses the change
Xabi Alonso has already given his blessing to this operation. Enzo Fernández is a player with whom he fully agrees in style and competitive character. He wants him as the axis of his new Madrid, and he trusts that the Argentine will recover his best version under his orders.
Enzo has leadership capacity, physical deployment, technical quality, and international experience. At just 23 years old, he has a huge future and fits perfectly into the silent renewal that the club is orchestrating.
The club sees the Argentine star as the player capable of filling the gap left by Toni Kroos with his departure.