Xabi Alonso knows he has a great challenge ahead with Real Madrid. On May 26, he will arrive at Valdebebas to take charge of the Madrid bench for the Club World Cup and the upcoming season. His goal is clear: to restore excitement and recover the lost dominance.
The season has been very irregular at Santiago Bernabéu. The collective level has not been up to the desired standard. That's why Xabi Alonso already knows what he wants to change from day one.
Xabi Alonso begins to set the path
One of the first steps will be to completely renew the coaching staff. Ancelotti is saying goodbye, and his assistants will also pack their bags. There will be new methods, fresh ideas, and a lot of work in tactical preparation.
Additionally, Xabi Alonso has decided to talk to some key figures in the locker room. His intention is to listen before acting. The first will be Luka Modric, although the most immediate decision affects another well-known name.
Lucas Vázquez is very clear about his future
During this season, Lucas Vázquez has been one of the most questioned by the stands. Defensive errors and lack of continuity have marked him. Additionally, his contract ends this summer, which facilitated an important decision.
Xabi Alonso already has it clear. His contract will be extended by one more month so he can play in the Club World Cup. But once the tournament is over, Lucas Vázquez will say goodbye to Real Madrid.
Xabi Alonso wants to make drastic changes at Real Madrid
The coaching staff at Real Madrid considers that Lucas's time at the club has ended. The focus for the right-back position will be on Dani Carvajal and Trent Alexander-Arnold. The intention is to strengthen that area with guarantees to compete at the highest level.
Despite the criticism, Lucas Vázquez has been important in many phases of his white career. His commitment has never been in doubt. But now, with the new cycle, he is no longer in Xabi's plans.
His departure will mark the end of a very special era. Lucas Vázquez has lived through one of Real Madrid's most golden periods filled with titles, comebacks, and unforgettable nights. But even the greatest stories also have their endpoint.
Real Madrid's fans will know how to bid him farewell as he deserves. Meanwhile, Xabi Alonso continues working on more important decisions. This is just the first step in building his project on the Bernabéu bench.