Real Madrid already has its sights set on the next transfer market. The sporting management is working to strengthen the team with new transfers.
However, this time Florentino Pérez's plans have surprised more than a few. Xabi Alonso, the Bayer Leverkusen coach, is being rumored as a possible replacement for Ancelotti next season.
The Change of Coach: Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid
For several weeks now, Xabi Alonso 's name has been gaining ground as a possible replacement for Ancelotti. The former Real Madrid player has done an outstanding job at Bayer Leverkusen, taking the German team to a competitive level that has not gone unnoticed.
Florentino Pérez values the idea of bringing in a coach with a past at the club and a great relationship with the youth team. However, this change of direction on the bench comes with a series of expectations that could become complicated.
Xabi Alonso's wish: Florian Wirtz
One of the players that Xabi Alonso has expressed interest in bringing with him is Florian Wirtz, the young talent from Bayer Leverkusen. The German midfielder has stood out for his technical ability, vision and ability to make the difference in playmaking.
Xabi Alonso knows Wirtz's qualities well, and if his arrival at Real Madrid is confirmed, his intention would be to have him in his squad. The idea of strengthening the team with a world-class player is understandable, but the club has other plans in mind.
Florian Wirtz is not part of Real Madrid's plans
Although Xabi Alonso's intentions are clear, Real Madrid don't have Florian Wirtz in their immediate plans. The sporting management has decided not to bet on the player at this time, despite the coach's suggestions. This news has been a cold shower for Xabi Alonso, who was hoping to count on his teammate from the German national team.
Rüdiger also feels the disappointment
Real Madrid's refusal to sign Florian Wirtz has also caused unrest in the white locker room.
Wirtz's teammate at Germany's national team, Antonio Rüdiger, was visibly affected by the decision. The defender, who has a great relationship with the midfielder, had hoped that his arrival at the Madrid club would become a reality.
This situation has caused internal tensions, as Rüdiger feels close to Wirtz and was expecting an important reinforcement for the team.