Everything indicates that Real Madrid will experience a significant change on the bench. Xabi Alonso, current coach of Bayer Leverkusen, is getting closer to becoming the new manager of the merengue team. Various sources close to the club confirm that the talks are very advanced.
Carlo Ancelotti, after a season with ups and downs, will say goodbye to the Madrid bench. Although the Italian leaves a mark, his departure opens the door to a new era. That era has a proper name: Xabi Alonso.
Changes on the Horizon
The arrival of a new coach always involves adjustments. Even more so when it comes to a young coach, with fresh ideas and a renewed vision of the game. Xabi Alonso, who has excelled in Germany, knows that Real Madrid demands from the first minute.
Among the many challenges he will have on the table, one stands out: the future of Luka Modric.
Luka Modric, End Point?
Luka Modric has been the soul of the white midfield for years. Experience, tactical intelligence, and technical quality have been his hallmark. However, time doesn't stop, and the Croatian, at 38 years old, has seen his prominence reduced this season.
According to information from Diario AS, everything indicates that Modric could leave Real Madrid this summer. A news that surprises, although some see it as inevitable. His contract ends, and there are no clear signs of renewal.
The decision is not only technical. The emotional aspect also weighs. Modric is a symbol, a leader in the locker room, and his farewell will not be easy.
A New Problem for Xabi Alonso
The possible farewell of Modric poses another puzzle for Xabi Alonso. Replacing a legend is not an easy task, and the management is already analyzing names to strengthen the midfield. Someone with experience, leadership, and vision of the game is needed.
Tchouaméni, Camavinga, and Valverde are talented young players, but they still lack that touch of calm and wisdom that Modric provided. Jude Bellingham has also excelled, but his profile is more offensive.
Xabi Alonso will have to make quick and accurate decisions. In a club like Madrid, there is no room for error.
A Summer of Decisions
The transfer market looks hectic for Real Madrid. With the arrival of Xabi Alonso and the possible departure of Modric, a summer of reconstruction is approaching.
The club is clear that it must look to the future, but without forgetting the legacy of its great figures. Luka Modric has been more than a player. He has been a living history of Madridism.