Real Madrid has been planning next season's squad with Xabi Alonso for several weeks, who will sign as the new coach until 2028. The Tolosa native is giving his opinion, and Florentino is taking it into account to the point where an unexpected move might occur. Xabi doesn't count on David Alaba and hopes they can find him a way out, which fits into the plans the Madrid president has.
David Alaba Has the Highest Salary on the Squad
At the time, Alaba arrived on a free transfer and signed a salary befitting the defender he was. The problem is that this level has significantly dropped in recent seasons, especially due to injuries. Xabi Alonso doesn't consider him and has asked Florentino to find him a new destination, with Saudi Arabia appearing on the horizon to take him.
Whether to Saudi Arabia or anywhere else, the reality is that David Alaba will leave practically no money in Real Madrid's coffers. His departure is mainly motivated by getting rid of his salary, the highest in the entire squad. He can't continue with the level he is giving, and Xabi Alonso is clear that he doesn't count on him. In fact, he has already pointed out the name of his replacement, who would come from Ajax: Jorrel Hato.
Jorrel Hato: The Defender Xabi Alonso Has Requested
Relevo has revealed that Jorrel Hato, a 19-year-old left-back, is liked by Real Madrid and is one of those players for whom "an effort is not ruled out." He is very complete, has a physique that allows him to win duels, and has great qualities both in defense and attack.
In this sense, he is a defender with similar conditions to Alaba. The Austrian also started his career as a full-back and ended up in a more central position. Hato has that same capability, fitting into what Xabi Alonso asks of his defenders. The Basque wants to establish a setup with three center-backs and two wing-backs, with Jorrel Hato being a player who would fit very well.
What Florentino is clear about is that he doesn't want to enter bidding wars for Jorrel Hato. Chelsea also wants him, he has a contract until 2028, and there is no release clause. In any case, Madrid-Barcelona has learned that Real Madrid is willing to reach 40 million euros. This figure could be enough to convince Ajax, a team that sells very well.