Xabi Alonso isn't wasting any time after returning from the United States. What coach Madrid wants is to finalize the squad as soon as possible, already being clear about which players he counts on and which ones he doesn't. There have been numerous rumors about this, to the point that many people had already ruled out footballers who have now received the approval of the man from Tolosa to continue at Bernabéu.
2 discarded players are now untouchable
Antón Meana, journalist from "SER", has spoken in the last few hours. He has been blunt, revealing that both Eduardo Camavinga and Dani Ceballos aren't going to leave Real Madrid. They have Xabi Alonso's approval to stay and the plan is for them to remain in the white squad next season.
Meana started by saying: "Camavinga's entourage confirms that he has offers from the Premier League, but the player is ignoring them and wants to stay at Madrid".
In this regard, about Dani Ceballos he was just as blunt: "He has offers, but Xabi Alonso has reportedly asked Madrid not to sell the player and that's what they've communicated".
Quality for the midfield
One of Xabi Alonso's main objectives in building the squad is to strengthen the midfield as much as possible. For this, he has requested the signing of a quality midfielder, something that doesn't seem possible.
That's why, at the very least, what he is clear about is that he doesn't want to lose the quality he already has available. This has made players like Camavinga and Dani Ceballos untouchable, as they've been testing the market to find out their value.
The man from Tolosa considers it key to have footballers of the caliber and quality of Camavinga and Ceballos, believing they can be important in his Madrid. He has conveyed this to them privately, making them see that they'll be important throughout the season despite all the rumors.
Nothing has changed for Rodrygo
In this regard, the situation hasn't changed for Rodrygo Goes. He knows that Xabi Alonso doesn't count on him and a new destination is being sought for him this summer. He has many offers, but his salary and price seem to be a problem for the main parties interested in signing him.
Xabi Alonso has opened the doors of Real Madrid wide for him. He is valued at about €100 million, which would go directly to strengthening the midfield with a top-level defensive midfielder. But everything will depend on what happens with the Brazilian.