Carlo Ancelotti's future at Real Madrid is hanging in the air. At the Madrid club, one of the names most mentioned as a possible successor is Xabi Alonso. The current Bayer Leverkusen coach has shown interest in taking the reins of the white team, although it won't be an easy task.
Additionally, Xabi Alonso has some conditions and requests for his arrival to materialize. One of them is related to signings, and one of the names that has come to light is Tijjani Reijnders, midfielder of AC Milan.
Ancelotti's future
The continuity of Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid is in doubt. Particularly, after the Italian coach confirmed his intention to manage the Brazilian national team. With this uncertainty, Real Madrid's executives are already thinking about his possible replacement.
The name that is most favored is Xabi Alonso, who already has experience as a coach after his time at Bayer Leverkusen. However, for his signing to be finalized, certain conditions must be met.
Xabi Alonso and his influence on signings
The former Real Madrid player is willing to be a coach, but with clear demands for the transfer market. Although the merengue club had planned to make some additions, the list of names has been considerably reduced.
One of the most concerning positions is that of central midfielder, due to the void left by Toni Kroos's retirement. Although Dani Ceballos has fulfilled that role well, Real Madrid's executives consider it necessary to sign another midfielder.
Tijjani Reijnders: the signing proposed by Xabi Alonso
One of the players Xabi Alonso has on his radar, according to Defensa Central, is Tijjani Reijnders, midfielder of AC Milan. The Dutchman, 26 years old, has stood out for his performance in Serie A, becoming one of the key pieces of the rossoneri team.
His versatility and ability to handle the ball have made him a highly appreciated footballer in Europe. In fact, Xabi Alonso himself has already recommended his signing to Real Madrid.
The difficulty of signing Reijnders
Despite Real Madrid's interest in Reijnders, the operation won't be easy. AC Milan is aware of their player's value and is willing to demand a high figure for his transfer. According to reports, the price of the operation could surround 80 million euros (approximately 88 million dollars), a figure that the white club considers excessive.
Despite this, Real Madrid's executives don't rule out negotiating with Milan, hoping for a reduction in the player's price.