Real Madrid Confidencial The '9' can opener Xabi Alonso has asked Florentino for could arrive for $35M
Xabi Alonso asks Florentino for a forward, and his favorite would be available at an affordable price
Xabi Alonso has arrived at Real Madrid with a series of demands in hand to go to the market. Several signings that he considers necessary to solve the team's problems. Little by little, signings are being confirmed that will serve the Basque in that purpose.
So far, they have focused on defense with Huijsen, Alexander Arnold, and Álvaro Carreras. We know that he has also requested a midfielder who can create play in the center of the field. Not only that, but he has also set his sights on strengthening the attack for next season.
It's true that with Vinícius, Mbappé, Rodrygo, and Endrick, it seemed like it was the line that was least concerning. However, it has become clear that a box striker like Joselu is needed. Someone capable of receiving balls to enable teammates or look for the opponent's goal himself.
Xabi Alonso wants to bring in Patrik Schick, the striker who has performed at a high level for him at Bayer Leverkusen. His price could be around €35 million and he wants them to study the possibility. He has conveyed this to Florentino since he is his favorite to strengthen the position.
real madrid alert to the market to strengthen the attack
As stated, it seemed that the attack was the least concerning area in the offices at Bernabéu. Real Madrid thought it was more important to strengthen other areas of the field. This has been proven by signing defenders so far for next season.
However, Courtois has already spoken up in one of the last matches of the final stretch of the current campaign. He stated that last year they had Joselu who made it easier to cross balls into the box. This time, they've lost a reference that has affected them when facing matches.
Perhaps for that reason, and because of Xabi Alonso's request, the club is also considering signing a striker. The Schick option could be a good alternative since his price wouldn't be too high. Although right now, the priority would be a midfielder rather than a "9" who can bring down balls.
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