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Xabi has already made it clear to Florentino | Camara Real Madrid Confidencial
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The '9' Xabi Demands from Real Madrid, He Needs It for Matches Like Arsenal's

The Operation That Real Madrid Could Carry Out Following the Request Made by Xabi Alonso

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Didac Aguirre

As expected, the elimination from the Champions League has led Real Madrid to seek changes. One of the most significant would be on the bench, with Carlo Ancelotti's cycle at the club coming to an end.

Xabi Alonso Is the Favorite to Take Over Real Madrid's Bench

With Xabi Alonso remaining the favorite to replace Ancelotti, the Tolosa native has already demanded a signing.

Looking ahead to the next season, Xabi seeks to have Bayer Leverkusen's center forward, Patrik Schick.

Since Joselu's signing last season, Real Madrid hasn't had a forward of these characteristics.

Knowing Schick perfectly, Xabi seeks to continue leveraging his quality at Real Madrid. While Real Madrid's strikers are the best in the world, none have certain qualities that Schick does possess.

Aerial play, above all, is one of the skills that make Schick such a valued forward by Xabi Alonso. After the multiple crosses into the area that Real Madrid couldn't convert into goals in their match against Arsenal, the lack of someone like Schick is evident.

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Xabi knows Schick very well | Real Madrid Confidencial

Xabi Alonso's Request for Real Madrid

Established as a top-level coach, Xabi Alonso continues to show his quality at Bayer Leverkusen. Having managed to form a winning project, Xabi has leveraged the potential of his entire squad. While the standout stars are Wirtz, Frimpong, and even Jonathan Tah, Patrik Schick has also been very important for Xabi.

At 29 years old, Schick has become an essential piece for Xabi due to being a very complete center forward. Apart from his excellent aerial play, Schick also stands out for his ability to find spaces and his precision in shots.

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Schick Would Be Delighted to Sign for Real Madrid | Real Madrid Confidencial

While his contract with Leverkusen is until 2027, his release value would be around 40 million euros, an affordable amount for Real Madrid. However, his signing depends on the decision made by a Real Madrid that isn't looking to strengthen its attack.

Real Madrid's Dilemma

Despite Xabi Alonso being Real Madrid's priority for the next market, Schick's signing is a matter being analyzed. Although Schick is a demand from Xabi himself, Real Madrid must determine how feasible it is to carry out his transfer.

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