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Arbeloa serves up 2 signings to Xabi Alonso, they will be at the Club World Cup

On Arbeloa's recommendation, two key reinforcements for Real Madrid

This summer, there has been a significant coaching shuffle at Real Madrid with striking decisions. Ancelotti and Raúl are not staying, and Xabi Alonso and Arbeloa have taken their places respectively. Both know each other, have a great relationship, and that could be decisive.

To such an extent that Arbeloa has already recommended a couple of top-level reinforcements to Xabi for the Club World Cup. These are Jesús Fortea and Diego Aguado, who will be at the tournament this summer. Everything suggests that the Basque will take them to strengthen the first team.

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Xabi Alonso during his presentation | Real Madrid Confidencial

Both were serious candidates to be at the Under-19 European Championship that is also taking place this summer. However, they have dropped out of the event to be with Xabi Alonso over the coming weeks. This is a move with the future in mind since both have a lot of potential.

Diego Aguado even made his debut with Deportiva Minera this season in the Cup under Ancelotti's orders. Meanwhile, Fortea is the full-back with the greatest potential in La Fábrica. He even joined the first team's dynamic for a few weeks, although he didn't get any playing time.

Real Madrid keep them in mind for the future because of their potential

The truth is that Carvajal is training to be available for the event in the United States (Estados Unidos). Meanwhile, it has already become official that Alexander Arnold will be at the World Cup as a new signing. But Xabi Alonso doesn't want any surprises with the right-back position.

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Trent Alexander Arnold with Real Madrid | Real Madrid Confidencial

That's why he has decided to count on both, who also have a promising future ahead. In Jesús Fortea's case, there was speculation about his debut after Carvajal's injury. But in the end, he didn't make the leap, stayed with the Juvenil, and postponed his decision to renew his contract.

Now, with this move from Xabi, the outlook could be much clearer if he counts on him. In fact, it wouldn't be surprising if Arbeloa bets on his promotion to Castilla under his orders. He has potential and, just like Aguado, the club trusts both for the future.

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