Real Madrid Confidencial Florentino won't sign Zubimendi for him, a player returns to Real Madrid
Real Madrid stopped the deal because they trust the squad Xabi has
For months, there has been speculation about Zubimendi's possible signing by Real Madrid. Xabi Alonso knows him very well and had requested his arrival to strengthen the midfield. However, the club decided to reject the deal even though they had many chances to make it happen.
The club believes that it's not a position where they urgently need to bring someone in. It's true that it has been a problem with Ancelotti, but Xabi Alonso seems to have found the solution. Among other things, this is due to a return that's going to happen this summer.
Camavinga is already almost fully recovered and we could see him on the list against Borussia. He's a player whom the club fully trusts to strengthen the midfield. Especially considering that he could return to his best level, which he hasn't reached this season.
Florentino knows they're different profiles, but Eduardo can contribute to the ball distribution. He has dynamism and physical abilities to impose himself, helping with the pressing that Xabi intends to use. With all that, they ruled out Zubimendi's possible signing even though it was strongly rumored.
Xabi Alonso finds the solution to the big problem
Ball distribution seems to be Real Madrid's big problem after Kroos retired last summer. Ancelotti didn't manage to find the key, but it seems that Xabi Alonso has succeeded. Especially because of Güler's change of role, collaborating more in the build-up play.
Huijsen helps him a lot, a center-back with great ball control that the Merengues didn't have. That's going to allow other players like Camavinga or Fede Valverde, who bring other strengths, to join in. They're much more vertical and receive facing forward to give speed to the play.
In addition, Trent also collaborates in the build-up and over the months, it will start to show. Real Madrid believe all of this will help solve the big problem of recent months. It also led them to decide not to sign Zubimendi this summer despite the interest.
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