He was packing his bags and Xabi Alonso is asking for him, he'll play for Real Madrid next year.

The Club World Cup is serving as a field laboratory for Xabi Alonso. While it's true that the Tolosa coach arrived at Real Madrid without much time to adapt the players to his style, the results are far from disappointing. Especially when the first firm decisions from the Basque coach are emerging.

One of the most striking, without a doubt, is giving a lot of prominence to Arda Güler. From the Valdebebas offices, they sent a clear message: they considered that the Turkish "15" was "underused" during the 24/25 campaign. They also believe that Carlo Ancelotti should've placed him at the base of the play, as a playmaking midfielder.

This is exactly what Xabi Alonso has done, and he's already getting the first positive results from the player born in Altindag. In addition to his goal scored against Pachuca, there's a sense that he's finally found the right spot for the young Turkish prospect. He's not the only young footballer whose role in the first team has been radically altered.

Gonzalo García is experiencing a similar situation. The Real Madrid Castilla forward, top scorer of its Primera RFEF group during the past soccer season, caught Xabi Alonso's attention. The Basque strategist decided to count on the services of the "30", even bringing him closer to the starting eleven against Al-Hilal and Mexican side Pachuca.

He has earned it

Gonzalo García's performance has exceeded all the expectations of the coaching staff. So much so that Xabi Alonso would take advantage of Kylian Mbappé's absence to give more minutes and playing time to the Spanish striker. The "30" is making the most of every opportunity, causing a sensation throughout all levels of Real Madrid.

That's why Xabi Alonso would have sent a clear message to the Valdebebas offices: they must abandon the search for a "9" who fits Joselu's profile. While it's true that this request had come expressly from the coach, it's the coach himself who has requested its cancellation as soon as possible.

Not only because of the hypothetical expense Real Madrid would incur when trying to sign one of the already scouted players. Gonzalo García has become the chosen one to fill that role in the first team: after all, the Spanish striker meets all the qualities of Joselu's "heir".

That's why it's also understood that he has asked the Merengue directors to reject all offers for Gonzalo García. The impressive track record of the striker at Real Madrid Castilla caught the attention of teams that, in view of his performance at the Club World Cup, are losing out on signing him.