Neither Carreras nor Arnold: Xabi Alonso asks Florentino for another signing and gives the OK

Xabi Alonso has effectively taken charge of Real Madrid, succeeding Carlo Ancelotti as the first team's head coach. This circumstance means that he is in contact with the executives led by Florentino Pérez, as he has done so far, to expand his transfer requests for the Club World Cup.

Indeed, Valdebebas offices consider it a must-win competition that would help recover the winning path. Xabi Alonso is willing to accept this objective... as long as he can receive considerable "help" to restructure the squad and fill the necessary gaps to shape his new tactical schemes and proposals.

Dean Huijsen's addition is the first step in that direction. Furthermore, the Merengue bosses have reportedly reached an understanding with footballers like Trent Alexander-Arnold and Álvaro Carreras, full-backs who would completely renew the depleted defensive line, which has been severely affected by injuries. These aren't the only transfers Xabi Alonso has in mind.

The former Real Madrid footballer has reportedly put forward the name of a midfielder who is more than necessary since Luka Modric's farewell. The signing of Nico Paz has reportedly become a top priority due to the departure of the Balkan attacking midfielder... and Real Madrid's reluctance to intervene in the "Wirtz case", a saga that has been completely dominated by Liverpool for several days.

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Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Real Madrid will very soon inform Como 1907 of their decision. The Italian club, coached by Cesc Fàbregas, wants to keep the Argentine midfielder given his excellent results in the 24/25 season. However, that great performance has reportedly allowed Xabi Alonso to include him on his list of most desired prospects.

Real Madrid could sign Nico Paz for just eight million euros during the next summer transfer window. The amount will increase by one million euros per season, making his transfer fee nine million during the summer of 2026, and so on. That's why now would be the most suitable time to bring back Como 1907's "79" according to Xabi Alonso.

Fabrizio Romano points out that the new Real Madrid coach is "involved in the decision" that the entity presided over by Florentino Pérez plans to make these days regarding Nico Paz. The Basque coach would be in favor of bringing back a midfielder with excellent organizational vision and some ability to get forward toward the opponent's goal... although it's true that the latter isn't the most notable of his footballing virtues.

In any case, Real Madrid are still assessing Nico Paz's future at Xabi Alonso's request. The gaps created in the midfield roster over the past two years, with Toni Kroos's retirement and Luka Modric's farewell, concern the new Merengue coach.