Didac Aguirre Neither Enzo Fernández nor Vitinha: Xabi would sign this midfielder with his eyes closed
The great desire Xabi Alonso has to strengthen the midfield this summer transfer window
One of the positions Real Madrid still need to reinforce is the midfield. Despite the great World Cup Güler had as the playmaker, this hasn't been enough for Xabi Alonso. Considering options like Enzo Fernández and Vitinha, Xabi's desired choice, according to what we know at Defensa Central, is the Italian Nicolò Barella.
In the five seasons he has played with Inter Milan, Barella has improved his skills. Under the leadership of Simone Inzaghi, who is no longer at the club, Barella established himself as a pillar in the coach's schemes. His tactical intelligence, above all, is the quality that has made him stand out the most over the years.
Knowing the best moment to press the opponent or make a pass, Barella is exactly the profile Xabi is looking for. Although he has already requested his signing, everything depends on Real Madrid's departures and, of course, the team's decision.
The Italian star
At 28 years old, Barella is one of the best and most experienced midfielders in Europe. Playing 4,139 minutes, this amount of playing time shows Barella's importance in the club's schemes. His vision, ball control, and commitment to marking opponents are qualities that make the Italian stand out.
This last quality is exactly what Xabi Alonso is looking for in the Real Madrid he wants to build for next season. Giving a brief glimpse of his playing style, Xabi is looking to fully establish his idea to ensure several successes for Real Madrid.
Although Barella's contract with Inter runs until 2029, this hasn't stopped Xabi from requesting his signing. His value, although it could become significant, could end up being paid for with the departures the club must make in the coming weeks.
The missing piece
Compared to Enzo and Vitinha, the value of Barella's possible signing is more than affordable for Real Madrid. Xabi, who is considered one of the best midfielders of his generation, knows how to immediately recognize the talent he needs for his squad.
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