Three men appear in the image: one in a dark suit, another in a blue and white soccer uniform, and the third, wearing a red and white jacket, has a large black X over his face.
Zubimendi and Stiller crossed out, and Xabi Alonso in a suit | Camara Real Madrid Confidencial
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Neither Zubimendi nor Stiller, Xabi Alonso has directly requested from this outlet: his favorite

The coach from Donostia has put his name forward to Real Madrid as a priority

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Borja Díaz

Real Madrid is looking for midfielders to strengthen the team ahead of the next campaign. Xabi Alonso is one of the first requests he made to Florentino upon his arrival. Several names have already been mentioned as possible candidates to fill the position.

For months, the favorite was Martín Zubimendi because of his quality and what he has shown with Real Sociedad. Xabi also knows him from the youth categories of the Donostia club. However, as days have passed, the operation has cooled and he has moved much closer to Arsenal.

A player in a blue and white uniform on the field.
Zubimendi in a match with Real Sociedad | Real Madrid Confidencial

Angelo Stiller has also emerged strongly, whose name has been directly recommended by Toni Kroos. But neither the German nor the Donostia native, the latest reports point to another midfielder. Xabi Alonso would have directly requested Nico Paz to strengthen the midfield.

Real Madrid has been considering the possible return of their youth player this summer for several months. However, the fact that Xabi has also requested his signing seems to have proved them right in their intentions. His name is the main candidate, although he might not be the only arrival.

real madrid very close to bringing nico paz back this summer

Last summer, Nico Paz left Real Madrid due to the lack of playing time he was facing. Ancelotti spoke with him and recommended Serie A so he could continue his football development. He ended up at Como, where he has performed at a high level this season under Cesc's orders.

A player wearing a blue Como team jersey on the field.
Nico Paz in a match with Como | RealMadridConfidencial

However, Real Madrid kept 50 percent of his rights, as well as a buy-back option. For €8 million, he can return to Bernabéu, a price that seems very affordable. Other teams like Juventus, Inter, or Arsenal were also paying close attention to him.

However, the fact that Nico Paz could arrive at Real Madrid doesn't prevent other moves. Right now, they are studying the possibility that, in addition to the youth player, Stiller could also sign. A double reinforcement for the midfield that convinces Xabi Alonso since he had requested it from the board.

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