Didac Aguirre Xabi's new center-back is already in Madrid, and he can take Asencio's place.
The new addition Xabi Alonso is preparing for Real Madrid's defense
Looking to have a defense for both the present and the future, Real Madrid has worked on bringing in another center-back. With several targets in mind, Xabi Alonso already has his desired center-back. Working alongside Álvaro Arbeloa, new Castilla coach, Joan Martínez has finally been able to return to the field after his serious injury.
Under Arbeloa's orders, the coach will be in charge of his recovery and return to matches. With the clear intention of avoiding a relapse, Arbeloa will be very careful with the minutes he gives Joan. Meanwhile, Xabi Alonso will keep a very close eye on the progress the young center-back makes at Castilla.
This joint decision has shown how close Real Madrid and Castilla will be this season. In addition, the importance of Joan Martínez for Xabi has also been revealed, as he is the center-back who could take Raúl Asencio's place.
The center-back Xabi Alonso was looking for
Having played a few minutes during last preseason, Joan Martínez suffered a serious injury. Losing the rest of the campaign due to his long recovery process, Joan was no longer able to keep playing for the first team. This situation was a hard blow for Joan, who had positioned himself to get minutes with Carlo Ancelotti.
Although Raúl Asencio surprised everyone with his talent, Real Madrid didn't completely forget about Joan Martínez. The decision by Xabi and Arbeloa regarding Joan's situation shows the trust both have in the young center-back.
Having been part of Real Madrid's youth academy since 2023, Joan has moved from Juvenil C to Juvenil A and finally to Castilla. Despite being only 17 years old, Xabi has once again shown the trust he places in the talent of the youngest players.
The future of Real Madrid
While waiting for his return to matches, Joan Martínez has caused a lot of excitement for both Arbeloa and Xabi Alonso. With the ability to be a starter at Real Madrid, Joan Martínez could form a historic partnership alongside Dean Huijsen.
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