Didac Aguirre Newcastle emerges to take the second signing from Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid.
The Real Madrid operation that is at risk due to recent moves made by Newcastle United
Looking ahead to the next season, Real Madrid is quite clear about the need for signings for their defense. Despite having center-backs who have brought several joys to the team, the reality is that the defense urgently needs a change. While several names were analyzed by Real Madrid, Jonathan remained the club's main interest.
Being part of Bayer Leverkusen, Tah will leave at the end of the current season as he won't renew his contract with the Germans. A decision that would make his signing a quite viable operation for any club interested in him. Although Barcelona presented itself as Real Madrid's rival for this operation, Newcastle has surprised everyone.
The English team has shown an increasingly evident interest in a center-back they consider key for their future. Even with the objectives they have for their defense, Newcastle considers that Tah would be the perfect center-back because he would arrive for free.
Real Madrid's problem
At 29 years old, Jonathan Tah managed to show his talent as a center-back for a decade with Bayer Leverkusen. While the center-back didn't achieve any success for years, all this changed after the arrival of Xabi Alonso. The Spanish coach managed to form a highly competitive squad where Tah became an essential player for the defense.
His great aerial play, tactical intelligence, and defensive solidity were key for the double that Bayer achieved with Xabi. However, these titles weren't enough for Tah to change his mind about his imminent departure from the club at the end of the season.
Although Real Madrid fully trusted achieving his signing due to Xabi's return to Valdebebas, Newcastle has posed certain problems. Despite the lack of a formal offer from the English, Real Madrid will face more competition than desired.
The key center-back for Xabi Alonso
Enhancing his skills during his time at Bayer Leverkusen, Xabi Alonso sought to have Jonathan Tah at Real Madrid. However, the interest from Newcastle and multiple clubs around Europe would complicate the Basque coach's desire.
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