Real Madrid The player who's halfway out of Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso decides
The arrival of Franco Mastantuono and Güler's progress in the final stretch of the season leave Brahim in question
Brahim Díaz could be living his last months as a Real Madrid player. The footballer from Málaga hasn't been a main figure this season and his future is uncertain.
With Franco Mastantuono's arrival, made official yesterday for €45 million, competition in the attacking area has intensified. With Xabi Alonso as the new manager on the white bench, decisions in the Club World Cup could be decisive.
The Basque coach has his priorities clear. Arda Güler stepped up in recent matches and is favored by the coaching staff. Now, with the Argentine as the new gem for the midfield, Brahim seems to have become the third option in that more creative position.
The Club World Cup, his last big opportunity
Real Madrid will start the Club World Cup next week. For Brahim, that competition could be key. It will be the moment to show that he can have a more relevant role or, on the other hand, confirm his departure.
At 25 years old, Brahim has played 48 matches this season. He has scored 6 goals and provided 6 assists. These are good numbers statistically, but they don't reflect a decisive role. In most matches, he has been a substitute or has come off the bench.
Xabi Alonso wants a team with a lot of quality and rotation in the midfield. But also with very defined profiles. In that idea, Brahim's role could become more limited.
A long summer with important decisions
The transfer market is just beginning. Although FIFA's special window closed this week, the summer will be long. Real Madrid has room to keep shaping its squad.
Mastantuono's signing is just one part of that process. His definitive incorporation will take place after the Club World Cup, a competition he will play with River Plate.
Everything suggests that, once the Argentine arrives, there will be moves. One of the names in the spotlight is Brahim. His destination isn't sealed, but it is conditioned by what happens in the coming weeks.
Xabi Alonso will make decisions. One of them will very likely involve Brahim Díaz's departure.
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