Real Madrid Confidencial From Real Madrid leader to imminent departure: Xabi sees a key figure leaving the club
Xabi no longer trusts this player, and his departure is on the board's table this very summer
Looking ahead to the new season, a large number of important changes are expected compared to what was seen last season. In this regard, a footballer is about to go from being one of the leaders to a possible real departure from the white club. We're talking about Antonio Rüdiger, who also seems to be in the same circle as David Alaba to leave the club.
Although the player is one of the most important pillars of the Merengue defense, Xabi Alonso has a different plan. This could establish other players, such as Dean Huijsen, as key figures in the center of the defense.
Rüdiger is close to leaving
The German, since his arrival in the summer of 2022, has gradually established himself in the Merengue central defense as a starter. Today, at 32 years old, he is one of the club's most relevant players and he has shown it over the last two seasons. However, he has experienced a drop in performance due to a knee injury that has gradually affected him.
In the Club World Cup, he left a very poor impression in the match against PSG and in his overall performance. For this reason, with a contract until 2026 that could lead to a free departure next summer, his exit could be the right move right now. His market value is around €20 million, so they could get a sum close to this or a bit more, depending on the team.
What is clear is that Xabi Alonso wants a complete revolution in the squad, ending up without footballers who, for some, may be indispensable. Although it seems that, for him, they don't fit into his system.
His departure still needs to be defined
What is clear is that, for now, there is still no movement for this player's departure as of today. For this reason, it is necessary to define what his final destination will be and see if, in the end, they can reach the ideal agreement for his exit.
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