A man with a beard and a dark jacket appears in front of a soccer shield with a big red X over it. — Xabi Alonso with Crossed-Out Barça Crest | Didac Aguirre

Camara — Xabi Alonso with Crossed-Out Barça Crest | Didac Aguirre

The Right-Back Xabi Recommends to Real Madrid, Wants to 'Take Him Away' from Barça

The Operation in Which Real Madrid Could Intervene Following Xabi Alonso's Recommendation

31/03/2025 19:00:00h

Didac Aguirre

In search of reinforcements for the next season, Real Madrid is planning its signings for the upcoming market. Knowing the positions they need to strengthen, Real Madrid has received unexpected help. Xabi Alonso, current coach of Bayer Leverkusen, has recommended signing a right-back.

Aware of Real Madrid's interest in strengthening the right flank, Xabi has recommended signing Andrei Ratiu. The Rayo Vallecano right-back is having an excellent season, being a key player for the Madrid team. This has put him on the radar of teams like Barcelona, which seeks to continue strengthening its weak squad.

Soccer player with blue hair and yellow Romania uniform, with an expression of excitement and hands on face.

Andrei Ratiu with his national team | Didac Aguirre

While Ratiu is also a player of interest to Xabi for Bayer, the coach prefers the player to join Real Madrid. Always looking for ways to help the Merengue team, Xabi trusts that Real Madrid will manage to thwart Barcelona's plans.

A Right-Back for Real Madrid

After Dani Carvajal's injury, the right-back position has been a constant problem for Real Madrid. Despite the presence of Lucas Vázquez, his performance has made the need for a reinforcement evident. This has led Real Madrid to consider different options to strengthen this position and, consequently, their squad, for the upcoming market.

At 26 years old, Andrei Ratiu fits the profile Real Madrid is looking for to strengthen their right flank. Standing out for his speed and his qualities both in defense and attack, Ratiu is a very complete and brilliant right-back.

A player with blue and gray dyed hair wears the white and red uniform of Rayo Vallecano on a playing field.

Andrei Ratiu with Rayo Vallecano | Didac Aguirre

Widely recommended by Xabi, Real Madrid could consider this operation, with the added benefit of potentially harming Barcelona. With a value of 25 million euros, Real Madrid has the perfect opportunity to spoil Barcelona's future plans.

Xabi's Signing

Although Ratiu is a right-back who has proven his worth, his arrival at Real Madrid would certainly be complicated. With the imminent arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold, an unexpected event would have to occur for Xabi's recommendation to play at Real Madrid.

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