A player in a white uniform puts his hands on his head while another person waves forward. — Rodrygo with his hands on his head in a gesture of frustration and Xabi Alonso saying goodbye | Real Madrid Confidencial

Camara — Rodrygo with his hands on his head in a gesture of frustration and Xabi Alonso saying goodbye | Real Madrid Confidencial

Telemadrid names the '9' Xabi Alonso wants if Rodrygo leaves

The forward that Vasco might want in case the Brazilian leaves

09/05/2025 15:35:00h

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Real Madrid for the next season is starting to take shape little by little around Xabi Alonso. The Basque coach's announcement that he will leave Bayer Leverkusen next summer has lit the fuse. The next step should be to make his signing by the white team official.

Meanwhile, at Bernabéu, they have another issue to solve, the future of Rodrygo Goes. The Brazilian hasn't had a good season, and there are rumors about his possible departure. That would force Real Madrid to look for a replacement to complete the merengue attack front.

Soccer player in a white uniform clapping in a stadium.

Rodrygo applauding in a Real Madrid match | RealMadridConfidencial

According to Telemadrid, Xabi Alonso would have a proposal in case Rodrygo ends up leaving. They have pointed out that Real Madrid has entered the race for the signing of Viktor Gyökeres. The Sporting CP forward who has performed at a high level this season.

Although it won't be easy since his level hasn't gone unnoticed by other European clubs. Especially in the Premier where Arsenal and Manchester United are bidding to secure his services. But Real Madrid intends to get ahead of the English teams to manage to convince him.

The dangers of signing Viktor Gyökeres for Real Madrid

It remains to be seen what system Xabi Alonso will use upon his arrival at Real Madrid this summer. But it doesn't seem like it will be easy if the white team manages to sign Viktor Gyökeres. Two major dangers could present themselves to the future coach with his arrival.

A soccer player wearing a Sporting Lisbon jersey covers his mouth with his hands on the field.

Viktor Gyökeres with his hands on his mouth celebrating a goal | Real Madrid Confidencial

First, there could be significant competition with Endrick for the '9' position. The Brazilian would see how it could reduce his minutes after a season where he has struggled to enter the rotation. Undoubtedly a setback that could lead him to reconsider his departure.

But also, if Xabi decides to play with two forwards, the starters would be Mbappé and Vinícius. That would leave Viktor on the bench, but he also wouldn't have an easy fit in a 4-3-3 attack. The Swede is a traditional center forward, and neither the Brazilian nor the Frenchman performs well on the right wing, which is a big problem.

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