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Florentino Pérez and Toni Kroos | Camara Real Madrid Confidencial
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The 2 Options Real Madrid Has to Find a Midfielder to Replace Kroos

At Real Madrid, they are already looking for a player with a profile very similar to Kroos's

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Alexis Rodríguez

Real Madrid has lost to Arsenal and has been eliminated from the Champions League in the quarterfinals. The image that the white team has shown hasn't been the best, and evidently, Madridism has reasons to be angry and disappointed.

Even though LaLiga, the Copa, and the Club World Cup are still ahead, the club is already starting to make moves. Thus, it seems it will be a quite intense summer for Madridism both in terms of arrivals and departures.

Last season, Toni Kroos left and no one came in his place. The German midfielder left a mark at Bernabéu, and his absence has been noticeably felt. The Teuton made a difference, and his team has missed him considerably this current season.

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Toni Kroos during his farewell | Real Madrid Confidencial

According to reports from Cadena SER, specifically journalist Antón Meana, Real Madrid would be willing to sign Zubimendi. However, Arsenal, precisely, has the operation on track and seems to be the one to sign him. The other option, which is more utopian, is Rodri.

The important thing, after all, is that it seems Real Madrid is looking for midfielders. It's not surprising, given that the play offered by the team in the tie against Arsenal left much to be desired. There are reasons to be genuinely upset.

Time for Self-Criticism

Now is the time for self-criticism and reflection. Ancelotti's project shows clear signs of exhaustion. The Italian's message seems not to resonate in the locker room, and it's obvious that the high-ranking officials of the entity are worried.

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Carlo Ancelotti during the match against Arsenal | Real Madrid Confidencial

The favorite to replace him is Xabi Alonso. The Donostian presents himself as the number 1 in the betting to arrive at the white house. Regardless of what happens in this final stretch, everything indicates that Carletto will say goodbye to the merengue team.

Meanwhile, the objective, at this moment, is to finish the season in the best way. The "blow" against Arsenal has been hard, but this group of footballers has the obligation to end the campaign in a dignified manner. The Copa final is in less than 10 days, and LaLiga is still open.

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