Real Madrid Confidencial The 3 major doubts Xabi Alonso has in the final stretch of Madrid's transfer window
He still doesn't consider the transfer window closed; there are several questions to solve in the coming days
There's very little time left before the transfer window closes, and Real Madrid aren't missing a single detail. The rumors have been nonstop in recent days, with several players being singled out. All this despite the fact that Madrid had considered its squad finalized some time ago.
Xabi Alonso was asked about this in the press conference ahead of facing Mallorca this Saturday. The Basque pointed out that "it's likely that the squad is finalized, but I don't want to get my fingers caught." So it wasn't a definitive no, as he still has several doubts.
"It looks like it is" finalized, he said, but there are 3 players whose futures are still hanging in the air. Xabi isn't ruling out possible departures and is thinking about Ceballos, Rodrygo, and Fran García. One of the three could be a last-minute surprise in the transfer market at Real Madrid.
Although the Basque's intention is for none of them to leave, as he is counting on all of them. However, he isn't immune to the constant rumors that have emerged in recent days. He knows that there have been negotiations in recent days to try to finalize some deal.
Xabi Alonso counts on all three for the entire season
Rodrygo has been the player at the center of the most rumors this summer at Real Madrid. It seemed like he was going to leave, and Manchester City emerged as his best option for a transfer. But the Brazilian has finally found his place and will stay unless there's a major surprise.
With Ceballos, Real Madrid had reached an agreement with Olympique de Marseille for his departure. But the player from Utrera asked for some time to think it over, and the French club ended up backing out. Meanwhile, Fran García has also received offers.
The fact that he hasn't played a single minute yet fueled rumors about the left-back's departure. But Xabi has spoken with him, as well as with Ceballos and Rodrygo, to convey his intentions. He has made it clear to them that he is counting on all of them for this season.
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