Real Madrid Confidencial Xabi Alonso's 3 sacrifices to fulfill his big wish: double signing in defense
Xabi Alonso's plan to secure the signing of two top-level center-backs involves the departure of 3 Real Madrid players
Real Madrid's defense continues to be the position to strengthen for future seasons. Xabi Alonso's two main interests to secure the defense are the Frenchmen Ibrahima Konaté and William Saliba. According to what we know at Defensa Central, to achieve these transfers Xabi would be interested in selling Rodrygo, Dani Ceballos, and Fran García.
The case of the Brazilian winger is one of the major stories of this summer market. After being an undisputed starter, the Premier League has emerged as his most likely destination for next season. Several of the top clubs in England have already inquired or shown interest in acquiring the Brazilian right winger's services.
Meanwhile, Ceballos has returned to the list of possible departures from Real Madrid. Real Betis, just like last summer, remains interested in the midfielder. Fran García, on the other hand, has caught AC Milan's attention following Modric's arrival.
Sales that Real Madrid needs
After the Club World Cup, it was clear how little trust Xabi Alonso had in Rodrygo Goes. Except for the debut against Al Hilal, the Brazilian was never a starter during the tournament. Despite this situation and his inconsistent performance last season, the 24-year-old player could be Real Madrid's biggest sale as he is a highly valued winger.
Ceballos, despite the rumors about a loan, would only leave the club through a sale. Despite his limited role at Real Madrid, the midfielder is still highly regarded. His 28 years of age inspire trust in his ability to return to a better level.
As for Fran García, the left-back was one of the biggest surprises of the World Cup. As a starter, Xabi was extremely satisfied with the Manchego's performance. However, the signing of Álvaro Carreras has caused Fran to have no place in the team.
Reinforcements for the defense
These possible sales show that Real Madrid will always do what's necessary to improve the squad. Even so, the money the club gets from selling the three doesn't guarantee the signings of Konaté and Saliba. Since they are under contract until 2026 and 2027 respectively, their transfers will be complicated.
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