Real Madrid Confidencial Xabi Alonso cancels the signing and seals his contract extension until 2030, signs and it's official
Its contract renewal has been finalized, Real Madrid says goodbye to a signing that was highly appreciated
At Real Madrid, they are paying close attention to two fronts that are currently open and are not missing any details. On one hand, they are competing in the Club World Cup, with a match against Salzburg as the next challenge. But in the market, they are also looking for reinforcements to meet Xabi Alonso's demands.
One of these was to strengthen the full-back positions, and on the right side, they did so with the arrival of Trent, who is a starter in the World Cup. But on the left side, they encountered more problems than expected. Benfica prevented Álvaro Carreras from leaving until the tournament in the United States ended.
Given that situation, they had set their sights on other possible alternatives in case something happened. One of the most appealing options was the young Arsenal player, Myles Lewis-Skelly. However, they can forget about him now since his contract renewal with Arsenal has been made official.
Skelly has signed a contract extension with the Gunners until 2030. He will remain linked to the London club, closing the door on a move to Real Madrid. This is something Xabi Alonso has already accepted, as he is clear that the alternative for the full-back position is someone else.
Real Madrid's plans looking to the future
It is true that Skelly was a player who was highly regarded at Real Madrid for the full-back position. They were impressed by his performances in the Champions League quarterfinals. They were also closely monitoring his contract situation in case they could sign him this summer.
But the truth is that the number one target is still Álvaro Carreras, with whom they have an agreement. Benfica has prevented his transfer so far, and they are at the World Cup with the Portuguese club. After the tournament, he will be able to pack his bags and head to the Spanish capital.
Although he is not the only alternative, as they will also closely follow the development of Yusi. He is one of the Madrid youth academy players who has reportedly reached an agreement with Alavés.His return in the future is something they have not ruled out if his performance is optimal.
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