Real Madrid Confidencial Xabi Alonso has changed his priorities after the World Cup, deal with Florentino
The great desire Xabi Alonso has shared with Florentino Pérez for this transfer window
Throughout this transfer window, Real Madrid has made several successful transfers to strengthen various positions. However, this hasn't been enough for Xabi Alonso looking ahead to next season. The Basque coach, according to information from Marca newspaper, has requested the signing of a center-back before the end of this transfer window.
Of all the positions in the squad, the backline remains the one that causes the most concern at the management and technical levels. Although Dean Huijsen was a successful signing, it seems that the Spaniard hasn't been enough. This was proven in the match against PSG in the Club World Cup, where Huijsen's absence weighed heavily on the team.
According to what we know at Defensa Central, one of Real Madrid's main interests is Ibrahima Konaté. The club's plan was to sign him as a free agent next summer. However, this could change given Xabi Alonso's expressed desire.
The signing Real Madrid still need
One of the positions that raised the most doubts last season at Real Madrid was the backline. Despite the emergence of Raúl Asencio, the youth player wasn't enough for the most decisive part of the campaign. In light of this, the club realized the need for talented but, above all, young center-backs to secure the future of this position.
Huijsen was the first step Real Madrid took to achieve this important goal. However, the backline continues to raise doubts looking ahead to next season. Alaba and Militao are center-backs who, despite their talent, have a significant injury history.
Without the certainty of being able to count on both for more than two matches, Real Madrid has embarked on the search for another center-back. Moreover, in Alaba's case, his age no longer inspires trust that he can recover his best form.
Real Madrid's choice
With time remaining before the end of the transfer window, Real Madrid can negotiate calmly for a center-back. Ibrahima Konaté is the top favorite to wear white. However, in order to complete his transfer this summer, the club must make some sales.
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