Real Madrid Confidencial Xabi Alonso plans a bomb: top full-back if Carreras's signing falls through
The coach puts Grimaldo's name on the table, a wing-back he knows very well from his time at Leverkusen
Xabi Alonso is already preparing key moves for his new stage on Real Madrid's bench. With Álvaro Carreras's future still hanging in the air, the Basque coach has activated a top-level alternative plan: Alejandro Grimaldo.
Bayer Leverkusen's left-back is one of the names highlighted by Xabi Alonso. He knows him perfectly well. He has been a key piece in the German team that made history this season.
Grimaldo, guarantee of quality and experience
Grimaldo has shined like never before under Xabi Alonso's orders. He was essential in Leverkusen's unbeaten Bundesliga campaign. His performance has placed him among the best left-backs in the world.
The Spanish defender stands out for his offensive vision, precise crosses, and set-piece effectiveness. At 28 years old, he combines international experience with enviable physical peak.
If Carreras's signing doesn't go through, Xabi wants to bet on a more proven profile. Grimaldo fits perfectly.
The curious thing about this case is the player's past. Grimaldo was trained at La Masia and was captain of Barça B. In 2016, he left the Catalan club for Benfica and since then, his development has been steady.
The possibility of signing for Real Madrid would mean an unexpected turn in his career. From formative Barça to the eternal rival, but Grimaldo doesn't let himself be carried away by sentimentality. He wants to compete at the highest level.
Returning to LaLiga would be an important step. Moreover, doing so alongside Xabi Alonso and at Real Madrid would be, according to sources close to him, a project that greatly motivates him.
A financially feasible operation
Grimaldo's contract with Leverkusen expires in 2027. However, his release clause isn't prohibitive. Real Madrid has already made preliminary inquiries and relations with the German club are excellent.
If Carreras's arrival becomes complicated, Florentino Pérez won't hesitate to activate this option. Xabi Alonso has given his approval.
The story has all the ingredients of a bomb. A left-back trained at Barça, succeeding in Germany, and who could land at Bernabéu to lead a new project. Grimaldo is waiting and Xabi Alonso is already making moves.
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