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Xabi Alonso during a match with Bayer Leverkusen | Camara Real Madrid Confidencial
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Xabi Alonso requests 3 signings, but there will be more: Real Madrid prepares for a busy summer

Xabi Alonso won't come alone and will bring with him three very interesting signings: they will be at the Club World Cup

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Alexis Rodríguez

Xabi Alonso will be the new coach of Real Madrid. The Donostian will take charge of the white team starting June 1 and will lead the new project. All with the aim of winning important titles again after this season that is going to end in the worst possible way.

Xabi Alonso is aware that he has work ahead. Thus, according to various media, he would have requested three players for the Club World Cup. A few days ago, there were some doubts about his presence in such a competition. 

It was suggested that Solari could be the one to take charge of the team in this new tournament. However, the Bayer Leverkusen coach accepted Real Madrid's request and will not have time for rest. In fact, he has already requested three signings for that journey in the United States. 

Both he and the club have identified the shortcomings. Trent Alexander-Arnold will be the first to join the white house, but by no means the only one. Both a left-back and a center-back are also likely to arrive in just a few weeks. 

A player in a red uniform kicks a ball in a stadium during a match.
Trent Alexander-Arnold hitting the ball in a match | Real Madrid Confidencial

It is worth noting that FIFA opened a period from June 1 to the 10th for teams participating in the World Cup to make signings. Up to three additions can be made, and Florentino is willing to fulfill this quota. 

There will also be departures

Both in terms of arrivals and departures, a series of movements are going to take place that should be taken into account. For footballers to arrive, some will also have to leave, and this is where the name of Rodrygo Goes appears, among others.

Soccer player with white jersey number 11 on the field.
Rodrygo Goes celebrating a goal this season | Real Madrid Confidencial

The Brazilian could be the most significant departure of the summer for the merengue team. Several Premier League teams are interested in him, and it seems that his mind is more outside than inside Real Madrid. Yesterday, he withdrew halfway through training, thus fueling rumors about a possible change of scenery in his sports career.

Authorized voices from Valdebebas emphasize that this is going to be the most important transfer window of the last decade. There is work ahead.

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