Real Madrid Confidencial Xabi Alonso Asks Florentino for an Extra Signing, It Won't Cost Madrid a Single Euro
Leverkusen's coach has asked Florentino for his signing to come along with the arrival of center-back Jonathan Tah
Xabi Alonso Already Thinking About Real Madrid's Future. He hasn't been announced as the new coach yet, but he has already made his first request. He wants Jonathan Tah.
The Bayer Leverkusen center-back's contract ends in June. He would arrive as a free agent. That is, without Madrid having to pay a single euro in transfer fees.
According to sources close to the coach, Tah is a key player for him. He knows him perfectly.
He is his defensive leader at Bayer. He wants to bring him to Bernabéu if his signing is finally confirmed.
Tah's name was already on the table a few months ago. He was offered to the white club. But the response was negative.
Now, with Xabi Alonso in charge, the situation changes completely.
A Necessary Reinforcement for the Defense
Real Madrid's defense has suffered this year. Militao has been injured for almost the entire season.
Alaba also fell with a severe rupture. Rudiger has had to hold the defense almost alone.
Xabi wants to secure a pillar in the rear. Tah has experience, physicality, and perfectly knows the play style that the Basque coach proposes. Moreover, he wouldn't take up a non-EU spot.
Tah's signing not only strengthens Madrid. It also weakens a direct rival.
FC Barcelona had shown interest in the center-back. Hansi Flick had him on his radar.
With Xabi Alonso's arrival on the white bench, everything accelerates. Real Madrid takes the lead position to sign him.
The player, meanwhile, is delighted with the idea. He has full confidence in Xabi. He would look favorably on continuing his career under his orders, now in the elite of European soccer.
Florentino, Without Risks
The signing fits with the club's policy. Zero cost, proven experience, and express request from the next coach. Florentino Pérez wouldn't have to make big moves.
Just give the green light. The rest is up to Xabi Alonso. Jonathan Tah, barring any surprises, will be one of the first to wear white in his new project.
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