Real Madrid Confidencial Xabi Alonso's plan to convince Florentino to sign a midfielder
He wants to show him that it is necessary to go to the market to strengthen the area
Since Xabi Alonso started talking to Florentino about Real Madrid, he always made one request. He believed that they needed to bring in a midfielder who could create play. He thought that was one of the weaknesses the team had during the season.
The name he put forward was Martín Zubimendi, whom he thought was the best. But after his signing with Arsenal was confirmed, it seemed that Madrid wouldn't bring in anyone for the midfield. They'd ruled out doing so, thinking only about Mastantuono, as Defensa Central has learned.
However, Xabi Alonso has a plan to convince Florentino to sign a midfielder. We already know that Bellingham will finally be able to have surgery this summer on his shoulder. Although that will keep him out for about 4 months, he's expected to return in November depending on his recovery.
Xabi Alonso wants to take advantage of his absence to emphasize the importance of Jude Bellingham. He wants to show Florentino that it's essential to sign a midfielder to be able to cover him. That's the intention they have, according to what Defensa Central has learned from sources close to the situation.
Xabi Alonso's options without Bellingham during the months he'll be out
Although he's not at his best right now, Bellingham has shown himself to be a very important player. Because of his ability to move between the lines and thread passes, serving as a link between midfielders and strikers. In addition, his arrival in the opponent's box has made him a dangerous player with good goal-scoring numbers.
But if Xabi can't get anyone signed for him, he'll have to look for other options within the squad. Right now, it seems that Brahim would be the most advisable given his performance. Ancelotti always trusted him when the Englishman wasn't available, and he replied with good performances.
Mastantuono's arrival can also help, although in his case he'll need a period of adaptation. They can also buy back Nico Paz, although they'd ruled him out. But his clause would allow them to take him from Como at any time for a reasonable price, although it seems unlikely that will happen.
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