Xabi Alonso's request about selling Rodrygo or Vinícius: 'Not both...'

Real Madrid faces one of the most delicate decisions of the summer transfer window. With the outgoing operation already underway and after closing the signings of Huijsen, Alexander-Arnold, Mastantuono, and Álvaro Carreras, the club needs to balance its accounts.

To do so, it is considering making a major sale, and the two names that are being mentioned the most are Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes. However, according to information obtained by Defensa Central, Xabi Alonso has already conveyed his position to Florentino Pérez: "We can't sell both of them, I need at least one of them."

The coach wants to build his new project on a solid foundation, and he believes that, after the departures of Toni Kroos and Modric, it is essential to keep young and proven talent in the attack. That's why Alonso has requested that, no matter what happens in the market, one of the two Brazilians stays on the squad. The problem is that, at this moment, the scenario is much more complex than expected, especially because of Vinicius's situation.

Vinicius stops his renewal and changes the plan

Vinicius had everything agreed to renew with Real Madrid. Only the signature was missing, a formality that seemed to be a matter of days. However, the forward has decided to halt everything, and his entourage indicates that he is in no hurry to finalize the new contract.

This has set off the alarm in Valdebebas. The player has a contract until 2027, but if he continues to postpone his renewal, next summer he could find himself just one year away from being a free agent, something the club wants to avoid at all costs.

Rodrygo could have a different future

Meanwhile, the initial idea was to sell Rodrygo, who has a good reputation in the Premier League and at PSG. Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester City have shown interest in him, and a significant offer was expected after the Club World Cup. However, if Vinicius doesn't renew, that operation could be canceled.

Real Madrid needs to bring in about €90 million ($90 million) to balance its accounts, but it doesn't want to weaken the team more than necessary. That's why only one of the two could leave.

Now, everything depends on what Vinicius decides. Meanwhile, Xabi Alonso is waiting for a quick resolution. He needs to know which players he will have to build his new Real Madrid.