Real Madrid Confidencial Xabi looks to Arabia: the midfielder he’d like to bring back to Europe
He wants to return to Europe, and Xabi Alonso sees a great opportunity to sign him
Real Madrid is about to return from vacation to start an unusual preseason. With almost no time because of Tebas's whim, they will face a very limited preparation for the season. All this while they keep considering possible signings they may need to make.
Xabi won't have many training sessions or friendlies to spot the main problems the team may have. However, what he is still looking at is the possible arrival of a midfielder. He believes it's one of the positions that would be good to strengthen, although he doesn't see it as something essential.
If the board decides to bring someone in, Ruben Neves is in their sights. The current Al-Hilal player wants to return to Porto (Oporto), but he isn't closing the door to other clubs. At 28 years old, he could be the piece Xabi Alonso has been looking for for the white team.
Neves has already made it clear that he's thinking about returning to European soccer and proving he has quality. "I say it in every interview I give, I want to play again and be competitive. I'm 28 years old and I feel good, it's a professional goal, no doubt," he recently admitted.
Real Madrid won't take any false steps
It's true that Real Madrid have been looking at possible midfielders in the market. It's a position that, since Toni Kroos's departure, has been hard for them to find the best replacement. This summer, Modric is the one packing his bags, so they lose even more creative talent in the midfield.
That's why they closely followed Zubimendi and a few more midfielders' names have come up. At Bernabéu, they're clear that they won't take any false steps this summer. They'll only bring in reinforcements if they consider it a great market opportunity.
They trust the current squad and if there are no departures, they believe there's no urgency with this operation. That's why they won't spend a fortune or bring in a player who could raise doubts. They'll keep a close eye on all operations and will only go after a real bargain.
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