Xabi Alonso hopes to reshape Real Madrid into a team that is virtually unbeatable against Europe’s elite. Thanks to an improved squad and a shift toward new tactical approaches, Alonso expressed confidence that the team will perform in a completely different way next season. This optimism appears to be shared within the club, where there is a strong belief in a fresh beginning.
As the curtain falls on one of the most glorious periods in the club’s history, Real Madrid is now preparing to enter a new era under Alonso. The Spanish coach fully understands what it means to wear the Real Madrid shirt and the pressure and expectations that come with it, but he has emphasized his readiness for the challenge, stating that he feels great enthusiasm and optimism ahead of this new chapter.
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According to information from the Spanish outlet Defensa Central, Xabi Alonso expressed his belief that there is a player at Real Madrid who has the potential to grow significantly next season.
It seems that Fran García could be set to compete with Álvaro Carreras for his position if the club completes the signing. Alonso believes that García has been underutilized this season and intends to give him the confidence and trust he lacked under Carlo Ancelotti, who consistently favored Ferland Mendy, Eduardo Camavinga, and even David Alaba ahead of him.
Fran García is under contract with Real Madrid until June 30, 2027, and has expressed relative satisfaction with the minutes he received this season—thanks largely to Mendy’s repeated injuries, which allowed him to feature in a fair number of games. Although Ancelotti prioritized other players at times, García was the primary choice in the majority of matches. The player noted that he would be very pleased to maintain a similar level of involvement next season.
From this perspective, the role that Xabi Alonso plans to assign to García next season will be crucial. Meanwhile, Real Madrid is still working to finalize a deal for Álvaro Carreras and hopes to complete it soon, possibly within 24 hours. However, the futures of both García and Mendy remain uncertain, particularly as both are still under contract and have yet to fully convince the club’s management.
