Just days before the summer transfer window closed, Real Madrid began experiencing unexpected developments behind the scenes. While attention was focused on potential new signings, sources close to the club\u2019s management revealed that coach Xabi Alonso had made up his mind regarding certain players in the first team.<\/p>\n
The young Spanish coach, who aims to build a squad capable of competing on all fronts, held intensive meetings with the sporting management to clarify details concerning the players who would no longer be part of his tactical plans. According to reports, Alonso made his final decision, demanding urgent solutions for several players who had officially been excluded from his project.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s striking is that the decision involves three players from different positions, reflecting Alonso\u2019s intention to completely restructure the squad, free from any preconceived notions or sentimental considerations.<\/p>\n
According to Spanish sources, the names in question are Ferland Mendy, Dani Ceballos, and Ra\u00fal Asensio. The coach informed the management that these players were entirely out of his tactical plans and requested that they be granted the green light to leave during the final week of the transfer window, to avoid having them remain on the bench without any real opportunity to play.<\/p>\n
This decision was driven by the congestion in their respective positions. Mendy has become the third-choice full-back behind \u00c1lvaro Carreras and Fran Garc\u00eda, while Asensio is the last option at center-back, with Milit\u00e3o, R\u00fcdiger, and Huys\u00e9n already preferred. Despite Ceballos\u2019s technical ability, Alonso favors other midfield options, which paves the way for the player’s departure, especially after Olympique de Marseille entered serious negotiations to sign him, and amid the player\u2019s reported interest in returning to Real Betis.<\/p>\n
Expectations suggest that the coming days will be decisive at the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u, as the club seeks to resolve the futures of these players before the transfer window closes. This is part of a broader effort to finalize the squad and prepare the team for what is expected to be a demanding season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Just days before the summer transfer window closed, Real Madrid began experiencing unexpected developments behind the scenes. While attention was focused on potential new signings, sources close to the club\u2019s management revealed that coach Xabi Alonso had made up his mind regarding certain players in the first team. The young Spanish coach, who aims to …<\/p>\n