Former Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso reportedly felt he did not have enough support from management during his brief time at the Bernabéu, but it seems that management is now more in line with the Basque technician’s vision.
He could well return to the reins of Real Madrid next season, given his many requests.
Alonso reportedly told management that it was impossible for him to manage the dressing room without greater support. He would also have been disappointed by the summer transfer window. Álvaro Carreras, Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Franco Mastantuono were signed for €165 million this summer, but Alonso favored recruiting two central defenders and a defensive midfielder.
One of the players he was particularly interested in was Arsenal’s Martin Zubimendi. The two men have already played together at Real Sociedad B, and many rumors suggested that they could meet again at the Bernabéu. Cadena SER claims Real Madrid never considered signing Zubimendi, deeming him unsuitable for the position. Their preferred options for the defensive midfielder position are Rodri Hernandez and Vitinha.
For its part, Diario AS notes that management is now aware of the need for a reconstruction to succeed, even if they had lost confidence in Alonso. The club indicates that the door remains open to possible transfers until the end of the month, although it does not foresee any new recruits at the moment. This summer, the focus will be on recruiting a midfielder and a central defender, the very positions Alonso wanted to strengthen.
That said, the club believes that their work in the transfer market has not been as catastrophic as some claim and that the quality of the squad is high. The club believes it can get more out of the current group and is not considering a complete overhaul. Furthermore, it is the management, and not a new coach, who will continue to decide on the transfer policy.
