{"id":79951,"date":"2025-07-16T14:44:51","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T14:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=79951"},"modified":"2025-07-16T14:44:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T14:44:51","slug":"the-first-request-from-xabi-alonso-after-the-heavy-defeat-against-paris-two-unexpected-signings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=79951","title":{"rendered":"The first request from Xabi Alonso after the heavy defeat against Paris&#8230; two unexpected signings!"},"content":{"rendered":"<article id=\"post-15840\">\n<div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Amid the shock of Real Madrid\u2019s heavy defeat at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain, discussions have begun within the club about fundamental changes that could reshape the new project. Despite the disappointing end to the season, Spanish coach Xabi Alonso believes the \u201creal beginning\u201d is yet to come.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Following the exit from the tournament, Alonso delivered a clear and confident message:<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI leave with confidence\u2026 This tournament has revealed a lot about our identity and what we need to improve.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Xabi Alonso, who has begun a comprehensive evaluation of the team, has not only finalized the anticipated signing of Carreras but has also increased his demands by requesting two key additions that he considers \u201cessential for the next phase.\u201d The first is a center-back, prompted by R\u00fcdiger\u2019s inconsistent performances, Asensio\u2019s decline, and Alaba\u2019s recurring absences. The second is a highly experienced midfielder capable of controlling the game\u2019s tempo and leading the team in crucial moments.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The young coach sees these two positions as the current weak links, especially following the Club World Cup exit\u2014an outcome that may compel President Florentino P\u00e9rez to make decisive moves in the upcoming summer transfer window.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">With the transfer window nearing its end, internal activity at the club has begun to accelerate. However, fulfilling the coach\u2019s vision requires one unavoidable step: offloading several high-profile players to make room for Alonso\u2019s ambitious project.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The question remains: Will P\u00e9rez manage to deliver what his new coach needs before time runs out?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>close Amid the shock of Real Madrid\u2019s heavy defeat at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain, discussions have begun within the club about fundamental changes that could reshape the new project. Despite the disappointing end to the season, Spanish coach Xabi Alonso believes the \u201creal beginning\u201d is yet to come. Following the exit from the tournament, \u2026 The first request from Xabi Alonso after the heavy defeat against Paris\u2026 two unexpected signings! 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