Real Madrid's plan to renew the defense: 3 departures and 2 signings

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Real Madrid is outlining an ambitious strategy to renew its defensive backbone for the upcoming season. The plan includes three departures in the center-back rotation and the arrival of two top-level players, all with contracts set to expire.

The club will not renew the contracts of Antonio Rüdiger or David Alaba, both of whom will leave the team as free agents. Additionally, the departure of Raúl Asencio is being considered, a player who has not fit into the scheme of Xabi Alonso during the early matches of the new cycle. With these roster changes, there is space to bring in two center-backs with contracts nearing expiration: Dayot Upamecano and Ibrahima Konaté.

Xabi Alonso's New Dilemma in the Center of Defense

The Madrid project aims to establish a rotation with Dean Huijsen, Éder Militão, Upamecano, and Konaté. This foundation would allow the Spanish coach to choose between a back four or deploy a three-center-back defense with deep support. The goal is to bring freshness, internal competition, and solidity to a key area.

Upamecano will end his contract with Bayern Munich, and Konaté is on the verge of becoming a free agent from Liverpool, making them ideal candidates to join without significant transfer fees. However, the dilemma is not insignificant: other clubs are already bidding for both, and their current teams are trying to persuade them with contract extensions to avoid losing them for free.

Dayot Upamecano: White's Priority

Bayern is negotiating to retain Upamecano, although his renewed desire to explore other offers complicates the discussions. In Madrid, they see him as a solid profile with European experience and the ability to display intensity and anticipation. His arrival would fit into the urgency to renew a defense that requires a balance between youth and experience.

Ibrahima Konaté Comes into Play

Konaté is also on Real's agenda as a significant alternative. With his contract expiring soon, a pre-agreement could be proposed to him. However, the Madrid club not only needs to compete with other suitors but also convince him that the project led by Xabi Alonso will be more appealing in terms of sports and prominence than other possible options.

Scheduled Departures and Internal Reorganization

The departures of Rüdiger and Alaba will mean parting ways with hierarchy, but the club understands that both trajectories no longer align with the new defensive direction. Regarding Asencio, his profile has not fit into the tactical and physical demands that Xabi Alonso has set from the beginning of his tenure.

This freed-up space will allow the integration of two elite signings, strengthen the rotation, and support the team in multiple competitions. Huijsen and Militão could alternate with Upamecano and Konaté, providing freshness against fatigue, injuries, or tactical changes based on the opponent.

Risks and Challenges of the White Plan

Real Madrid's major challenge is that the free market does not guarantee automatic success. Convincing Upamecano and Konaté to bet on their project over other offers will depend on the sports discourse, the roles offered to them, and the ability to compete for titles. Additionally, they must organize contracts, manage salary burdens, and ensure that arrivals do not create internal imbalances.

The use of a system with three center-backs must also be considered. Some experts have warned that this scheme is not common among top teams due to the risks it poses on the flanks if not executed precisely. However, Xabi Alonso has already experimented with this structure in his previous stint and sees it as a viable tactical tool with versatile and disciplined players.

Real Madrid is entering a decisive moment. The departure of historic figures and the arrival of center-backs with contracts nearing expiration mark the beginning of a new defensive cycle. If Upamecano and Konaté accept their proposal, Alaba, Rüdiger, and Asencio will pave the way for the generational shift at the core of the team. The main objective is for the white defense to look to the future with four top-notch center-backs under the guidance of Xabi Alonso, solidifying a modern, versatile, and competitive defense for all Real Madrid battles.

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