The 3 signings that Xabi Alonso has asked Real Madrid for

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Real Madrid faces the decisive stretch of the season with a clear roadmap and an idea that will not change despite external noise: there will be no signings in January. However, that does not mean that Xabi Alonso has not identified the pieces he would like to incorporate to improve the team in the medium term.

The coach knows that his wishes will not come true now. He is aware of the limitations of the winter market and the club's firm stance. Nevertheless, his shopping list exists and is well defined.

Real Madrid listens but does not act in January

From the top of Real Madrid, the decision has been made for months. The club does not consider it necessary to reinforce the squad in winter and understands that in January, truly beneficial operations are rarely closed.

The confidence in the current group is total. At Valdebebas, they believe that the issue is not about names but about collective performance. The talent is there and should appear more regularly. Therefore, apart from Endrick's loan to Olympique de Lyon, no movements are expected. The internal message is clear: stability and patience.

Ibrahima Konaté, an enticing opportunity for Xabi Alonso

One of the names that most convinces Xabi Alonso is that of Ibrahima Konaté. The French center-back's contract expires on June 30, and his contractual situation opens an interesting window.

In January, Liverpool could be forced to negotiate if they do not want to lose him for free in the summer. That circumstance makes Konaté a very attractive option from a strategic point of view. Real Madrid values his physical power, his ability to defend in open field, and his experience at the highest level. For Xabi, he would fit perfectly into his defensive idea.

Angelo Stiller, a practically discarded option

The case of Angelo Stiller is very different. The German midfielder is liked, but his arrival is conditioned on a significant departure in the white midfield. The possible exit of Dani Ceballos or Eduardo Camavinga would be the only scenario that would open the door to his signing. Currently, that possibility is not on the table.

The club believes that there are other alternatives with a higher competitive ceiling both in the medium and long term. Therefore, the Stiller operation is practically ruled out, especially in the short term.

Florian Wirtz, Xabi Alonso's great weakness

Where Xabi Alonso does not hide his weakness is with Florian Wirtz. The coach fully trusts the talent of the German attacking midfielder, despite his challenging adaptation at Liverpool.

Xabi knows him perfectly from his time at Bayer Leverkusen. He knows what he is capable of when comfortable, confident, and playing a leading role. At Real Madrid, they understand that Wirtz is going through a normal adaptation process. Not all players perform immediately, and his potential remains intact.

Total trust in the current squad

Despite the critical voices demanding urgent reinforcements, there is no sense of error in the planning at the white club. On the contrary, they believe that this squad can compete for major titles by elevating their collective level. The conviction is absolute, and there is no intention to rectify now. The coaching staff shares that vision. They know the room for improvement is vast, and the performance shown does not reflect the true potential of the team.

A medium-term plan without improvisation

Xabi Alonso understands that his requests will not be fulfilled immediately. He accepts the context and works with what he has, without creating internal tensions. His list, with Ibrahima Konaté, Florian Wirtz, and Angelo Stiller, is more a statement of intent than an immediate demand.

The Real Madrid prefers to look calmly to the future, avoiding hasty decisions that could compromise the project. The club is now balancing between desire and reality. In short, Xabi Alonso has already indicated the way.

The Basque coach is aware that reinforcements are needed for the second half of the season and has urged the sports management to bring in one of these three mentioned players.

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