The 6 discards of Xabi Alonso who do not want to leave Real Madrid

Javier Parra Peña | 1 Aug 2025 | 20.30

Xabi Alonso's 6 discards that don't want to leave Real Madrid.

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Real Madrid faces an unexpected problem this summer transfer window: their discarded players do not want to leave. Although Xabi Alonso has already defined his list of expendables, none of the singled-out footballers intend to depart from the club. Six names are at the center of the conflict: Fran García, David Alaba, Ferland Mendy, Dani Ceballos, Rodrygo Goes, and Brahim Díaz. Despite losing prominence in the new coach's plans, they all insist on staying in the squad.

This situation directly affects the club's flexibility to finalize new signings. Fran García has been benched after Álvaro Carreras' arrival, while Alaba, lacking competitive rhythm due to injuries, has seen Dean Huijsen surpass him in the rotation. Mendy's role has been further reduced, and although his exit was considered by the board, the full-back does not contemplate changing his destination.

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Dani Ceballos also has no intention of returning to Betis, despite the club's evident interest. His continuity hinders the arrival of another creative midfielder. On the offensive front, Rodrygo lost prominence during the Club World Cup, and Franco Mastantuono's emergence will further limit his minutes. Brahim, with a similar profile, is also not part of the new coach's plans.

With this reluctance to leave, Madrid finds itself with an oversized squad and little room for maneuver. Xabi Alonso and the sporting direction expected to streamline the squad to reinforce key areas, but the immobility of the targeted players seriously complicates any incoming operation for the remaining summer transfer window.

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