The pure 9 that Xabi Alonso has asked Real Madrid for

Even without his arrival at Real Madrid's bench being officially announced, Xabi Alonso is already starting to make his mark on next season's planning. The Basque coach, who will take on the challenge of succeeding Carlo Ancelotti, has expressed to the sports management his desire to incorporate a striker, a profile he considers essential to balance the attack. In this context, the name of Ante Budimir has gained strength as the preferred option to add a classic number nine who complements a squad loaded with talent but lacking a fixed reference up front.

The figure of the Croatian striker, who plays for Osasuna and has had one of the best seasons of his career, fits with the idea held by the white club: experience, effectiveness in the box, and willingness to assume a secondary role without disturbing the harmony of the dressing room. With 24 goals this season, Budimir has shown that his goal-scoring instinct remains intact, something that Real Madrid values especially following Joselu's departure, whose ability to decide matches from the bench was crucial.

Real Madrid interested in signing Ante Budimir

Beyond the already secured defensive reinforcements, such as Dean Huijsen and the imminent arrival of Álvaro Carreras, the Merengue club is working on completing a squad that combines youth, talent, and specific profiles. Xabi Alonso's request reveals that the idea is to build a team with real attacking options, not solely relying on positional play or individual imbalance.

Budimir's inclusion on Real Madrid's agenda is not just a rumor: it is a clear indication that the upcoming Real Madrid will seek efficiency beyond flair, with players who, while not stars, perform tactically valuable functions.

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