While Real Madrid competes in the Club World Cup with the ambition of expanding its trophy collection, Xabi Alonso is already focusing on the next big move for the club in the transfer market: Cristhian Mosquera. The young Valencia center-back has been directly pointed out by the Basque coach as a top priority addition to strengthen a defense that has raised more than one concern, according to Eduardo Inda in OK Diario and confirmed by Defensa Central.

The white sports management is seriously considering the option of adding the 19-year-old defender, who currently represents Spain in the under-21 European Championship. With a contract until 2026 and no significant progress in his renewal with the club, Mosquera could become an interesting opportunity for Madrid, especially if Valencia is forced to negotiate his departure this summer.

Cristhian Mosquera, on Real Madrid's radar

Xabi Alonso does not hide his concern about the physical condition of key players like Rüdiger and Militão, who have been struggling with issues for months. Despite the recent addition of Dean Huijsen, the coach wants to have more options for a scheme where he even considers playing with three center-backs, as he successfully did at Bayer Leverkusen.

The potential arrival of Mosquera would fit into that plan. The center-back, valued at around 30 million euros, is seen as a future profile that can compete immediately. However, Real Madrid is aware of the toughness of negotiations with Valencia, and the outcome will depend on whether the Mestalla club decides to put him up for sale or continue fighting for his renewal.

With Xabi pushing for his signing, Madrid is getting ready to make a move soon. The market is not over for the whites, and Mosquera is at the forefront of their agenda.

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