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14/12/25 21:00:00

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Real Madrid has closed its squad without signing defender Piero Hincapié, who was Xabi Alonso's main target to strengthen the defense. One of his main wishes.

The Spanish coach was hoping to have him this season, but the deal didn't materialize, and the player ended up signing for Arsenal, causing evident discontent for the Real Madrid coach.

The frustrated signing of Piero Hincapié

Arsenal confirmed the agreement with Bayer Leverkusen to acquire Hincapié on a loan with a mandatory purchase option amounting to 52 million euros, in addition to a 10% stake in any future transfer fee. The contract for the South American center-back will be for five seasons, as reported by journalist David Ornstein.

This move left Real Madrid without the chance to add a player that Alonso knows well, having coached him in the Bundesliga. Alonso regarded the defender as a versatile player capable of performing as a central defender or left-back, essential to cover potential absences in a defense that has suffered numerous injuries in recent years.

Xabi Alonso and his view on Real Madrid's defense

Although the club has already reinforced with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, and Álvaro Carreras, the coach insists that the defensive line remains incomplete. According to Alonso, the experience under Carlo Ancelotti, where injuries to David Alaba and Éder Militão complicated matters for the team, serves as a warning of potential recurring issues.

"Always attentive, but let's wait and see. Looks like it," Alonso said in a press conference, not completely ruling out last-minute market movements. However, his stance reflects disappointment at not having Hincapié, whom he considered a key reinforcement both due to their time at Leverkusen and their fit within the squad.

The transfer market is nearly closed, and the club considers the squad complete after the failed transfer of Dani Ceballos. Despite this, the coaching staff is already thinking about next summer, where the need to recruit more than one center-back may arise, especially if the departures of Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba materialize.

In this scenario, names like Ibrahima Konaté, whose contract with Liverpool ends in 2026, emerge as future options. Nonetheless, Alonso's dream was to work again with Piero Hincapié, a player he believes has the potential to lead an elite defense in Europe.

Hincapié's arrival at Arsenal represents a setback in Real Madrid's planning and leaves Alonso with the feeling that the defense is not fully covered. While the coach currently focuses on the match against Mallorca in the Santiago Bernabéu, his concern persists: competing at the highest level without the desired defensive depth could complicate the goal of staying at the top in all competitions.

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