Real Madrid is experiencing intense days in the boardroom. The season has just come to an end with a negative balance for the white team. Carlo Ancelotti’s men played poorly, leaving them without any titles this season, in which injuries have been the order of the day. It has not been an easy year, which has led to a summer of hard work in the offices to remedy the situation for next season.
Decisions were not long in coming and the day after the last game at the Santiago Bernabéu against Real Sociedad, in an emotional match that saw the departure of Ancelotti and Luka Modric, the club announced the arrival of Xabi Alonso as the new coach. An exciting signing that has been very well received by Madrid fans and for whom the sporting director is already working to correct the mistakes made with the squad.
Real Madrid signings
Right now, with several signings already completed, the focus at Real Madrid is on strengthening the midfield. The club is working on the return of Nico Paz from Italian side Como. The young Argentine has had an outstanding season under Cesc Fábregas and, with the approval of Xabi Alonso, the decision has been made to pay €8 million for the player.
He would not be the only arrival in midfield, as Angelo Stiller is also very popular within the club. The German midfielder has very similar characteristics to Toni Kroos, and Real Madrid have been keen to fill the void left by his departure last summer. He is a player with defensive qualities, but also great vision. Negotiations are underway with Stuttgart.
The biggest problem for the squad throughout the season has not been in midfield, but in defense, which is why the first moves by the Whites have been in that area of the field. Even before Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid announced the arrival of center back Dean Huijsen. The young Spaniard has had a great season under Iraola at Bournemouth, which has encouraged the Whites to pay the nearly $60 million release clause.
Two full-backs are expected to be announced in the coming hours. On the right flank, Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to arrive, having been close to a deal for weeks, pending an agreement for him to leave his current team, Liverpool, and play in the Club World Cup. Álvaro Carreras arrives from Benfica to cover a much-needed left flank, given the performances of Mendy and Fran García.
Extra money to continue improving the squad
One of the options Real Madrid had on the table to strengthen their defense was Mario Gila. The center back came up through the ranks at Real Madrid, and the club retained 50% of his rights, which made his signing easier. In the end, they opted for another route, but the player is looking to leave Lazio, which could fill Real Madrid’s coffers.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, PSG already has Lazio’s Mario Gila in the bag in case Marquinhos ends up leaving France. In addition, according to ‘Il Messaggero’, Chelsea have asked about Mario Gila. The Spanish center back is valued at just over $40 million, so his sale to one of these clubs would leave Real Madrid with just over $20 million, which they could reinvest in signing Stiller or covering any possible departures in attack.