Xabi Alonso is said to have identified two players he wants to sign if he takes over as Real Madrid manager, with Martín Zubimendi and Florian Wirtz topping his wishlist.
Currently the head coach of Bayer Leverkusen, Alonso is considered the leading candidate to replace Carlo Ancelotti, who is expected to leave the Bernabeu for the Brazil national team this summer.
According to Spanish outlet AS, Alonso is already making plans for his squad, and the two players he is targeting are well-known to Madrid’s scouting team. Zubimendi, a standout midfielder at Real Sociedad, has a €60 million release clause and is seen as an ideal replacement for Toni Kroos, bringing balance and fluidity to Madrid’s midfield.
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Meanwhile, Wirtz, Leverkusen’s creative star, is valued at around €100 million, with Bayern Munich also showing interest in the talented German playmaker.
