Real Madrid shifts target to Xabi Alonso’s former pupil

According to Bolasport.com, Real Madrid has taken a strategic step by shifting their transfer target to Xabi Alonso’s former player for the left-back position — this decision comes ahead of the 2025 summer transfer window.

Los Blancos previously targeted Alvaro Carreras from Benfica, but faced payment issues — the Portuguese club set a price of 50 million euros with a two-stage payment system that didn’t align with Madrid’s plans.

This transfer plan emerged after Madrid successfully signed Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen — the Spanish capital club still aims to strengthen their defensive line before the 2025 Club World Cup.