According to reports, Real Madrid’s new coach and the club have identified the team’s shortcomings, and several names are being considered to strengthen the squad. The 2025-26 season for Real Madrid begins on May 26 and is expected to involve decisive and swift decisions to ensure the team’s honorable participation in the Club World Cup. The new coach and up to three new signings are expected to be announced, and the departure of some current players is not ruled out.

Rodrygo Goes Must Clarify His Future

In the coming days, Rodrygo must decide what he wants and how he sees his football future. He must first convince himself that he wants to stay at Real Madrid and then prove this to Xabi Alonso, the team’s future coach. The club will not tolerate any hesitation in this matter. If a player is unsure about his place in the team, a solution will be sought quickly.

Immediate Solution for Rodrygo

If no clear decision is made, Real Madrid will seek a solution. The club’s stance is clear: If someone is uncertain, a solution must be found. This does not only apply to Rodrygo but reflects the club’s overall approach.

Rodrygo’s absence in the last two games is not solely due to technical reasons. If the player realizes that the situation is such that he cannot handle it, a solution will be sought to prevent his presence from becoming a problem for Real Madrid’s lineup.

In less than two weeks, the situation will change completely. Although Xabi Alonso has been officially announced as the future head coach, his tenure has not yet begun, and he is expected to start next Monday after the Bundesliga concludes.

The Wish List

Xabi Alonso’s first transfer list is ready to build a competitive team for the Club World Cup. The list includes a right-back (Trent Alexander-Arnold), a central defender, and a left-back. The club’s management is the first to admit that the shortcomings identified at the start of the season have not yet been addressed, and they have agreed to Xabi’s request.

To strengthen the defense, Houssem Aouar is one of the options, but not the only one. Ibrahima Konate, who has had problems renewing his contract with Liverpool, is another option. Additionally, Dayot Upamecano, familiar to Xabi Alonso, is on the list, along with some names that have not yet been made public.

For the left-back position, several names have been mentioned: Alvaro Carreras, Kieran Tierney, and Theo Hernandez. However, these are not the only options. It should not be forgotten that these transfers will not be easy, as they must be completed almost immediately. The transfer window opens on June 1 and closes just 10 days later.

Real Madrid has players who could return in these two positions:

Mario Gila (a central defender who is a regular at Lazio and Real Madrid has a buy-back clause)

Rafa Marin (Real Madrid can buy him back, but he has not played much at Napoli)

Alex Jimenez (a regular at AC Milan who can play on both sides of defense, and Real Madrid also has a buy-back clause for him)