Xabi Alonso’s First Transfer Request If He Joins Real Madrid: A Pricey Target

Rumors about Real Madrid’s future are heating up, and one of the biggest stories involves Xabi Alonso potentially taking over as head coach. If Alonso replaces Carlo Ancelotti, it’s likely to come with a major transfer demand—one that could force Florentino Pérez to make a significant financial commitment.

While Carlo Ancelotti remains focused on the present, with a crucial match against Barcelona approaching at the Santiago Bernabéu, the spotlight is slowly shifting toward Xabi Alonso. Florentino Pérez has long admired Alonso and envisions him as the future successor to Ancelotti, whose contract runs until June 2026. However, in Madrid, everything depends on results, so speculation about Ancelotti’s future is understandable despite his support from the club.

Should Alonso take over, one of his first transfer requests would be the signing of Florian Wirtz, the talented German midfielder. Bringing Wirtz to the Santiago Bernabéu would require Real Madrid to spend over €100 million, a move that Pérez is well aware of, though not particularly enthusiastic about. Still, with the club’s chief scout Juni Calafat being a strong advocate for Wirtz, Alonso’s arrival could push the club to pursue the German star.