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Xabi Alonso Revamps Real Madrid with Bold Transfers

5/20/2025

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Alonso Revamps Madrid

Xabi Alonso's upcoming role as Real Madrid's coach heralds a new chapter for the club. With a focus on bolstering the squad, he aims to bring in Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen and shift Trent Alexander-Arnold to midfield. Alonso is also addressing defensive gaps, having already secured young talent Dean Huijsen and eyeing Angelo Stiller for midfield support.

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Paz's Madrid Return

Nico Paz, the talented 20-year-old midfielder from Como 1907, is on the verge of a thrilling return to Real Madrid. After an impressive season, netting six goals and providing nine assists, coach Xabi Alonso is eager to trigger a €8m buy-back clause, potentially reuniting Paz with the club just in time for the FIFA Club World Cup on June 15, 2025.

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Alonso Revamps Madrid

Xabi Alonso's upcoming role as Real Madrid's coach heralds a new chapter for the club. With a focus on bolstering the squad, he aims to bring in Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen and shift Trent Alexander-Arnold to midfield. Alonso is also addressing defensive gaps, having already secured young talent Dean Huijsen and eyeing Angelo Stiller for midfield support.

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