Major Twist in Madrid: Xabi Alonso Targets Liverpool Star as First Big Signing
In a significant turn of events from Madrid, newly appointed Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has reportedly made a bold request for his first major signing of the summer — urging the club to secure a top Liverpool midfield talent.
Sources close to the situation confirm that Alonso is actively pushing the board to pursue his fellow Spaniard, believing the player could revolutionize Real’s midfield.
Having taken over from Carlo Ancelotti earlier this summer, Alonso has already identified a glaring weakness in his squad: the lack of a deep-lying playmaker capable of controlling the game’s rhythm, maintaining possession, and bringing structure to the team — particularly in light of Toni Kroos’ retirement and Luka Modrić’s advancing age.
Alonso, a former midfield icon for both Liverpool and Real Madrid, views Liverpool’s Spanish playmaker as the perfect fit.
Admiring his composure, range of passing, and footballing intelligence, Alonso is said to be confident that the 28-year-old can deliver both creativity and defensive stability in Madrid’s system.
Spanish sources indicate that initial contact has already taken place, with Real preparing to make a formal bid to test Liverpool’s willingness to sell.
While the club has yet to name the player publicly, all signs point toward Thiago Alcântara, whose contract is nearing expiration and whose skillset aligns perfectly with Alonso’s tactical blueprint.
If the deal goes through, it would signal the start of an ambitious new chapter at the Bernabéu — with Alonso shaping a squad in his own image.
