Real Madrid is going through a restructuring process and Florentino is making many important decisions. All the moves that the Madrid board makes now will be key for the upcoming seasons. In fact, Los Blancos have started with the dismissal of Ancelotti and the appointment of Xabi Alonso.
Xabi Alonso is getting good results in LaLiga, but the reality is that Real Madrid is still far from what they can become. The coach is still adapting to the squad, but the work done so far isn't bad at all. Dani Ceballos and Arda Güler have been the midfielders who have been most in the spotlight, but Xabi's plan is different.
Xabi Alonso and his plan with the midfield
Xabi Alonso has the mission of bringing Real Madrid back to the top of European soccer, something that isn't easy at all. Despite having players with a lot of quality, Los Merengues haven't managed to fit the pieces of the puzzle together well. Fortunately for the fans, it seems that Xabi is doing things right and is giving opportunities to stars like Arda Güler.
The Turkish player has been showing for a while that he deserves minutes, but Carlo didn't give him the opportunities he needed. Meanwhile, footballers like Dani Ceballos have become a recurring topic in Real Madrid's offices. Even so, the player who hasn't been given much prominence and is key for Xabi Alonso is someone else.
The star we're talking about is Eduardo Camavinga, the midfielder who has long been one of the greats in his position. Part of the fans have demanded his departure on several occasions after learning that Newcastle wants him. Even so, Real Madrid knows that the offer is ridiculous and the price they've set for Camavinga is much higher.
Eduardo Camavinga and his future with Xabi Alonso
Eduardo Camavinga is still out with an ankle injury and it doesn't look like he'll be back anytime soon, but the reality is that Xabi Alonso is counting on his services for the future. Florentino wouldn't let Eduardo leave for less than €70 million and Newcastle is offering €30 million. Even so, the coach wants him to compete with Aurélien Tchouaméni for minutes and neither has preference; the best will play.