Real Madrid Set to Bolster Defense with €100m Investment Under Xabi Alonso

In a significant development, Xabi Alonso, the soon-to-be-announced manager of Real Madrid, is planning to invest a substantial €100m in the club’s defense this summer. According to reports from Madrid Universal, Alonso has already begun making plans to bolster the team’s backline before the start of the new campaign. This move comes as the Bayer Leverkusen manager prepares to take over from Carlo Ancelotti at the Santiago Bernabeu, with the Italian manager set to join the Brazilian national team.

Targeting Top Defensive Talent

Real Madrid has identified two key defenders to strengthen their squad: Dean Huijsen, a 20-year-old Spanish center-back, and Alvaro Carreras, a 22-year-old left-back. Huijsen, who has been impressive for Bournemouth this season, has a €58m release clause in his contract, which can be paid in three installments within 18 months. Carreras, who spent three years at Real Madrid’s academy before joining Manchester United in 2020, has been in superb form since moving to Benfica last summer and has a €50m release clause in his deal.

A Possible Replacement for Luka Modric?

Former Rangers striker Ally McCoist has backed Real Madrid to sign Bruno Fernandes, the Portuguese midfielder who has been instrumental in Manchester United’s success in recent seasons. McCoist believes that Fernandes could leave Old Trafford if Real Madrid comes calling, stating, "I think Bruno Fernandes will stay at the club. But I think if he got the opportunity to go to a top European club like Real Madrid, he’d take the chance." The 30-year-old midfielder could potentially replace Luka Modric at the Santiago Bernabeu.

As the summer transfer window approaches, Real Madrid’s ambitions to strengthen their squad are clear. With Xabi Alonso at the helm, the club is poised to make significant investments in their defense, setting the stage for an exciting new era at the Santiago Bernabeu.