Real Madrid’s summer transfer window has started with a bang.
New faces are already arriving at Valdebebas.
Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Franco Mastantuono are set to join Xabi Alonso’s growing project.
The rebuild is in full motion after a disappointing end to last season.
But the work is not finished yet.
A few more additions are expected before the window shuts.
A left-back is close; Alvaro Carreras from Benfica could arrive soon.
The club also wants one more midfielder. Ideally, they want someone creative who can take risks with the ball.
Martin Zubimendi was on the list but is off to Arsenal.
Signing Rodri from Manchester City is a dream.
But signing the Ballon d’Or winner is highly unlikely.
The plan also included another striker.
One who could rotate with Kylian Mbappe, someone similar to Joselu; physical, dependable, smart in the box.
The scouting team looked around.
There were talks about signing Ante Budimir from Osasuna, which was considered at one time.
But now, that search has suddenly stopped.
And the reason is not a new transfer.
It is a young forward who has already been part of the squad, who just needed the right moment to shine.
That moment came during the Club World Cup. He stepped up and scored two goals and added an assist.
And just like that, he changed the club’s plans.
According to AS, Gonzalo Garcia has earned his place in the team.
At 21, he is no longer seen as a prospect.
Real Madrid believe he can be Kylian Mbappé’s deputy this season.
The player, who has already scored 155 goals for the club across youth and senior levels, has finally convinced both the coaching staff and the board.
So, it will be interesting to see how Xabi Alonso uses him when the La Liga season begins for Real Madrid.
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