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Xabi Alonso Eyes Zubimendi and Wirtz for Real Madrid if He Replaces Ancelotti
Xabi Alonso is already setting his sights on two key signings if he becomes Real Madrid’s next manager, with Carlo Ancelotti expected to step down and take charge of Brazil. Currently steering Bayer Leverkusen, Alonso is seen as the top contender to lead Los Blancos this summer. And if he does, he’s reportedly keen on bringing in Martín Zubimendi and Florian Wirtz to shape his new-look squad.
Zubimendi, a reliable presence in Real Sociedad’s midfield, has long been monitored by Madrid’s scouting team. With Toni Kroos likely on his way out, the €60 million-rated Spaniard could bring the stability and control the midfield needs.
Wirtz, on the other hand, is Leverkusen’s creative engine and one of the hottest young talents in Europe. Securing the German star might cost as much as €100 million, especially with Bayern Munich also keeping a close eye on him.
Alonso’s potential arrival could mark a shift in direction at the Bernabeu—and these two names are at the heart of his plans. Would you like a social media caption or headline version of this too?
Former footballer Thierry Henry has shared his thoughts on Arsenal’s match following their loss to Atlético Madrid on October 13.
Speaking during a brief interview on CBS Sports, Henry criticised the practice of players or coaches expressing certain opinions through the media instead of addressing issues directly within the dressing room.
“I’m not a coach anymore, but I always say, whoever speaks like that, out. Keep that in the dressing room, it’s as simple as that,” Henry said on CBS Sports.
“That is the only way it can work. You have to say those things to a person’s face… going through the press, I am not really a fan of that.”
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has shared his thoughts on the 2026 Ballon d’Or award, revealing that he hopes the winner will come from his team.
The manager spoke about how hard his players have worked and expressed his belief that they deserve the recognition.
“What I hope is that we win this trophy. We have players who deserve it.”
“Last year, we were the best team. We showed that it wasn’t just Ousmane Dembélé who deserved it.”
French football pundit Walid Acherchour has named Lamine Yamal as his pick to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, sparking reactions among football fans.
Acherchour’s choice came as a surprise to some fans, who expected him to support fellow Frenchman Kylian Mbappé instead.
Speaking about his prediction, Acherchour expressed confidence in Yamal’s chances of winning the prestigious individual award.
“For me, Lamine Yamal, he is going to get it [2026 Ballon d’Or]. For me, there’s no doubt anymore,” Acherchour said, as quoted by Actu Foot. That start to the season shows that in fact, he was injured during the World Cup. He was the best player in La Liga, and he won the World Cup.
“Even if, for me, in fact, he doesn’t have the Ballon d’Or unanimously because his World Cup was average, even being average, he won it with Spain. He won La Liga with Barça.”
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