Xabi Alonso will take charge of Real Madrid this summer, leading the team into the Club World Cup in the United States. With Carlo Ancelotti stepping down at the end of the month, the transition is already in motion, and the club is making strategic moves to strengthen the squad ahead of the new era.

One of the most immediate areas of focus has been the defensive line, and Real Madrid has wasted no time. Trent Alexander-Arnold’s signing is considered a done deal, while Dean Huijsen’s arrival has already been made official. The next potential reinforcement is Álvaro Carreras from Benfica, expected to arrive as the new left-back.

In attack, Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior are set to form the cornerstone of Alonso’s offensive plans. The former Bayer Leverkusen coach is widely expected to implement his preferred 3-5-2 formation, which proved highly successful in Germany. The system features two forwards, a three-man central defense, and flying wingbacks — roles likely to be filled by Trent and Carreras, just as Frimpong and Grimaldo did under Alonso at Leverkusen.

At the back, Huijsen could anchor the defense, flanked by Antonio Rüdiger, Éder Militão, Raúl Asencio, or even Dani Carvajal, who has previously performed well as a center-back under Ancelotti.

With Alonso's vision, Real Madrid are not only reinforcing their squad but also preparing to reshape their identity on the pitch.

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