Xabi Alonso Secures Real Madrid Retention of Ceballos, García, Seeks Mendy Sale

Real Madrid's coach Xabi Alonso has made decisive moves regarding the club's squad ahead of the new season, emphasizing the retention of key players and the departure of others to optimize the team. Alonso has insisted that Fran García and Álvaro Carreras remain the two left-backs, leading to Ferland Mendy being placed on the market to free up salary space for a critical upcoming signing, despite Mendy's recent contract renewal. García, who performed strongly in the previous season, has not engaged in negotiations with AC Milan and prefers to stay at Real Madrid with a contract through 2027 and potential renewal. Additionally, Alonso has blocked the sale of Dani Ceballos, rejecting low offers from Real Betis and affirming Ceballos as an important asset for the club. Meanwhile, Jonas Hofmann, a former player under Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen, expressed criticism of Alonso's managerial communication and approach, contrasting with Alonso's current high standing at Real Madrid. Overall, Real Madrid is unlikely to make further signings this summer, focusing instead on squad stability and strategic sales.